Marco Bottigelli is a self-taught professional photographer, educator, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the field.
A passionate traveler, Marco has spent nearly twenty years exploring the world to capture stories of diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes. Drawing inspiration from legendary travel photographers such as Art Wolfe, Steve McCurry, and Frans Lanting, he has developed a uniquely vibrant and emotional photographic style, blending meticulous planning, technical mastery, and creative vision.
Marco is regularly engaged as a leader and instructor for international photography tours and workshops, guiding groups across South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Through these immersive experiences, he teaches hands-on photography in the field, helping participants develop their skills while exploring some of the world’s most remarkable destinations.
His images regularly appear in the world’s most prestigious magazines, travel guides, calendars, newspapers, and books, and are frequently chosen by leading global marketing agencies and direct clients for high-profile campaigns. His work has been featured by renowned publishers and brands such as National Geographic, Lonely Planet, GEO, DK Eyewitness, Fodor’s, Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin, Daily Mail, The Guardian, NEOM, Lombardy Region, Ravensburger, and many others.
Marco also specializes in high-end commissioned projects for private clients, brands, and tourism boards. He crafts compelling visual stories tailored to each client’s vision and communication needs, delivering impactful content for campaigns, editorial features, and destination marketing.
Combining precise shooting schedules, expert in-camera techniques, and advanced post-processing skills, Marco’s portfolio is distinguished by its vibrant colors, dynamic compositions, and strong emotional impact.
