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What is Adventure Photography?

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Definition: Adventure photography is a genre that documents exploration, endurance, and human connection with the natural world—often in remote, physically demanding environments. It blends elements of landscape, action, and documentary photography to capture moments of risk, awe, or solitude in nature.

Popular subjects include mountaineering, surfing, backcountry travel, and extreme sports. While rooted in editorial and travel assignments, adventure photography has evolved into a collectible fine art category with growing interest from publishers, collectors, and environmental institutions.

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