Thirteen Years Behind the Lens
Maison Noir was founded in New York with a single belief: fashion photography should be art, not just documentation. For thirteen years we have shot campaigns, editorials, and lookbooks for labels and magazines around the world.
Our signature is a dark, sculptural use of light - dramatic, intentional, and unmistakably editorial. We direct with precision and shoot with patience, because the difference between a good frame and an iconic one is everything.
- ✓Published in Vogue, Elle, and 30+ magazines
- ✓200+ campaigns for labels worldwide
- ✓Signature dark, sculptural lighting
- ✓Full creative direction and casting support
Services
From a single editorial to a full seasonal campaign - select a service to begin an inquiry.
Editorial & Magazine
Story-driven editorial shoots for magazines and brands, with full creative direction and styling.
Lookbooks & Campaigns
Seasonal lookbooks and advertising campaigns that define your collection and your brand.
E-Commerce Fashion
Elevated on-model and flat e-commerce imagery that makes everyday pieces feel like couture.
Model Portfolios
Agency-ready portfolio development for new and established models, with direction throughout.
Beauty & Cosmetics
Skin, makeup, and product beauty photography with the detail and polish the category demands.
Runway & Events
Fashion week, presentations, and brand events captured with editorial sensibility.
How a Maison Noir Shoot Works
Considered from concept to final frame.
Concept & Direction
We build the creative concept, mood, and shot list with you - casting, styling, and locations included.
Production
Our team handles the logistics, so you walk onto a set that is ready, calm, and built for great images.
The Shoot
Precise direction and patient, sculptural lighting - we chase the iconic frame, not just a usable one.
Edit & Deliver
A tightly edited, master-graded gallery delivered in the formats your campaign and press need.
A Portfolio That Opens Doors
A great portfolio is the difference between getting signed and getting overlooked. We develop agency-ready model portfolios with full direction, styling guidance, and a range that shows your full potential.
Whether you are testing for the first time or refreshing an established book, we shoot the images that get you in the room.
- ✓Agency-ready portfolio development
- ✓Full styling and direction included
- ✓A range of looks in a single session
- ✓Guidance for new and established models
From Brands, Editors & Models
Maison Noir shot our spring campaign and the images stopped traffic - editorial, moody, and unmistakably us. They understand fashion at a level most photographers simply do not.
I have worked with photographers all over the world. The lighting, the direction, the eye for a single perfect frame - Maison Noir is in the top tier, full stop.
My new portfolio booked me three agencies in a month. They knew exactly how to direct me and the images are pure art. Career-changing work.
Our lookbook conversion was the best we have ever had. The studio made our collection look like couture, even the everyday pieces. We will not shoot with anyone else.
Let's Create Something Iconic
Tell us about your collection, campaign, or portfolio. Maison Noir books select projects each season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of projects do you take?
We shoot editorial, campaigns, lookbooks, e-commerce, beauty, and model portfolios. We take a select number of projects each season to keep our standard high.
Do you handle styling and casting?
Yes - we offer full creative production including casting, styling, hair and makeup, and location scouting. You can also bring your own team and we'll collaborate.
Do you travel for shoots?
Absolutely. We're based in New York but regularly shoot worldwide for campaigns and editorials. Travel is arranged per project and added at cost.
What does a shoot cost?
Every project is quoted individually based on scope, crew, and usage rights. Reach out with your brief and we'll prepare a detailed proposal.
How soon do we get the images?
Selects are delivered within days of the shoot, with final master-graded images typically within two weeks, formatted for both campaign and press use.
Can you shoot model tests?
Yes. We develop agency-ready portfolios for new and established models, with full direction and a range of looks in a single session.
Start a Project
Tell us about your campaign, editorial, or portfolio and we'll respond within two business days.