BLACKRAPID SPOTLIGHT: Kiran Kallur

Kiran Kallur – Pitch Seven Studios

Adventure/Documentary Photographer

Kiran Kallur is an alpinist and photographer. He expresses his vision and approach to life through his adventures in the mountains and documenting the experiences and stories of some incredibly inspiring people. His work documenting emerging climbing destinations has appeared in the New York Times and has highlighted community members across the international climbing scene. Honing his parallel crafts of climbing and photography, Kiran now juggles life between urban Bangalore and self-supported climbing expeditions in the Indian Himalayas.

Do You Have a Good Photo Tip for Us?

Photography has rules; first, learn them and then break them.

The Consequence of Discomfort

In both art and extreme sports, a shared element is the act of pushing beyond our comfort zones. On a particular day, our team embarked on a mission to capture a series of photographs depicting ice climbing at night. The endeavor presented a multitude of challenges, including confronting biting windchill, freezing temperatures, the discomfort of screaming barfies, and overcoming technical hurdles in operating the camera within the harsh environment.

Despite these formidable limitations, our team persevered collectively, confronting and surmounting each obstacle. Through this shared journey, we gained a profound understanding of the consequences of discomfort, ultimately resulting in the creation of a truly unique and remarkable experience.