Meet Arthur Borgee

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Arthur Borgee. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Arthur, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?

As an adventure landscape photographer I find my purpose through action.

I travel alone to remote places.I walk for hours.I wait for light.

Purpose shows up during work.

• I choose places far from roads and crowds.
• I accept discomfort, cold, heat, hunger.
• I slow my pace on purpose.
• I pay full attention to weather, light, and terrain.

I focus on effort, not results.

I hike before sunrise.I set up the camera in silence.I miss shots often. But I stay anyway.

Purpose comes from responsibility.

I document places few people see.I show scale with real reference.A single tree.A lone ridge.
A long shadow.I remind people what still exists.

I find purpose in discipline.

I plan routes.
I study maps.
I return empty handed sometimes.
I repeat the process.

Purpose stays simple.

I go far.
I observe carefully.
I record honestly.

When you strip away noise, purpose feels obvious.

You show up.
You pay attention.
You leave nothing behind.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

Arthur Borges is an adventure landscape photographer.He travels worldwide to remote and isolated locations.
His work focuses on wild places few people reach.He photographs deserts, mountains, forests, oceans, and extreme environments.His images place the viewer inside the scene.Scale, solitude, and presence guide every frame.

His background began underwater, documenting marine environments.This experience shaped his attention to light, movement, and timing.A solo expedition in the Colorado mountains shifted his focus to land-based adventure work.

He has traveled to nearly 50 countries across multiple continents.He works in harsh conditions to document untouched landscapes.Travel and physical effort remain central to his process.

His photography appears in publications and brand collaborations.He also leads photography workshops and teaches in the field.

His business centers on fine art photography, editorial work, and education.His website presents curated galleries and client contact information.The brand reflects exploration, discipline, and respect for nature.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

1. Physical endurance and logistics

Remote landscapes demand effort.
Long hikes, cold, heat, altitude, isolation.

Impact on the journey
• Access to places others skip
• More time on location
• Safer decisions in harsh terrain

Advice for early photographers
• Train your body before trips
• Start with short hikes, increase distance
• Learn basic navigation and weather reading
• Pack light and test gear close to home

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2. Light awareness and patience

Light shapes every landscape image.
Timing matters more than gear.

Impact on the journey
• Strong mood and depth
• Fewer random shots
• Higher consistency in results

Advice for early photographers
• Shoot sunrise and sunset only for months
• Study how light moves across terrain
• Wait longer before pressing the shutter
• Return to the same location many times

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3. Story and intent

Strong images communicate a reason for being there.
Location alone never carries the photo.

Impact on the journey
• Clear visual identity
• Work stands apart from volume shooters
• Viewers feel presence and scale

Advice for early photographers
• Decide why you shoot a scene before shooting
• Limit shots to force intention
• Review images and remove weak frames
• Print work to see progress

What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?

Number one challenge is standing out in a crowded visual market.High-quality landscapes flood every platform.
Attention spans stay short.Algorithms reward volume over depth.

But why this matters: Strong work risks getting lost.Reach drops without constant posting.
Long-term projects move slower than feeds.

What I do to address it

• Focus on fewer images
• Build complete stories from single locations
• Publish work as series, not singles
• Print images to refine selection
• Share process and effort, not only results
• Invest time off social platforms
• Pitch directly to editors and

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