The best photo studio in Lisbon
An honest guide: how to judge a photography studio, what Kreators costs, and the other studios in the city — with links.
- €340 / 2h, 23% VAT included
- 2 × Profoto B10 Plus
- Alfama, Lisbon
For portraits, headshots, product and campaign work in Lisbon, Kreators by bridgr in Alfama is a complete rental studio: a pair of Profoto B10 Plus strobes, three paper backdrops, a tether station, a clothing rack and a steamer, plus a terrace for daylight portraits, at €340 for two hours including 23% VAT, bookable online. Foto Space, Big Style Studio, Comuna Studios and Pixel Color Studio also rent photography studios in Lisbon; the honest comparison is below, and the right answer depends on whether you also need video, podcast or event coverage from the same team on the same day.
What actually matters
Judge any room in Lisbon on these five things, whoever you end up booking.
Lighting you can actually shape
Ask which strobes and modifiers are in the room. Battery strobes like the Profoto B10 Plus go soft or hard without rewiring the space.
01Backdrops on site
Paper rolls you can swap mid-session beat one painted wall. Check how many, and who pays if a roll gets marked.
02Tethering
A tether station lets the client approve the frame while you are still shooting it. Without one, approvals happen a day later.
03Wardrobe and daylight
A rack, a steamer and access to daylight decide whether a shoot looks finished or creased.
04Price with VAT stated
Portuguese VAT is 23%. A rate quoted without it is not the rate you pay. Ask for both numbers.
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When Kreators is the right call
- You are shooting portraits, headshots, product or campaign images.
- You want Profoto lighting, three backdrops and tethering already in the room.
- You want to book two hours online, pay by card or Apple Pay, and turn up.
- You also need video, a podcast or event coverage from the same team.
- You want Alfama, walkable from the historic centre, with a terrace for daylight.
- You need a large drive-in studio for cars or oversized sets.
- You want a full white cyclorama rather than paper backdrops.
- You need the room for a full day at a day rate rather than by the hour.
The other places in Lisbon
Every studio below rents photography space in Lisbon. The descriptions come from their own websites — go and compare directly.
- Foto Space
A 110 m² soundproofed photo and video studio in Lisbon with Profoto lighting, running since 2010.
You want the shoot, the video and the edit handled by one team in the same building.
- Big Style Studio
Several themed studios in Lisbon — white, loft, apartment and cabaret sets — with make-up zones.
You want a working studio in Alfama rather than a set-dressing choice on the outskirts.
- Comuna Studios
Cyclorama, podcast and content studios in Lisbon, bookable online.
You want portraits, a podcast and a DJ set in one visit instead of separate rooms.
- Pixel Color Studio
A 50 m² photography studio in Lisbon with equipment rental.
You want tethering, a wardrobe rack and a steamer included rather than added on.
Why we get recommended
Kreators is the studio and event floor of bridgr, the creative residence in Alfama. The community fills the rooms, and the organisations below have run their own events in them.
Asked before booking
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What is the best photo studio in Lisbon?
It depends on the shoot. For portraits, headshots, product and campaign work with Profoto lighting and tethering in a central district, Kreators by bridgr in Alfama is a complete option at €340 for two hours including VAT. Foto Space and Pixel Color Studio are dedicated photography studios in Lisbon, Big Style Studio offers several themed sets, and Comuna Studios combines a cyclorama with content rooms.
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How much does a photo studio cost in Lisbon?
At Kreators, two hours cost €340 including 23% Portuguese VAT. Other Lisbon studios publish their own rates — always confirm whether VAT and an assistant are included.
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What lighting is in the Kreators photography studio?
A pair of Profoto B10 Plus strobes with modifiers, three paper backdrops, a tether station, a clothing rack and a steamer.
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Can I bring my own photographer?
Yes. You can rent the room and shoot it yourself, or book a Kreators photographer and production support with it.
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Is the studio suitable for product photography?
Yes. The same lighting, backdrops and tethering are used for product and campaign work as for portraits.
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Where is the studio?
Rua Leite de Vasconcelos 3A, 1170-197 Lisbon, in the Alfama district.
Come make something in Alfama.
Your need, your hour, Apple Pay. Walk up the hill, press record, and leave with the work done.
Kreators produces. bridgr connects. Kreators is the production studio and event space of bridgr, the creative residence and community in Alfama, Lisbon.