Tyrie + Maximilian x Roderick

These eyes. These amazing extraordinary eyes. What is known is the scientific field as central heterochromia for us is just a God’s miracle and gift of exotic beauty. Model Tyrie Rudolph, the possessor of this miracle has visited us in stage Art 1 with guidance of Maximilian Rivera and Roderick Hawthorne.

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The MODEL, representing Wilhelmina agency, was Tyrie Rudolph. The PHOTOGRAPHER for the shoot, Maximilian Rivera, can be reached via his WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM. The STYLIST | CREATIVE DIRECTOR of the session was prolific Roderick Hawthorne. Take a look at his amazing WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM.

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.

Zofia & Zuzanna

Photographer Zuzanna Gerulewicz has brought her sister along with MUA, Lee Grubs to play a bit with some glitter make-up, materials and fog. What turned out to be is a fun and productive time! Zuzanna’s story is an adventure itself:

“As a European Native, I had been exposed to a slightly different culture than the one of United States. Born & raised in Warsaw, Poland, the land of rain and pickles, I spent my first 2 decades surrounded by old bricks, cold weather and best pierogi the world have ever tasted. Eventually, fueled by the need of change, I landed in California to pursue my education in photography. What interests me most are people and extraordinary mediocrity. In art, I value creativity, composition, mood and style. I strive for exploration of these aspects and their strong stand on my set. Photography was a reason for me to leave my motherland environment and I truly needed this change to come to realize how strong my roots, and my ethnical background really are. Ironically, the style of my work derives from that of my heritage which I left behind few years ago. I guess some things are just in your veins. My pictures are cloudy with a chance of pickles.”

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To find out more about the PHOTOGRAPHER, Zuzanna Gerulewicz, take a look at her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM pages. The MODEL for the shoot, Zuzanna’s sister Zofia Gerulewicz can also be reached via her INSTAGRAM. The MUA was Lee Grubbs. Have a look at her portfolio HERE.

Stage A is a modest sized studio, great for a nice and clean high-key look. A long time favorite of our clients, Stage A gets beautiful 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.

by Wrong Ron

5 Top Models, 1 Awesome Photographer

Photographer Andrew Miller has brought the A team of models to shoot series of clean, natural images in stages Art 1 and Art 2. The rest is history.

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The MODELS for the shoot were Blue LoLãn, Katy aka “k80”, Natalie Horton, Haley Permenter and Savvy Taylor. Each girl has gained quite a lot of Insta following and has contracts with major model agencies. Needless to mention their beauty; sheer gorgeousness. The PHOTOGRAPHER, responsible for for these great shots, Andrew Miller can be reached via INSTAGRAM and his WEBSITE.

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.

Art 2, one of our clients’ most favorite stages, features a full rustic wood floor, as well as a platform that runs the entire length of the studio’s south side – flush with the windows. There is a wood staircase leading up to the platforms left side. The flooring is real wood throughout, and stained to a nice dark tone. Art 2 also features the same great equipment that adorns all of our studios – black, white, and gray photo backdrops as well as three strobes along with light modifiers. Take a look at Art 2 on our website for availability as well as rates.

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Joe Ward’s Experiments

Photographer Joe Ward has brought two of his models to experiment with black and white genre as well as do some tests shots. What seems to be a usual routine of the craftsman behind the camera actually turned out as great productive session.

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Joe was kind enough to share his experience of shooting at our studio:

“I had a fantastic time shooting at your location. I happened to be shooting some black/white ballet shots for a dancer, as well as some test shots for a leather/lace portrait concept to add to my own portfolio. I loved the big windows and always use natural light with my portrait work, so this was an incredible indoor location for me to work with.”

Find out more about the PHOTOGRAPHER via his WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM pages. Stage Art 1, captured on these images is famous for its versatile setup. Besides the high-key white industrial design, this stage has a corner with dark wood veneered walls ornamented by golden palm leaves. Along with a black sofa and white podium placed by the window, there is a grand piano with the stool that waits for your next visit. 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. Let’s consider the possibilities and get creative!

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Fashion Shots by Robert Tate

Ever wondered why a photographer would use a colored backdrop, pay extra cash for it and spend more time setting it up instead of just editing it in the post? The answer is double-sided. Firstly, in many cases it actually takes more time to edit the background out in the post-production rather than have it placed already behind at the time of the shoot. Secondly, with the proper background lighting in place it is virtually impossible to imitate the play of soft shadows overlaying the backdrop with unique gradient and other subtleties. Photographer Robert Tate had a few backdrops in his arsenal. And he made a shot.

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There is not much information about Robert’s professional enterprise. Yet it leaves us eager to find out more about this amazing photographer:

“Robert Tate is an experienced photographer whose work focuses on fashion and portraiture. Robert’s work has been featured in various publications and countless fashion brands’ look books and catalogs. “

The PHOTOGRAPHER for the shoot was talented, published fashion photographer Robert Tate. Have a look at his portfolio on INSTAGRAM or WEBSITE. The MODEL, stunning Gul Bahari is on INSTAGRAM as well for your entertainment and professional inquiries. STYLING work was performed by Saniyyah Bilal. Make sure to check her INSTAGRAM page for more info.

Stage C was a choice of this creative collective for several reasons. Besides a tremendous space capacity perfect for both, large crews and small teams this stage provides a white CYC wall that is always freshly painted for each client. In addition to the prop count, a grass wall and a wood floor corned section installed for your creative exploration. With large South and East facing windows, this stage gets lots of natural light throughout the day. Find out more about stage C on our WEBSITE.

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SVSTEM watches by Vicky Moon

We do love photography in each and any of its flavor and genre. Although Los Angeles’s trend dictates the reign of fashion and e-commerce shoots in the industry, product shoot sessions are also frequent guests in our studio. The watches design company called SVSTEM directed by Vicky Moon has visited us in stage F to capture their new collection. A quick bio of the photographer:

“Architecture holds a very strong place in my heart– I’ve always been fascinated by the intricately built exteriors and the beautifully designed interiors. With my passion for photography and love for architecture, I assure the highest caliber of professionalism and satisfaction within my imagery. I live in Los Angeles, California with my pink scooter. I travel around town with my 4×5 in my backpack so please don’t hit me with your car. I am a graduate of Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA with a B.F.A. in Photography + Imaging.”

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Find Out more about SVSTEM and they elegant watches on INSTAGRAM and purchase one pair for yourself at their WEBSITE. The PHOTOGRAPHER, Vicky Moon can be reached via her WEBSITE and LINKEDIN profile.

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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Paige Hathaway, the fitness Icon in FD

The fitness icon, Instagram star, personal trainer and just an inspiration human being, Paige Hathaway has brought her immense positive energy to our stage D for a shoot of a Youtube blog episode with a self-explanatory name “What To Wear.” Paige has gained a tremendous amount of spotlight due to her extraordinary fitness career. However, her life was not always all that jolly.

“The last two years of my life have taken me on the most amazing journey full of opportunities I could have never imagined. I never anticipated my passion and dedication to fitness would turn into a career or gain me so much notoriety. You know the fit and tone Paige you see in my social media posts, but now I want you to get to know the real me. I want you to understand how I started my fitness journey, how I got to where I am today and why I want to use my success to help others achieve their fitness goals. I’m 26 years old, a small town girl born and raised in Minnesota. After living several different places I am now living in the great southern state of Oklahoma. I always get asked how I got to where I am today. There was no strategically planned path I took to a career in fitness. It all started rather unexpectedly. In 2011 I was not the toned and fit woman I am today, as some of you know from my social media posts. I was very thin with hardly any muscle tone. It was then that I was approached by a trainer at the gym about proper health and nutrition. After speaking with the trainer I decided to step out of my comfort zone and enter my first bikini competition. Being unhealthy comes in all forms, whether it is being too thin or overweight. I desired to be a strong fit woman. Although I had grown up playing soccer and being active I had never made my health or fitness a priority. I had never lifted weights! I had never been stronger than the guy next to me at the gym. I didn’t consider myself an athlete. But over the next 4 months I would train harder than I ever had and push my body to limits I never knew I could. Finally competition day came; little did I know my life would never be the same. I placed 2nd at Ronnie Coleman Classic, the biggest NPC statewide competition in the United States. The show resulted in exposure I never could have anticipated. After the competition I felt accomplished and like I had truly changed myself. I had found a passion for fitness I never knew I had. From then on I was laser focused, continuing to educate myself on health and nutrition, as well as setting new fitness goals. I knew I wanted a career in the fitness industry. Unlike other industries, there was no manual or guide on how to do this, so all I could do was go off of what I knew. I knew that if you want something you have to do whatever it takes to make it happen. I attended every fitness show and expo I could and passed out flyers about myself to anyone in the industry who would take one. After much persistence I finally started to receive sponsorship from companies in the fitness industry. As I was trying to build a name for myself in fitness, I also saw the power and reach that social media had. I knew that it was a way I could reach others and could be a powerful tool to inspire other people by simply sharing who I am and my own fitness journey.I have truly been touched and humbled by people’s reaction to my social media and the career I have in the fitness industry. I am overwhelmed by people’s positive responses to my pictures and posts. In a matter of one year, I went from having a few hundred followers to over half a million on Instagram. I still can’t believe it! My experiences over the last few years have allowed me to find out what really matters to me. I love competing, modeling and working with companies like Shredz. However what I have I found most fulfilling is helping other people achieve their fitness goals. There is nothing more rewarding than sharing your own story and being told it helped empower someone else to achieve his or her goals. I have found a purpose: To help others see having a fit lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to completely give up things you love, change your entire life or achieve one certain look. I want to motivate others to be healthy, fit and confident by being an example of someone who makes her health a priority while still living a fun balanced life!”

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JOIN Paige’s super fitness program called “FitIn5” and be one of the lucky winners of big cash prize! Stage D was chosen as a creative space for this session. Working with both natural light and strobes this stage provides the best lighting solutions in any instance. With lots of space to encompass, stage D gives the opportunity for creating different diverse looks for photo and video projects. Towards the sunset the studio gets plenty of great, warm light through large south-west facing frosted windows. Have a look at our calendar for availability, prices and contacts on our WEBSITE.

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HAIR GOD dressed to kill

The photos that the lady known as “Hair God” have taken our attention right from the first sight. Rich in outfit accessories, bold in delivery, highest in quality, this photo session is truly on of our favorite blog submissions. No more to be added, just have a look at this exquisiteness. These amazing breathtaking Jewelry masterpieces presented by Marianna Harutunian have become a frequent choice of accessories for top stars like:

Disney,Lady Gaga,Nicki Minaj,Pink,Beyonce, Madonna,Carrie Underwood,Katy Perry,Pretty little liars,Brooke Candy + more.

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The MODEL for the shoot, dazzling HAIRGOD has an amazing fashionista INSTAGRAM page. The PHOTOGRAPHER of the shoot was Mark J. Ans the JEWELRY craftswoman Marianna Harutunian can be reached via her INSTAGRAM or ETSY.

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. Let’s consider the possibilities and get creative!

by Wrong Ron

Two Celebrities: Renata Raksha shoots SHIRLEY MANSON

It was a true joy to host a photoshoot for not just one famous name within the same stage but big TWO celebrities – photographer Renata Raksha, best known for shooting with Rihanna and Charlie XCX, and Shirley Manson, a lead singer of the band GARBAGE (preaching to the choir here). The result of this session turned out as expected – style, emotion, delivery – all top notch. Aside from singer top stars, Renata has quite extensive list of other renown clients and publications including:

“Bullet, Columbia Records, Dazed and Confused, Fader, Fraulein, King Kong, Hardland, Vanity Fair, Foam, i-D, Le Roy, Nylon, New Yorker, Neon, Numéro Homme, Paper, RCA Records, Roxy, Sony, Vans, Vice, V Files, Quicksilver, Purple PR, Loma Vista Recordings, 4AD, Mattel, Stolen Rum, Warner Brothers, Autodesk, Sandisk, Subpop, Universal Music, Interscope, XOXO Magazine.”

To contact Renata Raksha have a look at her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM pages. It is understandable that Scottish singer, songwriter, musician and actress Shirley Manson does need further promotion and already has gotten all the fame and recognition there is. Yet, just for your entertainment and educational motive have a look at her WIKIPEDIA page or just listen to GARBAGE !

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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.

by Wrong Ron