ADAM COOLEDGE

Based in the Peak District, UK

Adam Cooledge started his career as an outdoor professional, the enduring influence of which helps his practice find its home in mountain sports. As a climber himself, Cooledge has a natural affinity with the subjects, which allows for greater depth in his images; understanding both the difficulty and joy involved with mountain sports and communicating this through his images.

Well versed in the complications of outdoor photography, Cooledge’s practice embodies versatility and adaptability. Striving for perfection straight out of camera, Cooledge avoids heavy editing or manipulation, grounding unbelievable feats firmly in reality.