I am a sport, press and event photographer based in Riga, Latvia. I started my career in 1998 with the Latvian daily Chas and over the years I have worked with AP Photo, F64, DPA, IBU, FIBA and numerous Olympic committees, covering world championships, Olympics and major sports events. I have built a global network of partners and clients, delivering timely, high-impact imagery for news, sport and corporate assignments. My work has earned multiple Latvian awards for press and soccer photography, athletics and ice hockey, and I continue to shoot worldwide. I pride myself on producing strong editorial storytelling through compelling visuals and a professional, collaborative approach with editors, federations and photographers alike.

Romans Koksarovs

I am a sport, press and event photographer based in Riga, Latvia. I started my career in 1998 with the Latvian daily Chas and over the years I have worked with AP Photo, F64, DPA, IBU, FIBA and numerous Olympic committees, covering world championships, Olympics and major sports events. I have built a global network of partners and clients, delivering timely, high-impact imagery for news, sport and corporate assignments. My work has earned multiple Latvian awards for press and soccer photography, athletics and ice hockey, and I continue to shoot worldwide. I pride myself on producing strong editorial storytelling through compelling visuals and a professional, collaborative approach with editors, federations and photographers alike.

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I am a sport, press and event photographer based in Riga, Latvia. I started my career in 1998 with the Latvian daily Chas and over the years I have worked with AP Photo, F64, DPA, IBU, FIBA and numerous Olympic committees, covering world championships, Olympics and major sports events. I have built a global network of partners and clients, delivering timely, high-impact imagery for news, sport and corporate assignments.

My work has earned multiple Latvian awards for press and soccer photography, athletics and ice hockey, and I continue to shoot worldwide. I pride myself on producing strong editorial storytelling through compelling visuals and a professional, collaborative approach with editors, federations and photographers alike.

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Language

Latvian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Photopool Photographer at International Biathlon Union (IBU)
February 1, 2023 - Present
Photopool coverage for biathlon events and related photography operations.
Photographer at FIBA Europe
July 1, 2009 - Present
Long-term photographer for FIBA Europe events, including EuroBasket and youth championships.
Photographer at FIBA Europe
July 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018
Photographer for FIBA Europe events such as FIBA U18/U16 championships and EuroBasket Women 2019.
Photographer at FIBA Europe
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
Photographer for U18 European Championship Women, July 2012.
Photographer at FIBA Europe
July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Photographer for U16 European Championship Men, July 2010.
Photographer at Associated Press
September 1, 2004 - Present
Providing photos from Latvia for the AP Photo agency.
Photographer at F64 Photo Agency
January 1, 2007 - October 1, 2023
Staff photographer for F64 Photo Agency, Riga.
Photographer at dpa international - German Press Agency
May 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
DPA photographer for IIHF World Hockey Championship assignments.
Photographer at Sporta Avīze
January 1, 2003 - October 1, 2019
Sport photographer for the weekly sport magazine Sporta Avīze.
Photo Editor at Sporta Avīze
January 1, 2003 - October 1, 2013
Photo Editor for the weekly sport magazine, coordinating visual content.
Photographer at Chas
September 1, 1998 - December 1, 2004
News and sport photographer; early career at Chas.
Photographer at Athens 2004 Summer Olympic Games
August 1, 2004 - August 31, 2004
Olympic coverage during the Athens 2004 Summer Games.

Education

Economics at Riga Aviation University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2000

Qualifications

Latvian Best Press Photographer
January 1, 2008 - January 21, 2026
Latvian Best Press Photographer
January 1, 2010 - January 21, 2026
Latvian Best Soccer Photographer
January 1, 2012 - January 21, 2026
Latvian Best Soccer Photographer
January 1, 2013 - January 21, 2026
Latvian Best Soccer Photographer
January 1, 2014 - January 21, 2026
Latvian Best Soccer Photographer
January 1, 2015 - January 21, 2026
Latvian Best Athletics Photographer
January 1, 2018 - January 21, 2026
Latvian Best Ice Hockey Photographer
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other