Roger Paperno is an award-winning photographer with over 20 years of experience creating powerful, authentic imagery for luxury travel brands, cruise lines, and global lifestyle campaigns. His career began at age seven with a Kodak Instamatic—an early gift that sparked a lifelong passion.
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Known for capturing real moments with a refined aesthetic, Roger works on location across the world, revealing the beauty and simplicity in everything from Parisian cafés to ships navigating the Panama Canal. He draws inspiration from legends like Henri Cartier-Bresson, Dorothea Lange, and Pete Turner, blending classic soul with a modern eye.
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Roger is the author of four books in the Café Life travel series (Interlink Press), including Café Life San Francisco. His international clients include The Gap, Norwegian Cruise Line, Crystal Cruises, Banana Republic, Seabourn, Costa Cruises, and many others.
Now based in Europe, Roger continues to bring honesty, elegance, and storytelling to every frame.