Forging a career as a photographer, filmmaker and field guide after stepping away from team-lead position at American tech company in 2019, Alexander Valchev focuses on capturing captivating stories in remote and wild environments. His work is driven by a relentless pursuit to explore the extremes of human will and to immerse deeper into Earth’s last pristine regions.

As an ex-senior software engineer, Alexander brings a strong technical foundation, analytical mindset, and in-depth data management skills to the field—qualities that enhance both his creative and logistical approach to filmmaking. This unique background allows him to navigate complex productions with precision and adaptability.

Working across commercial, documentary, adventure, and outdoor sports genres, Alexander is adept with a wide range of camera systems, drones, gimbals, and action cameras. He is equally confident using both natural and artificial light.

An active sportsman, climber, and licensed UIMLA mountain leader, he thrives in all environments, whether on the ground, in the sea, in the air, or hanging from a rope on a vertical rock face.

Throughout his career, he had the honour of working with clients such as adidas, RedBull, Walltopia, Skyrunner World Series, and many more. Alexander has experience working as a guide of photography and adventure tours in the polar regions, Patagonia, Dolomites, French and Swiss Alps, Caucasus mountains and many more. In 2025 he was part of a scientific expedition in South Shetland Islands, Antarctic.