Saverio Maria Gallotti was born in 1957 in Rome, where he now lives and works.

He started as a naturalist and bird-watcher at an early age, and later used photography to combine his artistic flair with his hobby.

Since the early 80s he worked together with Panda Photo, the main Italian photographic agency specializing in environmental matters.

Recently he has begun working with Alamy, the world’s main stock photo agency on the Web.

He is the main photographer for the Punta Ala Yacht Club, and has produced several freelance photo reportages.

His photographs have been published in major Italian and foreign magazines specializing in nature and outdoor activities.