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Intimate immersion
Access remote communities far beyond traditional travel. You are welcomed as an invited guest into rarely seen spaces.
KARAI: We tell stories. We take you there.
Visual stories
Documentaries, photo series and commissioned work.
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Photo expeditions
Travel with us to the places we document, six to eight people at a time.
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The Manifesto
Karai is rooted in meaningful human connections. Driven by the relationships we build along the way, we curate bespoke expeditions and tell impactful stories across remote landscapes.
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The founders
The duo behind Karai
Karai is founded by Thomas Cytrynowicz and Emilie Tricot, a duo of nomadic documentary filmmakers and photographers, united by a shared belief that the world's most extraordinary stories are found far from the beaten path.
Every expedition is personally designed, scouted and led by us.
Every story is written, directed, and filmed by us.
ThomasPhotographer & expedition leader
Leads every expedition in the field, with years of documentary work alongside NGOs.
EmiliePhotographer & expedition producer
Plans and runs every journey with precision and care, with years of film production under her belt.
Upcoming
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What we never compromise on
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Field mentorship
Learn directly from your guide in a tailored environment, with years of field-proven expertise and a passion for storytelling.
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Refined logistics
Explore demanding environments in peak conditions. Seamless planning lets you stay fully present.
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Small groups
To preserve the authenticity of the experience and minimise our footprint, we cap expeditions at 6 to 8 participants.
Beyond the expeditions
Visual stories
Photo series
Long-form photo stories from the field, and commissioned work for institutions.
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Documentary films
Short films and documentary series, made slowly and close to the people we meet.
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The journal
Field notes, travel tips and the stories behind our images.
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From the field
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Worldwide · Culture
India · Culture
Mongolia · Culture
Worldwide · Culture
Walking with the last nomads
Some people seem to be born with a need to keep moving. We have always suspected we were among them. A few years ago, while reading about nomadism, we came across the…
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India · Culture
The masked dances of Kungri
Once a year, the monastery of Kungri wakes up for its Cham festival. This July, we were there with our expedition group. But the moment we arrived, the group dissolved. Everyone drifted…
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Mongolia · Culture
Behind the scenes of Naadam
If someone had told us a few months ago that we would be filming behind the scenes of Mongolia's biggest event, we honestly wouldn't have believed it. But life keeps proving the…
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It starts with an image
It often starts with an image. A face, a landscape, a moment that catches the eye and sparks a curiosity we didn't know we had. Let yourself be drawn in by a photograph and discover the journey that can take you there.
Newsletter
Letters from the field
New expeditions before they are announced, field notes and photo stories. A few emails a year, never more.
