Who Is Mekle?
I was born and raised in the south of Chile — land of mountains, fjords, and volcanoes.
Out there, surrounded by raw nature, I learned the value of patience, resilience, and curiosity — lessons that shaped who I am as a creator and traveler.
The camera became my way to understand the world.
Through it, I don’t just capture images — I connect with people, stories, and the quiet power of the wild.
Each project is a new journey; an opportunity to explore, adapt, and create something that feels real and thrilling.
My work blends adventure and purpose — combining the discipline of a professional with the soul of an explorer.
From remote Mountain passes to Arctic deserts, I bring the same focus and passion to every story I tell.
I’m available worldwide, ready to go wherever your story takes me
to capture not just how it looks, but how it feels.
Background
Five years ago I started discovering places you could only hear about in books — remote mountain ranges, and islands in the middle of nowhere. The camera always came with me because I could not leave it behind, and somewhere in there, travelling to remote areas and getting involved in the local cultures while documenting everything with my camera started to be my job.
What I enjoy most are the connections, and the experiences that happen when you are way out of your comfort zone — they teach you the best lessons in life. My pictures come from there, from curiosity and freedom.
What I am building towards are trips I lead myself, to the places I love most.
- 22
- countries worked in
- 5 yrs
- exploring, guiding and shooting
- WFR
- remote-area medicine
- ES / EN
- mixed groups
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Everest Three Passes
160 km, 17 days, solo and self-supported.
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Volcanoes and alpine passes
Ascents and multi-day traverses across the Andes and the Himalaya.
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River and sea kayak
As the guide, and as the one who gets in the water to shoot it.