Marco Badalian was born in Hollywood , California , and grew up between Lausanne, Switzerland, and Los Angeles . He studied architecture at the EPFL university in Lausanne, and worked at the famed interior design firm Schüler Decoration. His fascination with architecture and design found its way into his photography work when he began shooting architectural projects for the Swiss magazine Le Journal de la Construction. After Switzerland, Marco lived in Miami where he honed his skills photographing luxury interiors and developing his own visual style .

In 2006 a thirst for adventure took him on a road trip journey across the American Southwest and down the wild Baja coast, to finally stop in the surfer haven of Sayulita on the Pacific shores of Mexico . There he opened a gallery space displaying some of his personal photography work alongside antique furnishings imported from Morocco. Marco’s work has been exhibited in Miami, Lausanne, Geneva, Sayulita and Playa del Carmen . His photographs have been published in magazines such as Architectural Digest, Conde Nast Traveler , GQ and Vogue Travel . When not on the road, Marco currently divides his time between the Yucatan peninsula and the California high desert.

In addition to his travel and architectural photography, Marco enjoys producing quality high format prints from his gathered collections . To request a personalized quote for a photography project or prints , please use the contact form .