Bio

Born in 1973 in Italy and educated as engineer, Roberto Pazzi found his true passions in travelling and photography remote cultures. His immersive approach to photography has earned him acclaim from both critics and peers alike, having been recognized in several prestigious international competitions. Roberto's work has reached the pages of renowned publications all over the world, offering glimpses into the captivating diversity of our planet. He also published HUMANKIND, a premium limited-edition volume presenting a curated selection of his most remarkable works in large format. Currently based in Spain, Roberto partners with Nomad Photo Expeditions, organizing and leading photographic expeditions to the farthest corners of the world. Main Awards: 2026 - Finalist | Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2025 - Photographer of the Year | European Photography Awards - Photographer of the Year | 500px Global Photography Awards - Winner | 23rd Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest - Category Winner of the Year | Global Photography Awards - Category Winner of the Year | New York Photography Awards - Category Winner of the Year | London Photography Awards - Bronze Winner | Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) - Finalist | Hamdan International Photography Award (HIPA) 2024 - Category Winner of the Year | New York Photography Awards - Silver Winner | Natural Density Awards (Series) - Silver Winner | Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) - Bronze Winner | Chromatic Photography Awards 2023 - Winner | 21st Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest - Winner | Chromatic Photography Awards - Winner | The Artist Gallery Annual Awards - Gold Winner | Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) - Silver Winner | Vienna Photography Awards (VIEPA) - Bronze Winner | reFocus Awards 2022 - Silver Winner | Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3) 2021 - Photographer of the Year | 500px Global Photography Awards - Category Winner of the Year | Moscow International Foto Awards (MIFA) - Winner | Visual International Photo Awards (VIPA) - Winner | Global Photography Awards (GPA) - Winner | MonoVisions - Gold Winner | Natural Density Awards (ND Awards) - Silver Winner | Vienna Photography Awards (VIEPA) - Bronze Winner | Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) - Bronze Winner | Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) - Bronze Winner | Chromatic Photography Awards 2020 - Winner | Photo Is Light World Contest (PIL WC) - Silver Winner | Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA) - Silver Winner | ONE EYELAND - Runner-Up | Nikon Travel Photographer of the Year (NTPOTY)