Press, Media & Awards
Published and recognized internationally for the visual documentation of volcanic and environmental events in Iceland and beyond.
Selected international recognition
Time Magazine
Time Magazine – Photos of the Year 2024
Opening double-page feature introducing Time Magazine’s Photos of the Year issue, showcasing Marco’s eruption imagery from the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Published in both print and digital editions.
AP – Associated Press
Associated Press – Best of the Week – First Winner
“Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption: AP Dominates with Awe-Inspiring Visuals.”
Awarded first place among all global Associated Press submissions in February 2024 for coverage of Iceland’s eruption sequence, recognising the strength of the field reporting, imagery, and consistency in the visual narrative.
Forbes
Forbes Feature
“See the Aurora and an Erupting Volcano in Jaw-Dropping Videos and Photos.”
Feature article focused on Marco’s work documenting the rare occasions when volcanic eruptions and auroral activity occur at the same time in Iceland.
Published by the world’s leading media
A partial selection of outlets that have featured my imagery and video reporting:
Marco’s images and footage have circulated globally, appearing more than five hundred times in news outlets through Associated Press distribution, alongside independent assignments for leading international publications. His work is used in daily news, feature reporting, and longer visual pieces that follow Iceland’s eruptions and related stories over time.
His coverage has been also recognized by Associated Press with a Best of the Week Honorable Mention in December 2024 and featured in The Atlantic’s “Year in Volcanic Activity” 2024 photo essay, highlighting his ongoing documentation of the Reykjanes sequence and other recent eruptions.
Featured in Rai Uno Mattina (Rai1), Kalipé – A Passo d’Uomo (Rai 2), and Tg3 Regione, discussing the 2021 eruption sequence and visual journalism in Iceland’s active volcanic areas.
Selected awards and professional acknowledgments
Time Magazine Top 10 Photos of the Year
Opening double page feature in Time Magazine’s Photos of the Year issue, showcasing Marco’s eruption imagery from the Reykjanes Peninsula in print and digital editions.
Associated Press Best of the Week – First Place
Awarded first place in Associated Press Best of the Week in February 2024 for coverage of Iceland’s eruption sequence, recognising field reporting and visual consistency.
Washington Post – Best Pictures of the Year
Aurora dancing over the eruption featured in The Washington Post selection of the year’s best photographs.
The Guardian – Photographs that Defined 2024
Eruption imagery from Iceland included in The Guardian’s annual series on photographs that defined the year.
The Atlantic – Top 25 News Photos of 2024 (2nd Place)
Lava invading the road photo from the Reykjanes Peninsula ranked second in The Atlantic feature on the top 25 news photos of 2024.
NPPA Science Category (2nd Place)
Second place in the Science category at NPPA Best of Photojournalism for work documenting November 2024 eruption in Iceland.
Global Photo Awards – Professional Category Winner
Winner in the Editorial category at the Global Photo Awards for coverage of Icelandic volcanic activity.
AP 100 Photos of the Year / The Year in Pictures
Selected for Associated Press 100 Photos of the Year and The Year in Pictures overview of global news imagery.
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Myndir Ársins (Photos of the Year, Iceland)
Image from the Reykjanes eruption sequence chosen by jury for Myndir Ársins, Iceland’s national Photos of the Year selection.
Top 101 – Aerial Photographer of the Year 2024
Aerial photograph from Iceland listed in the Top 101 of Aerial Photographer of the Year 2024 and published in the annual book.
35th Award (10th Edition)
Winner of Reportage Photography category in the 10th edition of the international 35AWARDS competition with an image of the lava invading the road in February 2024.
Professional collaborations
Marco works with the Associated Press and other international outlets that need reliable field coverage and clear situational awareness in active volcanic areas and related environments. His imagery is distributed worldwide and licensed for editorial and documentary use by newsrooms, broadcasters, and research teams.
For interviews, features, or publication ready material, please get in touch through the contact page.
High resolution photographs and video clips are available on request, along with captions and background information when needed.
Published by The New York Times, BBC, CNN, The Guardian, National Geographic, and others through Associated Press.
Recipient of international photography awards including Time Top 10 Photos of the Year and AP Best of the Week First Place (2024).
Available for editorial, documentary, and scientific assignments worldwide.