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    BlackRapid Ambassadors

    From world travelers to studio pros, BLACKRAPID ambassadors are photographers and storytellers who rely on our straps in real-world conditions. Get to know the creatives behind the lens and see why they trust BLACKRAPID to keep their gear secure and accessible.

    Edoardo Agresti

    A man with a camera stands beside a boat, ready to capture the scene on the water.

    Edoardo Agresti is a Florence-based photographer and esteemed BlackRapid Ambassador celebrated for his evocative wedding and travel photography. With over 130 expeditions across the globe, Edoardo brings a wealth of experience and a unique storytelling approach to his work. His accolades include the National Geographic contest winner, WPPI first place in wedding album, and multiple Photographer of the Year titles from prestigious associations like AGWPJA and ANFM.

    Canadian photographers—from the luxury wedding markets in Toronto and Vancouver to the documentary storytellers in Winnipeg—can find lasting inspiration in Edoardo’s approach. His use of the BlackRapid Double Breathe strap enhances freedom and comfort while capturing high-emotion moments in demanding conditions. Edoardo’s work highlights the power of photography to transcend language and culture, offering rich perspective to Canada’s diverse creative community.

    Hometown:

    Firenze

    Resides:

    Firenze

    Career Highlight #1:

    National Geographic contest winner, Winner Spider B&W contest, winner Master Cup USA, mentions Hipa

    Career Highlight #2:

    Photographer of the year 2011 AgWedding Photojournalistic Association, POY 2008-2009-2011 Weddin in Italy

    Career Highlight #3:

    Winner 2016 WPPI in Las Vegas first place wedding album

    BlackRapid product of choice:

    Age you took your first photo? What camera did you use?

    I was 9 years old with my father that gave me a Nikon F

    When did you realize that you wanted to be a professional photographer?

    I would to be a photographer when I was ten and my friends asked me to take them photos when there were at school

    Who inspires you:

    In the past I loved Steve McCurry photography, but now I really change my approach and I love Paolo Pellegrin, Michael Ackerma, Daniel Berheulak photography

    What camera do you use to capture most of your work?

    Nikon D4 and D750

    If I could photograph anyone in the world, alive or deceased, it would be…

    Napoleone

    What do you do when not taking photos?

    I take photo almost every days. In my free time I like to spend it with my children, but often taking photos of them

    Favorite place on earth?

    The country where I live Italy

    One piece of advice for someone at the beginning stages of their photography career?

    Culture! Take your camera and start to photograph, but never stop to study contemporary or past Photographers. Buy photography books, go to photography festival, see show and exhibition. It’s important to grow up to know it

    How do you “Live The Moment”?

    I do not ‘Live the moment’. I have to photograph it for living it