THE FACES BEHIND STUDIO LOFT
Hi from Leoni and Dane, the owners of Studio Loft. We’re neighbours, who became good friends and now, good friends who became business partners.
We both identified a gap for more creative spaces in Newcastle city centre and the surrounding areas, noting that Newcastle often gets left behind to the other major cities and we chatted about opening our own space in town.
We both had a shared passion and vision and waited for the right time to take the next step…
JUNE 2023
Empire Studios is founded and set up in the heart of the north!
APRIL 2024
Empire Studios ownership gets an amazing opportunity in Dubai!
MAY 2024
Empire Studios is purchased by Dane & Leoni - Studio Loft is born!
Leoni is an all round creative, also running a brand & web design business, D’Arcy Design Co., having studied Graphic Design at Northumbria. When she’s not designing, you’ll find her in the gym, as an avid CrossFitter. Leoni noticed a real lack of networking, workspaces and content spaces in Newcastle and dreamt of bringing together more creatives to combat the loneliness of working for yourself.
Dane is a self proclaimed fitness enthusiast, having competed in strongman competitions for the past 5 years. His professional background is in Business Development and Account Management as well as holding a Bachelor of Arts in Media Design. He holds a strong desire to bring unique creative opportunities to students and other creative outlets who may not know where to start.
OUR COLLABORATIVE,
creative partners:
I’m Juliette, a Fashion Stylist and Creative Director based here in the North East. I graduated from university in 2017 with a degree in Fashion Design, Styling and Image Making and since then have been working in the fashion industry with some amazing brands and clients.
I have extensive experience in fashion styling and direction for e-commerce shoots, creative and campaign imagery as well as content shoots for social media. I have worked with brands such as Pretty Little Thing, Rebellious, Missy Empire, Markus Lupfer, EttieShop and Mark Hill, styled celebrities including Gemma Collins and Georgia Harrison and directed and been head of styling at both New York Fashion Week and London Fashion Week.
Please get in contact if you're looking to create some amazing images!
JULIETTE / STYLIST
@styledby.juliette
Oh hey, I’m Margarita! Originally from Lithuania, I have settled down in the North East of England after living in Sardinia (Italy) and London for a few years. I have a bachelor’s degree in Law that I have never even tried to use – instead, I’ve always been attracted to working in events, hospitality and travel. This, in addition to a hobby-turned-passion that is photography, makes photography my actual dream job.
I’m a ‘glass half full’ kind of girl, with a passion for capturing beautiful and heartfelt connections, happiness filled moments and portraits full of feeling.
The best photographs are created by the people being their happiest selves – let the professionals worry about your timeline, the contingency plans, etc etc – you just go and enjoy yourselves!
MARGARITA / PHOTOGRAPHER
@margaritahopephotography
Take a look at what we can offer together….
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