Business Details
Timeless Classical Portraits in Los Angeles
f | 11 Studio is a Los Angeles-based photography practice dedicated to creating timeless classical portraits. With over two decades of experience in photography, publishing, and print media, our founder Jonathan Brown has worked with renowned publications like The Los Angeles Times and Backstage Magazine. We specialize in business headshots, maternity portraits, actor headshots, and family sessions, blending technical precision with artistic vision. Our classical style draws inspiration from historical painters, emphasizing elegant composition, flattering lighting, and emotional depth. Located in Woodland Hills, we offer both studio and on-location sessions tailored to individual client needs.Our commitment to quality extends to personalized consultations, professional retouching, and high-resolution deliverables. We prioritize natural storytelling in every session, whether capturing the strength of early motherhood or crafting professional branding imagery. Our expertise in print production and art direction ensures every final product meets exacting standards. Clients benefit from our deep industry knowledge, including insights from working with major media outlets and award-winning art teams. We combine technical mastery with a passion for preserving meaningful moments through photography.
Services
Business Headshots
Maternity Portraits
Actor Headshots
Family Portraits
Model Submissions
Personal Branding
Professional Retouching
Print Services
Highlights and features
- We have 20+ years of experience in professional photography and print media.
- Our classical style draws inspiration from historical painting techniques.
- We offer personalized sessions tailored to individual client needs.
- Our team has worked with award-winning publications like The Los Angeles Times.
- We provide professional retouching and high-resolution digital deliverables.
Services
Business Headshots
Our business headshots capture professional personas with timeless elegance. Sessions include white, gray, or outdoor backgrounds tailored to branding needs. We offer group rates and multiple outfit options for corporate clients.
Maternity Portraits
Documenting the strength and beauty of early motherhood, our maternity sessions include classic, premium, and family packages. Sessions feature multiple outfit changes and professional retouching for lasting memories.
Actor Headshots
Specializing in actor headshots with commercial, theatrical, and character looks. Sessions include professional retouching and print rights for industry submissions and personal branding.
Family Portraits
Creating lasting family memories with sessions tailored to different group sizes. Includes consultation, multiple edited images, and print options for both digital and physical preservation.
Model Submissions
Professional photography for modeling agency submissions. Sessions follow industry standards with outfit variations and minimal retouching to showcase natural appearance for casting purposes.
People
Jonathan Brown
Founder & Photographer
Los Angeles portrait photographer with 20+ years in print media. Former LA Times Magazine art department staff, specializing in classical style portraiture inspired by Rembrandt and Vermeer.
Questions
What is classical style portraiture?
Classical style portraiture uses techniques inspired by historical painters, focusing on composition, lighting, and emotional depth to create timeless, elegant images.
How long do business headshot sessions take?
Basic sessions last 20 minutes per person, while personal branding sessions include multiple looks and take longer to accommodate marketing needs.
When is the best time for maternity photos?
Ideal timing is between 31-36 weeks of pregnancy, balancing visible pregnancy signs with comfort levels for most clients.
What should I wear for actor headshots?
Solid colors work best, avoiding patterns or logos. Bring multiple wardrobe options including collared shirts, turtlenecks, and blazers for different looks.
Do you offer print services?
Yes, we provide high-resolution digital files and offer professional printing services including 16x20 and 8x10 gallery prints.
How are retouching services handled?
Professional retouching focuses on subtle enhancements like blemish removal and lighting optimization while maintaining natural appearance and authenticity.
Reviews (4)
Julianne M.
May 15, 2019
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Jonathan Brown of Cafe Zermeno Studios has an amazing talent for photography. He took my maternity photos, which came out absolutely beautiful. He really has a talent for knowing things like poses, angles, and lighting that best complemented me. The session was very fun, and his delivery of the photos was prompt and exceeded my expectations. After having such great results with the maternity shoot, we had Jonathan do our family photos. After talking to him about what kind of photos we wanted (we wanted fun, outdoorsy, and interactive photos), he scouted the perfect location, and the photos came
Christyjoy R.
Feb 05, 2019
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Jon is an amazing photographer! I needed photos to add to my profile and some new headshots, and he delivered. If you have certain shots you'd like, he always takes in your consideration, he's prompt with your retouched photos and extremely professional. He's also done children's, maternity, product and other sorts of photographs so he's extremely well rounded with your needs!
Jill P.
Jan 17, 2019
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Jon is awesome! He's professional, super reliable and great/patient with kids! My hubby and I are so happy that we picked him to do our maternity/family photoshoot. He helped us scout for a good location and was open to all our suggestions. We were so pleased with his work that we booked him again to do our holiday pics and he didn't disappoint! We love our photos! Thanks Jon!!! :)
Yvette S.
Dec 24, 2018
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Jonathan does an amazing job! He really knows what he's doing and is very easy to work with. Rates are extremely reasonable compared to many quotes I had received. I was actually hesitant to take maternity photos since it's not in my comfort zone, but Jonathan did a great job making sure I was comfortable and he had a lot of great ideas for our shots. We have also used his services for our daughter's 6 month photo shoot in studio and had a great time - he is great with little ones! We've also come to him for product shots for business and they were stellar. I highly
