On September 19th, we launched our first-ever Photography Contest, and the response was beyond inspiring. Thousands of submissions poured in from all over the world, each capturing the spirit of seeking discomfort in unique ways. After a rigorous selection process, we narrowed it down to 10 exceptional finalists—and then, you cast your votes.
We’re thrilled to introduce the winners of the 2024 Seek Discomfort Photography Contest!
Introducing...
Ivan is a photographer from Vancouver whose passion for adventure has taken him across 38 countries, inspired by the Seek Discomfort ethos. Solo backpacking, rock climbing, freediving, and building deeper connections through vulnerability have shaped his journey. Along the way, Ivan has forged meaningful friendships within the Seek Discomfort community. With a Sony A7iii in hand, he captures the spirit of exploration in his photography, sharing moments that reflect his love for adventure and connection.
Anna is an aspiring landscape photographer who took a leap of faith, moving across the country to Colorado to immerse herself in the state’s stunning natural beauty. Balancing a full-time job outside of photography, she spends her free time capturing the landscapes that inspire her. With a Canon camera and a DJI drone, Anna explores the majestic mountains and serene alpine vistas in her backyard, turning her passion into a journey of creativity and discovery.
Vincent is a photographer based in Annecy, France, with a deep connection to the mountains that shaped his childhood. Growing up with a father who was a pilot and a mother who was a stewardess, travel and adventure were a constant part of his life. His vacations in the French Alps fueled his dream of one day living there full-time, a dream he has now realized. Vincent’s passion for photography began in 2017 when he bought his first camera and started capturing landscapes every day. Now, he’s focused on pushing his dream further into the world of sport and landscape photography, aiming to collaborate with top companies in the industry to bring his vision to life.
THE FINALISTS
CHRISTOPHER STEPANIAN - HEATHER TRESTON - JAKUB RYBICKI - MAXIMILIAN HERGOTT - MICHAL SIEROCKI - SARTHAK NAVJIVAN - ZACHARY SALTER
HONORABLE MENTIONS
ALEX BELLINK - ALEX PAGE - ALEXANDRA LOUISE M. AGANA - AMÉLIE BAUWENS - ANDRA MARTA BABRE - ANDREW GARGANO - ANNA-LENA GROPP - ANTHONY LEGER - AUSMA CIRULNIECE - AXEL PELLEREI - BARNABY LINDSELL - BARTŁOMIEJ OKŁA - BASTIEN DAUMAS - BECCA SEARNS - BENEDIKT MILDNER - BRAM TEMPELAAR - BRENDAN TAYLOR - BRIAN SAGGIANTE PARRA - BRIANA DIMARTINO - BRUNA GUSMAO - CHELSEY BREEZE - COLIN EATON - DAKOTA LEVY - DANE HANS MALZAHN - DANIEL LEE - DANIEL METCALF - DANNY GUTIERREZ - DIOGO MANUEL COSTA ALVES - DYLAN BERCKMANS - EKAM JUNEJA - ELIZABETH WILLIAMS - ENOC - ERIC CHAN - FABIANA SOLANO - FENNE HULSHOF - FLIP TWOGOOD - GUILLAUME DEVILLERS - HALLE FRIEDEN - HALVOR KVERNELAND - HANNAH JOY PETRILLO - IAIN MACINTYRE - IRINA PETRICHEI - ÍSAK ARON VÍÐISSON - JACK REESE - JACK SCHAARSCHMIDT - JAN SEYNAEVE - JAN STRAMKA - JAYDEN HARRISON - JOHN LEERSKOV - JOSHUA ESPEJEL PACHECO - JULIA BRAUNIUS - JULIUS MAXIMILIAN KNERR - K ENAGONIO - KATIE STURGILL - KIARA DE LA CALLE - KYLE GAWRORISKI - LAURI HEROJA - LIAM HAMILTON - LISA SCHWEIG - LOYD DORON - LUCA DALLA RIVA - MADISON BAIR - MARC GAUTSCHI - MARIANA GONZALEZ LANDA - MARIANO DIAZ - MATEJ SEFCIK - MAXIMILIAN BÄHNKE - MAXWELL MONTANTE - MAYRA DE LA FUENTE - MICHAEL VENO - NATHAN ZHANG - NICK BUCCINO - OLIVER GUY - PATRICK MCGRADY - PAUL KIEDA - PAULA GEURTS - RICO MARCELO - ROSE MONIQUE VARELA HENRIQUEZ - RUTE MATEUS - SAMANTHA KOWAL - SARA HALUŽAN - SIL MUNNIK - SONA HAKHVERDYAN - TÂN PHAM - TESSA SMITH - THOMAS COSTNER - TIJMEN WIERENGA - TIM URBANY - TOMMASO ZANINI - TRAVIS ANDERSON - VICTORIA VORDERWÜLBECKE - VILMA RAJASUU - WILLIAM AARON HALL - YOURI ZWART - ZACH SEWELL - ZEACUS BROWN