Top-Rated Photography Studios in Los Angeles (Apex Photo Studios Picks)
Booking at Apex Photo Studios gives you daylight, blackout, morning-light, and rooftop cyclorama options—with pro amenities, easy online booking, and on-site support, so your LA shoot runs fast and looks great.
Quick Answers (Q&A)
Q: What should I look for when renting a photo studio in Los Angeles?
A: Prioritize equipment quality, privacy, lighting control, and built-in amenities (e.g., cyclorama walls, moving white walls, hair & makeup, staging). These reduce setup times and keep results consistent.
Q: Which Apex studio is best for natural daylight with a cyc?
A: Daylight Cyc Studio A — spacious lounge feel, downtown skyline views, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a cyclorama. Ideal for crews up to 15; it’s also the closest access to Rooftop A for quick company moves.
Q: I need full lighting control—what’s the move?
A: Blackout Studio B — sectional seating, HMU station, cyc, a grid above the cyc for hanging lights and modifiers, windows with pre-installed blackout curtains for controlled, specialty lighting.
Q: Where can I get true morning sun?
A: Morning Light Studio F — east-facing windows deliver direct morning sunlight; two moving white walls across ~2,100 sqft support crews up to 35.
Q: Do you have a rooftop with a cyclorama?
A: Rooftop A (Moveable Cyclorama) — sweeping LA views plus a moveable cyc for unique looks you can’t get on the street.
Q: What amenities are included?
A: Hair & makeup station, changing tent, full-length mirror, utility cart, comfortable seating, large trash can, central AC, and on-site staff to help.
Q: Why choose Apex Photo Studios?
A: Central DTLA location, variety of specialty spaces (daylight, blackout, morning light, rooftop cyc), easy online booking for studios + gear in one order, pre-staged equipment, and clean, prepped sets so you can start shooting immediately.
A: Reserve your studio and gear online in the same cart; we stage equipment for arrival, and our team is on site during your rental.
Things to Consider Before You Book
Quality Equipment Rentals: Access to cameras, lighting, grip, and backdrops speeds up workflow and ensures consistent results.
Private, Comfortable Spaces: Client-friendly lounges and private areas improve talent experience.
Controlled Environment: Sound, weather, and lighting consistency save retakes.
Amenities That Save Time: Cycloramas, moving white walls, HMU stations, and staging reduce setup.
Apex Studio Highlights
Daylight Cyc Studio A – Natural light + cyc + DTLA views; great for lifestyle, fashion, and headshots; easy hop to Rooftop A.
Blackout Studio B – Pre-installed blackout curtains for precise light shaping; cyc + HMU area.
Morning Light Studio F – East-facing windows for golden AM beams; ~2,100 sq ft; two moving white walls; crews up to ~35.
Rooftop A (Moveable Cyc) – Unmatched skyline angles with a moveable cyclorama for signature visuals
Included Amenities (All Interior Studios)
Hair & makeup station • Changing tent • Full-length mirror • Utility Rubbermaid cart • Comfortable seating • Large trash can • On-site staff support.
By: Ian Busby — Studio Coordinator/Editor, Apex Photo Studios
Bio: Ian coordinates photographers, producers, and brand teams on studio selection and workflow at Apex Photo Studios in DTLA. He helps match creative needs with the right space (daylight, blackout, morning-light, rooftop cyc) and ensures gear and staging are dialed in for smooth shoot days.
Reviewed by: Denis Opalchenski — Studio Manager, Apex Photo Studios