When it comes to artistic practice, every creative professional knows that staying true to your own style is pivotal in not only transforming your individual works into a brand but also maintaining artistic integrity. That said, perfecting your photography is rarely done without external influences and drawing inspiration from other photographers, so keeping an eye on current studio trends is always important — not to mention that it can give you some great ideas for your next shoot! So here is a roundup of some of the most influential photography studios to follow on social media:
We had a blast building this Salvation Mountain-inspired mountain for our friends at Justice! https://t.co/lpvVPtxSgp
— ACME Studio (@ACMEBrooklyn) October 8, 2017
Instagram: @acmebrooklyn
Twitter: @ACMEBrooklyn
Facebook: @AcmeBrooklyn
ACME Brooklyn is comprised of ACME Studio in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and ACME Props in Bushwick, Brooklyn. They offer studio space for rent as well as a prop house with a unique collection of props, furniture, and flats. As well as a 4,000 square foot studio with easy access via a private loading dock, the studio also offers a hair and makeup vanity and stylist area.
Hop, skip, and a jump. ( : @ellenvlora) pic.twitter.com/idQehY6kVc
— Milk (@MilkStudios) June 1, 2018
Instagram: @milk
Twitter: @MilkStudios
Facebook: @MilkStudiosNY
According to their lively Instagram feed, “Milk is a culturally conscious company built to enable creative expression and collaboration.” Besides the incredible projects from music videos to modelling shoots, Milk invites participation. In March 2018, they launched a celebration of their community with a virtual road trip under the hashtag #GenderDiaries, asking people to submit their own gender photos. Along with studios for rent in both Los Angeles and New York, Milk also offers event production services internationally and hosts exhibitions at their own gallery in Manhattan.
HBD #GraceJones, you are the status quo. A true original and culturally prophetic. pic.twitter.com/7I73yvhJqZ
— ROOT Studios (@RootStudios) May 19, 2018
Instagram: @rootstudios
Twitter: @RootStudios
Facebook: @ROOT.NYC.BKN
Root Studios are a premier photo house offering studio space, equipment, events, digital, motion, creative production and rentals. Their main studio is located in the heart of New York City’s Gallery District with a full equipment room and digital capture services. Their newest addition in Brooklyn, NYC also offers four pristine rental spaces with all of the Manhattan style amenities.
Welcome to the East Coast ️ ✨ We’re excited to announce that Smashbox Studios is now in Brooklyn, serving up studio rentals, location services, and EQ/digital rentals. pic.twitter.com/ktRcV9Tfkq
— Smashbox Studios (@smashboxstudios) March 12, 2018
Instagram: @smashboxstudios
Twitter: @smashboxstudios
Facebook: @SmashboxStudios
Founded in 1991 by Dean and Davis Factor, the great grandsons of makeup artist Max Factor, Smashbox has earned a reputation among the industry as a hub for world class photographers and directors who produce content for major magazines, music and entertainment projects, and ad campaigns. Along with their global cosmetics brand, Smashbox Cosmetics, the innovative brothers have created iconic spaces within their two locations – having five studios in their LA space and one in Brooklyn, NYC, totaling 25,000 square feet.
Stage Upgrade: Hill 4 turns yellow https://t.co/vxRjiKAZGR pic.twitter.com/b3MjZf9tDQ
— FD Photo Studio (@FDPhotoStudio) May 29, 2018
Instagram: @fdphotostudio
Twitter: @FDPhotoStudio
Facebook: @FDPhotoStudio
FD Photo Studio offers 23 stages totaling 36,000 square feet in one LA studio. Their point of difference lies in their competitive prices for rental space whilst specializing in producing high quality content around fashion and beauty, headshots, and ad campaigns. They also host events for photographers as well as offering high-end retouching on client projects.
Magnum Photos
On the 10th anniversary of Yves Saint Laurent’s death, revisit a portrait of the designer’s life and work as captured by Magnum photographers. https://t.co/47LTvYAUEf
— Magnum Photos (@MagnumPhotos) June 1, 2018
Instagram: @magnumphotos
Twitter: @MagnumPhotos
Facebook: @MagnumPhotos
More of a photographer’s cooperative insofar as the collective works of photographers than a studio per se, this alliance was founded in 1947 by four pioneering photographers, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, George Rodger, and David Seymour. Magnum represents many of the world’s most prestigious photographers and maintains its founding ideals with a mix of journalist, artist, and storyteller. With a vast international client base of media, charities, publishers and brands, it’s been providing content for almost 70 years that chronicles world events, people, culture, and places that redefines history. According to their website, “when you picture an iconic image, but can’t think who took it or where it can be found, it probably came from Magnum.”
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