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Irene Yee

From New Paltz, New York

A successful outdoor sports and adventure photographer currently based in Nevada, Irene Yee has broken the mold of traditional rock-climbing photography. On her successful Instagram profile, she illustrates the more collegiate and enjoyable aspects of a sport that’s historically dominated by the attainment of feats – presenting an inclusive hobby, where people enjoy each other’s achievements and company in the great outdoors.

As part of her approach, Irene is also an enthusiastic speaker and educator, whose work focuses on uplifting women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA2+ communities, making all people feel welcome and engaged. She also teaches climbing photography in hands-on seminars.

With a catalog of rebellious images showcasing unique angles and creative framing, she’s garnered an impressive client list, including The North Face, Marmot, Outdoor Research, Mountain Hardware, and the Honnold Foundation. And with a keen eye for outdoor storytelling, Irene has been widely published in titles including Climbing magazine, Alpinist, and Outside, as well as being granted the coveted position of contributing to @natgeoadventure.

For Fujikina NYC, Irene’s project – I Too, Will Be Wise – concentrates on three middle-age women women exploring the Lake Powell area in Utah through climbing, camping, and paddling, showing that we can all thrive well beyond our youth.

See more of Irene’s work on Instagram and online.