Irene Yee on pro rock climbing photography and getting comfortable with discomfort

[@beerjug339]

I legit just watched this video as an ad, for another video. Now i´m here, wanting to know more about Irene Yee. AMAZING.

[@livingquynh]

She's amazing and radiates so much energy and support, love her.

[@Planetgonenuts]

Women are being deceived.

[@gasmasklad6493]

I remember rock climbing in the Mohave dessert. Than the legion shot me

[@MrUncut310]

Whats the name of the adjustable slings she is using to jumar? Anyone? I cant find them online. :(

[@loganvendrix6332]

Petzl Footape, foot cord?

[@MrHassancehef]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/moeWonZsiL-Jla8 hardware store cam buckle work also...

[@peteranelson]

look for 'Petzl adjust'--they make a couple options; I didn't look closely enough at Irene's set-up to be sure which one she was using

[@hikups]

iWth all due respect, because looking at her instagram she really is a good photographer, but telling somebody how to smile, pose and move on a rock for sake of the pictures is a staged photoshoot and using climbing as a subject, instead of documenting somebody climbing. Can´t imagine Jimmy Chin telling Alex Honnold to open his body when he's moving to the ankers. But nice pictures tho..

[@Wavee]

You'd be surprised ;)

[@shawntronclimbing]

I feel like you may be surprised. Firstly, as soon as there is a photographer or videographer present, the subject already has a sense to perform for the camera - whether they perform unlike their usual habits or not, the presence of a photographer is acknowledged. Secondly, many photographers will photograph a climb after the athlete has finished the objective - this is usually because the angle requires the photographer to be in the climber's way if they were to redpoint - not to mention there would be added pressure to perform well during a redpoint burn if there was a photographer snapping photos. Documentary is a hard genre because many people realize the double edge of verisimilitude and documenting objective reality is at once jeopardized as soon as a photographer points their camera and gives the subject a narrative.

[@stupid_sleazoid2]

yeah, quality photos are awesome and can motivate people into rock climbing but seeing this video kinda ruins the magic. From now on, every time I see a climbing photo I'll imagine Irene hanging nearby with camera and telling climber to expose emotions and open up body just a lil' bit more. OTOH photographer's work needs recognition as well, right? People might come into climbing for looks and then stay for the sake of climbing

[@AndyDay]

I think you'd be surprised how much of climbing imagery is staged. Of course, there's a lot that is pure documentary, but both have their place. I'm sure she documents her fair share as well as staging her own shoots. Sometimes fiction is better for telling a true story than the truth itself, as every visual storyteller will testify (including Steve McCurry). Great photos, great message.

[@peteranelson]

outdoor photographers are not (necessarily) photojournalists! cragging and bouldering this stuff doesn't bother me, but the Nat Geo-style expeditionary "photo journalism" where the new route team is photographed from above...that's just BS. sure, they're avoiding a never-ending series of butt shots, butt....

[@In.New.York.I.Milly.Rock.]

Yo wtf these tight spaces are making me nervous as fuck

[@soyelenviado]

did barny become a photographer?