Ross Nagel is a 23-year-old photographer from Cape Town, South Africa. He grew up by the ocean, where he first fell in love with photography through shooting surf and light. That early connection to movement, rhythm, and nature continues to shape how he sees the world.

His style is documentary and instinctive — drawn to real, unfiltered moments, the in-between, the imperfect, and the way things actually feel. Whether he’s out in nature or in the middle of a packed crowd, Ross shoots with honesty and presence.

When it comes to festivals and events, he’s focused on capturing energy — not just the artists on stage, but the feeling in the crowd, the mood in the air, and the fleeting moments that are often overlooked. His goal is to create images that make people feel something — like they were right there, deep in the music, the dust, and the atmosphere.