Los Angeles

January 12, 2018

It is always great to see that many photographers from our studio experiment with b&w genre, despite the heavy trend of colored bright photography. Antonio Dixon delivered series of stunning b&w photos with, playing with hard shadows and film Noir alike light setup. Few words about the photographer: "Antonio Dixon is a...

Stephanie Williams for Five and Two Jewelry Lookbook

January 11, 2018

Choosing the right model and photographer to shoot a lookbook is a crucial decision. After all, the brand's sales depend heavily on how well the product is marketed visually. For the jewelry company Five and Two Jewelry working with Stephanie Williams was definitely the right choice. Quick facts about the photographer: "Stephanie Williams...

Roselyne Prieto + Allison Hampton

January 10, 2018

Simple and natural, a beauty photoshoot organized by Roselyne Prieto and TWO MGMT, Los Angeles based men's and women's agency representing some of the world's top models, recently took place within FD studio's walls. Images turned crisp and sharp, very well color balanced and without any major photoshop cleanups. This session's...

How to make wet portraits with Gavin Hoey

January 7, 2018

Looking for experiments in your portrait series? Tired to shoot from the same angle? We might have an idea that would make your work look more splashy! Using water in portraits is both exciting and tricky to execute. Firstly, you would need to take all precautions to not damage your equipment...

How to shoot dramatic portraits using a beauty dish with Joel Grimes

January 5, 2018

A beauty dish is one of the essential modifiers that every photographer should have in the arsenal. According to photographer Joel Grimes from Westcott Lighting, the most dramatic effect that can be achieved with the beauty dish is who you either have the light going from top to bottom of...

How to use hard light for portraits with Mark Wallace

January 3, 2018

One of the most common things that photographers do when they get to use a studio strobe is they take the standard 7 inch reflector off the strobe head and put a soft box instead. So most of the time our clients do not even shoot with the 7 inch...

How to use fill flash & daylight With Daniel Norton

December 30, 2017

Our studios are notorious for its perfect natural light condition. This pearl allures many photographers who like to work with no strobes, as it is perceived to be more difficult to master. Yet, sometimes the sun is to harsh on shadows and you want that second light to help out...

InflowStyle Activewear Online Boutique

December 29, 2017

A two day session guided by the InFlowStyle activewear online store has resulted in nice, warm, minimalistic images perfect for e-comm sportswear. All three models look absolutely stunning in advertised outfits! A quick information about the brand: "InflowStyle is an online destination to discover the latest in women's active & leisurewear. Based...

Geoffrey Donne – A Los Angeles headshot, lifestyle and portrait professional

December 28, 2017

Geoffrey Donne, one of our most prolific photographers has made yet another excellent series of photographs in stage Hill 2. With years of experience in acting and film, Geoffrey has found a way to channel his talent as a photographer towards making "brand look" headshots for other actors and actresses. Depending...