Anuj Adhikary - Documentary & Humanitarian Photographer, Filmmaker & Drone Pilot Anuj Adhikary - Documentary & Humanitarian Photographer, Filmmaker & Drone Pilot
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Humanitarian & Crisis Response

Photography Work Samples

Mountains& landscape

People& culture

Action& sports

Documentary& stories

Animals& wildlife

Videos& short films

Clients and Assignments

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Assignment Role Country Year
S4P Documentary Terre des Hommes Videographer/Editor 2026
Beauty with a Purpose (Miss Nepal) Videographer/Editor 2026
World Bank GRID Project Photographer 2023, 2025
The Data Values Project Photographer 2022
Yeti Documentary Videographer 2021
UN Covid-19 Response Photographer 2020
UN Habitat Shelter Program Photographer and Writer 2016
UTMB Photographer 2017
Ultra Tour Monte Rosa Photographer 2017, 2022
Everest Marathon Media Team Lead 2016, 2017, 2018, 2023, 2024
Manaslu Trail Race Photographer 2017, 2018
Mustang Trail Race Photographer / Videographer 2017, 2018
MTB Himalaya Photographer 2017
Bhutan and Tibet exploration and promotion Photographer 2024
Mera Peak Expedition Photographer / Videographer 2022
Mountain Biking in Bhutan Videographer / Editor 2018

Client Reviews

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We were delighted to work with Anuj, and we completed three assignments with him so far. His work made a real difference in how we can share these stories responsibly and powerfully.

  • Ms Manisha
    Humanitarian & Crisis Response

    Ms Manisha

  • From the very beginning, Anuj was fully invested in the concept of the shoot. He was always willing to contribute creatively, offering valuable input that helped shape the narrative and ensure the essence of the project was captured authentically. His dedication to the craft was evident in every frame

  • Pramod Kansakar
    Pramod-Kansakar

    Pramod Kansakar

  • Seeing his dedication, flexibility, and positive energy, we would gladly work with him again!

  • Manon le Signor
    Humanitarian & Crisis Response

    Manon le Signor

  • Anuj is not only highly professional, but also incredibly creative. He has an amazing eye for detail and was able to capture moments beautifully, with a real understanding of what was needed.

  • Carlie Dragone
    Humanitarian & Crisis Response

    Carlie Dragone

  • My own love if his photos notwithstanding, the team at World Bank's GRID Nepal were nothing short of blown away with the quality of work we received. Colleagues have consistently reached out to me to inquire about the photos.

  • Ruby Karki
    Humanitarian & Crisis Response

    Ruby Karki

  • 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 Benfield

    Andrew Benfield

  • Anuj has an incredible gift for capturing special moments and situations in a visual language. Furthermore, I experienced the collaboration with Anuj as extremely professional, efficient and goal-oriented.

  • Franzi Gissler

    Franzi Gissler

  • I know of very few photographers talented enough to capture stories in their pictures. Anuj does this effortlessly. His curation talent also ensures you get a complete story in photos and videos.

  • Raj Gyawali

    Raj Gyawali

  • Anuj captures life as it is, beautiful images that, while respecting the dignity of the subjects, still also shows harsh realities. He is very reliable and quick to communicate.

  • Bruno Deceukelier

    Bruno Deceukelier

  • 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 Lessi

    Beatrice Lessi

  • I would highly recommend Anuj to anyone who needs a professional visual content creator based in Kathmandu and mobile enough to move anywhere.

  • Tashi Bista

    Tashi Bista

  • 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 Grewal

    Sitara Grewal

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

  • Irfan Khan

    Irfan Khan

  • 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 Pollmann

    Tayte Pollmann

  • 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 Wheatley

    Jill Wheatley

  • 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 Pradhananga

    Sanjit Bhakta Pradhananga

  • 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 Hawker

    Lizzy Hawker

  • 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 Mackenzie

    Jamie Ross Mackenzie

  • 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 Bull

    Richard Bull

  • Where my work has appeared

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    Cover Photo Features

    UN Country Report

    2021

    UN Covid-19 Preparedness

    2021

    UN Strategic Summary

    2019

    Running Everest

    2019

    Be Brave as You Run

    2019

    TRAIN

    2018

    Esprit Trail

    2018

    UN Habitat Shelter Provision

    2016

    Published

    Magazine covers or blurbs, my works in photos, videos and text have been published in more than 30 media outlets over the past few years. See where I have been published

    Fast learner, adaptable

    I’m always eager to learn a new trade in problem solving. Besides analytics (which I am formally trained in), all the skills I’ve acquired are self taught. I easily adapt to changes and tackle unfavorable situations.

    Uncompromised results

    I am result-oriented. I get work done on time, even if that means depriving myself of sleep, leisure or rest, if situation arises. This translates to nothing short of the best I can deliver.

    Happy clients

    I see that the final product I deliver meets clients’ expectation, and I do not settle until all parties walk out happy. Most of my projects that I am involved in are with returning clients. See reviews

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