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This dreamy loft space boasts 12 foot ceilings, polished concrete floors, and fantastic natural light all day long thanks to the charming 50 foot wall of eight large southeast facing windows. This gorgeous, sun-drenched, open spaced DTLA loft will inspire you everywhere you look! This downtown studio is perfect for photo and video shoots including: Editorial, Fashion, Beauty, Portrait, Product, Headshot, Commercial, Film, Kickstarter, Video, Promotional, Documentary, TV series, Web Series, Podcast, YouTube, Instagram, etc.
It’s worth noting that the light is especially gorgeous, flooding into the space as early as 7am (these images were taken at 10:30 am) Also, the light can be controlled with black out shades if needed. To amplify the vitality of the space, you’ll also find many happy and healthy natural plants here.
The projector is an especially interesting touch, and a cool addition to photoshoots and events.
We have excellent parking and load-in accommodations. Parking is $8 flat rate for all day in the parking lot downstairs. We have a loading area with access to an elevator to make loading easy.
IMPORTANT
Booked hours must include load-in/load-out, set up, and tear-down or 1.5x overtime fees will apply in 30 minute increments. There is no free overtime.
BOOKED HOURS
Hours are calculated when the first person arrives and last person leaves. No refunds for any unused time.
PARKING
Parking is not included with your booking and it is a separate fee. Parking lots are independently operated and we are not responsible for any theft or damage. Several other parking lots with a flat all-day rate exist across the studio, street meters, and yellow commercial loading zones at the building’s entrance.
ELEVATOR
The elevator is shared among all tenants, it is on a first come first served basis, its use cannot be reserved during the standard hours of operation, requires a staff member.
LOAD-IN / LOAD-OUT
The elevator is accessible via the Santee alley entrance and vehicles/trucks usually park in alley by the entrance. Vehicles should be moved after unloading/loading to avoid parking tickets.
SECURITY CAMERAS
Please do not touch, cover or unplug the security cameras. Footage is strictly confidential and recorded 24/7.
Entertainment 300 An urban, downtown arts district vibe, type of space - loft, studio, Music Video Shoots, Podcast Shows, Workshop Space, Dance space, Unique Photo Space or Music studio - industrial, rustic, roomy: "Downtown Open Loft with dramatic skylights backdrop views. Perfect for talk shows and podcast. Music Studio and Photography all in one place. Record and Shoot your Music video at our space. Any occasion such as private Events/Private Fashion Shows, Meetings, large or small Cooperate events. For all types of parties and special occasions such as Private Events/Small Music Concerts, Fashion Shows and Cooperate events Entertainment 300 for private events, private acting coaching, music videos, art shows, music production, .
Our studio is a 1,700 sq ft open space, featuring huge windows on one full side.
The studio is beautifully decorated and located in the center of the historical Downtown Los Angeles.
This is a professional photo & film studio perfect for green screen shoots, headshots, editorial, fashion, portrait, commercial, and product films and photography. It's also a great space for casting, meetings, and rehearsals.
The space itself is a 320 square foot smart studio featuring:
- 5000 watts of continuous lighting including 3x variable-power Quasar Science LED Tubes that do daylight and tungsten, and overhead track floods with daylight bulbs. Great for creating shapes with light, beauty shots, filming, etc.
- 2x Interfit 320w/s Honey Badgers with wireless receiver/trigger with strong daylight LED modeling lights, S-type Bowens mount, and additional pop-up mount ring
- 2x 2' softboxes
- 48" umbrella octagon softbox umbrella
- 8"x36" hair light softbox with Bowens mount
- PC synch cord
- White, black, and green screen full seamless backdrops
- Large windows with natural light
- A sink and lighted vanity mirror
- A changing area with privacy panels and 2x 3/4-length mirrors
- 10 commercial grade outlets on walls and 2 on the ceiling
- Ceiling hooks for hanging more equipment
- A junior c-stand with 40" gobo arm and knuckle
- 5 lighting stands
- A 5-surface convertible bounce/reflector board
- 4 20lb sandbags
- Free Wifi 50MBS Download and 50MBS Upload (great for streaming)
- Ceiling-mounted bluetooth-enabled speaker system
- A mini fridge
- Use of the fire escape for downtown views
- 3x lightweight 4-foot tables, 5 folding cushioned black stools, a director chair, a tall wooden stool, and a cushioned chair.
Welcome to a uniquely styled event space and photo studio, where every corner is designed to inspire creativity and unforgettable experiences. Ideal for content creators, production companies, and event hosts, our studio offers three stunning, customizable sets, a luxurious glam station, and a versatile lifestyle area that’s perfect for gatherings, celebrations, and shoots alike.
Each set is 12 x 12 ft with soaring 11-ft ceilings, creating an open and inviting canvas for any project or event.
Set 1 - Floral Fantasy Room
Enter a lush dreamscape with floral wall coverings and six high-powered LED lights. Change the colors to suit your mood or theme, setting the perfect atmosphere for events, photos, and videos alike.
Set 2 - Pink Tile Room
Immerse yourself in this bright, transformative pink wonderland. With two walls of pink tile and 360 degrees of floor-to-ceiling pink curtains, this room is a playful and vibrant setting for capturing memories or hosting unique events.
Set 3 - Editorial Illusion
Step into a mesmerizing black-and-white optical illusion that’s as intriguing as it is striking. Whether you’re hosting an event or capturing stunning photos, this room is perfect for adding a surreal touch.
Lifestyle Area
A versatile gathering space featuring a deep burgundy sofa, two cocktail chairs, and a 9-ft hand-crafted mosaic mirror. It’s an ideal spot for intimate gatherings, socializing, and casual photo ops. Plus, natural light fills the area each afternoon, creating a soft, inviting atmosphere.
Glam Station
Our fully-equipped glam station offers a dimmable LED vanity, makeup chairs, a full-length mirror, and a garment rack, ensuring everyone is camera-ready—perfect for bridal parties, content creators, or event guests looking to freshen up.
Lighting Note
While the lifestyle area boasts beautiful natural light in the afternoon, the sets require additional lighting for best results in both photo and video.
Whether you’re planning a photoshoot, production, or an unforgettable event, our studio is ready to bring your vision to life.
Hello and welcome to the penthouse!
Capture stunning views of the entire city in this bird's eye penthouse loft, centrally located in Downtown LA's South Park neighborhood - directly across the street from the new Crypto Arena!
This 2200 sqft penthouse loft boasts seven total rooms including a stunning entryway that leads to a cozy front room with a half bath and laundry area. The hallway will lead you to the expansive open kitchen, main living room, and dining area with a 12-foot island and floor-to-ceiling windows surrounding the space and filling it with warm sunlight during the day and glittering city lights at night. On one side, you will find a bedroom with tinted windows and a bathroom. On the other you will enter the master bedroom with a walk-in closet and luxe bathroom with a bathtub and standing shower.
The incredible 180-degree skyline view overlooks Crypto Arena and spans from the West Side, Beverly Hills, Hollywood hills (including the sign!), the Verdugo mountains of Burbank all the way to East LA!
The space is fully furnished with luxuriously eclectic furniture and decor including Mario Bellini sofas, a modular couch, and cloud-like bedroom sets. Each room is drenched in the finest materials including velvet, gold, brass, custom blown glass all in a rich jewel-tone color palette. A blend of Art Deco, bohemian, Italian, and modern styles creates an eclectic yet luxurious decor style, giving you endless options for set design.
The high-end fixtures include stainless steel appliances, touch-to-open cabinets, a massive island, a separate shower and tub, central A/C and heat, and humidifiers.
All decor is available for use during shoots, as well as props. A detailed prop list is available upon request. Some of the available props include lighting, music equipment, luxury fashion boxes, kitchen supplies, plants, and more.
Photoshoots, video shoots, podcast recordings, live stream recordings, intimate gatherings, special occasions, celebrations, and anniversaries are all perfect fits for this unique loft. If you would like to request a different type of event please inquire with us.
We look forward to sharing our space with you and your team or loved ones soon.
The loft is located in a beautiful live/work loft in Historic downtown LA.
It has a breathtaking open view of the city skyline and the skyscrapers.
It is 50ft x 35ft and it has a 9 foot high ceiling. Its features include classic brick walls, large windows all around the loft providing lots of natural light.
Brand new, beautiful, large 1200 sq ft photo studio for photography and video shoots, meetings, auditions, and workshops. Centrally located in the Arts District of DTLA with lots of parking and free lighting gear. Great value for the amount of space and amenities it offers.
It has white walls/floor for a seamless look, gray, red, black, and faux grass wall. It also has a living room set with 18 ft x 9ft GREEN SCREEN for video productions. It has big windows overlooking downtown LA for interviews, photo, and video shoots.
Open 7 days a week, 24 hrs/day.
FREE PHOTOGRAPHY LIGHTING WITH RENTAL:
2 800w Alien Bees strobes,
1 18 in dimmable ring light
1 480 LED Video Light
2 C-stand, boom, 1 Alien Bees beauty dish, 1 giant parabolic umbrella,
6 ft folding table, 4 folding chairs, and sandbag are included FREE.
Spacious 1200 square foot studio perfect for photoshoots and video productions.
Make-up and hair table and chair. Couch and chairs for guests.
Ample parking available around the building.
Elevator and loading area just feet from the front door.
Very big windows provide a generous amount of natural lighting. Curtains can be closed to control light.
There are several parking lots around the building and very easy in and out.
Restaurant Bar located in Downtown Los Angeles known for its fun vibes and party atmosphere. The venue measures 2,200 square feet with a max occupancy of 165.
Catering and drinks services must be provided by the restaurant.
Catering Service packages vary by party size, inquire for menu options and bar services.
Seating is comprised of :
1 community table (10 people), 1 bar table (6 people), 12 main bar stools, 2 full tabletop booths (5-6 people), 3 half table top booths (2 people per table). Additional seating may be available upon request.
Sound system is available at no charge -- must provide own music player or a
DJ can be provided upon request, price is TBD based on needs.
Graphic Design and Promotional services can be provided upon request, price is TBD.
An on-site manager is required for most events.
Modern NY style-loft with a lot of natural light, high ceilings, and setups. (rooftop separate list)
CONVEINIENCE:
Our Space is located near Downtown La. A few blacks away
from local restaurants and shopping. Parking is located directly
on the side of building charging only $10 for a full day.
SPACE CAN BE USED FOR:
PHOTOSHOOTS / VIDEO-SHOOTS/ HEAD SHOTS
PROMOTIONAL PHOTOSHOOTS /PRODUCT SHOOT
PORTRAITS/ CREATIVE TEAM MEETINGS /CLIENT MEETINGS
SPACE LIMIT 8 PPL
This is a gorgeous 1600 sq ft space with high ceilings with an amazing city view. Floor to ceiling windows to let in lots of natural light. The space is perfect for doing portraits, product shots, smaller fashion shoots and video interviews, music videos and filming. If you're looking for more of a nighttime feel, the space provides one of the most stunning views of Downtown LA looking over the city night lights.
With LED light set up around the glass windowed to wash the class with great ambiance. Blue LED strips set up all across by the pool table area and behind the TV stand to wash the white walls will have an amazing background effect. The light in the hallway, above the kitchen area and the bedroom are multi color LED light bulbs that are controlled via controller and app. Chandeliers are dimmable to at more balance and color effect. The classic art work and décor adds elegance and class.
There will be a site rep present to assist, answer any questions you might have and to help make your rental experience the best one.
** Have ID present on the day of the shoot **
** Please bring masks and use masks when in the common areas. elevator and hallway **
** No glitters, no sparkly products, no fog machine or smoking inside the space **
** Bedroom must be requested in advance, and location manger will have to be present for the duration of the bedroom use, since personal belongings are inside, and we be locked of after finish using it. Additional fee will apply for bedroom use **
All equipment will be loaded through the garage, to avoid disrupting the building tenants and staff. One parking space will be provided for the duration of your shoot.
- Paid parking located next to the building and another a block away. $15- $25
I am available to help my guests 7 days a week by phone, text or messages.
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