About Ricardo

Ricardo Napoli is a Brazilian born photographer and videographer who has called New York City home since a young age. His work over more than a decade of shooting professionally spans from fashion and commercial photography/videography, fine art documentation of works by premier contemporary artists, to skateboard photography/videography. His works can be seen in books and magazine publications worldwide, he has also supplied visual goods for major sneakers and skateboard brands.

Taking a departure from still photography, Napoli released two full length film - his first “Making It Happen” in early 2017, and his second “Ciao” in early 2019. Both films, shot, produced, and directed by Napoli, pay tribute to New York City and showcase the diversity of styles of established locals and skateboard talents from around the world who have come to leave their mark on the Big Apple.

Napoli is currently based in Toronto, Canada, where he continues to hone his craft professionally, and remain personally invested in connecting and collaborating with creative minds from around the world

Film Release

“Making It Happen” - released in 2017

Premiered in São Paulo and screened in New York City amongst many other cities internationally
Featured at the Mimpi Surf and Skate Film Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2017

“Ciao” - released in 2019

Premiered in Tokyo and screened in New York City amongst many other cities internationally
Featured at the Vladimir Film Festival in Fažana, Croatia in 2019

Publications & Clients

Element, Massumi Dutti, Paper Magazine, Thrasher magazine, Rag & Bone, Complex Magazine, DC Shoes, Converse, L.R.G, OUS, Sephora, Bershka, Vibe Shoes, Nike SB, Adidas, Chrystie NYC, Vice, 7 Capas, Solo Magazine, Vista Art Magazine, Cadence, CemporCento Magazine.