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September 9, 2019

Lola 76 is a sustainable fashion brand based in Los Angeles. Founded by the model of this session - Gabriela Aceves, this brand's campaign was exclusively shot for @globalfashionexchange International Woman's Day! About the shoot: "We had an amazing experience shooting for our Lola 76 campaign at FD Studios and highly...

Excellent Portraits By April-Rose

September 8, 2019

Photographer April-Rose visited our NYC Studio 6 for a quick yet very vivid portrait session. The model's outfit perfectly matched the interior of our "exposed blocks" stage. A quick excerpt from Photographer's bio: "April-Rose is a freelance photographer who is passionate about creating and turning it into life. There is nothing...

Hottcheetoqueen In Stage F!

September 7, 2019

What can be better than a lovely dalmatian accompanied by stunning, long-legged model, stylishly dressed and ready to conquer? Art directed by maestro Jessica Michaels, this photo-set is poster-perfect. A snippet of Photographer's story: "Hottcheetoqueen, also known as Jessica Michaels, is a Los Angeles based wardrobe stylist, creative director, photographer, and...

Sahar Golestani by Suzana Palyan

September 6, 2019

Perfecting both natural light and strobe light work, photographer Suzana Palyan shared with us astounding beauty shots of gorgeous Sahar Golestani. The desert-like interior with Moroccan flooring of our "jungle room" Hill 4 had fit just perfectly into each photo's background. About photographer: Suzana Palyan is a first generation Armenian, American photographer...

Emil Starr + Reginald Raphael

September 5, 2019

Photographer Emil Starr shared with us beautiful series of portraits/lingerie shots. Every image stands out with nice pop of hard light, emphasizing model's unique features. A snippet of Photographer's story: "I’m a Marine Corps veteran with an immense love for photography. My appetite for photography derives from my appreciation of priceless...

Become Better Photographer: Creative Framing with Elaine Torres

September 2, 2019

While it is always a good idea to follow conventional guidelines about framing photography to avoid too much negative (empty space) around the subject, sometimes these rules have to tossed away to expand your creative mind. In today's episode with Elaine Torres and AdoramaTV we will explore multiple creative approaches...

Our “Blackout” Studio B just got XXX-rated!

September 1, 2019

A nice cherry on top of our recent upgrade in studio B - new black platform of 34" height and a wall blocking the window, was fulfilled in the form of 3 giant LED X's installed on the new wall section, facing towards entrance. Now you can be even more...

RektMag Shoot in Pro Stage II

August 31, 2019

Updated June 2023 In the heart of Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA), an extraordinary photoshoot unfolded within the renowned rental photo studio, Pro II. A prominent magazine RektMag captured the essence of serenity and ethereal beauty in their editorial, and the studio provided the perfect setting. A captivating model Wylie Hays gracefully...

FD WORKSHOPS | Upcoming Events for September 2019!

August 30, 2019

Ready to go back to school? We are too! This hot September we will be hosting multiple amazing educational events with seasoned industry professionals who walked all photography paths. Here is what you can learn from them in September 2019. Studio Lighting 102 : Portrait Photography Lighting Where and when? FD Hill Studios...