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MAX D'ALESSANDRO

Not perfection, but presence. Because the most significant moments are often those that no one planned.

“I observe, ‘I live’ and photograph weddings exactly as they unfold: instinctively, attentively, discreetly. I seek beauty in fleeting gestures, the intimacy of a glance, the emotion between words. I love spontaneity, people’s stories, their past, and their families. I’m always looking for new adventures.”
MAX D’ALESSANDRO, founder of Scatti Spontanei Studio (spontaneous shots), has taught at the Accademia degli Eventi (Academy of Events) in Rome, held photography workshops at the Polytechnic University of Bari, and taught courses for individuals and schools.
He attended the course for wedding photographers at the Liturgical Office of the Vicariate of Rome.
Max and his team can travel throughout Italy.
Years
8080+
Wedding
808080+
SELECTED PHOTOGRAPHER
of the National Association
of Wedding Photographers
MEMBERS
of the National Association
of Professional Photographers
REGISTER
of suppliers 

of the Holy See and the Vatican City

WHERE SILENCE SPEAKS

Telling stories through the smallest gestures

WHERE THE UNPLANNED HAPPENS

Your Day, exactly as it was

Toni and Giulia

Como Lake
What better place? Getting married at Lake Como, coming all the way from Finland and Malta, hosting guests from all over the world who, for a few days… enjoyed Italian cuisine!

Jonathan and Haley

Brancaccio Castle
A wedding at Castello Brancaccio, near Rome: for these Americans it felt like being in the Middle Ages, but… with fireworks, a DJ set, and lots of fun. How could anyone not love Italy.

Martin and Marta

Martignano Lake
Near Rome, surrounded by greenery… the perfect setting for a wedding at Lake Martignano! For the guests, who came from the Czech Republic, as well as from Northern and Southern Italy, it was a wonderful meeting point.

Brennon and Makenzie

Siena
Where else would an American couple celebrate their wedding in Italy, if not in Siena? Its vineyards, its colors, its food, its wine, its history… But not only there—getting married in Tuscany is perfect anywhere!

Mirko and Maria Paola

Vatican City
Few people can marry in Vatican City… but they did! And afterwards, they enjoyed excellent Italian food in the Castelli Romani, south of Rome, near the lakes, surrounded by nature and fresh air.

Mike and Melissa

Rome
And… having a wedding photoshoot in Rome? Among its parks, monuments, squares, and history… few cities in the world are this special.

WHERE TIME STANDS STILL

Framing the moments you didn’t plan

Johnatan and Haley

Kira and Jaskiran

Giovanni and Marina

Roberto and Marzia

NO STIFF POSES, NO FORCED SMILES

Just you, your love, and the real moments that matter

OUR CUSTOMERS’ REVIEWS

How they experienced   it

David and Susan

AN EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPHER

“Max did a wonderful job on our wedding photos! As a couple coming from the us to be married in Italy, Max did everything to make us feel assured that all would be good for the day! And the photos are beautiful! He has the ability to capture all the emotion and personalities of your guests in photos, and we are so thrilled with the results! Thank you so much!”

David and Susan

(Pittsburgh, USA)
Wissam and Lady Kali

The greatest

“Trust the process and allow him to direct. His team and himself, have a very keen eye to details and spontaneous moments. Very generous and super fun to be around. He filled our day with laughter and love. Just look at the moments he captured.”

Wissam and Lady Kali

(Lebanon)
Mike and Melissa

I wish I could add an extra star! Max went above and beyond to capture our Rome elopement!!! He has an amazing vibe that helped us relax and really enjoy every moment and we are in love with the pictures he captured! The memories of those moments will last a lifetime ♥️

Mike and Melissa

(Canada)
Daniele and Maria Angela

MAX D’ALESSANDRO: A HAPPY CHOICE

“An amazing experience full of professionalism and sensitivity that made our photoshoot a true work of art capable of moving us even shortly thereafter by making us live again the emotions of our wedding day through perfect new angles that highlight the big moments of a special day. Punctuality, meticulousness and discretion throughout the ceremony, the friendliness and a great value for money. We highly recommend Max and we would choose him a thousand times over again.”

Daniele and Maria Angela

(Molfetta, southern Italy)
Ben and Michaela

SUPERB SERVICE!

“Max, thank you so much for our stunning photos. You made our wedding day a lot of fun and you’ve captured countless special moments which we will cherish forever. Superb service! XXXX”

Ben and Michaela

(Shrewsbury, United Kingdom)
Fabiàn and Daniela

THANK YOU MAX!

“When a couple gets married, they want that day to be perfect and we were no exception.

We really wanted to enjoy that day and make it last forever. Max really helped us in making our dream come true…and more! Our wedding was amazing, anyway we didn’t know how to describe it to our family and friends that couldn’t be with us. But when we finally got Max’s work…well, we also got a confirmation that an image is worth a 1000 words! And his pictures, they’re worth a million! Special thanks to Max and his team!”

Fabiàn and Daniela

(San José, Costa Rica)
Daniel and Lieke

WE ARE VERY HAPPY

“We are very happy with the work of Max! He proved to be very professional and he really captured the most beautiful moments of the day. His assistant has also done very well. It will be difficult to choose from all the photos the best ones to put in the album! Thanks again for everything!”

Daniel and Lieke

(Portland, USA)
Alberto and Agnese

THE (MAX)IMUM!

“I am the fifth-born of 6 children and we all relied on Max and his team for our photoshoot! 5/5 works that exceeded our expectations (especially mine since I’m not photogenic and didn’t have a makeup artist service). All pictures are perfect and shape our emotions and those of all the guests. I guarantee you won’t find a better team than Max’s!”

Alberto and Agnese

(Spoleto, center Italy)
Andrea and Michelle

SUPERMAX

“Max means reliability, professionalism, kindness, expertise, elegance and everything that a photographer should be! He can capture every detail and make you live again the emotion of that day. We highly recommend him! You’re great, Max!”

Andrea and Michelle

(Rome, Italy)
Krystian and Joanna

IT WAS A FABULOUS ADVENTURE

“Having you as a photographer on our wedding day was an honor for us, every photo is special, you can see the spontaneity and naturalness. We felt your professionalism and passion at all times. Together with your colleague you managed to create a pleasant and sympathetic atmosphere. Our emotions were of joy and we were very moved. It was a fabulous adventure. Our desire to have the memory of our most wonderful day, with beautiful photos, has come true. They amaze and excite every person who looks at them. Thank you very much indeed!!!”

Krystian and Joanna

(Obomiki, Poland)
Franco and Ivana

SENSITIVE AND NOBLE SOUL

“I can say, without exaggerating, that in 20 years I have had the good fortune and the privilege to know you and to be able to appreciate your shots… spontaneous shots that arrive straight to the soul, because they come from your sensitive and noble soul…”

Franco and Ivana

(Rome, Italy)
Valerio and Vanessa

IMPECCABLE PROFESSIONAL AND WONDERFUL PERSON

“Max is a wonderful person and an impeccable professional. Discreet, patient and capable of capturing all the emotions and transform them into photos. At the end of the day, he’s no longer just our photographer, but also a friend that can perfectly understand our needs and feelings. His assistant is as much talented as he is. His wonderful team made our day truly special!”

Valerio and Vanessa

(Pomezia, central Italy)
Carlo and Chiara

“SPONTANEOUS SHOTS”…FOR REAL!

“We chose Scatti Spontanei because when we saw their pictures, we definitely realized how spontaneous they were! Max and his collaborator were a pleasant presence, descreet and entertaining. They let us live the moment naturally and already gave to us a glimpse of the wonderful pictures they took. We can’t wait to see the rest.”

Carlo and Chiara

(Tarquinia, central Italy)
Fabrizio and Eleonora

A TRUE PROFESSIONAL

“Max is an out-of-the-ordinary professional. Since the very beginning, he has always be willing to embrace and fulfill our requests. His precision and his warmth are a perfect mix that assisted us during the whole ceremony, from the bride and groom preparation, the outdoor photoshoot and the party, to the last minutes of our wedding, always ready to capture every single aspect of the day. All we can do is to highly recommend him and sincerely thank him for his precious work.”

Fabrizio and Eleonora

(Rome, Italy)
Andy and Alessia

WE COULDN’T ASK FOR ANYTHING BETTER

“We chose Max out of more than 250 photographers as soon as we got impressed with his clean and filled-with-emotion shots. Since we dabble with photography as well, we were a little bit scared of delegating such a precious moment to a stranger, but it took us just a moment in his photostudio to understand how professional and how sensitive he is. If you’re looking for unique and accurate memories and for a competent and descreet photographer, then choose Max and you won’t regret it! He’s a great person, humanly speaking…which never hurts!”

Andy and Alessia

(Rome, Italy)
Vincenzo and Claudia

“SPONTANEOUS” IN NAME AND IN FACT!

“Highly recomended! Max has convinced us since the very first moment. He was available even at unconvenient time slots, always kind and ready to satisfy our needs. He’s been one of the few experts that immediately shared with us clear ideas and he never disappointed our expectations during the great day. During the celebration and the party he and his team were extremely discreet, just like we wanted it to be. Anyway they were perfectly able to capture the best moments of the event. Thank you Max!”

Vincenzo and Claudia

(Rome, Italy)
Filippo and Maria

PERFECTION IS NOT ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE IT

“Max is a person able, not just to make a perfect work, but also to put you in the right conditions for the success of the photoshoot thanks to his kindness, calm and experience. Nothing at the event was left to chance, on the contrary everything was coordinated with the lightness of a butterfly. Max, you truly helped us. You will always be in our hearts and we’ll definitely call you for our next special event, which we hope it will be as joyful as this one was!”

Filippo and Maria

(Rome, Italy)
Ester and Andrea

MAX IS THE PHOTOGRAPHER PAR EXCELLENCE

“Professional, discreet and never intrusive. Really a nice person, who was able to instill a sense of calm and tranquility in me upon my arrival at home. Throughout the reception, he was present and close to us during the most important moments without ever being noticed.  A real photo professional. Our compliments go as well to his collaborator Matteo. A heartfelt thanks indeed, you were just fantastic and we look forward to seeing the photos!”

Ester and Andrea

(Rome, Italy)
Luca and Roberta

MAX HELPED US IN CREATING A SPACE JUST FOR US

“I fell in love with Max’s pictures as soon as I saw them. The thing I appreciated the most during our wedding was his discretion (Max and his collaborator seemed to be invisible). He was able to capture the most crucial and exciting times, by never being too much present. I never wanted posed photos and now my photoalbum is filled with spontaneous shots that I define authentic.

Punctual, precise, discreet and honest. I’m very happy that I chose him and I’d definitely recommend him to everyone! Thank you Max.”

Luca and Roberta

(Rome, Italy)
Gerardo and Manuela

MAX D’ALESSANDRO: EMPATHY, PROFESSIONALISM AND GENUINE EMOTIONS

“Choosing a photographer is probably one the most important challenges in a wedding preparation, but for us, it was super easy! Max d’Alessandro: Empathy, professionalism and genuine emotions…everything included in his reportage made of spontaneous shots! Today we finally saw our pictures and we replayed that day in a moment: this is the superpower of his photos! We highly recommend him!”

Gerardo and Manuela

(Tarquinia, central Italy)
Paolo and Rosangela

BOTH SIMPLE AND ARTISTIC PHOTOS WITHOUT BEING FALSE

“Stolen shots on a day full of emotions. Max and his collaborator capture you with their simplicity and courtesy, so discreet that guests don’t even imagine that there is a photographer. Transparent in their agreements, precise and available in order to prevent you from having any stress regarding routes and timetables, because you know that Max has already taken care of it!”

Paolo and Rosangela

(Rome, Italy)
David and Gea

HIGHLY RECOMMEND

“Max has taken care of the photographic service of our wedding with extreme professionalism, dedication and availability thus satisfying all our requests and expectations. Without losing any time, but always in a very discreet way, Max with his photo reportage was able to fully capture the atmosphere, spirit and emotions of our most beautiful day. Turning over the pages of our album, we can relive again the many emotions of that day! We highly recommend him!”

David and Gea

(Rome, Italy)
Federico and Giuseppina

IMPECCABLE AND HIGH LEVEL OF SERVICE

“We got married in Teggiano, in Cilento (southern Italy), and as photographic staff we have chosen the one of Max D’Alessandro. Right from the start, we have been in tune with Max and his collaborators, who have proved to be very capable professionals, as well as extremely friendly and kind people. We are really satisfied with the work done and the result obtained, with special attention paid to details and of great effect.”

Federico and Giuseppina

(Teggiano, southern Italy)
Patrizio and Samantha

MAX WAS THE GUARDIAN ANGEL OF OUR SPECIAL MOMENTS

“A truly unique professionalism, kindness and availability that have won over not only the bride and groom, but also over our guests. Max was the guardian angel of our special moments, with his presence never intrusive, and managed to make me feel at ease during every photo. A choice that my husband and I would make again even today!”

Patrizio and Samantha

(Rome, Italy)
Ivano and Stefania

SIMPLY EXTRAORDINARY, GREAT MAX!

“The Perfect reporter for an unforgettable day; you find yourself with photos of which you wouldn’t even imagine to exist. A photographer who tells you about emotions with spontaneous photos and who, above all, does not stress you by asking for fake poses.”

Ivano and Stefania

(Velletri, center Italy)
Giuliano and Vanessa

TRY IT AND SEE!

“Max was able to capture beautiful moments, spontaneous and very natural photos, precisely what we were looking for! Moreover, he was extremely kind! Thank you very much! We highly recommend him to everyone! Try it and see!”

Giuliano and Vanessa

(Rome, Italy)
Benedetto and Isabella

SKILL AND PROFESSIONALISM

“Our wedding was carried out with skill and professionalism. Even in times of major crisis, we found both in Max and in his assistant friendliness and openness to any change. In such an important moment, having a professional who can solve even the slightest difficulty in his field is fundamental, and Max from Scatti Spontanei has succeeded in this. I wouldn’t change our choice for anything in the world. We had a fairy-tale wedding thanks also to professionals of the kind.”

Benedetto and Isabella

(Rome, Italy)
Alessio and Valentina

KINDNESS, COURTESY, PROFESSIONALISM AND EDUCATION

“Max managed to capture all the emotions experienced on that fantastic day and to impress them indelibly on paper. All this with extreme kindness, courtesy, professionalism and education. We are happy to have placed our trust in him and hope to have the pleasure of meeting him again. Great both Max and his collaborators.”

Alessio and Valentina

(Rome, Italy)
Roberto and Maria Luisa

THIS IS PHOTOGRAPHY, THIS IS ART

“What to say… You managed to give a face to our most intense emotions of the most beautiful day of our lives.  I knew that entrusting you with the photo shoot would be the right choice. This is photography, this is Art. Thanks.”

Roberto and Maria Luisa

(Rome, Italy)
Alessandro and Giulia

WE COULDN’T HAVE MADE A BETTER CHOICE

“We couldn’t have made a better choice for the most wonderful day in our life! Max and his team managed to make our wedding even more unforgettable. Thanks to their professionalism, availability and discretion, we can relive the emotions of that day with the same intensity. The passion and the search for naturalness that Max puts into his work come through in every single shot.”

Alessandro and Giulia

(Rome, Italy)
Alessia and Daniele

WE COULDN’T HAVE MADE A BETTER CHOICE

“Max has managed to make our wedding unique and special, thanks to his professionalism, his seriousness, but above all thanks to all the love that he puts in his work. He made us feel comfortable, despite the thousands of emotions felt on that beautiful day. We couldn’t have made a better choice other than to have you as our photographer! A heartfelt thanks once again.”

Alessia and Daniele

(Rome, Italy)
Alessio and Vanda

DISCREET BUT ALWAYS PRESENT

The camera is a simple tool, even the most stupid can use it: the challenge consists in creating through it that combination of truth and beauty called art (I. Allende). And Max succeeds very well in it. Through his photos, through the looks, the tears, the funny expressions that he has managed to capture, we relive the emotions of our most beautiful day.  Discreet but always present, he created a reportage thanks to which we were able to reconstruct significant moments of the day that had escaped our eye as it often happens to the spouses.”

Alessio and Vanda

(Rome, Italy)
Francesco and Martina

MAX HAS THE ABILITY TO MAKE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE

“Max has the ability to make you feel comfortable, he is present without being seen. For those who do not want the usual poses, but simply live the day and have fantastic spontaneous photos, Max is the best person!”

Francesco and Martina

(Rome, Italy)
Massimiliano and Valeria

WE REALLY COULDN’T HAVE CHOSEN BETTER

“We really couldn’t have chosen better. Mr. Max D’Alessandro and his assistant were patient, kind, professional and absolutely helpful and not intrusive. Natural and beautiful photos. We highly recommend him.”

Massimiliano and Valeria

(Rome, Italy)
Alessandro and Melissa

A STORY TOLD THROUGH HIS EYES

“The image on his business card fascinated us and from the first meeting we realized that he would be the one to photograph the most beautiful moments of our wedding. Clarity, professionalism, attention to every single detail are indisputable, but there is more. Max is a person who is very fond of his work and tells a story through his eyes. Smiles… tears of joy… funny expressions… complicit glances… A day full of emotions that we relive through the story he told for us. Every memory is clear. And every photo gives us a smile.”

Alessandro and Melissa

(Rome, Italy)
Armando and Stefania

WAS LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

“When we met Max, it was love at first sight! Finally, a refined and elegant person, a serious and precise professional, who takes care of every single detail with passion.  On the occasion of our wedding, throughout the day, he was so discreet and delicate that we did not even notice his presence! And then when we saw his album it was a joy to discover the work of art that he achieved for us! Some shots are true masterpieces!”

Armando and Stefania

(Rome, Italy)
Davide and Roberta

VERY HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND YOU

“We were introduced by a common friend and it was immediately “Love at First Sight”. Professionalism, preparation and love are the main ingredients of your work! Very happy to have found you and chosen you as a photographer of our big day, made special by your Spontaneous Shots. Thanks Max!”

Davide and Roberta

(Rome, Italy)
Giorgio and Cristina

WE COULDN’T ASK FOR MORE!

“The day of the wedding is definitely one of the most beautiful days in our life, but to be really “perfect”, as they say it must be natural … spontaneous! And the photos as well! Through his shots, Max managed to capture thoughts…anxiety…joy…our feelings, as well as of the people surrounding us! Leafing through the album we can relive those moments with the same emotion! We couldn’t ask for more! Invisible, available, precise. Thank you for everything!”

Giorgio and Cristina

(Rome, Italy)

THE VISION

Our commitment

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Spontaneity

In a time in history where reality shows prevail, our challenge is to portray real actions and authentic moments. Scatti Spontanei's primary mission is to provide a natural and genuine representation of events.

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Teamwork

We choose our collaborators for their soft skills: brightness, flexibility, reliability, problem solving, and the ability to enter the scene (and why not, to get emotional). To work together as a team makes everything fascinating, enjoyable and productive.

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Accuracy

Organization and precision are crucial parts of work preparation. Each staff member will focus on only certain scenes and subjects, which will permit more creative and efficient work.

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Flexibility

Every photo shoot is designed to meet each customer’s needs, with shooting sessions available throughout Italy, as well as at night, and with additional operators and equipment, for any kind of ambience, space, and weather.

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Collaboration

A strong collaboration with colleagues and partners from other sectors, conducted with respect for human and ethical values, makes reciprocity of mutual benefits possible, both economically and professionally.

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Ethic

We believe in being mindful of everything we do. It’s the approach we bring to every project: the key to achieving the best results is to truly ‘listen’ to the world we encounter, with all its diversity and sensitivity. Above all, we remain committed to protecting the values that matter most

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SPECIAL WEDDINGS

What if... your wedding were set in another era?

SCATTI SPONTANEI collaborates with Breaths of Time, which creates unique events set in different historical eras, inspired by movies, or conceived in ways that defy imagination.
A time journey through events that retrace Italian art, history, and culture, a genuine plunge into the daily life of an era, allowing you to breathe in its emotions.

Each event has its era

 

Middle Ages, Renaissance, Risorgimento, and even more recent, the ’30s, up to the ’70s.
Aren’t you curious? Ask for information!
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SPECIAL WEDDINGS

What if... your wedding were set in another era?

SCATTI SPONTANEI collaborates with Breaths of Time, which creates unique events set in different historical eras, inspired by movies, or conceived in ways that defy imagination.
A time journey through events that retrace Italian art, history, and culture, a genuine plunge into the daily life of an era, allowing you to breathe in its emotions.

Each event has its era

 

Middle Ages, Renaissance, Risorgimento, and even more recent, the ’30s, up to the ’70s.
Aren’t you curious? Ask for information!
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