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Bruno Brokken, originally from Belgium, has dedicated more than four decades to the sport, amassing over 27,000 jumps and a reputation as one of the most skilled aerial photographers and videographers in the world. His work has captured the essence of skydiving, from world records to exotic boogies, and even high-profile commercial projects for brands like Coca-Cola, Armani, and Xbox.
Bruno began his skydiving journey in 1980, at the age of 17, and quickly fell in love with the sport. After moving to Skydive Empuriabrava in 1987, he became one of Europe’s earliest AFF instructors, a tandem master, and a professional camera flyer. Bruno’s career highlights include filming numerous world records, such as the historic 400-way formation skydives in Thailand and the 100-way canopy formation world record in the United States. He’s also a two-time freestyle world champion videographer and has earned accolades in canopy piloting, including European Champion in 2005.
Over the years, Bruno’s passion for skydiving has taken him to breathtaking locations worldwide, documenting iconic moments and pushing the boundaries of aerial photography. His contributions to the sport were formally recognized in 2020 when he was inducted into the International Skydiving Hall of Fame.
From his early days as a musician funding jumps to becoming a global skydiving ambassador Bruno’s story is one of creativity, resilience, and boundless passion.
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