La Scattiera di Massimo Barberio

I am Massimo Barberio and at La Scattiera, my studio and gallery in Acquaviva delle Fonti, portraiture is at the heart of my practice. After years working on fine‑art projects, reportage and editorial collaborations (international festivals, the Venice Biennale, Lucie Awards), I developed a portrait approach that combines documentary rigour with artistic sensitivity. The result is imagery that tells the story of a person, not just a pose. Why choose La Scattiera for your portrait? Because I work as a portrait specialist: I bring the experience gained on long‑term projects and curatorial work into sessions designed to capture authenticity, character and presence. This applies equally to professional portraits — corporate headshots, portraits for LinkedIn or CVs — and to family or personal portraits. Every image is conceived to communicate clearly and with dignity, tailored to its intended use. My method is simple and human: we start with a brief conversation to understand your goals and context; we prepare the style and the location together (the La Scattiera studio or a location in Acquaviva delle Fonti). During the shoot I create a relaxed atmosphere, calmly guiding posture and gaze to achieve natural expressions. My roots in reportage allow me to catch spontaneous gestures, while my fine‑art experience informs choices around light, tone and composition. After the session I carefully select the images and carry out post‑production that respects the subject’s identity: subtle, measured edits for digital presentations (LinkedIn, CVs, company profiles) or prints intended for galleries and private collections. I also have experience in editorial and cultural projects, which is useful when a portrait becomes part of a larger series or exhibition. If you are looking for a portrait photographer in Acquaviva delle Fonti who combines artistic sensitivity, documentary rigour and attentive client care, La Scattiera is the place to develop your portrait. Contact me to discuss the kind of image you want to communicate: every portrait is a story to be told with care.