Studio A — Daylight Cyclorama Studio in DTLA | Apex

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Daylight photo studio with cyc

Studio A

Studio A is a 1,300 sq-ft daylight photo studio in Downtown Los Angeles, located on the 8th floor of our Santee Street building. This bright DTLA studio features a full wall of west-facing natural light, 12 ft ceilings, and an 18′ x 18′ white cyclorama wall—ideal for photo shoots, video productions, and content creation that depend on consistent, even daylight.

Need a controlled-light look? Add 12 × 12 solids for partial blackout, or pair this booking with our blackout Studio B next door.

Square ft

1,300

Capacity

15

Light

West-facing daylight

Floor

8th Floor

Features & amenities

  • — 18′ × 18′ white cyclorama wall
  • — 12 ft ceilings
  • — West-facing wall of windows
  • — Concrete floors
  • — A/C
  • — 160 AMPS power
  • — Rolling makeup station + changing station + clothing rack
  • — Lounge seating + coffee table
  • — Rolling cart
  • — WiFi
  • — Bluetooth speaker

Popular Studio Use Cases

  • — E-commerce
  • — Brand campaigns
  • — Beauty
  • — Lifestyle
  • — Fashion
  • — Headshots

Booking notes

Add-ons available at booking: 12 × 12 solids for blackout, in-house equipment rentals, and a fresh cyc paint ($27 fee for bookings under 8 hours).

Proof of liability insurance is required and due 72 hours before call time ($1M / $3M aggregate, naming Apex Photo Studios, LLC as additional insured).

FAQ

Does Studio A have natural light?
Yes. Studio A features a full wall of west-facing windows that provide abundant daylight.
Is there a cyclorama wall in Studio A?
Yes. Studio A includes an 18′ × 18′ white cyclorama wall.
How large is Studio A, and how many people can it hold?
Studio A is 1,300 sq ft and accommodates up to 15 guests comfortably.
Can I rent lighting or other equipment?
Yes. We offer in-house equipment rentals. To book our equipment please visit the equipment rentals tab in the menu.

What clients say

What recent clients say.

  • ★★★★★

    Great studio and Ian was helping us with making it a seamless experience.
    Gerardo A.
  • ★★★★★

    Cyc was clean, staff was helpful per usual. I always love working out of Apex because it’s reliable.
    Sarah P.

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