“A portrait must hold the essential.”

Portrait of Benjamin Léotot
BENJAMIN LÉOTOT

Studio 181

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

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

My work is intended for chefs, exceptional houses and personalities seeking strong, timeless and carefully crafted images.

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.