RAFFAELLO BASTIANI
ABOUT
Three decades behind the lens. One unmistakable point of view.
30+
YEARS OF INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
RED BULL
INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
FUNBOARD
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER · 10+ YEARS
AMERICA’S CUP
PHOTOGRAPHER
UIM
MULTIPLE GOLD, SILVER & BRONZE MEDALS
CLASS ONE · XCAT
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER
THE PHOTOGRAPHER
A life shaped by sea, speed and light.
I am an award-winning Italian photographer with more than three decades of international experience, specialising in marine photography, action sports and luxury yachting.
My career has taken me from remote windsurfing destinations to the world’s major sailing and offshore powerboat circuits. For more than a decade, I worked as the official photographer for Funboard magazine, travelling across continents and developing the distinctive visual language that established my international reputation.
A DISTINCTIVE VISION
“Mastery of technique, and a relentless pursuit of the perfect moment.”
I love to break the rules and push creative boundaries, giving my work a unique and instantly recognizable style. My signature approach blends panning and zooming, often using telephoto lenses handheld at remarkably slow shutter speeds.
IN THE HEART OF THE ACTION
The impossible angle.
I do it sitting at the edge of a helicopter, flying at more than 100 mph over offshore powerboats in the middle of the action — anticipating movement, reading the sea and making precision instinctive.
RECOGNITION
Excellence in action.
In 2000, I won an international photography competition organised by Red Bull and joined its international network of specialised action-sports photographers. My powerboat work earned multiple Gold Medals at the UIM International Photo Competition, alongside numerous Silver and Bronze distinctions.
My photographs have appeared in major sports and marine media, including La Gazzetta dello Sport, The National and Sail-World, documenting some of the world’s most prestigious sailing and offshore events.
LUXURY YACHT PHOTOGRAPHY
More than a vessel.
Today, my extensive experience at sea has naturally evolved into luxury yacht photography. Working for owners, shipyards, brokers and international marine professionals, I combine technical precision with a sophisticated visual approach — revealing design, performance, craftsmanship and the experience surrounding each yacht.
© RAFFAELLO BASTIANI · PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
RAFFAELLO BASTIANI · PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
Yacht · Marine · Travel Photography
raffaellophoto@gmail.com
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