Devin Marie in Sportswear Photoshoot

Mentor, writer and speaker Devin Marie this time expressed herself as a model and the creative director of the photoshoot. The session has resulted in very clean and well balanced photos!

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This session’s crew comprised of:

Female model/ creative director: DeMarie | INSTAGRAM |

Photographer: Marcus Jackson | INSTAGRAM |

Male model: Sheldon Pace | INSTAGRAM |

Mua:Brittney Nguyen | INSTAGRAM |

Coordinator: Thandi Nguyen | INSTAGRAM |

Here are some picks from the Devon’s INSTAGRAM feed:

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Stage Art 1, a long-time FD Photo Studio favorite, was used for this shoot. With the high-key white industrial design that FD is notorious for, Stage Art 1 is a clean setting that can be manipulated to fit all kinds of projects. This space has its windows facing South and West and gets beautiful direct light during the PM hours, and great open-shaded light in the morning.

Take a look at Stage Art 1 HERE to see what equipment is included in the hourly rate, as well as its availability and pricing.

AMARILO Intention Collection

The jewelry company called AMARILO had a recent photoshoot in stage Art 1 dedicated to one of their most aesthetic pieces. The choice of models and and other props like fruits and cups have definitely adorned the picture and began to imply a story within the photo. The story and vision behind the AMARILO BRAND goes as follows:

“Amarilo was founded in 2011 with the intention of redefining classic jewelry for the modern woman. This philosophy transcends into the design – unassumingly, simplistic jewelry that elevates a woman’s everyday style. By offering essential pieces to be worn individually or in multiples, the line has quickly become recognized for its take on layering. This shoot was for our recent collection Intention: The beauty of an Amarilo woman is found in her validation in herself and ever-present self love. Her root values are embraced in her casual sense of style. At the heart of the line, the core collection offers the foundation of staples for any woman’s jewelry wardrobe. Designed with purpose, the line emphasizes longevity through mastered jewelry techniques and exceptional fit. Some unique elements we incorporated in this collection were a few signature pieces from our core collection, romantically paired with a touch of fresh water pearls. Our ‘Intention Collection’ is a curation of classic staples thoughtfully designed to be worn solo or effortlessly layered allowing the Amarilo woman to make it her own.”

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Stage Art 1 was a choice of location for this session. Adorned with features like white grand piano and three step podium this stage is a tool of versatility, provider of great natural light, benchmark of industrial Downtown minimalistic design. This space has its windows facing South and West and gets beautiful direct light during the PM hours, and great open-shaded light in the morning. Using strobes? No worries, we include 3 strobe lights in the hourly rate along with black, white and grey background available. Take a look at Stage Art 1 HERE to see what equipment is included in the hourly rate, as well as its availability and pricing.

Unity by Bekah Wriedt

Photographer Bekah Wriedt had undertaken a exciting task for her project – to create a spirit of Unity amongst human beings. Inspired by Martha Upper, Bekah took her poem and visualized it through the images. A few words written by Martha Upper that served as an inspiration for the photographer:

“

Unity

There is nothing more beautiful and ideal than a harmonious community. A sound of different notes that play separate pitches for a common tone. A clash of tunes and disturbance that resolve for an interval of melody.

The absence of unity is a void that many people feel no need to fill. Why change what has been the same generation after generation?

The constant separation and segregation is creating a mental distrust among one another. Often unknowingly, we have caused a cycle of judgment and stereotypes. We stick with who we know and where we are comfortable.

Race, appearance, religion, and backgrounds make us who we are. They do not make us monsters who are incapable of loving someone unlike us. We must strip ourselves of the lies that we have been impounded with time and time again.

When we finally see that we are truly one kind, one human race put here together to create something beautiful, then we may finally be able to understand unity.

Instead of fighting one another, let us fight for a common cause.

The voices of an army can scream with determination to finally be heard. We are the voices of that army.

We have flown out our white doves holding olive branches in their mouths to show that we are at peace. We are one. No amount of variance can keep us from generating one solid voice that speaks for truth.

Forget ethnicities, socioeconomics, and differences, and embrace love, passion, and each other.

“

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Here a few picks from the photographer’s INSTAGRAM:

Check out more images from this gallery HERE.

The session’s crew comprised of:

Photographer Bekah Wriedt |WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM |

Models

Uni Williams | INSTAGRAM |

Angel | INSTAGRAM |

Sierra Brewer | INSTAGRAM |

Makeup

Stephanie Navarro | WEBSITE |

Hair

Dominique Cavillo | WEBSITE |

The crew has chosen Stage A due to its size and affordability. Nevertheless, this Stage provides outstanding natural lighting conditions where there is a direct sunlight in the morning through north and east-facing windows, and beautifully soft indirect light as the day goes on. Equipped with all of the same great gear that’s included with all of our studios – strobes, light modifiers, radio trigger, and paper backdrops – it’s a wonderful place to be able to achieve different looks all in the same place. Visit Stage A on our website to learn more.

Zuz & Boudoir Photography

Photographer Zuz who recently visited stage Art 3 for a boudoir shoot with one of her clients, went for a very sensual, cold and vintage look bringing a feminine sexual energy of the model upfront. The interior of the stage like the bathtub and rose wall, veil curtains, has definitely added some charm and mystery into composition.

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Zuz was very kind to share with us a few words about her experience at FD and the story behind the shoot.

“My name is Zuz (I never go by my full name) and I am a portrait + fashion photographer based out in Los Angeles. I did this extremely cameral one-on-one shoot for a client who wanted to step out of her comfort zone, open up a bit and let go of herself. We chose Art 3 stage because it offers great space with beautiful natural light and lots of props like flower wall or the bathtub, making every set unique and different. It was perfect for our feminine, soft and natural look that we were going for. “

Make sure to check out Photographer Zuz’s social media channels for more amazing work!

| WEBSITE | FACEBOOK |INSTAGRAM

Here are some picks from the photographer’s INSTAGRAM for ya:

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Stage Art 3 is one of our most popular stages. Featuring shot perfect props such as an elegant white-and-gold chair with a mirror as well as a luxurious bathtub, this stage is always on a high demand. Art 3 now also presents a gorgeous rose wall for your unrivaled, outstanding background setting. Besides, this studio is supplied with a seamless backdrop paper of black,grey and white color and studio lighting found in all of our spaces, promoting it as a very flexible creative space. For pictures and more information about stage Art 3 check out our WEBSITE.

WINNERS of Fall 2017 Yelp Contest

win 12 hour package for photo studio rental

We are glad to announce this Fall term Yelp review winners! We are so thankful to yet again give away some studio time for our loyal clients! We’re happy to announce the winners of our Fall 2017 Yelp Contest. The rules were simple; all of our creatives were welcome to participate, including photographers, videographers, hair and makeup artists, models, talent, etc.; and all you had to do is write a review about your experience at FD Photo Studio.

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We randomized the names and selected to generate our winners! Here they are: 1st Place: 12-Hour Package – The first place prize goes to Salvador G. You can check out his review HERE. 2nd Place: 8-Hour Package – In second place, Maggie K. receives an 8-hour package! You can view his review HERE. 3rd Place: 4-Hour Package – Krista T. will receive a 4-hour package ! View the review HERE! Packages can be used at any stage at any day of the week. Be sure to keep those reviews coming in! We’re doing another drawing in the winter 2018! Thanks again to all of our great clients that shared their feedback with us, we will grow and continue to provide you with great spaces for your creative projects. To see the full details of our package giveaways, visit our website

“MINE.” A Janet Langer Film

Dancers in masks, hostages in a car, Janet Langer in stage Art 4. This short film has everything you need to keep yourself entertained, intrigued and moving! >

Here is the short information about the project and its director:

” This film embodies many of my fascinations and is a pure expression of my authentic self.

I LOVE:
Dance. Music. Filmmaking. Storytelling. Suspense. Thrills. Halloween. Provocation. The Human Condition. Psychology. Psychosis. Learning Things.
I had absolutely no intentions of doing any of the post production, but my vision was so specific that I decided to see it through to every last detail and frame. During this process I taught myself some advanced editing techniques, how to color grade, and applied some of my basic sound mixing skills. In other words, hours and hours and hours and hours of going crosseyed staring at my laptop and looking up Video tutorials (thank you community).”

This film features: Janet Langer (check out her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM)
Abbey Howe
Ryan Feng
Bijoya Das
Renee Ritchie
Zoey Black Producer: Janet Langer
Director: Janet Langer
Story: Sean Alaura
Choreographer: Janet Langer
Cinematographer: Mike Mast
Gaffer: Mike Mast
Editor and Colorist: Janet Langer
Creative Advisor: Chris Garcia
Sound Mixer: Janet Langer
Still Photographer: Mike Mast
Production Assistant: Andrea Lopez
Production Assistant: Paul Judah
Home graciously provided by: Michelle Marx
Location Supervisor: Lizzy Richardson
Music: “Blood in the Cut” by K. Flay
Edited with: Final Cut Pro X
Color Grading with: Color Finale
Sound Design in: GarageBand and FCPx
Shot at my home in Sherman Oaks, a friend’s home in West Hollywood and FD Photography Studios. Have a look at the video:

Stage Art 4, used for this shoot, is notorious for the high-key white industrial design. It has also been recently adorned with wooden floor section and a wall veneer as well as portable blinds, made of dark wood slats. The latest upgrade the stage received was a nice looking cozy egg like chair and a STAR illuminating across its shape! As any of our stages, Art 4 comes equipped with 3 strobe lights and modifiers as well as backdrop paper of black, white and grey color. Take a look at Stage Art 4 HERE for its availability and pricing!

How to do double exposure technique with David Bergman

Double Exposure Technique with David Bergman, Adorama TV

Have you ever seen these cool photos that look like two or more pictures being merged into one, where the first photo acts as a contour and the second fills that contour with its details? Yes, I am talking about the “double exposure” photos, a pretty common technique that got introduced in early 20th century. Back in the days when everything was shot on film, sometimes when you load the film into the camera it would not advance properly and you’ll end up with multiple exposures in one shot. Later, photographers figured out that it might be a cool affect to implement. Nowadays of course, it can be easily done on the computer. Yet, today we are going to learn how to do it with the camera only. Our speaker David Bergman will be using his Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR.

PUT YOUR CAMERA ON ADDITIVE MODE

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First, let’s go into camera’s settings and under “multiple exposure” choose additive mode. In this mode, photos will layer on top of each other, just like if you were shooting two exposures on the same frame of film. You will see how things work in the lighter and darker parts of your image. When images are put together, the brighter part of the photo basically wins out. So white will stay white, no matter what the other exposure looks like. You can really see both exposures better, if they both have darker tones to demonstrate.

Taking First Exposure

At this step the photographer has his model in the park being photographed against the bright sky, so the background is pretty much solid white.

David added a little flash on the side to lighten the front of model’s face, while the rest of her head and hair remains dark.

Taking Second Exposure

For the second frame David is after some texture. He is experimenting with tree leaves, rocks and other available material.

When combined in camera, the texture is more visible in the darker area, while mostly staying off the front of her face and the background. Pretty cool!

With Canon you can always use a live view to align images exactly how you desire. The key here is to shoot a lot of frames until you get one or two that you love.

Experiment With Other Modes

There are other modes in camera that you can experiment with like “average”, “dark” and “bright”. Try playing with those and let us know which one you liked better!

Watch the full tutorial video of David Bergman for Adorama TV here:

IT’S CHRISTMAS TIME! New Decorations and Hours of Operation

Dear FD friends! We are glad to announce our fresh updates to stage Art 4! Since the Christmas time is coming, there is a desperate demand to take a snap in front of the Christmas tree and some boxed presents. And of course, huge red socks hanging on the wall. You cannot leave it out. Well, we have all of it now available for the limited time in stage Art 4! All decorations come at no additional charge and are already included in the hourly rate! Please contact us if you have any additional questions. Take a look at our schedule, prices and availability for stage ART 4! Also, important!

HOLIDAY HOURS OF OPERATION

Our studios will be closed on

December 25th for Christmas
December 31st, January 1st and 2nd for New Year Celebration.
We will be open all other dates with usual hours of operation.

Creative and Editorial Posing with Elaine Torres

At FD photo studio we are happy to see many new faces visiting our stages. Up and coming photographers, models, make up artists and other industry involved individuals are constantly honing their craft and pushing the bar on a daily basis. For very fresh newcomers it sometimes might seem intimidating and frightening to look up to already developed professionals and try to chase their craft level as if you were to have to climb Mt. Everest after just learning to walk. Do not be discouraged. Start slow. Conquer each step, each technique one by one and celebrate the achievement. You will get to the top. Today we are going to help up and coming models who want to get into the fashion scene, yet have not mastered their posing game still. Here are a few tips from Elaine Torres on how to pose for fashion photoshoots, shot for Adorama TV. In this video Elaine explains that selling fashion is not just selling clothing and accessories but you would also have to sell a culture. And even though the posing trends are changing, the fashion posing always seems to be more dramatic. Let’s take a look at few variations of poses that you might try out at your next photoshoot.

Posing and looking straight onto the camera.

Let’s start with the simplest first. You, as a model, have your self positioned and looking straight onto the camera.

Try not to smile at the camera. Instead, for this pose to look more editorial use neutral and relaxed expression.

Focus your eyes and part your lips. You should see the difference on the photos right away.

Let’s incorporate the varian of this pose. Slightly tilt the head to the side.

Adding arms

Let’s add arms to the frame.

Keep in mind that adding arms should always be in symmetry to the frame. Some of variations here: the overhead folded arms.

or the X shape.

or variations of hands around the face area.

Remember to maintain both arms inside the frame for closer shots.

The side pose.

Now let’s do the side pose. You can shoot this common side pose but it wouldn’t look as interesting.

Let’s elevate the pose by using the neutral expression and raising the chin up a bit.

With side poses like this one a way to incorporate the arms is by raising the elbows back.

In addition to raising the chin hunching is also a popular technique in editorial posing.

Full body poses.

Let’s now shoot full body. A common pose for full body is this one.

Start by standing straight in front of the camera and with unusual expression. Elaine calls it a “ghost pose”.

Let’s experiment with the leg triangle.

… or the leg extension

… or the fake walk

… and the separation of both legs.

Here are just a few of simple yet powerful and useful you can try out next time on the set and build your pose repertoire from there. Watch the full tutorial video of Elaine Torres for Adorama TV here: