Robert Siliato Photography

Robert Siliato Photography Robert Siliato is a published award winning photographer residing near historic Asbury Park, NJ. His subjects include landscapes, street, and surfing.

About me.... This is a list of my photography achievements to date. Again, thank you for visiting my page! All photos are available for purchase by contacting me directly or by visiting my website at www.JerseyshoreImages.com. For photo pricing and availability, please email me at Bobby at Siliato dot com: Pleasealso follow my Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertsiliato
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yright of Robert Siliato. All rights reserved. Photography Awards:

2021 - Shutterbug Magazine Spring "Time of the Season" Mother and cub - https://www.shutterbug.com/content/behold-amazing-winners-shutterbugs-spring-time-season-photo-contest

2021 - Al Goldstein Memorial Award for People "Dressed for Success" - Eyesights Open Juried Photography Show at the Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, New Jersey

2016 - Bronze Achievement Award for "Conjoined Opposites" - Eyesights Open Juried Photography Show at the Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, New Jersey, 2014 - Honorable mention "Suburban Station" - Eyesights Open Juried Photography Show at the Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, New Jersey.

2014 - Winner of the The Inertia.com Surfing 2013 Portfolio Challeng, 2013 - Honorable mention "The Sadness Within" - Eyesights Open Juried Photography Show at the Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, New Jersey

2011 - Winner of "Summer Sports & Action" for The Photo Center's Monthly Photo Contest

2009 - Honorable Mention, Color - "Southside" - Eyesights Open Juried Photography Show at the Guild of Creative Art, Shrewsbury, New Jersey. Notable Surf Photography career events:

2022 - Internationally Published - Pacific Longboarder Magazine (Australia) photo of Mike Melega from LBI - Issue No 113 - https://www.pacificlongboarder.com/products/Issue-No-113/

2022 - The Inertia Film & Photo Challenge 2022 Finalist: Black & White - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-inertia-film-photo-challenge-2022-finalists-black-white/

2021 - Eastern Surf Magazine online feature- https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/shooter-garden-state-grown-meet-robert-siliato-a-cornucopia-of-photos/

2020 - SurfVisuals (Australia) Top 100 surf photogs - https://surfvisuals.com.au/blogs/sv-life/the-photographers-you-can-vote-for-in-the-top-100-countdown

2018 - New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame Media Guru Nomination - https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10160245024160228&set=gm.1294043514063989

2014 - Winner, The Inertia surf portfolio contest - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bobby-siliato-wins-the-inertias-2013-portfolio-challenge/?pid=9776

2011 - Winner of "Summer Sports & Action" for The Photo Center in Brick, NJ Monthly Photo Contest featuring NJSHOF nominee Jim Leone - https://www.facebook.com/thephotocenter/photos/a.401892516182/10150345507496183


Publications in PRINT:

Pacific Longboarder Magazine (Australia) - Issue No 113 - https://www.pacificlongboarder.com/products/Issue-No-113/ - 2022

Garden State Surf Magazine ( New Jersey) - 2022, Issue 1

Tri-City News - full Front Page - January, 19, 2019

The Two River Times - Red Bank, New Jersey - Photo of Tyler Thompson surfing - November 2019

Ramblersurfmag.com - (New Jersey) - 201 9, Volume 2, Issue 2

Ramblersurfmag.com - (New Jersey) - Winter 2018

Ramblersurfmag.com - (New Jersey) - Spring 2018

Stand up Journal - September 2018

Asbury Park Press - Sunday July 22, 2018

TriCity News - (Asbury Park) ) weekly paper - April 6, 2017 - Vol 18, Issue 50 - COVER shot, inside article

Eastern Surf Magazine (Florida, USA East Coast distribution) - September 2016 Issue

Eastern Surf Magazine (Florida, USA East Coast distribution) - June 2016 issue

Book - Johhny Cash is a Friend of Mine by Henry Vaccaro Sr. - Photo of Asbury Park's big 3 landmarks. Book - Sons of Hope by U.S. Army Captain Jeffrey Ahern - Photo on back of book. Magazine - Weird N.J, May 2016 - Issue #46, page 67 - "Hell's Well” photo

Magazine - New Jersey Shore Life - Coastal People, Places, and Things: Shore Photographers Collector Edition - Summer 2015. http://newjerseyshorelife.com/

Newspaper- The Coast Star - “Locals flash dance for local cancer center” - November 11, 2010


Local Charity\volunteer:

2022 - Clean Ocean Action (Photographer) Provides photos to COA charity which raises money to protect waterways. More about COA here: https://cleanoceanaction.org/about-coa
2020 - Clean Ocean Action (Photographer).
2022 - Volunteer Photographer - Ocean Township Police Department Official group photo.
2019 - Clean Ocean Action (Photographer).
2018 - Clean Ocean Action (Photographer).
2018 - Volunteer Photographer - Ocean Township Police Department Official group photo.
2019 - A Walk on Water Surf Therapy (Photographer) Spring Lake session - About AWOW here - https://awalkonwater.org/mission-vision/
2013 - "Locals Helping Locals" - Photos donation for 2013 NJ Surf Show Year in Surf Calendar. 100% of proceeds in sales went to benefit small business owners impacted by Hurricane Sandy.
2010 - Mary’s Place by the Sea - volunteer Photographer for flash mob to raise awareness of local cancer charity (Monmouth Park, Nov 2010). Featured Surfing Websites - Current links that are still active featuring photographic work:

2023 - Surfline.com - https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/proper-noreaster-delbert-swell/174894
2023 - Surfline.com - https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/ye-olde-rubber-couple-souths/171025
2023 - Surfline.com - https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/holidays-bring-two-versions-winter-surf-east-coast/169004
2023 - Easternsurf.com - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/happy-tube-year-2023-from-esm/?fbclid=IwAR16epk2E9v4bTsgbie5yfpKF9jhg51-dlMJFV4Dx0T0b_H3YkkBceHE5MQ
2022 - Easternsurf.com - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/lifes-blood-our-photogs-rule-part-one/?fbclid=IwAR1oQxSL5W500ogMW2RD54tSmjFIAxaw9a5PkODY2pu62RqoRUtrDOtJHLk
2022 - Easternsurf.com - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/silent-pleasures-autumn-photo-gallery-pt-2/
2022 - Surfline.com - https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/lowvember-part-2-hurricane-nicole/165439
2022 - Surfline.com - https://www.surfline.com/surf-news/duplicitous-deadly-major-hurricane-fiona/162071
2022 - Easternsurf.com - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/earl-fiona-epic-photo-gallery/
2022 - Easternsurf.com - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/lifes-blood-our-photogs-rule-part-one/
2022 - Easternsurf.com - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/lifes-blood-our-photogs-rule-pt-2/
2022 - The Inertia.com: Film & Photo Challenge 2022 Finalist: Black & White - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-inertia-film-photo-challenge-2022-finalists-black-white/
2021 - Easternsurf.com - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/swell-gallery-hyped-henri-underperformed-but-not-our-photogs-part-1/
2021 - Easternsurf.com - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/swell-gallery-part-2-a-final-look-at-hurricane-henri/
2021 - Easternsurf.com - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/shooter-garden-state-grown-meet-robert-siliato-a-cornucopia-of-photos/
2021 - 2021 Easternsurf.com, Belmar Pro Coverage- https://www.easternsurf.com/competition/comp-report-larry-blows-up-the-playa-bowls-belmar-pro-robinson-wins/
2021 - Easternsurf.com, Gives Thanks - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/give-thanks-we-surf-east-coast-autumn-phoscriptnqmfunctionnif-typeof-nqm-listn-string-return-nqm-listn-split-reverse-joinreturn-nq/
2021 - Clean Ocean Action pics - https://www.thejournalnj.com/articles/clean-ocean-action-hosts-fourth-annual-coa-surf-open-contest/
2021 - Clean Ocean Action coverage - https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/howell/over-25k-raised-at-4th-annual-surfing-contest/
2020 - SurfVisuals Top 100 surf photogs - https://surfvisuals.com.au/blogs/sv-life/the-photographers-you-can-vote-for-in-the-top-100-countdown
2020 - Psychology Today (photo in article) https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/brick-brick/202009/how-do-we-plan-the-future-while-staying-in-the-moment
2018 - Clean Ocean Action contest coverage - https://www.tapinto.net/towns/red-bank/sections/green/articles/local-surfing-community-unites-for-an-epic-day
2018 - Belmar Pro (NJ) - https://belmarpro.com/2018_photos_robert_siliato/
2017 - Eastern Surf Magazine - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/swell-gallery/tropical-cyclone-10/
2017 - Jetty.com Promo photo - https://jettylife.com/blogs/sea/pat-parenty-tropical-cyclone-10
2017 - Eastern Surf Magazine - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/swell-gallery/winter-storm-stella-barreled-up-the-east-coast/
2016 - The Inertia - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/why-i-love-the-ego-in-surfing/
2016 - Eastern Surf Magazine - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/swell-gallery/december-2016-swell-gallery/
2016 - The Inertia - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/how-to-look-like-a-stud-when-you-know-someones-shooting/
2016 - The Inertia -https://www.theinertia.com/surf/for-a-surfer/
2015 - The Inertia -https://www.theinertia.com/surf/6-reasons-why-riding-different-equipment-can-make-you-a-better-surfer/
2015 - Easter Surf Magazine - https://www.easternsurf.com/photos/swell-gallery/full-frontal-part-ii/
2014 - Eastern Surf Magazine - https://www.easternsurf.com/news/second-act-luke-ditella/
2014 - The Inertia -https://www.theinertia.com/surf/the-nj-ice-bucket-challenge-this-is-our-life-2/
2014 - The Inertia -https://www.theinertia.com/surf/9-great-excuses-for-going-on-a-long-term-surf-trip/
2014 - The Inertia - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/a-gathering-of-the-tribe-jersey-style-west-coasters-just-dont-get-it/
2014 - The Inertia - https://www.theinertia.com/business-media/the-new-era-of-local-sponsorships-and-social-media/
2014 - The Inertia - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/meaningful-moments-at-the-new-jersey-shore/
2014 - The Inertia - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/bobby-siliato-wins-the-inertias-2013-portfolio-challenge/?pid=9776
2014 - Super Stoked Magazine - https://www.superstokedmagazine.com/article/2014/12/raw-new-jersey-shores-robert-siliato/
2013 - The Inertia - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/portfolio-robert-siliato/?pid=5339
2013 -The Inertia - Included in best surfing photos of 2013 - https://www.theinertia.com/surf/100-best-surf-photos-of-2013-monster-gallery/?pid=9319
2011 - Swellinfo.com - https://www.swellinfo.com/gallery/photo/pid/11991


Featured on these sites but links no longer working:

http://www.easternsurf.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=484:been-there-dunphy-that&Itemid=133
http://www.easternsurf.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=682:round-two&Itemid=109
http://www.easternsurf.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1144:easy-does-it&Itemid=109
http://www.easternsurf.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=1183:hatchet-buried&Itemid=133
http://www.easternsurf.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=2092:any-given-sunday&Itemid=109
http://www.easternsurf.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=2206:triple-lindy&Itemid=159
http://www.easternsurf.com/photos/potd/july-5-2017/
https://www.easternsurf.com/videos/hurricane-gert-new-hampshire/
http://surfbang.com/photography/surf-photos/2013/01/winter-barrel.html
http://www.surfline.com/surf-news/bertha-rapid-fire_115831/


Photos used in news:

https://www.jerseyshoreonline.com/howell/over-25k-raised-at-4th-annual-surfing-contest/
https://943thepoint.com/this-asbury-park-beach-photo-is-unbelievable/
https://943thepoint.com/sea-hear-now-2021-asbury-park/
https://www.app.com/story/news/health/2018/07/20/jersey-shore-beaches-nj-trash-syringes-monmouth-long-branch-deal/805923002/
https://www.delaware-surf-fishing.com/new-jersey-closes-beaches-for-trash-washing-ashore/
https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2018/07/needles_syringes_that_washed_up_keep_5_jersey_shor.html
https://whyy.org/articles/seals-return-to-island-off-the-jersey-shore/
https://whyy.org/articles/christie-visits-boardwalks-to-promote-tourism/
https://whyy.org/articles/sea-hear-now-festival-on-asbury-park-beach-postponed-until-2021/
https://wobm.com/beautiful-momma-fox-and-pups-causing-a-stir-at-jersey-shore-beach/
https://whyy.org/articles/as-winter-begins-and-seals-arrive-at-n-j-beaches-experts-say-to-stay-away/
https://whyy.org/articles/university-begins-studying-year-round-bacteria-pollution-at-n-j-surfing-beaches/
https://www.nj.com/monmouth/2018/07/beach_cleanup_nets_200_pounds_of_trash.html
https://whyy.org/articles/autumn-tranquility/
https://whyy.org/articles/man-dogs-lose-home-after-boat-becomes-trapped-by-ice/
https://whyy.org/articles/the-jersey-shores-photogenic-winter-critters/

NJSHOF public events covered\photos distributed…

Tuckerton\Endless Summer tour - https://jerseyshoreimages.com/p394479161
Asbury Park NJSHOF Gala - https://jerseyshoreimages.com/p178745376
2019 Manasquan Inductees-https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2450768281611458&type=3

04/02/2026

“New Jersey has some type of magic about it - you get all four seasons, crowds of tourists, but also empty freezing line-ups, and local characters unlike anywhere else in the world.”

So said Mike Melega about his home town in our “Up Front” mini profile in Issue 113. Quite a character and a hell of a surfer himself btw! Photo by: Bobby Siliato

* PRINT LIVES! Subs & back issues: *tag in bio

Some pics from after the recent snow storm. One of the coldest days I ever tried to shoot. The winds didn't help and the...
01/30/2026

Some pics from after the recent snow storm. One of the coldest days I ever tried to shoot. The winds didn't help and the waist high snow drifts didn't either.

Thank you Surfer Mag! A great article written by the talented Jon Coen, photos by me from last Friday. Merry Christmas a...
12/24/2025

Thank you Surfer Mag! A great article written by the talented Jon Coen, photos by me from last Friday. Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

12/19/2025

2 years ago today one of the largest swells in came though to New Jersey. Here’s some raw video from that day just before it cleaned up… # dec18th2023

Abandoned sailboat from a few weeks back. Photo info for those that want to know...Nikon Z8 with Nikon 24-70F/11 at 5 se...
10/29/2025

Abandoned sailboat from a few weeks back.

Photo info for those that want to know...
Nikon Z8 with Nikon 24-70
F/11 at 5 secs, ISO 32
LEE Filters 6 stop ND filter
Slik Tripods

Good morning! Finally caught a nice sunrise!  Location: Belmar, NJ Taken with:Nikon Z8Older Nikon 24-70 2.8Slik tripod V...
09/29/2025

Good morning! Finally caught a nice sunrise!

Location: Belmar, NJ
Taken with:
Nikon Z8
Older Nikon 24-70 2.8
Slik tripod
Various settings but primarily f/11 aperture and ISO 32.

Pier photo exposure f/22 at 1 second. Would have been longer and shorter aperture if I didn’t forget my ND filter at home 😂

Some pics I took late yesterday afternoon with the surfers taking advantage of Hurricane Erin’s massive swells. Featured...
08/22/2025

Some pics I took late yesterday afternoon with the surfers taking advantage of Hurricane Erin’s massive swells. Featured is Rob Kelly and Cruz Dinofa

Bald Eagle fly by this weekend with a mocking bird harassing it. That mocking bird really lived up to its name.
07/21/2025

Bald Eagle fly by this weekend with a mocking bird harassing it. That mocking bird really lived up to its name.

Finally some proper waves.
03/08/2025

Finally some proper waves.

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