Studio portraits

This guide explains how a studio portrait session in Paris works: the photo studio, the adjustable Colorama backdrop, and controlled lighting. The studio allows for complete control over the lighting and composition. Each portrait is taken in a controlled environment to ensure a sharp, well-balanced, and long-lasting image.

Our studio portrait sessions in Paris take place at a partner photography studio located in the 10th arrondissement, right near Porte Saint-Martin. The space totals 160 square meters, including a 100-square-meter set entirely dedicated to photography, with 4-meter-high ceilings—ideal dimensions for corporate portraits, group photos, and team sessions.

The venue features a modular Colorama backdrop available in several colors (white, black, gray, and custom colors upon request), allowing you to tailor the visual look to your brand guidelines. The lighting system combines natural light, professional studio flash lighting (generators and Fresnel lights), and continuous lighting for video shoots. An integrated makeup and hair styling area allows your team members to get ready comfortably before the session.

Why does the studio produce this distinctive look? First, the lenses: 50mm or 85mm prime lenses for maximum sharpness and minimal facial distortion. Next, the lighting: three controlled light sources (key, backlight, fill) sculpt the contours of the face with a precision impossible to achieve with natural light. Finally, post-production on a calibrated monitor: minimal retouching that preserves the skin’s texture, adjusts the complexion, and balances the colors.

The studio is the best option for formal portraits that need to remain relevant for 18 to 36 months: annual reports, press kits, and the "About Us" page on the corporate website. For a more approachable and relatable look (founders, sales reps, creatives), natural light is more suitable. A mobile studio set up in your offices is the third option for teams of 15 or more people or for employee directories.