Controluce agency, founded in 1991 by Valeria Tondi and Mario Laporta, has soon affirmed itself as a reference point for magazines and newspapers on the Italian and International market.

Controluce has nine photographers who work in Southern Italy, other than six free-lance contributors.

It covers the most important events in the southern Italy such as news, show business, sports, geographic sites, folklore, traditional festivals, politics, portraits and features.