About
## About Léa Thijs
Léa Thijs is a South African–Belgian creative whose work is rooted in a deep appreciation for storytelling through photography. Originally trained as a documentary photographer, she is drawn to the quiet beauty of everyday life, capturing honest moments, human connection, and emotional narratives through the timeless medium of analogue film.
Now based in Lisbon, Léa's creative practice is shaped by the contrast between her South African upbringing and her European heritage. These influences come together in her distinctive visual language—one that values authenticity, curiosity, and the subtle details that often go unnoticed.
Beyond photography, Léa is passionate about slowing down the creative process and encouraging others to experience the tactile nature of analogue photography. Through her workshops, she introduces participants to film cameras, composition, and mindful image-making, creating an experience that is as much about observation and connection as it is about taking photographs.
Whether wandering Lisbon's historic streets or developing film by hand, Léa believes that the most meaningful images come from being fully present. Her workshops invite people to see the city through a different lens, embracing imperfection, curiosity, and the art of telling stories one frame at a time.
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The workshop was amazing, Lea is a great teacher and as a very nice way of explaning everything, with a beatiful route to photograph in lisbon in analog, giving you all the help you need to master ıt along the way and finishing by developing the film and seeing the pictures you took is the cherry on top of the cake, 1000% recommend! Great expirience will repeat for sure!