BIO
Born in Southern Italy, Fortunato Gatto moved to Milan as a child, where he lived until 2007, when he took a leap of faith and relocated to Scotland to follow his ever growing passion for wild landscapes and unspoilt nature. The stunning surroundings, his fearless approach to the rugged weather conditions and elements, and his persistence in willing to learn and improve helped him become an advocate of the beauty of nature.
To date, Fortunato has portrayed Scotland and many other wild territories, in his own unique way, gaining worldwide awards and recognitions, publications and media space. He holds workshops, photo tours, talks and exhibitions whereby, along with covering photography as a subject, he shares is love and utmost respect for nature, sustainability and environmental insights – to the extent of giving voice and a face to Nature, the real protagonist of his work of art. He recently joined online seminars and webinar within the prestigious cultural association Radicediunopercento to teach the magnificent “Journey through landscape photography”.
“A photograph doesn’t represent reality, but a vision of it. Landscape photography is a subjective representation of the symbiosis that originates in between a sensitive being and nature. possibilities will be endless and it will be like opening a gate on a never-ending journey”.
“The essential value above everything. An infinite universe within which our sensorial well-being is confined. Nature is the highest work of art, and such is my aim in representing it. Through metaphors, I look for hidden images, to tell its secrets and with them, I tell part of myself”.
JURY
- Asferico 2020
AWARDS
- 2021 Glanzlichter – 1 Category Winner, 1 Highly Commended
- 2020 GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year – 1 Highly Commended
- 2020 Montphoto – 1 Category Winner
- 2020 Glanzlichter – 1 Highly Commended
- 2019 GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year – 1 Runner Up, 2 Highly Commended
- 2019 Montphoto – 2 Category Winner, 1 Highly Commended
- 2019 Biophoto Contest – 1 Highly Commended
- 2019 Asferico – 1 Highly Commended
- 2019 Memorial Maria Luisa – 2 Honorable Mention
- 2018 Memorial Maria Luisa – 1 Category Winner, 1 Honorable Mention
- 2018 GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year – 1 Highly Commended
- 2018 Montphoto – 2 Highly Commended
- 2017 GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year – 3 Highly Commended
- 2017 Montphoto – 1 Category Winner, 2 Highly Commended and Popular Choice
- 2017 Asferico – 1 Category Winner
- 2017 Glanzlichter – 1 Highly Commended
- 2017 Memorial Maria Luisa – 2 Honorable Mention
- 2016 GDT European Wildlife Photographer of the Year – 1 Category Winner, 2 Highly Commended
- 2016 BBC Wildlife Photographer of The Year – 1 Commended and Portfolio Book Back Cover
- 2016 Montphoto – 1 Category Winner, 2 Highly Commended
- 2016 Memorial Maria Luisa – 1 Honorable Mention
- 2016 Glanzlichter – 1 Highly Commended
- 2015 Global Arctic Awards – 1 Gold Medal
- 2015 Asferico – 1 Highly Commended
- 2015 Memorial Maria Luisa – 1 Honorable Mention
- 2015 LPOTY Take a View – 2 Commended
- 2014 GDT – 1 Highly Commended
- 2014 Asferico – 1 Highly Commended
- 2014 Memorial Maria Luisa – 1 Honorable Mention
- 2014 LPOTY Take a View – 2 Commended
- 2013 Asferico – 1 Category Winner
- 2012 BBC Wildlife Photographer of The Year – 1 Specially Commended
- 2012 ICP Awards – 1 Honorable Mention
- 2012 LPOTY Take a View – 4 Commended
- 2011 LPOTY Take a View – 2 Commended
- 2010 LPOTY Take a View – 4 Commended and Portfolio Book Front Cover
Photographic Gear
Cameras and lenses: Canon 5D MKIV, Canon 5D MKIII and Canon 5D MKII: Canon 16-35mm, Canon 24-70mm, Canon TSE 90mm, Canon 100-400mm.
Filters: NDG Filters (Hard and Soft sets), various ND, STC Polarizer.
Tripod: Leofoto LS-325C, Head LH-40R, Leofoto Ranger LS-365-C, Head LH-55R.
Other: Shimoda 60L, Easy Quick Tide Card, my legendary Wellington Shoes.
