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Meet Ian Roman, WMRT's official photographer

Writer: Liu Xudong  |  Editor: Liu Minxia  |  From:   |  Updated: 2023-12-19


Video by Liu Xudong

The 2023 World Match Racing Tour (WMRT), which concluded in Bao’an District on Dec. 17, marked a significant milestone as it was the first time for the district to host a world-level regatta. Throughout the event, the heart-throbbing moments of the regatta were captured and shared to the world through the lenses of official photographers and reporters.

Ian Roman takes photos of the WMRT competition in Bao'an District on his work boat. Liu Xudong

Ian Roman is one of the official photographers of the WMRT. While taking photos of the skippers in action, Roman put himself in the contestants’ shoes. In just an instant, he was able to navigate the winds, understand the intentions of the contestants and reach the optimal shooting locations promptly. 

Shenzhen Daily followed Roman throughout the regatta and captured the behind-the-scenes moments of his work. Here are some photos taken by Roman and Shenzhen Daily reporters during the WMRT event.

Some of the photos by Ian Roman

Photos by Shenzhen Daily reporters

The 2023 World Match Racing Tour (WMRT), which concluded in Bao’an District on Dec. 17, marked a significant milestone as it was the first time for the district to host a world-level regatta. Throughout the event, the heart-throbbing moments of the regatta were captured and shared to the world through the lenses of official photographers and reporters. Shenzhen Daily followed Ian Roman, a official photographer of WMRT, throughout the regatta and captured capturing the behind-the-scenes moments of the his work.