ABOUT
ABOUT
WELCOME, BIENVENUE, WILLKOMMEN, BEM-VINDO !!
Hi there, we are Cruz Studios! We specialise in product & portrait photography and stop-motion animation. We are based in Bristol, and work with an array of clients in the UK and Europe. Our small but mighty team is brimming with creativity, delivering innovative, client-focused services that are customised just for you.
We take great pride in our high standards and meticulous attention to detail, always striving to provide top-notch content that makes your brand truly POP.
MEET THE TEAM
MEET THE TEAM
Luis Cruz
Head Photographer/Company Director
Luis is the founder of Cruz studios and has been a professional photographer for the past fourteen years and still loves what he does.
Luis has worked and collaborated with other artists, magazines, agencies and some of Bristol's most prestigious studios. He’s worked with a vast range of local and national brands such as Burnt Soul, That Thing, Coal’s kitchen, Digital Camera magazine, British Airways, Ben's Originals, Papa Johns, Spotlight Oral Care, Look Fantastic, L’oreal and many more.
He’s best known for his vibrant and creative photography, but loves creating extreme imagery from totally opposite ends of the spectrum.
Alfie Dobinson
Photographer & Photoshop Guru
Alfie recently joined the squad, but it feels like he’s been here since the dawn of time. His obsession with colorful images (especially pastels), eagle-eye for details, and Photoshop wizardry make him a perfect fit—like peanut butter and jelly, but for photography.
With a BA (Hons) in Photography from the Arts University Bournemouth, Alfie swiftly landed a role at Pooky Lighting after graduation, where snapped product shots into existence for a year and a half, just before joining our team early this year.
Alfie’s photography style? Think bold, vibrant, and conceptual. But he’s equally a master of the “less is more” game—creating images so simple, they might just make you question reality!
André is the ultimate multitasker! By day, he’s a devoted vet, but when he’s not sporting his FSA helmet, he’s at Cruz Studios, diving into marketing and assisting with shoots.
As if that wasn’t enough, he’s also a pole dancer, handbalancer, and aerialist, effortlessly defying gravity while showcasing his impressive skills. Plus, he’s a proud dog dad (also whippets) who’s always flexible enough to jump into any adventure.
With his unique mix of expertise and enthusiasm, André truly does it all—showing that juggling careers and hobbies is just another day in his busy life.
André Vieira
Marketing & Shoot Assistant
Meet Jimmy, our super fast whippet with a face so cute it could probably get away with murder (although he mostly just "steals" hearts and snacks).
Built like a furry race car, Jimmy can go from zero to zoomies in 2.5 seconds, but don't let that sleek, athletic look fool you—his true calling is being a professional couch potato.
With his soulful eyes and floppy ears, Jimmy’s the kind of dog who can convince you to share your sandwich with just one look. He’s basically a runway model and has even featured in some of product shoots!
Jimmy Chews
In-house Counsellor & Cuddle Giver
Rebecca - Creative Portraits
" Luis is one of the most talented photographers I have ever worked with. He is extremely professional and has a unique knack of understanding his clients needs. He is warm and friendly and will always go the extra mile for his customers. The quality of his work is outstanding and he never fails to deliver what is required. "
Kieran - Product Photography
" Have used Luis for product photography a few times now and every single shoot he has over delivered. Extremely talented and professional, and also has a very creative way to do shoots. We will always be using him for product photography :) "
Bethany - Professional Headshots
" I’m so glad that I booked a photography session with Luis to take a headshot for work. He was professional from the outset and put me at ease throughout. I’m really pleased with the images.
I was very impressed by how Luis adjusted his work to take precautions against Covid (hand-gel, masks, clean towels and hand washing facilities)...
I would definitely recommend Luis! "
Theenk tea - Product photography
"It's a second time we worked with Luis and as always he did an amazing job! I'm super happy with the photos and animations Luis did for our products, truly bringing them to live and helping us showcase all product features. Very creative, always going the extra mile, flexible and really understanding. We'll certainly be coming back very soon! "
Natasha - Fitness Portraits
" I had the most wonderful photo shoot with the very talented Luis this afternoon. I had loads of fun which showed in my photos. He was very professional and made me feel at ease and I would highly recommend him. "
Gourmet Luxe - Product photography
"Luis provided our corporate gifting company with a great photography service. He was punctual, friendly, very hands one and creative and helped with great styling ideas as well as great shots! I would have no hesitation recommending his services to others. "
Ruth - Fashion / E -commerce
" Luis photographed some promo shots for my streetwear clothing label. Really easy to work with, completely understood our vision and worked/directed the model amazingly. Such a pro. Really fast turnaround on the edits and super pleased with end result. Looking forward to our next shoot! "
Richard - Creative Headshots
" Luis is a polite and charming gentleman. He made me feel welcome and comfortable throughout the whole photo shoot. We had laughs and smiles, and the experience was thoroughly enjoyable. Luis is a wonderfully creative photographer with a keen eye for detail and colour. I highly recommend Luis to anyone looking to capture a special moment in time! 🙏 "