OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
meet the team.
Meet Leanne, our Studio Director. Leanne is the force behind the scenes, overseeing every detail of your visual content. Leanne handles logistics, casting, model management, collaborates with stylists, and directs makeup artists. Her commitment to perfection ensures that every project, photoshoot and campaign comes to life with fully executed end to end production.
Founder & STUDIO Director
leanne benoliel
creative director & photographer
Ben Benoliel, co-founder of 2812 Studio, is a professional photographer with over a decade in the fashion and creative industry. He began his journey with a first-class honours degree from The London College of Fashion. Ben's experience includes managing studio and creative teams at oki-ni.com, co-founding LN-CC.com, and exploring jewellery as the creative director of Copula-Collective. Based in Saltburn since 2014, he freelances as a photographer and creative consultant while serving as the Creative Director & Photographer at 2812 Studio and Forward Space.
olivia carter
Olivia joined the team in July 2023. As a recent graduate in Fashion Communication, Olivia’s main role is to handle all things Digital Marketing. At 2812 Studio Olivia ensure we are staying up to date with the latest trends and insights. Whether it’s creating campaigns or sparking social media buzz she’s dedicated to enhancing 2812 Studio’s presence and building connections with our followers. Olivia is also here to help with all things production and behind-the-scenes at 2812 Studio.
digital marketing specialist
Lewis Power
photographer
Meet Lewis, our photographer who joined the team in early 2023. Lewis specialises in interior photography with a keen eye for detail. His work primarily revolves around our interior photography brand, Forward Space, where he where he skilfully captures the essence of interior spaces making him a valuable member of the 2812 family.
martin forster
retoucher & post production
introducing Martin, our talented in-house retoucher . Joining our team in April 2024, Martin brings a wealth of expertise to our post-production process. As the mastermind behind all retouching, Martin meticulously refines every detail of our interior photography for Forward Space. Collaborating closely with Ben, Martin expertly handles colour grading, cropping, and full retouching to elevate the quality of our work across 2812 Studio and Forward Space.
jess smith
photography & retouch intern
Jess, our photography and retouch intern, recently graduated with a degree in photography from teesside university. Joining us for the summer, she is getting involved in our retouching process for our Forward Space branch. With a specialisation in portrait photography, Jess brings a keen eye for detail. In addition to her retouching work, she is an invaluable help behind the scenes at the office, ensuring everything runs smoothly. We are excited to have Jess on board and look forward to seeing her growth and contributions during her time with us.
patty wijas
Photographer
Patty is our dedicated Newcastle-based photographer, specialising in covering all our valued northern clients across events, interiors, and more. With an understanding of the needs and preferences of our northern clientele, Patty has helped expand the coverage of 2812.
mike henson
retouch
Mike throughly perfects every detail of our projects to ensure they meet our exacting standards. His keen eye for precision and technical skills make him an invaluable part of the 2812 team. Mike's expert touch elevates our photography and film work, enhancing the impact of our creative output.
hollie galloway
videographer & content creator
Hollie joined the team as a digital content creator specialising in all things photography Specifically supporting Forward Space, whilst also working behind the scenes with content, marketing and production. Hollie is a highly trained videographer and has taken on the role as a videographer for 2812, producing all films with end-to-end production and services from storyboarding to retouch. Hollie is now based in London and handles content creation remotely.