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INTRO
Umeda was born from a fascination with stillness — the kind of quiet beauty that often slips past unnoticed. Founded by Elena Weiss in the soft winter light of Berlin, the studio began as a personal search for clarity and honest expression through the lens. Over time, it grew into a collaborative space for like-minded artists, photographers, and storytellers who share a love for natural light, subtle detail, and emotion that lingers.
we bring ideas to life through honest visuals
Our Mission is to to craft honest, timeless photography that captures feeling, not just form.
The name Umeda — inspired by the Japanese word for “plum field” — evokes resilience, softness, and the understated power of nature.
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OUR TEAM
we bring ideas to life through honest visuals
She is the visionary behind the studio, blending artistic direction with strategic thinking. With a deep passion for storytelling through visuals, she oversees the creative process from concept to execution, ensuring every project reflects the studio’s unique aesthetic and high standards.
Anna Smith
Founder & Creative Director
She is the visionary behind the studio, blending artistic direction with strategic thinking. With a deep passion for storytelling through visuals, she oversees the creative process from concept to execution, ensuring every project reflects the studio’s unique aesthetic and high standards.
Anna Smith
Founder & Creative Director
She is the visionary behind the studio, blending artistic direction with strategic thinking. With a deep passion for storytelling through visuals, she oversees the creative process from concept to execution, ensuring every project reflects the studio’s unique aesthetic and high standards.
Anna Smith
Founder & Creative Director
She is the visionary behind the studio, blending artistic direction with strategic thinking. With a deep passion for storytelling through visuals, she oversees the creative process from concept to execution, ensuring every project reflects the studio’s unique aesthetic and high standards.
Anna Smith
Founder & Creative Director
He is the eye behind the lens, known for capturing emotion, light, and detail with precision. With years of experience and a keen artistic sense, he transforms every shoot into a compelling visual narrative, bringing both technical skill and creativity to every frame.
Adam Thomas
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
He is the eye behind the lens, known for capturing emotion, light, and detail with precision. With years of experience and a keen artistic sense, he transforms every shoot into a compelling visual narrative, bringing both technical skill and creativity to every frame.
Adam Thomas
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
He is the eye behind the lens, known for capturing emotion, light, and detail with precision. With years of experience and a keen artistic sense, he transforms every shoot into a compelling visual narrative, bringing both technical skill and creativity to every frame.
Adam Thomas
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
He is the eye behind the lens, known for capturing emotion, light, and detail with precision. With years of experience and a keen artistic sense, he transforms every shoot into a compelling visual narrative, bringing both technical skill and creativity to every frame.
Adam Thomas
LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER
She crafts the visual language of each project, aligning every element to create striking, cohesive stories. With a strong background in design and styling, she ensures that every image reflects the intended mood, message, and brand identity.
Martha Stuart
Art Director
She crafts the visual language of each project, aligning every element to create striking, cohesive stories. With a strong background in design and styling, she ensures that every image reflects the intended mood, message, and brand identity.
Martha Stuart
Art Director
She crafts the visual language of each project, aligning every element to create striking, cohesive stories. With a strong background in design and styling, she ensures that every image reflects the intended mood, message, and brand identity.
Martha Stuart
Art Director
She crafts the visual language of each project, aligning every element to create striking, cohesive stories. With a strong background in design and styling, she ensures that every image reflects the intended mood, message, and brand identity.
Martha Stuart
Art Director
She keeps the studio running like clockwork. From coordinating shoots and managing bookings to handling logistics and client communication, she ensures a smooth and professional experience for both the team and clients from start to finish.
Elena Weiss
Studio Manager
She keeps the studio running like clockwork. From coordinating shoots and managing bookings to handling logistics and client communication, she ensures a smooth and professional experience for both the team and clients from start to finish.
Elena Weiss
Studio Manager
She keeps the studio running like clockwork. From coordinating shoots and managing bookings to handling logistics and client communication, she ensures a smooth and professional experience for both the team and clients from start to finish.
Elena Weiss
Studio Manager
She keeps the studio running like clockwork. From coordinating shoots and managing bookings to handling logistics and client communication, she ensures a smooth and professional experience for both the team and clients from start to finish.
Elena Weiss
Studio Manager
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OUR SERVICES
Authentic, emotive portraits with intention
Authentic, emotive portraits with intention
Authentic, emotive portraits with intention
Authentic, emotive portraits with intention
Artful stories for print and digital
Artful stories for print and digital
Artful stories for print and digital
Artful stories for print and digital
Visuals that elevate your brand voice
Visuals that elevate your brand voice
Visuals that elevate your brand voice
Visuals that elevate your brand voice
Mood, concept, styling — fully guided
Mood, concept, styling — fully guided
Mood, concept, styling — fully guided
Mood, concept, styling — fully guided
Flexible on-location shoots
Flexible on-location shoots
Flexible on-location shoots
Flexible on-location shoots
Moodboarding, styling, or creative production
Moodboarding, styling, or creative production
Moodboarding, styling, or creative production
Moodboarding, styling, or creative production