Alongside my ongoing work on the international climbing stage, I’ll be dedicating my time to a deeply personal photography project that follows professional climbers and their outdoor journeys. This project is not just about capturing the intensity of climbing, but about celebrating the beauty of the landscapes, the stories behind our favourite crags, and the passion that drives us to these wild places time and time again.
The heart lies in telling the stories of climbers and the areas that have shaped their journeys. We’ll explore the memories tied to these spaces, the love and respect we have for them, and reflect on how we can help preserve these environments for future generations.
The project is designed to be a collaborative and a fun process for every athlete involved.
Point-and-Shoot Photography
I sent a point-and-shoot camera to all the athletes, along with a simple set of creative guidelines. These help to keep the flow of the project going while still allowing their own style and experience to shine through. It’s all about enjoying the moment and capturing your personal connection with climbing!
I sent a point-and-shoot camera to all the athletes, along with a simple set of creative guidelines. These help to keep the flow of the project going while still allowing their own style and experience to shine through. It’s all about enjoying the moment and capturing your personal connection with climbing!
Capturing the Adventures
I ask all athletes to use the camera to document their climbing journey: favourite areas, projects, training moments, rest days, and the beauty of the natural environment around them.
I ask all athletes to use the camera to document their climbing journey: favourite areas, projects, training moments, rest days, and the beauty of the natural environment around them.
Portrait Session
When the time comes, I try to meet the athletes in person; either while visiting their climbing area, during trips, or at international events like the World Championships. During this meeting, I’ll photograph them on a larger medium format camera to create a series of portraits that complement their story.
When the time comes, I try to meet the athletes in person; either while visiting their climbing area, during trips, or at international events like the World Championships. During this meeting, I’ll photograph them on a larger medium format camera to create a series of portraits that complement their story.
Creating the Photobook
Eventually, all the captured stories and images will come together in a photobook, celebrating the beauty of climbing and the climbers behind the rock. A portion of the proceeds will go directly towards the development, maintenance, and cleaning of climbing areas; helping to preserve them for future generations.
Eventually, all the captured stories and images will come together in a photobook, celebrating the beauty of climbing and the climbers behind the rock. A portion of the proceeds will go directly towards the development, maintenance, and cleaning of climbing areas; helping to preserve them for future generations.
This project is still in development, so some details will evolve along the way. However, the goal remains clear: to enjoy the process, tell meaningful stories, and give back to the climbing community and environment we all cherish.
If this sparks your curiosity, I would love to connect and discuss how you can be part of this journey!
Thank you!