“A portrait must hold the essential.”

Portrait of Benjamin Léotot
BENJAMIN LÉOTOT

Studio 181

I am Benjamin Léotot, a portrait photographer based in Florange, Moselle, France and founder of Studio 181.

I create sober, cinematic black and white portraits designed to reveal presence, gaze and identity.

I photograph private clients, chefs, artists, executives and public figures with the same standard: creating strong, understated and timeless images.

I always come to my clients, at home or in their establishment, adapting to their surroundings. I work across France, Luxembourg and Monaco.

01

Presence

Create an image that commands immediate attention.

02

Silence

Remove visual noise to preserve character.

03

Precision

Build each portrait with care: light, posture, texture and gaze.