Studio Basics
How to design a photo studio? What are the essential accessories? Whether you have a large space or a small area, here are the must-have items for setting up your photo studio.
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Dynamic Range
The term “dynamic range” denotes the contrast ratio between the brightest highlights and the darkest shadows. It also refers to the capacity of a light-sensitive sensor or film to capture details across these extremes of luminosity.
Measuring Light
Light metering is essential for the camera to capture the desired image. Whether you use automatic or manual mode, the camera’s built-in light meter or a separate light meter, here are the keys to proper exposure.
Spéos students take on a creative challenge in the world of perfumery
In July 2026, around twenty students took part in a creative challenge based on a communication brief inspired by the French perfume house Annick Goutal.
Long exposure – The sensors heat up
Long exposures create images with surprising effects. But they cause the sensors to heat up. Thermal noise increases, with a risk of hot pixels.
Spéos Reinvents the Second Half of Its Long-Format Programs: Artificial Intelligence | Magnum Photos
At Spéos, we hold a simple conviction: training tomorrow's photographers means passing on solid fundamentals and actively preparing them for the changes reshaping the profession.
Spéos at the Rencontres d’Arles 2026, alongside the UPP
As every year, Spéos will take part in the opening week of the Rencontres d’Arles from July 7 to July 10, 2026.
Bièvres 2026: Two Spéos Students Honored!
The 62nd Bièvres International Photo Fair took place on June 6 and 7, 2026. On this occasion, two Spéos students were recognized for their work.
Fixed focal length – See the bigger picture
Working with a prime lens rather than a zoom lens requires more creativity when framing. But sometimes, the angle is too narrow. How can you widen it?
Spéos Jury Prizes 2026 – The Winners
The School’s traditional annual exhibition took place on 20 and 21 May 2026 in Paris. This flagship event marks, each year, the culmination of the students’ work, providing a showcase for their creations.
Magnum x Spéos Exhibition 2026
Magnum Photos and the Spéos School of Photography are delighted to invite you to the opening of FINALFINAL_8, a group exhibition by the students of the Creative Documentary Program by Magnum Photos & Spéos.
Adjust the grain
A digital image takes on a film-like quality when grain is added. This process requires some care.
Spéos celebrates 200 years of photography with Gregory Halpern and Magnum Photos
To mark the bicentenary of the invention of photography, Spéos and the Niépce House have joined forces with the Magnum Photos agency on a major artistic project.
Spéos students shine a light on the professions of the Palais de la Femme
In spring 2026, eight international Spéos students took part in a unique photographic project at the Palais de la Femme.
Spéos 2026 End-of-Year Exhibition
The Spéos 2026 exhibition will take place on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 May 2026, from 5 pm to 9 pm, at the school's premises. Admission is free, with no booking required.
Silver Efex: The World in Black and White
For users of Lightroom and Photoshop, Silver Efex—included in the DXO Nik Collection—simulates the characteristic grain and contrast of the analog films that shaped the medium's history.
Join our live webinar: 10 June, 2026!
Join our upcoming live webinars and discover how you can study photography in Paris and become a professional photographer.
International Center of Photography partners with Spéos to launch a new program in Paris
Spéos International Photography School is pleased to announce a new educational collaboration with the International Center of Photography (ICP), a leading institution based in New York.
Noise and AI – Fact or fake news?
Noise-reduction algorithms reveal the original colors and unexpected details. Fake news or reality? Here’s how to check.
Moiré – A digital intruder
Digital photography is often plagued by Moiré, an effect that introduces undesirable, colored, wavy patterns into images. The question is: how can we fix this?