PRIVATE SOCIETY LA

It is always a pleasure to see the team of industry’s connoisseurs united by an idea to create a top notch product, whether it is a session for trendy magazine cover, or an experimental art project, or, as in this case, e-commerce photo shoot for the clothing line of a newly opened online store, Private Society LA. Private Society LA shared with us a few words about their visit to FD and their grand opening:

“Recently I used one of your studios to shoot for my company, Private Society LA, and wanted to thank you for our great experience.

Private Society LA is an online woman’s clothing store which launched June 20th. Our website is already live!”

Visit their ONLINE STORE for shopping and hot deals and follow their INSTAGRAM for daily updates.

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Toua Lee, the PHOTOGRAPHER for the session has a very short yet sufficient story about his professional endeavor:

“I’m Toua (pronounced “two-wha”). I’m not much of a writer but if you like looking at pictures then you are at the right place. My journey with photography started with a 1-time use disposable camera from Menards.”

So if you like looking at pictures as Toua does, check out the WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM for more, high-end work.

Peter Phung, the MAKEUP ARTIST for the shoot is actually a very versatile artist with an extensive portfolio in various industry related fields:

“I’m a visual artist based in the midwest. I carry experience in cross functional fields [such as Art Direction, Graphic Design, Photography, Retouching, Hair/Makeup/Styling, Fine Art Installation] aiming to develop strong ideas and concepts.”

Make Sure to visit Peter’s WEBSITE and his INSTAGRAM for your exploration.

Siri Blomquist, the MODEL for the shoot has done quite a few projects, both modeling and acting, for commercials, music videos, film and photo. Have a look at her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM !

Stage F was used for this 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.

by Wrong Ron

Sylvia Anne by Ace Style

Whether it is a big production music video shoot, or e-commerce collection update, or a model test shot, our stage C is suitable for a vast range of projects. This time, we had a pleasure to host a photo session directed by Ace Style for the model Sylvia Anne. Find Out more about the PHOTOGRAPHER through his INSTAGRAM. The MODEL for this shoot was Sylvia Anne, feel free to browse her INSTAGRAM page as well for more seductive photos. Our stage C features large South and East facing windows, with lots of natural light. Adorned with a large seamless white cyc wall, as well as standard photo backdrops and studio lighting for stills, this studio is all you need to expand and fulfill your creativity. Since it is one of the largest stages we have, stage C can accommodate crews of various sizes and needs for both photo and video shoots. Find out more about stage C on our WEBSITE.

by Wrong Ron

Francesca Capaldi at FD Photo Studio

Francesca Capaldi, a Disney’s celebrity kid with red curly hair and beautiful brown eyes that you might have seen in a “Dog With A Blog” show had a recent shoot with the photographer Isa Battaglin for the European Children’s Fashion Boutique POSH KIDS in our stage C.

A few words about Isa:

“Hello my name is Isa and photography is my passion.

I am a Professional International Teens & kids Portrait and Fashion Photographer based in Los Angeles, California. Specializing in shooting natural light. I work with all Top Agencies in the US, Europe and Australia and some of the most beautiful models in the world have been in front of my camera.

I love learning about different cultures and people. Photography has always been a passion of mine and I have enjoyed taking pictures for as long as I can remember.”

The PHOTOGRAPHER and the STYLIST for this session, Isa Battaglin has already established a tremendous portfolio of kids’ portraits. Have a look at her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM to see more impeccable work. The MODEL, the Disney’s superstar, Francesca Capaldi can be easily found on all major media yet, just in case, here is her INSTAGRAM and TWITTER. MAKEUP was done by MUA Gabriela Banda who has a great WEBSITE as well as her INSTAGRAM page. And to find the HAIR STYLIST of the shoot, a lady with the name “Wink Wink” can be as easy as winking, just follow her INSTAGRAM.

Stage C is one of our largest studios, both a favorite for photoshoots and video productions alike. We are offering more and more studio options these days, but our shooters love the dark concrete floors and high-key industrial white windows of Stage C. Equipped with standard 9′ seamless backdrop paper, Stage C also features a large cyclorama wall – a favorite option for our brands shooting e-commerce and lookbooks. Take a look at Stage C and all of it’s features on our WEBSITE.

by Wrong Ron

Christian Alvarado + Yasmin Burgos

How versatile a musical instrument like a grand piano could be? It turns out, very versatile. And its function can be executed for not the sonic qualities only, not necessarily, but for the catchy photogenic background that will make your photo stand out and bring a story into a still shot. Photographer Christian Alvarado had explored this notion in our stage ART 1 a few months back at the propitious time when LA weather was not that roasting and our piano was still blue. The crew of this session comprised two creators. The PHOTOGRAPHER Christian Alvarado, and the MODEL Yasmin Burgos. Make sure to have a look on Christian’s INSTAGRAM for more intriguing shots. The gorgeous Yasmin Burgos can be reached through her INSTAGRAM as well. Stage Art 1, has undergone recent renovation and now features some new perks for your creative needs. While retaining that high-key white industrial design that FD is well known for, we have added a section with dark grey wooden wall veneer in the North East corner of the stage. It also features grand piano ( of white color as of now) and golden sprayed palm leaves. As any of our stages, Art 1 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 1 HERE for its availability and pricing!

by Wrong Ron

THE NARRATIVE SERIES by Abigail Collins

It was a pleasure to host a photoshoot for a true artist, the photographer Abigail Collins. Reading through her blog, it seems that each one of her photo sessions conveys a meaning, a purpose, a lesson. Some posts are profoundly inspiring whereas others are very sincere and touching at the given moment. This time was not an exception when Abigail decided to host a free portrait session in our stage ART 2 while implementing an original and very creative approach to it. Dive into “The Narrative Series”.

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We were happy to hear Abigail’s story as a photographer and her idea behind “The Narrative Series”:

“Abigail Collins is a wedding, portrait and boudoir photographer. She views each shoot as a completely unique, collaborative adventure. Every client contributes their own essence in her creation of images that not only document the time they share together, but tell a visual story of who they are. She captures the in-between moments in an artistic, inspirational style. In love with the nature of California, she is based in Los Angeles and always looking forward to her next creative destination.

[About the shoot] I reached out on social media and posted that I was hosting free portrait sessions all day on February 28th as part of a personal project called The Narrative Series. The catch was the sessions were free in exchange for the person’s story.

Social media reaches millions people, but can be isolating at times. I wanted to get rid of that distance and get to know people, and listen to what they had to say. It was an opportunity for them to talk about anything they wanted, and come away with an intimate and artistic portrait of the experience. No topic was off limits, but it had to be something important to them and shaped their life in some way. Each session was recorded, so when I posted the images I included excerpts of our conversations. Sharing those images and conversations with the public made the human connection come full circle. What I found to be most beautiful was that despite everyone being so different from each other, they all had common themes and similar thoughts, dreams or aspirations. We all want to make a difference, to matter, and leave a positive mark on this planet. “

As it was aforementioned, Abigail has the astounding, entertaining and informative WEBSITE and the BLOG section there is my personal favorite. Make sure to follow her on INSTAGRAM as well for daily updates of her keen portfolio.

With its unique look and harmoniously blent props, Art 2 is on a high demand. features a full rustic wood floor, that creates a platform on its South side. 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. Check our WEBSITE for more information and availability under Stage Art 2 section.

by Wrong Ron

Chris Davis // Tlaloc Villarreal

Tlaloc Villarreal, California based photographer was in our studio with the model Chris Davis making clean ambient yet warm shots and taking advantage of the contrast that a dark wooden floor and plain white walls create in our stage Art 2.

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Let us share a few words about the photographer:

“Tlaloc Villarreal is a fashion and portrait photographer born in Ventura, CA in 1981. He now calls Los Angeles home. His story is simple: Guy works in television casting for several years. Guy works for ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and gets inspired to try photography. Guy buys a camera and falls in love with taking pictures. Guy quits television and moves to Europe for a while. Guy returns to the U.S. after a few years. Guy continues taking photos. Guy is happy.”

The crew for this shoot was pretty small – photographer and the model. Have a look at the WEBSITE of Tlaloc Villarreal, the maestro behind the camera. The MODEL for the shoot was Chris Davis. Follow Chris for his daily photo updates on his INSTAGRAM.

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.

by Wrong Ron

PRETTY IN PUNK

Pretty In Punk is the episode of sizzling photos for a fashion magazine LADYGUNN starring Roxanne Sanderson and directed by Sami Drasin. The quality of these images is perfect, flawless, finest, top-notch, astonishing, awesome, dope (LA slang here)… Ok, I am running out of my thesaurus but the point is Pretty in Punk has left me in awe and is one of my favorite posts I blogged about. This crew had visited our stage Art 3 before it was renovated, so you would notice that heavy industrial feel on the background the stage had previously had. So what is it that attracts me so much in these photos – model’s posture? Her countenance? The composition and angles? Or is it that single hair on the cover picture that sways across the model’s face and briefly coincides with the edge of her eyebrow? It is the last one! No. Ok, it all of them.

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Here is a short bio about Sami Drasin, the photographer of the shoot:

“From the first time I picked up a camera in junior high, I have been obsessed with capturing in-between moments and turning them into larger than life moments. That second when someone doesn’t think their photo is actually being taken. That is where the life is. Lush colors, movement, youthfulness, and actual reality is what I strive for in my photographs. I love being able to create a fun and energetic environment for everybody. It is unpredictable how each person takes direction which leaves me with surprise and awe after every shoot.”

Find Out more about Sami Drasin and her artistic vision on her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM. The MODEL for this session is young, gorgeous Roxanne Sanderson representing Next Models agency. The HAIR and MUA was Shannon Rasheed representing Celestine Agency. And STYLING was provided by Chaine Leyendecker. Make sure to check the original post on LADY GUNN HERE.

Even though this session was shot at stage ART 3, if you are after those concrete walls with frosted windows and the industrial background, then Stage D is your space. 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.

by Wrong Ron

ANAMA Lookbook by Mathilde Bresson

Our studios offer a fantastic canvas to achieve the look that you or your brand desires. Mathilde Bresson created a fine example of this, while visiting our stage D and making these gleaming and inviting images for ANAMA Lookbook Holliday collection.

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Mathilda Bresson, a french fashion photographer has a unique and adventurous story of how her craftsmanship began:

“I was born and raised in France. As a child I was constantly creating art through paintings and drawings. Often times I would find myself daydreaming about shapes, colors and far away places. One day I picked up a camera and essentially fell in love. My friends and family joke that I can always be found behind the lens of a camera. I grew to love photography. I was able to convey my vision by the aid of a camera. I felt empowered.

At the age of 23, I packed up my camera and moved to Los Angeles. I have dedicated my life to photography, working for different fashion brands creating lookbooks/catalogs, lifestyle storytelling, launching fashion ad campaigns and producing magazine editorials.

Self taught and self made, I have honed in my skills and believe that they are now beautifully represented in my work. I enjoy working with natural light and movement in order to capture the magic of a single moment.

For me, being a photographer is a perpetual challenge, to create and present a variety of images, while in constant search of inspiration and new horizons.”

This session is an examplar of an extensive fashion portfolio that you can find on Mathilde’s WEBSITE. Take a look at her INSTAGRAM page for daily updates and to keep in touch with her mastery. The MODEL for the shoot was beautiful Riley Hillyer from fashion agency Photo[Genics. The MUA was Charlotte Prevel; make sure to check her INSTAGRAM platform. And the STYLIST for of the session was Jordan Rudd.

Find out more about ANAMA clothing and their Holiday collection on their WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM.

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.

by Wrong Ron

HEALTHY HABITS | HAPPY HEART by Victoria Gold Photography

Here at FD Photo Studio we are blissful to work with clients who promote healthy, physically active lifestyle. Being its advocates ourselves, it was great to meet the photographer Victoria Gold and blogger Kennedy Meek in our stage F for a set of astounding, bright images of Healthy Habits, Happy Heart. A few words about the masterful photographer and her visit to our studio:

“My name is Victoria Gold. I am a trained photojournalist through the Ernie Pyle School of Journalism at Indiana University. I also studied Street Photography in Paris. After school in 2013, I moved back to my Los Angeles (my hometown) and began pursuing photography as a hobby. Recently I have begun my photography business, Victoria Gold Photography, as a lifestyle, portrait and fine art photographer. I am also diving into the world of wedding photography. This shoot in particular was for Fitness Blogger, Kennedy Meek of Healthy Habits, Happy Heart for an article about Pranamat. Pranamat is a special yoga mat with acupressure points to intensify your practice.”

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Find out more about Victoria Gold Photography through her INSTAGRAM page and her WEBSITE. And get to know more about HEALTHY HABITS | HAPPY HEART lifestyle blog by Kennedy Meek on her social media.

Stage F was used for this duo’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.

by Wrong Ron