About

Nilton Baptista

Nilton started shooting in Rio de Janeiro in 1987, when his father gave him his first camera, a Nikon F3 then it was love at first sight and an endless passion ...

With photos published in magazines around the world and also acting in other fields of the photography going beyond the photography of surfing.

He traveled the world and today resides in Ericeira, Portugal. It is there that Nilton has his base and develops his new projects. Considered one of the best surf photographers, Nilton lives his life on the road with a unique perspective on surf and waves, and spends countless hours on the water, creating unique images and interpretations of the seascape and maritime environment to the world.

For Nilton, being on the water or on the beach with his camera when the next swell comes, is more than a job, it's a lifestyle, it's an art, it's a passion. Undoubtedly, even after three decades of surf photography, Nilton Baptista is still having fun and learning every day, and in every swell. Your dedication, passion and love for the lenses, surf and salt water will continue to grow and create images that convey excitement and lead the world to enjoy the unique lifestyle that only surfing offers. He has gone beyond publications in the publishing world, has created projects and products with his photography that are marketed and displayed in stores and galleries in some countries.

"I believe that visual is everything! I try to focus on all aspects of photography, combining momentum, angle, light and speed, to create images that convey emotion. I guess i just like to pull the trigger and hear another click ..."