Simon Says Studio Lisbon — about us

About us

Find out who we are, what we do and what sets our work apart — in the studio and beyond.

Portrait of Jorge Simão in a black polo shirt, holding a Fujifilm camera, against a textured grey background

Who We Are

Simon Says Studio is a creative studio in Lisbon dedicated to photography and video production with a distinct, considered and contemporary visual language.

We develop projects across food, product, portraiture, fashion and brand communications, bringing together aesthetic direction, technical rigour and narrative sensibility. Under the direction of Jorge Simão, the studio combines experience, visual sensibility and exacting technical standards in an approach geared towards creating images with identity and consistency.

We believe in images with intent — images that do not merely show, but position, add value and shape perception. Our approach rests on that balance between visual ambition, consistency and subtlety.

Beyond production work, the studio offers a large, versatile space equipped to host photo shoots, filming, workshops, private events and creative experiences. Its two fully equipped kitchens make it a particularly relevant choice for food-related productions.

More than a studio, Simon Says Studio stands as a space for creation, where aesthetics, functionality and visual direction sit together naturally.

What we do

We create visual content for brands, agencies and companies that value image, positioning and quality of execution.

We produce photography and video across food, product, portraiture, fashion and brand communications, with solutions designed for campaigns, websites, social media, press and commercial materials.

We also offer the studio for hire — a large, versatile space ready to host photo shoots, filming, workshops and creative events, with conditions designed for demanding productions.

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Jorge Simão presenting a session at the studio, with his name projected on the screen and a group of participants seated watching
Portrait session at the studio: a photographer with a camera on the shoulder and a softbox set up, photographing a man in a blue blazer seated at a table beside bookshelves
Photo shoot with dogs against a white infinity background, with an umbrella light set up and the crew looking on from the side
Food production in low light: a chef in a white jacket plating on a worktop with vegetables, garlic and onions in the foreground, alongside a food stylist
Food video being filmed in one of the studio kitchens: a chef in a white jacket preparing a dish while an operator follows the image on a monitor
Cookery workshop at the studio: participants in aprons around the central worktop, with steam rising from a pan and bottles of wine and olive oil on the table
Group photograph at the studio during the launch of the Fujifilm GFX 100RF camera, with the model name projected on the wall behind

What sets us apart

Advanced image post-production, retouching and adaptation to multiple formats

Advanced image post-production, retouching and adaptation to multiple formats

Two fully equipped kitchens — a rare asset, and a particularly valuable one for food and food styling productions

Two fully equipped kitchens — a rare asset, and a particularly valuable one for food and food styling productions

Capacity to host both our own productions and third-party hires

Capacity to host both our own productions and third-party hires

Proven experience in advertising, editorial, product, portrait, food and fashion photography

Proven experience in advertising, editorial, product, portrait, food and fashion photography

The option to combine image services with use of the space

The option to combine image services with use of the space

A fitting venue for shoots, filming, workshops, training sessions and creative events

A fitting venue for shoots, filming, workshops, training sessions and creative events

A premium visual approach: clean and contemporary

A premium visual approach: clean and contemporary

A close working relationship between creative direction, execution and client support

A close working relationship between creative direction, execution and client support

Advanced image post-production, retouching and adaptation to multiple formats

Advanced image post-production, retouching and adaptation to multiple formats

Two fully equipped kitchens — a rare asset, and a particularly valuable one for food and food styling productions

Two fully equipped kitchens — a rare asset, and a particularly valuable one for food and food styling productions

Capacity to host both our own productions and third-party hires

Capacity to host both our own productions and third-party hires

Proven experience in advertising, editorial, product, portrait, food and fashion photography

Proven experience in advertising, editorial, product, portrait, food and fashion photography

The option to combine image services with use of the space

The option to combine image services with use of the space

A fitting venue for shoots, filming, workshops, training sessions and creative events

A fitting venue for shoots, filming, workshops, training sessions and creative events

A premium visual approach: clean and contemporary

A premium visual approach: clean and contemporary

A close working relationship between creative direction, execution and client support

A close working relationship between creative direction, execution and client support

What our customers say

Simon is the best photographer around and has the cosiest studio in Lisbon. He is also a great conversationalist and a superb cook — so if you are looking for a photographer and a food expert, Simon is your man. The space has an incredible atmosphere!

Catarina Carvalho

My favourite studio in Lisbon.

Rui Vasco

Simon is an excellent host and has a fantastic space for cooking, photo shoots and events! Highly recommended.

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Filipa Guerra

Beautiful. Welcoming. With wonderfully professional people! Congratulations, Jorge!

Sofia

The place is great, Simão is an excellent professional, one of the best photographers I know, and beyond being a good person, he cooks wonderfully.

Rui Leitão

Very good, an excellent professional. Ready to help bring out the best in each person for the camera.

Miguel Okon Brandão

The studio is spectacular, the space is incredible. Great for private events. Simão and his team are the best hosts! ☺️

Iris Monteiro

Great photography studio, great conditions, Simão puts you completely at ease!

Inês Guerreiro

A complete, spacious and well-planned professional photography studio, a venue for food events, workshops, parties and celebrations… Set up for events of up to 60 people. Space for cookery workshops, with a fully equipped kitchen. Highly recommended.

Airton Petry - Dale Carnegie Brasil (Senior Trainer)

A beautiful space, beautifully decorated, elegant and full of charm for photography or workshops! Recommended. Excellent location, easy to reach and easy parking.

Sofia Leitão

A really welcoming, comfortable place, with everything you need for photo shoots, workshops and cookery team-building. And the host is one of the very best 😊🤗

Carla Pais

A fantastic venue for a photography and/or food event. "Simon" is an excellent host and photographer, which is what makes this space unique. Recommended.....💪🏻

Luis Simão

Precision, professionalism and warmth. Congratulations to Jorge and the team on their work.

Gonçalo Santos

Professionalism and outstanding quality!

Maria João Leite

Really cool space! Wonderfully professional team.

Fabio Deptulski

The best and prettiest place in the world! Highly recommended.

Rita Sousa Cachado

It was incredible.. an experience like no other.. so grateful

Magnólia Martins

Thoroughly equipped and wonderfully professional. Courteous and welcoming

António Martins

A large, beautifully decorated studio with two lovely kitchens!

Patrícia Toscano

The best space

Mónica silva

Great wines at a photographer's place. Great events

Bruno Sommelier

Very good, spectacular.

João Dias

What can I say??? Excellent!!!

Paulo Carias

An amazing experience

Marco Simões

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Frequently asked questions

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Shall we talk about your next project?

From studio hire to photography and video production, we are on hand to receive your enquiry and help shape your next project.

Location & Schedule

R. Fernão de Magalhães 2, 1170-126 Lisbon

09:00 to 18:00

Email

Phone

  • (+351) 211 946 846(Call to a national landline)

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