Daylight first.
If natural light can do it, we use natural light. Supplement only when the brief genuinely needs the supplement.
Studio · est. October 2020
Eight people,
Eight people,
two rooms,
one rule we keep.
Lumina Studio is a small commercial photography studio — eight people on staff, two rooms (Brooklyn and Berlin), one in-house retoucher who has worked the entire archive since 2017. We work slower than the average rate card and we keep the same producer on a brand from first call to final delivery.
280 m²
GREENPOINT · NYC
Founding:
Built on creativity, passion, and a commitment to capturing life's most meaningful moments
Lumina Studio was founded in October 2020 in the vibrant city of Brooklyn, NYC, by a team of passionate photographers and visual storytellers united by a shared vision—to capture life's most meaningful moments with creativity and authenticity. What began as a small creative studio has grown into a trusted photography brand, serving individuals, families, businesses, and organizations with exceptional photography services. Every project reflects our commitment to excellence, innovation, and preserving memories that last a lifetime.
The first studio rule we ever wrote down: never ship a frame we would not hang. — James Kantt, Founder
The name Lumina is inspired by the Latin word for "light." In photography, light is the foundation of every remarkable image. At Lumina Studio, we use light, creativity, and storytelling to capture authentic moments and transform them into timeless memories.
05
National Awards · 2021 — 25
11
Cover stories · 2025
02
Type Directors Club · 2023
94%
Repeat-client rate
Principles
Six rules we
Six rules we
refuse to bend.
These are not aspirations — they are the constraints that have shaped every shoot we have produced. Most studios learn these the hard way after a few years. We wrote them down in 2021 and have not relaxed any of them since.
Colour-managed end-to-end.
From capture to print. ICC-profiled. Calibrated monitors. A real print proof for any campaign that lands on paper.
One producer per brand.
The same person from the first call to the final delivery. Continuity is the cheapest quality lever a studio has.
Retouching is editing.
Done in-house. Treated as part of the creative decision, never outsourced to a post house that has not seen the brief.
The third frame.
Almost always the one. We shoot enough of every setup to find it; we never settle on the first or the safest.
Never ship a frame we
would not hang.
The first rule we ever wrote down. We have killed projects in post that we could have shipped — and we have not regretted it.
Room 01 · Brooklyn
280 m² of
280 m² of
north light.
Located in the heart of Brooklyn, NY, Lumina Studio offers a modern and welcoming creative space designed for exceptional photography. Equipped with professional lighting, versatile backdrops, high-quality camera equipment, and comfortable client areas, our studio provides the perfect environment for portrait sessions, commercial shoots, fashion photography, family portraits, and creative projects. We also welcome collaborations with brands, agencies, and creative professionals by appointment. — contact the studio if you would like to enquire.
- Address137 Banker Street, Brooklyn NY 11222
- HoursMon–Fri 0800–1900 · weekends by booking
- CapacityUp to 18 people on set
- Daylight4 north windows · 9.8 m run
- Power3 × 30A circuits · independent grip ring Book a visit
Greenpoint · NYC
The team
Eight people.
Eight people.
You will work
with two.
The producer and the lead photographer assigned to your project are the two people you will speak to most. The retoucher, the studio manager, and the production assistant are visible through the pipeline but stay off the brand-side calls unless invited.
Mira Halden
Founder · Lead photographer
Joon Park
Partner · Director of work
James Kantt
Founder · Director of production
Anya Stenmark
Senior producer · NYC
Eli Wender
Producer · Berlin
Rosa Linder
In-house retoucher · NYC
Felix Vahl
Studio manager · NYC
Iris Tornsen
Production assistant
Hiring · 2026
Looking for a studio,
Looking for a studio,
or a job at one?
We are currently hiring a junior producer based in Berlin and a freelance digital tech for the Brooklyn room. Brand-side enquiries take ten to fourteen days for a reply; hiring enquiries take four to seven.