About Sublument
The origin of a photographic vision
Since 2017 Sublument has represented my personal evolution in the field of professional photography. I deliberately focus on long-exposure techniques to craft visuals that cannot be reproduced through standard digital manipulation.
The core technique involves working in complete darkness using moving light sources like calibrated LED tubes while the camera sensor records the movement over short exposure times ranging from 2 to 6 seconds. I do not use flashes or external light sources. These shorter times make the subject sharper and prevent micro-movements. This approach requires precise spatial awareness and exact timing to sculpt geometric forms around human subjects.
My initial inspiration emerged from observing the pioneering works of Eric Paré and Kim Henry. Their method of integrating light shapes with human anatomy motivated me to apply similar concepts within the unique coastal environments of Salento.
Organic growth and global reach
The project expanded rapidly far beyond local boundaries. The visual impact of true light-painting resonates strongly on visual platforms.
As of early 2026 the Sublument project maintains a dedicated audience of over 99k followers on Instagram and 82k on TikTok with content organically reaching millions of accounts worldwide.
"The true value of light-painting lies in its unrepeatable nature. Every single frame is a unique physical performance captured in time." (Andrea Riezzo)
International recognition and publications
This visual research eventually attracted significant international attention.
The European publication Amateur Photographer Magazine officially listed me among the six leading global experts in light-painting photography alongside international professionals like Daniel Gonzàlez Garcia, Dennis Wolf and Rod Evans read the magazine feature. Furthermore one of my signature images was selected by Alyn Wallace for inclusion in his comprehensive astrophotography manual Photographing the Night Sky discover the book publication details.
I have also hosted notable international figures such as Alexis Fawx who traveled directly to Italy to collaborate on a dedicated long-exposure portrait session read the full case study here.
Environmental challenges and future direction
Creating these images requires absolute darkness. Consequently the work naturally highlights the growing problem of light pollution and the expanding human footprint on natural landscapes. Maintaining access to pristine night skies is fundamental for this specific art form.
While the primary production season spans from May to October offering ideal weather conditions on the Mediterranean coast the project frequently extends to international locations including sessions produced in Paris and Vienna.
If you are interested in exploring specific technical configurations or booking a commercial collaboration you can reach out directly via the contact page.