Professional Frankfurt Area photography services designed to capture your special moments with a film-like aesthetic, transforming each transient second into timeless memory
Welcome to Les Mistons Studio.
My name is Cleo, a passionate photographer currently based in Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany, specializing in couple photography, including Wedding, Proposal, and Engagement sessions. I also offer intimate and heartfelt Maternity and Newborn photography for growing families.
After graduating from Vanderbilt University in the United States with double majors in Cinema and Media Arts and Cellular and Molecular Biology, I embarked on a year-long journey as an independent photographer and filmmaker. Along the way, I’ve grown with my clients and come to believe that photography should go far beyond just clicking the shutter. Rather, I dedicate to preserve your memories through my lens, and transform them into everlasting treasures that you and your loved ones can revisit and relive.
My Approach
My photography eschews heavy editing, opting instead to uncover and highlight the inherent beauty and authenticity of ordinary life through a candid lens. Inspired by Truffaut, Wong Kar-wai, and Bergman, my style leans towards a cinematic, storytelling aesthetic.
Areas Served
Les Mistons Studio is proudly based in Frankfurt am Main, and I serve clients across the Frankfurt Rhein-Main area, including Darmstadt, Mainz, Wiesbaden, Heidelberg, Offenbach, or surrounding towns within 2-hours travel time by train, Meanwhile, inquiries from other regions such as Düsseldorf, Köpand Berlin are also welcomed. My work often takes me to these areas, and I am more than willing to meet clients wherever their stories lead.
Testimonies
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![A couple sharing a kiss in a forest, partially hidden behind a tree with green ivy leaves.]()
"Cleo was amazing. I wanted a surprise photoshoot for a proposal, and she handled it so well. She scouted out the area ahead of time to make sure the setting fit what I was looking for. And when the moment came, she was ready to capture it. It felt so natural, not forced at all, and she made us both feel really comfortable and allowed us to just be ourselves while she captured every little moment. The photos themselves were perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better photographer. She really made the moment perfect, everything we could have asked for and more."
Nathaniel G.
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![Two men and a young boy enjoying a fall day in a park, holding hands and swinging the boy between them, with trees and autumn leaves in the background.]()
"Cleo was just a delight to work with! She was super responsive and easy to communicate with. She showed up at our place for a family photo shoot to celebrate my father’s 75th birthday on the rare occasion when all three generations of my family were in the one place at the same time. She had put some thought ahead of time into how to combine different family groupings (e.g. all, parents/child; grandparents/grandchild, etc), and asked us what clothes and color schemes we were partial to. On the day, she was great at putting us at ease, capturing natural/candid, as well as posed photos. They do say, never work with children or animals, but she handled my 3 year son and our two dogs very professionally. I highly recommend Cleo for your next photo shoot!"
Saar G.
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![A man in a suit and a woman in a white dress are standing celebrating a special occasion, holding a bouquet of flowers and smiling in front of a large wooden window.]()
"Cleo was incredibly communicative and easy to work with. She was patient and provided clear guidance during our wedding photoshoot, helping us feel comfortable and ensuring our pictures turned out beautifully. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience!"
Junyun X.
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![Three young girls outdoors in a garden, one holding a younger girl, all looking down at something, with trees and greenery in the background.]()
"August 10th was a very special day for our family. We were all together celebrating our granddaughter’s Baptism and my 70th birthday. I hired Cleo and we hit it off immediately. She was so professional, responsive, caring, dependable, punctual, happy and wanted to know all our details to make it perfect for our family photo shoot. Having 9 little grandchildren and 8 adults we are a handful. But not for Cleo. She made everyone feel so comfortable and actually excited to get their pictures taken. Both candid pics and portrait pics of our whole family and individual family pics too. I am so grateful to Cleo. The family photos warm my heart every time I look at them. I’ve already have had some printed and now on our photo wall. Will also use for our 2024 Christmas card. Thank you Cleo. A beautiful day we will always remember. Thanks to you! Monica, VInnie and family."
Monica A.
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![A young couple smiling and close together outdoors during fall, with trees and autumn leaves in the background.]()
"We had the pleasure of working with Cleo for our proposal photos, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment we met her, she was warm, friendly, and made us feel completely at ease. The whole session felt relaxed and fun, which really showed in the final photos. Cleo has an incredible eye for capturing beautiful, authentic moments, and the results were beyond our expectations. Highly recommend Cleo to anyone looking for someone talented, professional, and easy to work with!"
Jack C.
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![A pregnant woman and a man standing close together, holding hands, and touching foreheads in front of a large aquarium filled with colorful fish.]()
“It has been a pleasure working with Cleo! I immediately fell in love with her ability to capture the softness and authenticity in live moments. She has been very responsive and personable throughout my time working with her. I’m so glad she was able to capture the magic of my pregnancy announcement. I will be using her services again to take maternity photos later on in my pregnancy. ”
Angelina P.
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![A family of five, including two young children, sitting on a couch in a cozy living room. The woman is smiling and holding a virtual reality headset, while the man is holding a sleeping baby. Another child is sitting on the woman's lap. The background has a dining table and kitchen area.]()
"We were looking for a photographer who could capture the delicate beauty of our newborn and Cleo exceeded all expectations. Her artistic vision shone through in every image, creating timeless and unforgettable portraits. We especially loved that she captured our toddler’s silly and sweet personality with her candids. We are incredibly grateful for the beautiful memories she has created for our family. We so look forward to working with her again in the future, she will be our go-to first call for photographing our family. "
Janki
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“Cleo was an absolute privilege to work with. Not only was she super receptive to the exact photos I had in my head, but she was also dedicated to bringing them to life! I cannot thank her enough for all the help she gave me, I CANT WAIT to work with her again!!"
Ian M.
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“My experience with Cleo was awesome -- she is super patient, professional and inspirational! She has great aesthetics and a neat perspective in photography and she'll make sure to tailor to your needs. If you are looking for not only quality pictures but also a good time, she's the ONE!”
Sissi H.
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"Cleo was wonderful to work with and did a great job with our newborn photos. She was very responsive to our messages, arrived to our home on time, and interacted well with our new baby (and cat!). The photos turned out really nice!!"
Alex W.
01. Connect
Hi there!, my lovely client, why don’t you fill out the Contact Form here, and I will reach out to you within the next 24 hours.
Let's meet, let's talk, let's connect!
02. Time to Plan
Let’s chat about your vision!
Before the photoshoot, I absolutely want to be involved in all the discussions. Don't hold back, because the more you share with me, the more I can help bring your vision to life: whether it's a leisurely family walk on a Saturday summer morning with sunlight filtering through the leaves, or a cozy Friday winter night snuggled with your loved ones under a blanket, with the shadow of the dark blue night lying in your front yard, let’s work together to document these precious moments!
03. Booking
Once we've sorted out all the details and chosen the right package for you, I’ll send a contract and collect a 20% non-refundable deposit to secure your date on my calendar.
Once they are all done, you're officially booked! Just leave everything else to me and enjoy the rest of your day (wink).
04. Your Day!
We show up and nail it!
I'm super easy going, so during the photoshoot, I want you to be your authentic selves. I'm here to do all the rest of the work.
Don't worry if you’re camera shy, I've definitely been there. So I will do everything to make you feel comfortable, give you enough space and time, and make sure we’re all having fun : D
05. Show the World
I know you're excited to see your photos, so I'll provide a few sneak peeks roughly within a week after your session. The remainder will be collected after the delivery of the previews
And guess what, your full gallery will be delivered within 2 - 3 weeks !! It’ll be delivered through an online password-protected gallery with unlimited download option.
Get ready to relive and revisit all those moments!