Nino Bacalso

Nino is a Marine Engineer and a multi-award winning photographer based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with a strong passion for skateboarding, architecture, documentary, and street photography. Born on August 6, 1984, in Cebu, Philippines, he has earned numerous international photography awards, including accolades from the International Photography Awards (2016-2017-2019-2022), and the Tokyo International Foto Awards (2016-2017-2020-2022).

Nino’s photography journey began in 2009 when he purchased his first DSLR camera. Since then, he has explored a variety of formats, gear, and lenses, drawing creative inspiration from the interplay between people and their surroundings.

His street photography focuses on isolating the human element within the urban landscape, using candid techniques and natural light to document raw moments. By employing high-contrast black and white photography, he strips away color distractions, emphasizing emotion, story, and composition. His documentary approach influences his broader work as a wedding photographer, skateboarding photographer, and event photographer.