ANDRE MAGARAO
Colors of Kiteboarding

Shooting kiteboarding at night in northeast Brazil is a dream and a challenge. This region is one of the few places in the world where the wind stays strong around sunset, giving me a rare window to create dramatic images in golden and blue hour. To bring these scenes to life, I use powerful artificial lights—battery-powered strobes mounted on floating platforms—to sculpt the riders against the darkening sky. It transforms the session into something cinematic. The light hits the spray, the kite, the rider—every element glows. What makes it even more special is that I’m working with some of the best kiteboarders on the planet—world champions and innovators—pushing limits as the sun dips below the dunes. It’s not just documentation; it’s a collaboration to create something timeless.

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