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A morning in the studio
Coffee, contact sheets and the four windows that make our Lisbon studio what it is.
By Elena Marlow · 3 min read
Most mornings start the same way: coffee, the radio, and yesterday’s frames on the big screen.
The windows
Four tall north-facing windows give us soft, even light from nine until four. We built the whole studio around them.
Open on weekdays
When we are not shooting, the studio is available to hire. Photographers, filmmakers and small brands are all welcome.
Elena Marlow
Founder and lead photographer at Ostrelle. Writes about light, planning and the people in front of the camera.
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