Ox by Olivia jewelry shoot

Ecclipse Management – the organizers of this photoshoot had an important task in mind: showcase the new jewelry collection called “Ox by Olivia” in a colorful, flashy, catchy and fun setup. We are certain to say that Ecclipse has championed this task in the best possible manner.

A short description of the management company behind this photoshoot:

“Ecclipse Management is a full service management company specializing in Brand Management and Showroom Services. Founded by creators of ZellaBlogs.com and LA Emerging Designers, the two merged in order to create a powerhouse in Production & Creative Consulting. Our Showroom is located in the heart of Los Angeles Fashion District, allowing our clients to optimize their production and availability to potential buyers and customers. ”

find out more about Ecclipse Management on their WEBSITE.

What is it that makes this new collection of jewelry stand out among others?

“Ox by Olivia jewelry truly embodies the versatility of style that all women possess. With each and every piece, Ox by Olivia’s mission is to create an intimate experience that expresses beauty, uniqueness and elegance. Identified in three collections: Bohemian Chic, Dainty Classics and Rocker Statements, the brands intricate attention to detail and versatility makes Ox by Olivia jewelry a must have.”

The crew for the session comprised of:

Designer Sarah Olivia

Stylist Ecclipse Management

Hair Jonathan David

Makeup Chanette Thompson

Models Beatrice Nikole & Cindy Comer

StageF was used for this team’s creative session. The studio is the smallest space we currently offer for our clients. Yet it is one of the most brightest stages with the tremendous amount of natural light coming from North West. It has gained a nickname – “light box” by some of our regulars and it truly fulfills it at any time of the day from dawn until dusk. This studio also features two section laminate floor of white and dark color for your creative needs. As with any of our stages, Studio F comes with 3 strobe lights already included in the hourly rate and backdrop seamless paper installed. Take a closer look HERE.

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Family Portraits: Do’s and Don’ts

Cover Photo Credits: collection from Designer @newmiuz
Photographer - Nathaniel Riley, Designer - New Miuz PS Pawan,
Make up and hair - Vianne Ho Young, Sajbeena Latma,
Model - Mike Krogh, Kelli Kickham, michelle morley

Here at FD photo studio we’ve had many clients bringing their families for the anniversary, birthday or any other holiday photoshoots and taking group photos with lots of cheering and great mood. For many upcoming photographers however a family photoshoot might not be that jolly due to inexperience. Here are some tips on how to manage a big group of people running around, compact them together in front of the camera and take some great shots.

Photo credit: @gotophotographer

Stay In Touch

Communication is the key success of any deed. When it comes to scheduling a family portrait with the client, it is no different. Always stay in touch with your client and inform him/her immediately should any changes arise. Remind them a week before the photoshoot about the date, time and the location of the shoot. Follow up once again the day before the shoot. Failure to communicate with the client might result not only in dissatisfaction from both sides but also might lead to monetary losses, present (studio deposits, rental equipment) and future ( rescheduling a photoshoot usually means taking the time away from future potential clients).

Photo Credit: @ivanography

Make The Family Unique

Usually when the client is contacting you to do a family photoshoot, that client is a person who cares deeply about his family and wants to capture every moment of it. The uniqueness of the moment goes as far as the uniqueness of the family. If it is a family of musicians, it might be great to have musical instruments as props on the set or even capture the family playing as an ensemble. When communicating with client about various ideas for the photoshoot try to get to know the family and it traits. After all the best photos are with models being in most comfortable and confident situations. And that is what you would want to set up.

Photo Credit: @samgracemiller

Wardrobe Selection

As was already mentioned in the previous section, when the client feels most comfortable and confident the client will look great on photos. Many times your clients will ask for your guidance in a wardrobe selection. The point is to have them dressed in the outfit that will coincide the most with their personality and thus bring them comfort. Depending on a theme of a photoshoot make sure the family will not wear alike looking outfits to unintentionally blend in. Clothes with logos or a text on it might drag to much attention out of models and be destructive. Have each family member bring at least two sets of clothes – classic and casual. At the very begging of photoshoot, when everyone is tense and a bit shy, starting from the formal classic outfits will be a good idea. As the time passes by, your models get relaxed and being dressed in casual outfits will get them in the zone mood.

@patrick_ryland, Jennie Carroll, Luis Marquez, Ryan S., Jenny Jung #hairstylist: Angely Landgrave, #Mua: Denise Escamilla, #Wardrobestylist: Andrew Deras, #lightingassistant: Ricky Steel.

Technical Aspects

Photographing a group might one tricky since it there are so many subjects that need to be in focus and not distorted. Keeping in mind that the group family photos are the one that probably will be framed and proudly hung on walls, it is very important not to screw it up the first time! Here are some technical tips on how to adjust your camera.

Use wide lens 24- 70mm in order to keep everyone in focus.
If possible, place all members of the group into a single row, parallel to your camera so everybody will be at the same distance. Avoid forming other positions like a circle in order to avoid having troubles keeping everybody in focus.
Ask everyone to get close to each other. You do not want to end up with large gaps in your shots.
Keep your ISO low. When shooting in the studio you do not need to bump it up so keep it at 100 setting.
Have everyone with the eyes open and say CHEEEEEEEESEEEEE. (ok, maybe this one is not that important but have everyone tuned in to your command in order to get the photoshoot into an accord).

Great Photos In Poor Light

Cover Photo Credit @nikicram , model: @cole.gill , agency: @bellaagencyla

While strobe lights are your loyal friends and will always serve you well as long as there is electricity around, working with the sunlight on the other hand only might be difficult. Firstly, the best lighting condition usually lasts only for couple of hours. Secondly, a big portion of the sun light time is a dull, uninspiring period with the Sun either right above you or hidden behind buildings. Here are few tips that you might apply to capture the best quality images while working outside with natural light.

Colors

What is so special about the sunlight and sunset and sunrise times? It brings the color to the picture. With the golden hour light everything starts looking with saturated hues.

When skies are overcast, though, natural lighting doesn’t offer the hues necessary for a richly-colored photograph. Instead, to create a colorful image, you must search or create a vivid subject.

In dim lighting condition your light will be soft and gentle. Take this opportunity to look or use muted colors that would not be visible in the saturated light of sunset. Colors of soft purple and blue shade would work great!

Vendors:
Red Florals| @thenatureofthings
Make up |@beyoutifulmakeupbydd
Bride @ashesnorth
Studio @fdphotostudio
Mentoring: Edith @unosphotography Brooke: @brookeguitonphotos

Focus

Another idea to implement when shooting in overcast light is to try out a macro photography.

Since dim skies are great at providing soft shadows, it brings out more color and tone play in small objects.

The colors of macro scenes are naturally more saturated than distant scenes, since there is little atmospheric haze between your lens and your subject. Take advantage of this fact by searching for vivid objects to photograph — the macro world is full of color.

If you are shooting in the rain, try capturing its beautiful geometric shapes of the droplets on subject/models face and hair.

Go Black and White

When it is impossible to bring out any vivid color in your photos, switch to black and white photography. The beauty of working with black and white is it creates a surreal contrast impossible to witness in the real world. Most of the times, the black and white photos, if turned into a colored photo, will not have as much depth and the eye-catch moment as black and white would.

When the sky is overcast and boring, switching to black and white will pull the sky towards far right frequencies and the rest of the picture will stand out on the contrast.

@mr.ticasso @muhulove

Shooting At Mid-Day

All aforementioned techniques are useful at the time of dim light and overcast skies. But what about the mid day dead centered sun when shadows are harsh and dull?

In this situation, one of the tricks is to look for the shadow play in a detail oriented environment. Subjects with patterns would create interesting geometric lines and intersections that might be interesting to the viewer’s eye.

@balletzaida
Dancer @elinamiettinen

Charles Torrealba shoots Joleen Porter

A bold, sexual and exotic look of Joleen Porter was the highlight of the stage Art 1 where the photographer Charles Torrealba and Hair stylist Ruby Torrealba made their magic to capture these amazing shots. Working primarily with natural light, the photographer was able to accent look of the model with her intricate features and expressions. A few words about the photographer:

“If my images make you stop and stare for more than two seconds, then I believe I’ve done my job correctly. My name is Charles Torrealba and I am a Brazilian bred, but world made photographer. I simply strive to capture moments in time that will live forever through my art. As someone raised in the Latin American heat (Brazil, Venezuela, Mexico) and hardened in the Canadian winters. I’ve found a middle ground in Los Angeles, California, which I now call, home. My influence and insight are not only cultured but I seek dynamic in my visual work. As an experienced photographer with graphic design and musical talents, I bring that vibrancy to my portraiture, lifestyle, and wedding photography, and consider myself a one stop visual shop. I always tell myself that the goal is to create emotion, not indifference. Make your clients feel something. “

For more Images from the PHOTOGRAPHER Charles Torrealba make sure to visit his WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM. The HAIR STYLIST for this session was Ruby Torrealba. Have a look at her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM for more information and projects. and the MODEL and MUA of the shoot was Joleen Porter .

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.

Maxine Hupy for Romantic Rock Gallery Show

Our studio has become a hallmark for the dancer photoshoots of various genres but most frequently of ballet dancers. Among our most prolific clients are photographers BalletZaida, Bella Kulmer and, this time, Marley Chaney. This photoshoot with amazing Maxine Hupy was dedicated for the Romantic Rock Gallery Show showcasing all women’s art. These photos were also showcased at ARTRIBE. Have a look at the PHOTOGRAPHER’s Instagram for more great shots. Make sure to follow the DANCER Maxine’s Instagram as well. Pro Stage I features a large seamless white cyc wall, as well as standard photo backdrops of black, white and grey color, and studio lighting for stills. Make sure to catch the perks of the space with your photo and video cameras and book with us NOW.

Jimmy Quaintance for SIXELAR

One of the best ways to promote a latest collection of clothes from your online fashion boutique is to invite a celebrity to wear your clothes for the photoshoot. Creative director Alexis Rosario had a task in mind to promote the newest pieces from SIXELAR clothing store. He invited a notorious skateboarder, actor and model Jimmy Quaintance and the photographer Dariya Dolgacheva. The rest is a pretty productive history. A quick info about the photographer:

“My name is Dariya Dolgacheva and I am professional photographer. For many years of being photographer I learn to see the unique beauty in every person and I do everything that other people can see the same beauty in my pictures. I try to make my photos alive;I want my pictures “talk” to you and share theirs mood and story with you. I enjoy taking pictures of anyone : men, women (fashion photography, maternity photography, portfolio, models portfolio) children (Family Photography), babies (baby birthdays), young and older people (vintage photography), wedding, reportage and etc. Pictures for me are the love from the first sight. Its the love from childhood. I love to take photos and have been doing so far nearly … years – it is a great job and a wonderful lifestyle. So far it is the best work I have come across for my personality!!!”

The star of the session, model and actor Jimmy Quaintance is heavily present on many social platforms such as TWITTER and INSTAGRAM. Have a look at the portfolio and personal work of the PHOTOGRAPHER Dariya Dolgacheva via her INSTAGRAM and WEBSITE. Also, make sure to visit the clothing online boutique SIXELAR’s INSTAGRAM as well for more trendy outfits. The DIRECTOR of this photo session was Alexis Rosario.

ROOFTOP is located in our ART studios building and available every other day on the calendar. Encompassing the LA’s downtown scenery with highly energetic industrial sector this stage is perfect for picturing big city life. Upon your request we will provide strobe lights powered with mobile batteries as well as c-stands and other grip tools. Check more information on our WEBSITE.

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Matt Kulisch for Pansy Magazine

Photographer Matt Kulisch featuring the model Jay W has had a sensual, perfectly balanced photo series dedicated to one of the online editorials of Pansy Magazine. Have a look at beautiful outtakes from the issue.

A quick info about the photographer:

“Matt has been photographing semi-professionally for eight years. He is a graduate of the MFA in Writing program at University of San Francisco and holds a BA in English from University of Utah. His photography has been published by the queer web magazine, Spit & Spirit, and twice in digital/print by Gorgeous Freaks. Matt was recently featured in exclusives for Pansy Magazine (June 2017), Summary Diary Project (Sept 2016) and Fashionably Male(June 2016) and in Hypnopompia III, the Brooklyn-based art magazine “collecting ikons of male erotica.” Matt likes the stories that bodies tell about innocence and desire, vulnerability and the sensuous. For him, masculinity (as a subject) is too often traditionally rendered—a kind of lovelessness worth frustrating. Fans claim his compositions “possess wonderful focus, a simple loving elegance. It’s as if he falls in love with his subjects.” Eschewing techniques which lean too heavily on direction or post-processing, Matt prefers collaborative relationships with his subjects that spring from ideas and highlight emotive moments—often shooting in natural light and domestic spaces. Many of his subjects are lovers, friends, or fellow artists themselves. Matt is 35 and lives in Los Angeles, CA.”

Find out more about Matt Kulisch via his WEBSITE. The model for the shoot Jay W may also be reached via his Instagram page.

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.

Lorenzo Contreras + Shelbi Lyn Castro

One photographer, one model, plenty of natural light. This formula has been proved a multitude of times as the perfect recipe for clean, natural, warm shots. Stage Hill 1, one of our newer stages, turned out to be a perfect ingredient for that recipe. Have a look at what Lorenzo Contreras and Shelbi Lyn Castro got cooking.

Photogrpaher Lorenzo Contreras was very kind to share with us a few words about his experience at Hill location:

“I loved the new Hill St. Location! Ever since I came across your studios they’ve been go to location as long as they’re available! A friend needed some updated shots for her port and Hill 1 was the perfect spot for that.”

Make sure to take a look at the PHOTOGRAPHER’s Instagram for more photos and daily updates. And of course, get to know the MODEL of the shoot Shelbi Lyn Castro.

Stage Hill 1 is one of our newest and brightest stages we currently offer. Facing the west side this stage gets lots of natural light in the afternoon and has amazing lighting conditions during the golden hour. Among included props are industrial wooden table with benches, two antique green chairs and white leather comfy chair. Besides, Hill 1 comes equipped with black, white and grey backdrops already installed and three strobe lights included in the hourly rate. Have a look at Hill 1 on our website for more information, prices and availability.

Page Thirty E-Commerce Photoshoot in Pro Stage III

Los Angeles based leather apparel called Page Thirty had a recent photoshoot in our e-commerce dedicated stage Pro III capturing new collection of top quality jackets. Directed by photographer Pablo Ravazanni and with digital tech assistance of Toma Kostygina, this photoshoot has fulfilled its purpose – showcasing premium outfits through the premium e-commerce photos. A few words about Susan Cho, the founder of Page Thirty.

“When I turned thirty, certain chance meetings and experiences led to a changed view on what I valued and who I wanted to be. This started the journey to create Page Thirty, a medium to share my creations and values with you.

After playing the wholesale game, I realized that we would struggle as a small business with aggressive production requirements, expensive mass marketing campaigns, and the desire to simply make what I wanted to make – classic, quality products. So we ditched the traditional industry roadmap to follow the wave of direct-to-consumer brands, brands that I myself admire and shop from. By offering our products directly to you, we avoid retail markups and delays, giving you a beautiful product for half of what a department store would charge.

I’m committed to being transparent and sincere, and building a business on quality goods for those who believe its worth it. So here’s to the good folks who believe in doing things differently, honestly, and (hopefully) right.”

Have a look at the collection that Page Thirty currently sells at its online store. Find out more about the photographer of the session, Pablo Ravazanni through his WEBSITE. To contact the digital tech of the shoot, Toma Kostygina have a look at her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM pages.

Our Pro Stage III is one of our newest stages and is certainly on of a kind. Dedicated for the e-commerce photoshoot only this stage already comes pre setup with all strobe lights positioned in a way that provides best quality current standard e-commerce photos. All lights, 5 feet of white backdrop and grip are already included in the hourly rate for our client’s convenience. Have a look at stage Pro III on our WEBSITE for more information, prices and availability.