Steven Hawkins And Katerina Smolianinnova

Top notch black and white photography, with beautiful and hard shadows, almost making it film noir-ish by the contrast, this Steven Hawkins’s photoshoot turned out amazing!

This session’s crew comprised of:

Model – Katerina Smolianinnova

Agency – Q Models

Photography – Steven Hawkins

About the stage:

Stage B features all black walls and ceiling, with capabilities to completely shut off the natural window light. Equipped with black, gray, and white background paper, three strobe lights and numerous modifiers for your choice this stage is all you need for a perfect, intimate, creative environment. To check the availability for this stage as well as find more helpful information about our rental please see the WEBSITE.

From $25 per hour

Emmanuel Akinnitire’s Natural Light Photography

Those gorgeous hazel eyes is the first thing your eyes will be glued to once you see some of photographer Emmanuel Akinnitire’s work from his visit to stage A. Great work capturing model Ashley Gaitan, bathing in natural light.

Few words about the visit:

I really love the natural night FD Studios gets. It let’s me focus on capturing my subject in the moment without having to worry about light placement, power settings on strobes, etc.

About the crew:

Photographer Emmanuel Akinnitire Instagram

Model Ashley Gaitan Instagram

About the stage:

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.

Alexa Tokich + Jaenna Wessling

Photographer Alexa Tokich, in collaboration with MUA Viktoria Baumgartner and model Jaenna Wessling stepped in stage F for a simple head shot session. Nice pastel colors of both background and model’s skin create unified feel to each picture.

About the crew:

Model: Jaenna Wessling

Photographer: Alexa Tokich

Makeup artist: Viktoria Baumgartner

About the stage:

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.

Issei Morrissey’S Wet Photography

Shooting in the rain turns out great regardless whether it is a black and white, or vivid pop, or pale natural tone. Student photographer Issei Morrissey has experimented with various photography approaches under “wet” conditions.

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Issei Morrrissey @issei_morrissey (Photographer)

Abigail Marie Perez (Crew)

Caleb Jaffe @jaffattack3000 (Crew)

Xochi Ong @xoc.hi (Crew)

Ambrose James @mojjo_bojjo (Crew)

Rodney Cox @therealrosneyc (Model)

Jessi Pontillas @jessipontillas_ (Dancer/Model)

Ria Julian @thisria (Dancer/Model

Mackenzie Kollins @mackenziekollins.music (Model)

About the stage

Studio Hill 7 also known as a rain-room stage, offers unique experience for photographers to capture images in a wet environment”. Equipped with one of a kind shower system, now you can shoot models in the “rain” against white/black backdrops. For more information visit stage Hill 7 on our website.

Tyler Rowell’S Photography From Art 2!

Tyler Rowell and his gorgeous model Anna Iaryn paid a visit to our Art studios! Rest assured this visit was not idle 🙂 Just have a look at these fun and catchy shots!

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Photographer Tyler Rowell Instagram

About the stage:

Art 2, is one of the busiest stages we currently offer. Equipped with everything you need for a perfect intimate, romantic or empowering style of photoshoot, this stage always leaves our clients excited and hungry for more time. Featuring a dark wood floor platform across the stage and a sexy dark leather lounge chair creates welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. A wall section with the brick veneer adds a flavor of downtown loft New York style. Among these unique features, the stage comes with great equipment – three strobe lights, three backdrops of white, grey and black color, sound system, makeup station and changing station. Take a look at Art 2 on our website for availability as well as rates.

Nate Lasor Loft Photography

Photographer Nate LaSor has visited our Secret Loft stage (currently relocating) for series of upscale, sexy and clean photographs. The luxurious view of downtown LA, captured from the top floor definitely adds a “fancy” flare to the theme.

Few words about the photographer:

I’m a working filmmaker and photographer in LA. New to the game compared to many folks out here, but love the visual arts, the collaboration, and the ability to make new and unique work. Photography is a great art, and as much as I am drawn to capturing mountains and oceans and other grandiose landscapes, I am just as intrigued with the beauty and depth of the human body and human emotion. Always striving to capture something exciting and stunning.

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Photographer Nate LaSor Instagram

About the Stage:

Our Secret Loft is currently being relocated but still will retain its beloved views of the heart of Downtown LA. In the previous location we featured floor to ceiling windows with gorgeous urban city views, its windows are facing south-west, which provided different light patterns and effects inside the apartment. It also has a kitchen area with large dark quartz countertop that is also available for photo and video projects as well as shower/bathtub, hallway and bedroom area. Stay tuned for the new location of our Secret Loft stage !

“NAME YOUR FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER” We Asked 4 PRO Photographers! Ep. 2.

“Results are uncertain even among the more experienced photographers.”
Matthew Brady

In our last episode of ASK 4 PHOTOGRAPHERS survey series we finish with honoring some of our interviewee’s favorite photographers.

Watch the full episode :

We would like to thank all of our awesome photographers who took part in these fun series. We could not have done it without you!

WANT TO LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY?

Check out our WORKSHOPS in Los Angeles that teach you hands-on how to make great photos!

The WORKSHOP DAY. 5 workshops in 1!

On April 28th at our Hill location, a first of its kind event will happen . We will have not one or two but FIVE workshops taking place in 3 waves:

10am-12pm
12:30pm-2:30pm
3:-5pm

! Important: If you register for 2 events or more for this day, you will get 5$ off! Please send us an inquiry for the promo code to learn@fdphotostudio.com after your first event purchase!

Here are few details about workshops:

Workshop 1: “Working with Mediums” w/ Speaker Blaqk Rabbit & Model

Taught by the incredible Justin Gutierrez AKA“Blaqk Rabbit” , this workshop taking place on April 28th, from 10:00am to 12:00pm, as part of our big Workshop Day event series in partnership with LM MEETS, will take your photography to the next level and open up your creativity! The class will focus on how to work with mediums and props such as fake-blood, goo, and a number of other different items!
We will spent one hour of lecture and one hour working with the model both 1 on 1 and in a group.

You are welcome to use photos taken at the class for your personal and professional portfolio. Don’t forget to bring your camera and lenses!

Workshop 2: “The Modeling Workshop” w/ 2 Professional Models

This class will focus on posing, body awareness, how to use light to your advantage, etiquette, safety, and other tricks of the trade. Two professional models, with different backgrounds, Michelle & Makenna, will be there shed some light on your modeling questions and concerns.

Speakers:

Michelle @shockofpale

Workshop 3: “Studio Lighting 101” w/ Toma Kostygina & Model

With this easy, introductory workshop ending with a test shoot, you will get the knowledge you have been looking for! Practice is the best way to go here.

In this class will focus on 1, 2 and 3 studio light setups. You are welcome to use photos taken at the class for your personal and professional portfolio.

Watch one of Toma’s tutorials available on our Youtube Channel

Workshop 4: “Natural Light Workshop” w/ Rachel Mehan

This class will focus solely on natural light photography and how to use the natural light to your advantage, so no need for lighting equipment! Depending on the number of students, there will be 1-2 models at the class for practice.

We will spend approx. 1 hour of lecture on working with light and movement of natural light photography as well as photography etiquette and the other 1 hour will be spent working with the model. You are welcome to use photos taken at the class for your personal and professional portfolio.

Workshop 5: “Macro Beauty Group Shoot” w/ 2 Agency Models

It’s Group Shoot Time!

With the help and skills of a professional MUA, you will be able to shoot up to 2 professional signed models during this Workshop Day Group Shoot.

This shoot will focus on Macro-Beauty shots. Models in will be made-up by a professional MUA. Light snacks and water will be provided. Depending on the number of students, there will be 1-2 models at the class for practice.

This a civil paparazzi style shoot, where we encourage communication between models and photographers. An FD staff will be there to help moderate if needed.

You are welcome to use photos taken at the class for your personal and professional portfolio.

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Cherry on top

After the shoot, you will have access to attend the photography and modeling MEETUP from 5pm-7pm where you can work and network with other models and photographers as well as try out the new techniques learned during the day.

CHECK OUT ALL WORKSHOPS HERE

Hope to see you all on April 28th!

Become Better Photographer: “Don’t Forget the Details” with David Bergman

*For more information visit AdoramaTV YT page, and of course you can keep up with David on Instagram and Twitter @DavidBergman. LATEST UPDATE: David opens up new IGTV episodes where you can ask him questions live! find out more at http://www.AskDavidBergman.com

This famous quote of Robert Capa is truly a great advice emphasized by our beloved photographer David Bergman. In this episode with Adorama TV we will explore why it is important to shoot details!

According David – “Most wedding photographers already notice but capturing details is an important part of any story. Of course you need to have the wide shots of the ceremony, and the medium shots of the bride and groom kissing, but don”t forget to zoom in tight and shoot the rings, and the flowers, and the shoes! “

Mr. Bergman continues – “You should take this same thought process to any shoot. When you’re on vacation for example, don’t just stand in the street and take a shot of the scene. Look for those little details to tell the story of your trip. “

“Maybe there’s interesting architecture. Make sure you show it. Keep your eyes open for anything that is unique to where you are that really sets the scene. When shooting these things, you can use a dedicated macro lens to get in really, really, close. “

“But most of us don’t carry one of those around on vacation, so you can either zoom your lens in to separate your subject from a potentially distracting background, or you can stay wide and just get in closer by zooming with your feet. “

” Just make sure it’s obvious what you want the viewer to be looking at. At the end of the day you want your images to tell a complete story. Oftentimes it’s the details that make something memorable. “

WANT TO LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY?

Check out our WORKSHOPS in Los Angeles that teach you hands-on how to make great photos!

One of our closest workshops – “Studio Lighting 102 : Portrait Photography Lighting” Workshop!

will take place on April 10th, 7-9pm, in one of our Los Angeles studios !!!

Watch the full episode with David Bergman and Adorama TV: