Life Viewed From The Edge

Opposed to photographing mountains from down low, I shoot where few dare to go: atop the highest peaks on Earth at first light. Climbing for hours in the night often during month-long expeditions above 20,000 feet, I capture rare compositions in the most extreme environments on Earth. Without the aid of drone or aircraft, I carry all my climbing and camera gear to show the feats we can reach if we step outside our comfort zones.

Here's some behind the scenes footage showing what goes into these epic adventures! Viewer discretion is advised if you don't like heights.

Me rappelling at 18,000' in the Peruvian Andes. Photo Credit: Emily Cheng
Another all nighter pulled to get to this remote location at 18,000' at sunrise in the Andes. Photo Credit: Emily Cheng
Me photographing sunrise from high up in the Andes. Photo Credit: Emily Cheng
Another day at the office! Photo Credit: Emily Cheng