Anuj Adhikary | Photographer

About

I am a freelance photographer and videographer specializing in visual documentation, outdoors and exploration.

Having started a career in photography in May 2016 with the Everest Marathon, I was hired to shoot UTMR and UTMB, the world’s largest trail running race in the Alps, by September 2017. I have since been involved in a number of documentary assignments with INGOs like the UN Habitat, UNRCO and several independent development projects. More recently I worked as the photographer for the United Nations Nepal to cover its response for the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 to 2021, and also as a videographer for a Yeti documentary in Everest and Mustang regions in 2021.

Visuals I have captured, along with stories, have been widely published in a number of international and Nepali media outlets, including the likes of the National Geographic and the Royal Geographical Society. Additionally, my work has been featured on the cover of eight international magazines, reports and books. I am comfortable shooting in any situation and environment, be it humid flats or freezing Himalayas.

When it comes to photography, I am trigger happy.

Assignment	Role	Country	Year
Yeti Documentary	Videographer	Nepal	2021
UN Covid-19 Response	Photographer	Nepal	2020
UTMB	Photographer	France Italy Switzerland	2017
Ultra Tour Monte Rosa	Photographer	Switzerland Italy	2017
Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon	Media Team Lead	Nepal	2016, 2017, 2018
Manaslu Trail Race	Photographer	Nepal	2017, 2018
Mustang Trail Race	Photographer / Videographer	Nepal	2017, 2018
MTB in Jomolhari Route	Videographer / Editor	Bhutan	2018
MTB Himalaya	Photographer	India	2017

Assignment

Role

Country

Year

Yeti Documentary

Videographer

Nepal

2021

UN Covid-19 Response

Photographer

Nepal

2020

UTMB

Photographer

France
Italy
Switzerland

2017

Ultra Tour Monte Rosa

Photographer

Switzerland
Italy

2017

Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon

Media Team Lead

Nepal

2016, 2017, 2018

Manaslu Trail Race

Photographer

Nepal

2017, 2018

Mustang Trail Race

Photographer / Videographer

Nepal

2017, 2018

MTB in Jomolhari Route

Videographer / Editor

Bhutan

2018

MTB Himalaya

Photographer

India

2017

He was absolutely excellent, getting simply amazing footage and showing both creativity and dedication in his work. He was always proactive, reliable, hard working, and - importantly for such a long assignment - great company and fun to be with.

Andrew BenfieldDocumentary / Filmmaker

He went knee deep in freezing glacial water and ice just to get a good shot. He walked with 30 kg of equipment on his shoulders every day for 12 hours, at 3000 to 5000m elevations. A great professional with top notch skills and equipment, but above all a lovely, trustable person.

Beatrice LessiTrail Runner + Blogger Ask the Monsters

He has a skill for extracting a cohesive story out of seemingly random pieces of footage, and a great eye for editing right timings. More recently, I watched him transition from behind the camera to behind the scenes of the fantastic Snail Trail Series, a trail race in Kathmandu.

Sitara GrewalTrail Runner Mountain Biker

Anuj does everything it takes to finish a task he takes responsibility of, and he does it as perfectly as possible.

Irfan KhanPhotographer Himalayan Creatives

Anuj is one of the best photographers / videographers that I’ve worked with in the trail running community. He’s willing to put in the extra effort to find the best shooting locations. He knows how to capture the setting and mood of his subjects and has a talent for always getting the best shots.

Tayte PollmannNike Runner + Writer Tayte on Trails

Anuj communicates efficiently; his initiative and work ethics are exemplary. He welcomes my questions, is open to learning and will do all that is necessary to find a solution. I highly recommend Anuj if you are looking for a motivated, reliable professional.

Jill WheatleyMountain Runner + Blogger Mountains of My Mind

I can think of few freelancers who have been as dependable as Anuj was, or whose work I have enjoyed reading and developing more. His gaze is never intrusive and his tales, though fantastic, is never essentializing. Anuj’s work is always authentic, witty and incisive.

Sanjit Bhakta PradhanangaFormer Editor The Kathmandu Post

Always working with initiative and a sense of humour Anuj captured some of the unique features of our Ultra Tour Monte Rosa. The result was a great set of photos we could share on social media to give our community a new insight and to excite them about the race.

Lizzy HawkerRace Director Ultra Tour Monte Rosa

Anuj is without doubt one of the best photographers I know. He sees the best in nature, can frame a subject in any landscape, and also capture an emotion in those more human moments. He has the professionalism, the skills, and an enthusiasm for photography that is infectious...

Jamie Ross MackenzieMountain Runner Everest Mailrun

His photos are great – magazine quality. You get a great selection, good for magazine covers, center spreads and for general posting on Facebook etc. He will work all night to get a job done on time. Not many people do this.

Richard BullRace Director Trail Running Nepal

He is highly motivated, extraordinarily talented multimedia developer, who is dedicated to the completion of his assignments beyond expectations. He has a firm grasp of what it means to be one of the best in the region. Anuj's expert knowledge of visuals coupled with his desire for perfectionism makes his skills something I wholeheartedly endorse.

Sarah LevineCo-Founder Himalayan Outdoor Center

He is a very hard working, multi-skilled and humble person, and is focused on making the best out of the moment. His love for mountains, culture, people and a simple life is evident, which is what makes him a great travel companion.

Jagan TimilsinaFounding Director Freedom Adventures

Anuj is an exceptionally gifted writer and a meticulous editor. His wit and quirkiness seep into his writing, making any piece such a delight to read. I find his work experiential and immersive and wish he would write more.

Akriti ShilpakarFormer Editor Fr!day Magazine

Anuj is the best in town at what he does. He specializes in outdoor photography and videography, and is especially brilliant in outdoor sports events. He goes the extra mile for awesome shots which makes all the difference.

Shikhar PandeEvent Organizer Tenzing Hillary Everest Marathon

His photos portray vivid and fierce emotions of faces ranging from mountain bikers to mountaineers to travellers to wrinkly old ladies. I've seen him gaining respect and love from everyone effortlessly with his hard work, professionalism and dedication.

Asif Aminur RahsidPhotographer Freelance

I am an adventure photographer based in Nepal’s Himalayas.

I shoot mountains, people, animals, action and documentary.

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He was absolutely excellent, getting simply amazing footage and showing both creativity and dedication in his work. He was always proactive, reliable, hard working, and - importantly for such a long assignment - great company and fun to be with.

He went knee deep in freezing glacial water and ice just to get a good shot. He walked with 30 kg of equipment on his shoulders every day for 12 hours, at 3000 to 5000m elevations. A great professional with top notch skills and equipment, but above all a lovely, trustable person.

He has a skill for extracting a cohesive story out of seemingly random pieces of footage, and a great eye for editing right timings. More recently, I watched him transition from behind the camera to behind the scenes of the fantastic Snail Trail Series, a trail race in Kathmandu.

Anuj does everything it takes to finish a task he takes responsibility of, and he does it as perfectly as possible.

Anuj communicates efficiently; his initiative and work ethics are exemplary. He welcomes my questions, is open to learning and will do all that is necessary to find a solution. I highly recommend Anuj if you are looking for a motivated, reliable professional.

I can think of few freelancers who have been as dependable as Anuj was, or whose work I have enjoyed reading and developing more. His gaze is never intrusive and his tales, though fantastic, is never essentializing. Anuj’s work is always authentic, witty and incisive.

Always working with initiative and a sense of humour Anuj captured some of the unique features of our Ultra Tour Monte Rosa. The result was a great set of photos we could share on social media to give our community a new insight and to excite them about the race.

Anuj is without doubt one of the best photographers I know. He sees the best in nature, can frame a subject in any landscape, and also capture an emotion in those more human moments. He has the professionalism, the skills, and an enthusiasm for photography that is infectious...

His photos are great – magazine quality. You get a great selection, good for magazine covers, center spreads and for general posting on Facebook etc. He will work all night to get a job done on time. Not many people do this.

He is a very hard working, multi-skilled and humble person, and is focused on making the best out of the moment. His love for mountains, culture, people and a simple life is evident, which is what makes him a great travel companion.

Anuj is an exceptionally gifted writer and a meticulous editor. His wit and quirkiness seep into his writing, making any piece such a delight to read. I find his work experiential and immersive and wish he would write more.

Anuj is the best in town at what he does. He specializes in outdoor photography and videography, and is especially brilliant in outdoor sports events. He goes the extra mile for awesome shots which makes all the difference.

His photos portray vivid and fierce emotions of faces ranging from mountain bikers to mountaineers to travellers to wrinkly old ladies. I've seen him gaining respect and love from everyone effortlessly with his hard work, professionalism and dedication.

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