The people behind the lens
Direct Studio is a Beirut-based photography studio shooting fashion, portrait, and event work — built around craft, not volume.
Founded on one simple idea
Direct Studio started in 2014 with a single question: what if every photo felt like it was always meant to exist? No filters doing the heavy lifting, no templated poses — just light, timing, and intent.
Eleven years and over 300 sessions later, that's still the only brief we follow. We shoot a mix of film and digital, because the grain matters — and so does the wait.
Every session is shot, edited, and delivered by the same hands. No outsourced retouching, no rushed turnarounds — just work we'd put our own name on.
Our values
Craft over volume
We take fewer bookings on purpose, so every shoot gets full attention from first frame to final edit.
No outsourcing
The person who shoots your session is the same person who edits and delivers it. No handoffs, no surprises.
Honest light
Minimal retouching, real skin, real moments. We get the shot right in-camera, not in post.
Our process
Discovery Call
We talk through your vision, timeline, and budget before anything is booked.
Planning
Mood boards, shot lists, and location scouting so the shoot day runs smoothly.
The Shoot
Calm, focused, and fully directed — you'll never wonder what's happening next.
Delivery
Edited gallery delivered within 5–10 business days, ready to use.
Who you'll work with
Sara Haddad
Founder & Lead Photographer
Karim Aoun
Editorial Photographer