I am Anuj Adhikary, a Nepal-based documentary and adventure photographer and videographer capturing people, culture, mountains, humanitarian stories, and endurance landscapes. With over 10 years of professional experience, my work spans development, disaster response, outdoor sports, adventure travel, and social impact, often in demanding, remote and rapidly changing environments. Download Portfolio PDF
Documentary | Mountains | People | Action | Animals | Videos & Drone
I began my career with assignments for the Everest Marathon and UN Habitat, and have since worked across humanitarian response, social impact, adventure travel, and documentary storytelling with organisations including NGOs like United Nations, World Bank, UNICEF, World Central Kitchen, and Terre des hommes. My work has taken me from documenting the 2015 Nepal earthquake and the COVID-19 response to the 2026 Nepal floods, the 2025 Gen Z protests, and community projects such as Miss World Nepal’s Beauty with a Purpose. I have also covered major outdoor events and expeditions, including the Everest Marathon and Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc. My photography and video have been featured internationally by Reuters, The New York Times, the BBC, and National Geographic, as well as in United Nations reports and international publications.
As a photographer, videographer, and drone pilot, I look forward to working on assignments across mountains, cities and crisis zones, documenting stories wherever they unfold. WhatsApp or Email
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Humanitarian & Crisis Response
I document humanitarian crises, disaster response, and the people and communities affected by them. My experience includes the 2015 Nepal earthquake response, the COVID-19 response in Nepal, and the recent 2026 Nepal floods, working alongside relief organisations and documenting stories on the ground.
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Mountains & landscapes
I’ve spent much of my life travelling through Nepal, and the hills and mountains have a special place in my work—and in my heart. From the Himalayas to the Alps, I’m drawn to dramatic landscapes, quiet moments and the challenge of finding a frame that makes a familiar place feel new. I love working with natural light, minimalist compositions and aerial perspectives, but mostly, I’m just a sucker for a good view.
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Documentary & social impact
My documentary work explores development, education, healthcare, livelihoods, and social change, focusing on the people and communities behind these stories. I have also worked on sensitive social issues such as human trafficking, including a project with Free a Girl documenting the experiences of rescued survivors with care and respect.
My work in this area includes social impact projects for Miss World Nepal’s Beauty with a Purpose, as well as documentary assignments for organisations working across development and humanitarian issues. I have also produced a short documentary for Terre des hommes and photographed a podcast documentary for BBC Yeti.
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People & portraits
I photograph people through portraits, candid moments, and expressions, with an emphasis on character, emotion, and the details that make each subject unique. My approach is grounded in observation and interaction, whether working on location or in the middle of everyday life.
My work documents the everyday culture and changing lifestyles of Nepal, from festivals and traditions to food, crafts, communities, and ordinary moments of daily life. I am interested in visual stories that capture both the character of a place and the people who give it meaning.
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Action & sports
I have spent much of my career photographing endurance sports, outdoor events, expeditions, and adventure in challenging environments. From the Everest Marathon and Himalayan trail races to international events such as Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, I work comfortably in fast-moving situations and demanding terrain. Action photography is as much about anticipation as it is about timing: knowing where to be, finding the right light and waiting for that split second when movement, emotion and environment come together. I’m comfortable going the extra mile—quite literally—to get the shot.
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Wildlife & animals
Wildlife photography combines two things I love: being outdoors and waiting for something unexpected to happen. Much of my work with animals has taken place in Nepal’s forests, mountains and rural landscapes, where understanding the environment is just as important as the camera. I prefer photographs that show animals as part of their world, rather than simply as isolated subjects.
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Cover Page 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
Assignments and Clients
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| Assignment | Role | Country | Year |
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| 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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Seeing his dedication, flexibility, and positive energy, we would gladly work with him again! |
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Manon le SignorCommunications Strategist Terre des hommes |
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. |
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Carlie DragoneFounder MakerChange |
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 KarkiConsultant / The World Bank - GRID Nepal |
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. |
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Andrew BenfieldDocumentary / Filmmaker |
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. |
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Franzi GisslerFirst runner-up Duathlon World Championship Founder / Swiss Trailrunning |
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. |
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Raj GyawaliFounder Socialtours |
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. |
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Bruno DeceukelierWSM Asia Coordinator WSM |
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. |
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Beatrice LessiTrail Runner + Blogger Ask the Monsters |
I would highly recommend Anuj to anyone who needs a professional visual content creator based in Kathmandu and mobile enough to move anywhere. |
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Tashi BistaProducer Fixer for Nepal |
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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... |
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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. |
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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. |
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Sarah LevineCo-Founder Himalayan Outdoor Center |
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. |
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Akriti ShilpakarFormer Editor Fr!day Magazine |
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