Father’s Day this year is Sunday, June 21st. Most dads spend the year behind the camera, not in front of it. Here’s your chance to change that. A family portrait shoot is one of the few gifts that just gets better with time. The studio you choose is also an important factor; your choice should include adequate space for all family members, a set that resembles a home and will work well for both parents and children. FD Photo Studio has many studios in Downtown Los Angeles that fit exactly that.
Each studio has a different look. Pick the one that fits the vibe you’re looking for. All studios are 100% private with self-check-in. No insurance or permits needed, and rentals start at 1 hour.
Most of the studios come with included strobe lights, light modifiers, and grip equipment. Check the FD equipment list for all available and rentable items at each.
For a family portrait that feels like home, the French Manor Studio (LA Loft 3) is a go-to. It’s an 830-square-foot apartment-style studio with multiple zones: a kitchen with vintage shelving and appliances, a dining area with a large wooden table, a bedroom with a romantic white bed and an atelier corner. Vintage wooden furniture, a prop fireplace, and French-style decor make it easy to shoot four or five completely different setups without moving locations.
Large windows face the Downtown LA skyline and bring in natural light throughout the day. Dad and the kids by the fireplace, the whole family around the dining table, a relaxed bedroom portrait: you can cover all three without ever breaking down a set. Two LED panels with light stands are included, along with a makeup station with mirror and seating, a portable speaker, and free WiFi. Strobes, c-stands, and backdrops are not available at this location.
@tobias.icasatti and @callmeilibaby photographed by @photog_ob at Loft 3
The French Manor Studio (LA Loft 3) is located at 656 S Los Angeles Street, Unit 900, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Rates start at $44.99 per hour on weekdays, with up to 25% savings with a 12-hour package compared to hourly rates.
Man cave photo studio with a pool table, leather furniture, and a 16.5 ft wide RGB screen in Downtown Los Angeles.
Not every dad wants a French-style family portrait. For something with more edge, the Man Cave Studio (LA Loft 4) is the right pick. It’s a 900-square-foot studio with a pool table, leather chairs and couches, blackout curtains for full light control, and a 16.5 ft wide by 8.5 ft high digital RGB screen. You can display any photo, video, or custom graphic on the screen using the in-studio Windows laptop. Two LED panels with light stands are included, along with a makeup station with mirror and seating, a portable speaker, and free WiFi. Strobes, c-stands, and backdrops are not available at this location.
You can photograph dad and the kids around the pool table, or a group portrait in front of a custom graphic glowing on the screen. It’s a cinematic look that stands out from the usual family portrait. Just note: bring a Windows-compatible hard drive if you want to use your own files.
Models @giovnnymdna @afielseven @rickkkks_ photographed by @exil_empire at Studio Loft 4
The Man Cave Studio (LA Loft 4) is located at 656 S Los Angeles Street, Unit 900, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Rates start at $39.99 per hour on weekdays, with up to 27% savings with a 12-hour package compared to hourly rates.
For a more editorial family portrait, the Sunny Loft Studio (LA Loft 5) is one of the most-booked studios at FD. This is the biggest studio at the LA Lofts location at 2,178 square feet. White walls, bold red curtains, a mattress styled with red bed sheets, and lounge furniture fill the space. Large windows face downtown Los Angeles, and afternoon light comes in strong.
The space is big enough to shoot standing group portraits by the windows, a relaxed couch setup, and candid moments on the lounge furniture, all in one booking. Three flash units, wireless triggers, sandbags, v-flats, a makeup station with mirror and seating, a portable speaker, free WiFi, and AC are included. An Aputure Spotlight setup is also available for rent at $40 per booking.
Photos by @morevaphotography at Loft 5
The Sunny Loft Studio (LA Loft 5) is located at 656 S Los Angeles Street, Unit 900, Los Angeles, CA 90014. Rates start at $49.99 per hour on weekdays, with up to 23% savings with a 12-hour package compared to hourly rates.
Planning a larger family group? The White Steps Studio (Art 1) is the largest in this lineup at 1,390 square feet. It has a grey textured concrete wall, a grey wood wall, a white prop piano, and a set of white corner stairs leading up to northwest and southwest facing windows with a view of downtown LA. The room measures 33 ft by 42 ft, which gives you real room to work with a family group.
Photos by @morevaphotography at Art 1
Morning light is soft and warm. Afternoon brings direct natural light through those windows. All windows have thermal curtains, so you can black out the whole studio if you want full strobe control. Three flash units, wireless triggers, a makeup station with mirror and seating, a sound system, free WiFi, and AC are included. Paper backdrops are available for an additional charge. $29.99 for up to 6 ft on the floor, $59.99 for more than 6 ft, or $75 for a full 36-ft roll.
You can also add 40+ candles in various sizes to the setup for $30 per booking.
The White Steps Studio (Art 1) is located at 1048 Santee Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015, 5th Floor. Rates start at $54.99 per hour on weekdays, with up to 21% savings with a 12-hour package compared to hourly rates.
Father’s Day is June 21st. Studios fill up a few weeks in advance around the holiday, so check availability soon.
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