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Apex Production Studios · Downtown Los Angeles · Since 2013

Photo, video & podcast production. One team. One roof.

Apex is a full-service production company in Downtown LA. Creative teams, 9 studios and rooftops, pro equipment, and post-production — everything your shoot needs, in one place, at one address.

Production Reel

See the work in motion.

Two minutes of campaigns, commercials, editorials, and podcast sessions produced at Apex — shot, cut, and delivered by our in-house team.

Behind The Scenes

Behind-the-scenes at Apex Photo Studios — NUX Active loft shoot
Behind-the-scenes commerce production shoot in the Blackout Studio B at Apex Photo Studios
Behind-the-scenes shoot at Apex Photo Studios
Behind-the-scenes at Apex Photo Studios — NUX Active loft shoot
Behind-the-scenes AI avatar capture for HeyGen at Apex Photo Studios
Behind-the-scenes shoot for Caravansara at Apex Photo Studios
Behind-the-scenes crew group photo on a rooftop at Apex Photo Studios with DTLA skyline
Behind-the-scenes video production with camera monitors and styled set at Apex Photo Studios
Behind-the-scenes talk-show style set with lounge seating and camera slider at Apex Photo Studios
Behind-the-scenes NUX Active shoot with model on red backdrop and crew at Apex Photo Studios
Behind-the-scenes wardrobe rack and hair styling with casting polaroids at Apex Photo Studios
Behind-the-scenes Shohreh Aghdashloo editorial shoot on yellow backdrop at Apex Photo Studios

Production Services

Everything a shoot needs, without the vendor juggling.

Most productions stitch together a studio here, a crew there, and an editor somewhere else. Apex keeps commercial photography, video production, and podcast production in-house — so your budget goes into the work, not the coordination.

Fashion photography shoot at Apex Photo Studios — three models posing under a Parabolix softbox with crew shooting behind the scenes

01 · Photography

Commercial photography services in Los Angeles

From e-commerce catalogs to editorial campaigns, our photographers shoot in daylight studios, hard-wall cyclorama stages, and on DTLA skyline rooftops. Hair, makeup, styling, and retouching are handled by the same team — so the imagery that leaves the building is ready to publish.

  • E-commerce & product photography
  • Fashion & editorial shoots
  • Brand campaigns & lookbooks
  • Professional headshots
  • On-figure & still-life
  • Retouching & color grading
Video production shoot at Apex Photo Studios — on-camera talent filmed against a white cyclorama backdrop

02 · Videography

A video production company built into a studio facility

Corporate video, branded content, commercials, music videos, and social-first vertical content — scripted, cast, shot, and edited by Apex. Because the stages, grip, and lighting are ours, your production moves faster than piecing it together across town.

  • Corporate & brand video
  • Commercials & product films
  • Music videos
  • Social media video content
  • Event & BTS coverage
  • Editing, color & sound
Podcast recording set at Apex Photo Studios — styled set with seating, rug, and art

03 · Podcast

Full-service podcast production, walk in and record

Studio C is a dedicated, acoustically treated podcast studio with Shure SM7B microphones and multi-camera video. An in-house engineer runs your session; our post team handles editing, mixing, social clips, and files ready for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

  • Video podcast recording
  • Multi-cam switching
  • In-house engineer & producer
  • Audio editing & mastering
  • Clips for Reels, TikTok & Shorts
  • Launch & distribution support

Why Apex

Your creative vision is our creative endeavor.

All under one roof

Creative team, 9 versatile studios and rooftops, and high-end equipment in one facility. That means fewer vendors, fewer markups, and one point of contact from the first call to final delivery.

Beginning to end

Script, storyboard, casting, permits, filming, photography, editing, and packaging — Apex can run the entire pipeline, or slot into yours. We also partner with production companies and a deep pool of vetted LA talent.

Trusted by real brands

Operating in Downtown LA since 2013, Apex has earned the trust of major brands like HeyGen, Gigabyte, Nux Active, Storq, and Ghirelli for their photo and video content.

Beyond The Camera

Additional services offered for your production…

Creative direction

Concepting, moodboards, and shot lists that keep the whole production pointed at one idea.

Hair, makeup & styling

Pre-vetted HMU artists and fashion stylists, booked directly through your producer.

Casting & talent

Models, hosts, and on-camera talent from a deep pool of trusted Los Angeles professionals.

Questions Answered

Production services FAQ.

What does a full-service production company do?
A full-service production company handles a project from concept to final delivery. At Apex that means pre-production (creative development, scripting, storyboards, casting, permits), production (photographers, videographers, crew, studios, and equipment), and post-production (editing, color, retouching, sound, and packaging) — all managed by one team under one roof in Downtown Los Angeles.
How much does video production cost in Los Angeles?
Costs vary with crew size, studio time, and post-production scope. Because Apex owns its studios and keeps creative teams and equipment in-house, projects avoid third-party markups. Share your project scope and you’ll typically have a custom quote within one business day.
What is included in your podcast production services?
Studio C, our full-service podcast studio, includes acoustically treated rooms, Shure SM7B microphones, multi-camera video recording, and an in-house engineer or producer to run your session. Post-production options cover audio editing and mastering, video editing, social clips, and distribution-ready files for Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Can I rent a studio without hiring the production team?
Yes. Our studios and rooftops across two Downtown LA locations book hourly online with real-time availability — daylight studios, cyclorama stages, blackout rooms, and rooftop sets. Production services, crew, and equipment rentals are optional add-ons in the same order.
What types of photography does Apex specialize in?
Commercial photography for brands: e-commerce and product photography, fashion and editorial shoots, lookbooks, campaign imagery, and professional headshots — shot in daylight studios, hard-wall cyc stages, or on DTLA skyline rooftops, with hair, makeup, styling, and retouching in-house.
Do you handle post-production and editing?
Yes — entirely in-house. Photo retouching and color grading, video editing, sound mixing, motion graphics, podcast mastering, and final packaging for web, broadcast, and social platforms.
Where is Apex Photo Studios located?
Two Downtown Los Angeles locations: 1024 Santee St, STE 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (Fashion District — Studios A–F and Rooftop A) and 530 E 8th St, STE 600, Los Angeles, CA 90014 (Flower District — the Apex Loft and Rooftop B). Both are near pay-to-park lots and have passenger elevators; freight access at the Santee building requires 24 hours’ notice.