Bag Raid: Martino Campesato

Welcome back to Bag Raid, our slightly intrusive series reminiscent of an airport baggage screening—without the tardy security or X-ray technology, of course. Next cab off the rank, Martino Campesato, willingly spills the personal effects hidden deep within his Sidewalk Sling. 

Photos: Martino Campesato

Meet Martino Campesato, or just Tino, a commercial lens buff from northern Italy, whose roots in BMX and skate culture inform his real-world aesthetic. Equipped with his Fujifilm X100T, Nikon 150ED LiteTouch and more bottle caps than he'll care to admit, Tino documents subculture through an emotionally grounded lens.

Bag Raid w/ Martino Campesato

Fujifilm X100T - Perfect for everyday use. It spends more time around my neck than in my bag.

Nikon 150ED LiteTouch - New addition, replacing my broken Olympus XA2.

Flash - Small, versatile on-camera flash for any situation.

Film - Some rolls (usually Ilford HP5 or Agfa 400).

Extra batteries and SD cards

House keys - Also handy as a screwdriver for removing tripod plates.

Climber carabiner - Always an extra, practical attachment point.

Bottle caps - You can find them in almost every pocket of my bags and backpacks, since I collect them.





Tino, tell us who you are?

Hey, I’m Tino, a photographer based in Vicenza, a small town in northern Italy. In my day-to-day work, I focus on commercial and advertising photography, teaming up with agencies to create visuals that tell their clients’ stories. Outside of work, I love turning my lens toward whatever inspires me: everyday life, skaters, underground culture and events, urban and natural landscapes, music artists, and personal fashion photos.

How did you get into photography? What made you pick up a camera?

I’ve always been curious about photography, but it all really started when I used to hang out at skateparks. I was riding BMX and dreaming of landing the tricks I saw in videos and magazines. Then, for my birthday, I got a camera… and that’s when I realised two things: I probably wasn’t going to become a pro rider, and I actually enjoyed being behind the lens more than throwing myself off ramps. So I started taking photos of my skater and rider friends, and from there I slowly began exploring other styles of photography.





What was your first camera?

My first camera was a Pentax K5. I was a student back then and pretty broke, so my whole kit was made up of old manual vintage lenses. It was actually a great way to train my eye and learn how to focus fast.

How long have you been shooting for?

I’ve been shooting seriously for the past six years or so.





Describe your photography process or style?

I wouldn’t say I have one specific style. I kind of just go with the flow. It’s really the mindset I’m in at a given moment that shapes how I approach each project. I shoot a lot in black and white, on film when I can, but mostly digital. I go for a raw, grainy style. Not the polished, glossy look of fashion editorials. I try to capture things from the inside, right in the action, and I usually go for wide-angle lenses. Even when it comes to what I choose to shoot, I don’t really stick to one style. You might find me shooting skaters at the skatepark or out in the middle of nowhere in the Italian countryside, photographing old, abandoned houses and stuff like that.





What's in your Hung Supply camera bag?

It kinda depends on what I’m shooting. For everyday stuff, my bag includes my trusty Fuji X100T, a small cobra flash, and a fisheye adapter, plus an analogue camera loaded with some film. But if I’m shooting a live show or a skate session, my bag always has to have my Nikon D750 mounted with a 16mm fisheye, a flash with a remote trigger, a Samyang 14mm, and either a compact camera or a Nikon F.

What do you look for in a frame?

What I’m really looking for in a photo is something real. Something that tells a story or makes you actually feel it, without overdoing it. I like catching those moments or little details that make you feel like you’re part of what I saw and experienced.





Any dream camera or lens you're still chasing?

There are way too many to list, haha. But if I had to choose, definitely a Hasselblad 500c with a wide-angle lens.

If you could only shoot one camera for the rest of your life, what would it be?

I'd say a Fuji from the X series. I picked it because my X100T goes with me everywhere right now, and I think it’s the most versatile camera I’ve ever used.





Check out more of Martino's work, HERE.