MADILYN BAILEY at FD Photo Studio

Our Studio, throughout its years of operation, became accustomed to host the projects with sizable production and the celebrated names in show business. Known not only for unique stage setups but also for the exceptional customer support, we meet higher professional expectations with the highest care and level of service. This time we had a pleasure of hosting the production of the Youtube sensation, singer MADILYN BAILEY, who shot a number of music videos in both our stages Art 2 and B. The videographer for this session, James Benrud, was eager to share a few words about his part and the visit at FD:

“I work for the very talented artist Madilyn Bailey who has amassed a giant following on her socials, including 2.7 million subscribers and over 400million views on Youtube. She will released her debut original EP entitled “Wiser” this May. We really enjoy using the space FD studio provides. ”

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As it was aforementioned by James, Madilyn Bailey has gained an enormous following on social platforms, and her voice is impeccable. Grab her Album on iTunes and enjoy more of her highly viewed videos on her YOUTUBE channel. And for all of ya’ stalkers out there here is her INSTAGRAM. Find out more about James Benrud and his professional and life adventures through his INSTAGRAM.

Both our Stage Art 2 and Stage B are exclusive and have one-of-a-kind look. Art 2 features a full rustic wood floor, as well as a platform that runs the entire length of the studio’s south side with a wood staircase leading up to the platforms left side. The flooring is real wood throughout, and stained to a nice dark tone. Take a closer look at Art 2 HERE. Stage B features all black walls and ceiling, with capabilities to completely shut off the natural window light. To check the availability for this stage as well as find more helpful information about our rental please see the WEBSITE. Both our stages are equipped with black, gray, and white background paper, three strobe lights and numerous modifiers for your choice. Find out more of what is included in the hourly rate HERE.

Eva Catherine + Krizia

Photographer Krizia and her model Eva Catherine were in working on a clean series of images for fashion clothing retail boutique, the Blak Label. Each photo has its distinct character filled with soothing ambience of our eminent stage Art 1.

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Lily Reyes, the founder of Blak Label Boutique and this session’s overseer had a few kind words to say about the whole experience of shooting in our studio:

We had a great festival inspired fashion linesheet/lookbook shoot for my online retail store. We shot in Art 1 and got so many great shots. Our crew was tiny, only me (owner) and my model and photographer, but had a lot of fun and energy shooting. The natural light in the room was great, we shot completely natural!

The Crew included Lily Reyes who is the Blak Label Founder. The Photographer for the shoot was Krizia Loechle, see more of her stirring photos and follow her work on INSTAGRAM. The Model was captivating Eva Catherine, check her website/fashion blog “The Indie Gypsie” and make sure to follow her on INSTAGRAM as well.

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. Let’s consider the possibilities and get creative!

Golazin Music Video

Our studio over the years has gained interest, popularity and status of being the perfect location not only for professional high end photoshoots but also for numerous sleek music videos for singers, dancers and artists alike. So was the choice of a talented director and videographer Amir Motaman who paid a visit to stage ART 1 to shoot a video for the talent Golazin and her song called “The Chosen One”. Here is a brief bio about Golazin:

“Gola was born in Isfahan, Persia into a country in political turmoil, at war and with radical rules against female freedom. She showed an early interest in music as a result of seeing her uncle’s performances on TV from birth and she was influenced early by Western music including pop (Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, Savage Garden, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and The Backstreet Boys) and traditional/folk music from Spain and Greece. Gola begun singing and playing piano, santoor (dolcimer), dammam (Persian percussion) and flute and at nineteen joined Persia’s first girlband ‘Orkideh’ (Orchid). This resulted in touring in and around Persia performing on a regular basis and gaining a substantial fanbase. Moving to London in 2006 she began studying for her Master and then PhD in Music Psychology and performing in the UK and France. More recently she has worked on her idea of combining her knowledge of Eastern music with the sounds of the West to create a new sound from the best of both worlds and raise awareness of Iran. Gola can be found performing her own material and covers in and around London on a regular basis.”

The Director for the shoot was Amir Motaman who has already accumulated an outstanding portfolio available on his WEBSITE. Make sure to check his INSTAGRAM as well. For more amazing songs from Golazin’s repertoire take a look and subscribe to her YOUTUBE channel, as well as INSTAGRAM and TWITTER.

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Stage Art 1 has already established itself as a tremendously photogenic and efficient location for the shoots of vast scope of application and character. Furnished with unique props such asgold-sprayed palm branches, a white grand piano and newly installed dark wood wall veneer this stage is constantly on a high demand. Its perfect natural light conditions sustain such quality throughout the entire day, thanks to large top-to-bottom windows facing west and south. Aside from its one-of-a-kind perks, this space provides 3 light strobes, paper backdrops of white, grey and black color available at all of our studios. Take a closer look at ART 1 on our WEBSITE.

WILLOW MODEL MANAGEMENT & Gabriella Cullyne

As much as I love bizarre and provocative photographs with wild artistry and can examine it indefinitely, writing a blog post about a project with simple,minimalistic yet harmonious and sincere shots brings the same gratification. So is the case with the brilliant Gabriella Cullyne‘s test shoot with the models from Willow Model Management in stage Art 1.

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Here is some information from Gabriella about herself and the shoot:

“As for me as a photographer, my goal is to provide simple, clean, and quality photos in order to tell a store or evoke emotion in viewers. I have spent time abroad in Uganda and photographing the children over there was what truly formed my view on photography. I want to be able to make people stop and wonder what the story behind my photos are. When it comes to fashion and model photography, obviously it is a bit different but I want to still tell a story with my photos.

I absolutely loved shooting in Art 1, I’m a big supporter of simple and pure photos so the all white room with heaps of natural light was amazing for me.”

Make sure to check her WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM for daily updates.

The models for this session were Heidi , Kiana and Melanie from WILLOW MODEL MANAGEMENT. The hair and make up was done by Riley Chou.

Stage Art 1 had been recently renovated and now features not only concrete white walls but also a dark wood veneer. The space also includes a grand piano and gold-sprayed palm branches for your artistic use. Its large windows facing south and west, with a great industrial feel and a view of Downtown Los Angeles bring a lot of natural light throughout the day. Equipped with the same hardware that empowers all of our studios, Stage Art 1 offers a myriad of creative potential. Take a closer look and view the calendar for availability on our WEBSITE.

ART 1 Renovation + New Props!

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We are pleased to announce that our sought-after Art 1 has been adorned with a new wall coating section, and is now available! This popular, beautifully lit stage now features not only white concrete walls for the industrial tenor but also the dark wood veneer installed in the north east corner of the stage.

There are new props available as well for your creative freedom. In addition to the white grand piano Art 1 also features one of a kind gold-sprayed palm branches. The stage is equipped with the same great gadgets available in all of our studios – black, white, and gray photo backdrops as well as three strobes along with light modifiers. Take a look at Art 1 on our website for availability as well as rates.

The Devil Wears Angel by Jvdas Berra

Photographer Jvdas Berra and his team were working for HUF Magazine Fashion Editorial creating magnificent and unique project using Pro Stage I. They came out with some very mystical images, that will leave you in awe. About the maestro responsible for the images: “Based in Los Angeles and New York, Jvdas Berra, International Photographer, was born in Mexico on January 23rd, 1987, he studied film production. At the age of 18 he published his first science fiction book followed by two sequels. Currently has chosen to engage in fashion and advertising photography. He has worked for multiple designers, modeling agencies, advertising campaigns and national and international journals, obtaining a rapid professional growth, which has earned him recognition as one of most promising talents in Fashion and Fine Art Photography after only three years of career. In his own words “I have no limits, not even the sky is”. He has featured in Vogue, ELLE, Nylon, Marie Claire, InStyle, Image Amplified, Vanidades, Photography Master Class, NatGeo among others. His fine art work is now exhibited at the prestigious Fine Art Gallery “These Fine Walls” in New York. Also his work is represented by the highly recognized gallery “Art Angels” in Los Angeles, California, alongside the work of Andy Warhol, David Lachapelle, Michael Moebius and other world-class artists .” Visit his WEBSITE to take a look at his dazzling portfolio. The STYLIST on set was Susan Fiori, connect with her HERE. Couture Gown was provided by Firefly Path. Jewelry used for the shoot can be found at Vintage Jewelry Lounge . Custom Backdrop was designed by Jvdas Berra and created by Baby Dream LLC. HAIR ARTIST was Bri Porsche find her on INSTAGRAM. MAKE UP ARTIST was Chanel Bohn, inquire WITHIN. The MODEL for the shoot was Chloe Hurst. \ Pro Stage I is a giant space with tons of different options available. With a 19 foot cyc-wall, paper back-drops, studio lighting, huge windows and the access to the fire escape stairway, it’s truly a photographers playground. Pro Stage I is available ONLY until August 26th, so act quickly and book your shoot HERE.

Design Scene Magazine: XENIA DELI by ELIAS TAHAN

XENIA DELI + ELIAS TAHAN for DESIGN SCENE magazine

A-list model Xenia Deli accompanied by Celebrity photographer Elias Tahan graced us with her presence at the studio with a photoshoot for Design Scene magazine cover story. Having the top-notch production team onboard and an exquisite taste in fashion photography, Elias used Pro Stage I as his canvas. Cited from the Design Scene interview with the model, here is an excerpt about Xenia Deli – “Taking the modelling scene by storm Xenia is currently based in Los Angeles and has her eyes set on a successful modelling career transitioning into acting. With jobs for Victoria’s Secret and LOVE Magazine in her portfolio that dream is heading in the right direction for Xenia.” ** Here are few words about the photographer for this shoot: “Elias Tahan is a photographer and director from Los Angeles. After leaving Art Center College of Design, he immediately launched his career as a full time photographer, drawing inspiration from film and pop culture. Elias is currently living and working in LA and New York, and continues to develop his eclectic artistic influences through photography and film.” Have a look at his WEBSITE. The stylist for this session was Alex Sweterlitsch. Hair was done by Kristin Heitkotter. MakeUp art was performed by Cynthia Rose. Make sure to follow the links to view more of their work. Pro Stage I features huge west and north facing windows, a giant CYC wall, with the background paper and studio lighting equipment included for free. Available ONLY until August 26th, you can still book your shoot for this beautiful spacious stage HERE. __ ** Retrieved from XENIA DELI for DESIGN SCENE (2016, March).

SLATE SWIM Collection

Running a photo studio in LA one can say with certainty that the city has a vast, diverse set of potential clients. LA is known for housing big entertainment production groups as well as trendy fashion brands. The team from SLATE SWIM label, a Los Angeles based company that focuses on contemporary swimwear embodying minimal design, had a recent shoot with photographer Justin Mooney in our stage D.

About the session and the brand’s vision:

“Slate was aiming to take the brand imagery to the next level of minimalistic, high-end approach with that LA feel. Designer, Jessica Liao and Justin worked together to direct a creative aesthetic that truly matched SLATE SWIM’s design. FD Studio brought the exact backdrop and fun environment to execute a fun, innovative experience, resulting in perfect photos to tell the story.

You can read more about the experience on Slate Swim’s blog.”

The photographer for the session was a maestro Justin Mooney . The Designer and the owner of Slate Swim is Jessica Liao . Make up was provided by an artist Candyce Williams. Models for the shoot were Audrey Bradford , Kristen Pettey and Amber Bernstein.

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.

Beauty Photoshoot with Saryn Christina

Long Beach based photographer Saryn Christina was invited by incredible team of the award winning hair and makeup artists to do a beauty photoshoot with gorgeous model Darija Varnas in our “blackout” stage B. The final images enriching their portfolio are both breathtaking and moving. A few words about Saryn Christina and her artistic vision: “I’ve always been a creative person, unfortunately, I’m not the best painter nor can I draw for the life of me. Though, I have tried! My dad gave me my first camera in high school, I started taking classes and learning how to process and print my own images there. Fast forward to today, I shoot digital, and retouch all of my images using photoshop and other editing software. I’ve had my work shown in galleries from the dirges of Downtown LA to the glitz and glamour of Beverly Hills. I’ve been published internationally in various magazines, as well as a couple of books. My focus is Fashion, beauty and portrait photography. I work both on location and in the studio, depending upon what the job calls for. Based in Long Beach, I travel to San Diego and am in Los Angeles on a regular basis.” Saryn Christina was the photographer for the session. Check her WEBSITE and her INSTAGRAM for more of her work. The hair stylist was the expert Kazuyo Shichiri. The Makeup was mastered by Yukina Mitzuhashi. And the bodyart and nails were done by brilliant Akiko Yamakawa. The model for the shoot is alluring Darija Varnas. If you aspire to shoot in a complete darkness and have a supreme control over lighting, Stage B is the space you would want to book. Featuring all black walls and ceiling, with capabilities to completely shut off the natural window light this space has become a favorite of our clients for both photo and video projects. As with our other studios Stage B comes equipped with black, gray, and white background paper, three strobe lights and numerous modifiers for your choice. To check the availability for this stage as well as find more helpful information about our rental please see the WEBSITE.