DIEGŌ BELLI

Visual stories from the trail

Five elements. One vision.

EARTH

Trail running, mountain biking, hiking.

Dirt under feet, mud on tires.
The ground demands respect, the athletes answer back.

EARTH

Trail running, mountain biking, hiking.

Dirt under feet, mud on tires.
The ground demands respect,
the athletes answer back.

Air

SPEED, ELEVATION, PERSPECTIVE.

Skiing steep lines, cyclists cutting wind, and aerial views that show athletes as part of something bigger.

Air

SPEED, ELEVATION, PERSPECTIVE.

Slicing through snow, racing against wind. Movement at its most exhilarating.

Water

Kayaking, swimming, paddling.

Navigating currents, cutting through waves, reading the river, the lake or the ocean.
This is where nature opens up and athletes dive in.

Water

Kayaking, swimming, paddling.

Navigating currents, cutting through waves, reading the river. This is where nature opens up and athletes dive in.

Fire

Race day. Competition heat.

Race day energy, sprint finishes, the burn of going all out. The moments that separate wanting from doing.

Fire

Race day. Competition heat.

Race day energy, sprint finishes, the burn of going all out. The moments that separate wanting from doing..

Landscapes

Peaks, forests, rivers, horizons.

Nature's architecture, the backdrop to every adventure and the reason we keep coming back.

ABOUT ME

DIEGO BELLI

Photographer. Runner. Lover of wild places and the people who move through them. Over a decade capturing athletes against landscapes that demand your attention has taught me this: movement and nature aren't separate: they're in constant conversation.I'm just here to document it.

ABOUT ME

DIEGO BELLI

Photographer. Runner. Lover of wild places and the people who move through them. Over a decade capturing athletes against landscapes that demand your attention has taught me this: movement and nature aren't separate: they're in constant conversation.I'm just here to document it.

hola, i'm diego

I'm originally from Argentina but I've been calling New Zealand home for the last 6 years.The first camera I owned was borrowed.
The first shot I loved was accidental.Now it's my full-time passion: documenting people moving through landscapes that take your breath away.Runners on ridgelines, cyclists carving descents, kayakers reading rivers, and the wild places that frame it all. Drone coverage, race day shoots, adventure sessions, or just you and the view.Whatever your story is, I'd love to capture it.

hola, i'm diego

I'm originally from Argentina but I've been calling New Zealand home for the last 6 years.The first camera I owned was borrowed.
The first shot I loved was accidental.Now it's my full-time passion: documenting people moving through landscapes that take your breath away.Runners on ridgelines, cyclists carving descents, kayakers reading rivers, and the wild places that frame it all. Drone coverage, race day shoots, adventure sessions, or just you and the view.Whatever your story is, I'd love to capture it.

STALK ME ON THE 'GRAM

@diegoxbelli

MY WŌRK

A collection of moments, from race day to untouched wilderness.

Trail runner with race number 203 ascending a mountain trail at golden hour, wearing sunglasses and hydration vest against dramatic hillside backdrop
Female trail runner in black athletic wear and sunglasses running along mountain ridgeline with expansive valley views in background
Male ultra runner in black gear with reflective sunglasses and hydration pack running on rocky mountain terrain under cloudy sky
Silhouette of trail runner descending steep grassy mountain slope in dramatic black and white, stormy clouds overhead creating moody atmosphere
Lone hiker standing on mountain ridge approaching rocky summit shrouded in swirling mist and fog, atmospheric alpine landscape
Mountain runner with race bib 059 ascending volcanic scree slope with trekking pole, dramatic rocky peak and blue sky behind
Kayaker in orange life vests paddling tandem canoe, water splashing from paddle stroke, lush green forest background
Mountain biker covered in mud racing downhill on technical trail, wearing black kit and full-face helmet, intense focused expression
Triathlete in wetsuit and red swim cap exploding out of lake water at race start, mountains visible in background, dramatic splash and motion
Triathlete in wetsuit and red swim cap exploding out of lake water at race start, mountains visible in background, dramatic splash and motion
Mountain biker riding through water puddle creating massive splash, dramatic snow-covered peaks visible behind in New Zealand alpine setting
Night ultra marathon runner with race bib 5069 and headlamp raising arms in celebration at finish line, wearing hydration vest against dark background
Trail runner in bright coral vest and sunglasses captured mid-stride on sunny trail, autumn foliage blurred in background
Trail runner ascending rocky volcanic terrain wearing hydration pack, dramatic stormy sky overhead, yellow trail markers visible
Kayaker in orange gear carrying white Kayak through shallow turquoise water, canyon cliffs behind
Cross-country skier in red race bib climbing snowy slope with ski poles, winter alpine race competition
Trail runner in black gear and cap captured with motion blur running through lush green forest, dynamic panning photography technique
Mountain biker in bright yellow jersey racing through muddy trail with race number 383, snow-capped peaks and alpine meadow in background

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Diego BelliPhotography & VideoBased in Wānaka, New Zealand | Available worldwide