The Stormpilot
Santiago
Santiago
Borja
About
Pilot.
Pilot.
Photographer.
Storm Chaser.
Santiago Borja is a commercial airline pilot based in Ecuador who has spent over a decade photographing some of the most extreme weather on the planet — from 35,000 feet above it.
Flying routes across the Pacific Ocean and the Americas, Santiago turns the flight deck of a Boeing 767 into a studio unlike any other. His images of lightning storms, convective cells, and atmospheric phenomena have captured the attention of scientists, editors, and millions of viewers worldwide.
15+
Years Flying
100+
Media Features
50M+
Online Impressions
30+
Countries Covered
Philosophy
"Every flight is a new chance to witness something no one has ever photographed before."
From towering cumulonimbus formations to silent lightning illuminating the Pacific at midnight, Santiago's work bridges the gap between aviation, meteorology, and fine art photography. His prints are owned by collectors across five continents.