About

Behind the camera.

I’m Massimiliano Sticca, a commercial photographer based in Turin. I work with brands, agencies and businesses across Italy and internationally, photographing campaigns, events, interiors and the people behind them.

I took my first photographs at fourteen with my father’s Nikon F401. Travel was part of family life, and the camera soon became my way of exploring unfamiliar places. That curiosity has stayed with me, from wildlife and landscapes to the commercial work I do today.

I enjoy the different demands of each assignment: finding the right light in a room, building an image around a product or anticipating a moment at an event. Some photographs take careful preparation; others depend on paying attention and knowing when to act.

I work directly with my clients and bring in trusted collaborators when a project calls for video or a wider production team. You speak with me throughout, from the first conversation to the final images.

Alongside commissioned work, I continue to photograph travel and wildlife. I have also shared my experience through workshops and photography courses for Nikon School. Personal projects and teaching keep me looking at photography from different perspectives.

Bear Cubs
Finalist at Milano Photo Awards 2026

Fox and BearWinner of 20th Peli International Photo Contest

Fox and Bear
Winner of 20th Peli International Photo Contest 2025

Awards

  • 2026 | Finalist at Milano Photo Awards 2026

  • 2025 | Winner of 20th Peli International Photo Contest

  • 2016 | “Sadhu and Motorbike” Commended photo Siena International Photo Award / Journey & Adventure

  • 2015 | “Sadhu and Motorbike” 2nd place ND Awards 2015 in Travel / Culture category

  • 2015 | “Sifaka selfie” 1st place ND Awards 2015 in Nature - Wildlife category

  • 08/2014 | “Flower and fox” Photo of the month on “Wild Planet Photo Magazine”

  • 04/2014 | Finalist and Nomination at Oasis International Photo Contest

  • 10/2013 | “Daily Dozen” selection on NationalGeographic.com

  • 05/2013 | Photo Of the day on NationalGeographic.com

  • 04/2013 | Photo of the month on NationalGeographic.it

  • 11/2012 | Publication on “No Words”, 1X.com year book

  • 04/2012 | Photo of the month on NationalGeographic.it

  • 2011 | Semifinalist Wildlife Photographer of the Year

  • 2009 | Flickr Award “Your Best Shot 2009”

Publications

Vogue, National Geographic Viajes, NationalGeographic.it, Esquire, Vanity Fair, NationalGeographic.com, Elle, WaltDisney.com, Daily Mail, The Sun, New York Post, ScienceMag, Corriere della Sera, Marie Claire, Io Donna, Casa Naturale, Gente, Oggi, Sette, Sky Magazine, La Stampa, TV Sorrisi e Canzoni, Nphotography, Alpes Loisirs.