Stefano Lotumolo was born in Lucca in 1987. His connection with photography emerged at the age of 28, as an expression of a deep desire to connect with the human being in their authenticity. Over more than ten years of experiences in Africa, Asia, and South America, using exclusively natural light, Stefano offers a journey into simplicity: his images tell stories of dignity, inner strength, and spirituality.
His photography comes straight from the heart: the close contact with different cultures shapes his artistic vision of the shot, the art of showcasing his truth to the world.
His work has also explored the heart of rituals and ceremonies that for centuries have preserved the memory, teachings and spiritual heritage of communities around the world. Through his portraits, viewers are invited to gently connect with the people in front of them.
Stefano has received international recognition and founded Radici Globali, a project that brings together photography and social commitment in northern Tanzania, in collaboration with the Maasai people.

Stefano has exhibited in over 50 cities, including Paris, Venice, Milan, London, Lucca, Florence,
Turin, Palermo, Naples, and Rome.

He was a guest speaker at a high school in Stainach, Austria, and has frequently spoken at
educational institutions throughout Italy.

In 2022, he was invited to exhibit at FAO headquarters in Rome for World Soil Day. Some
of his photographs were selected by UNHCR in 2018, and he won First Prize at the Pistoia Photo Contest in July 2022.

In 2023, he was awarded the Travel Photo Award by The Independent Photographer,
judged by Steve McCurry.

In October 2025, he participated in the 15th Florence International Art Biennale.