Tom & Jonathan
At Studio Oktober, we create honest and detailed narratives that resonate. By staying committed to the curious, our collaboration extends beyond ourselves and into the tools, objects, art, people and places we work with.
We watch and listen to the stories around us, translating them into unique perspectives through multidisciplinary means. We offer our clients a chance to step back and reimagine how to share their narratives.
With a deep understanding of the arts and dedication to innovation, we bring warmth, patience and excitement to every project.
We believe in working with likeminded people to contribute to environments of creativity and respect.
Every project at Studio Oktober is unique—an exploration into the nuances of good storytelling.
Through film, photography, art direction and music, we play with light and dark, stillness and movement,
culture and heritage to show the subtleties of life so easily missed.
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Our shared experiences in travel, music and visual and material culture have fine-tuned our understanding of each other’s tastes and interests. This mutual respect for our similarities, and our differences, is evident in our work and artistic practice.
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We prioritise stillness and narrative flow, drawing from timeless filmmaking techniques. The work we enjoy the most involves engaging the senses, paying close attention to light, scent, textures and sound to depict stories akin to evoking memories.
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We capture genuine emotions and intimacy through thoughtful and observant photography. We skillfully manipulate light to unveil hidden details, guiding the audience's gaze with soft lighting. By allowing moments to unfold naturally, we create intricately detailed photographs that resonate deeply with viewers.
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Music forms a part of our origin. Starting by photographing, filming and making music, it now helps connect us to our principles, collaborating with musicians and other artists who feel an affinity with what we're trying to achieve with our work.
We like our tea as dark as coffee and our coffee as light as tea
Tom – Amsterdam
Speerdistelstraat 12 1031JR Amsterdam
Jonathan – Rotterdam
Delfsteplein 36 3013AA Rotterdam