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 Platinum Winner - Muse Photography Awards Finalist - Siena International Photo Awards (SIPA) 2025 Winner - 23rd Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Photographer of the Year - European Photography Awards Photographer of the Year - 500px Global Photography Awards 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 Awards (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 - Global Photography Awards (GPA) 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 - MonoVisions Gold Winner - Natural Density 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 (TPOTY)