Biography
I am a UK based climber and a commercial outdoor photographer, specialising in adventure sports and climbing events. I am the first official female photographer working for the IFSC and has been selected to cover climbing during Paris Olympics 2024. In my work I often focuses the attention on the subject's emotions, showcasing not only the success but also the struggle, fear, determination and joy. I have worked with many international athletes and my photos have been published worldwide. When not working, I can usually be found skiing, climbing, sailing or on another outdoor adventure. I am a passionate advocate for environmental progress from carbon offsetting to a circular economy.
As much as I find big sends and achievements inspiring, I find people behind these feats a lot more interesting - their emotions when they fail, persevere, and succeed. I love following athletes on their journeys and documenting what it REALLY takes to be where they are. My best advice is to do your cardio! Not only to keep up with the athletes, but the more you move around your subject, the more interesting and varied angles you’ll find. Squat, run, jump and climb on that roof, and the creativity will flow. I am constantly inspired by the women who surround me, whether in sport, adventure or photography. There are so many queens out there who are silently slaying, motivating and inspiring me to be my best self. I think my attitude to life and photography can be described in one short sentence - ‘why the hell not’? Though full disclosure, it has brought on some of the best (and worst!) experiences in my life.
I am constantly inspired by the women who surround me, whether in sport, adventure or photography– Lena Drapella 
