The Studio Studio Swell is a 2,800 sq ft designer content studio in downtown San Diego, built for creators who care how their work looks. Every corner is intentionally styled — curated furniture, layered textiles, sculptural lighting, and shoot-ready vignettes that look as good in frame as they do in person. It's a space designed by people who shoot in spaces for a living. We pull from warm organic modernism — natural materials, sun-soaked tones, vintage finds layered with elevated essentials. The result is a space that reads luxe but never sterile, editorial but never cold. Floor-to-ceiling windows wash the studio in natural light all day. Golden hour here is unreal. The Neighborhood We're in the heart of downtown San Diego at 940 13th Ave — walkable to East Village coffee shops, Little Italy, and a short drive to Balboa Park. The neighborhood is full of design-forward restaurants, galleries, and boutique fitness studios, which means it's easy to extend a shoot day into a meal or grab anything you forgot on the way in. Logistics 2,800 sq ft open layout with multiple shoot zones Floor-to-ceiling windows with all-day natural light Multiple styled vignettes: lounge area, kitchenette, bedroom set, neutral backdrop wall Full kitchen access for prep, catering, or food styling High-speed wifi Restroom on-site Climate controlled Steamer, full-length mirror, and ring light available on request Sound system with Bluetooth Street parking available; nearby paid lots within a block Easy load-in access for equipment Perfect For Brand and product photography Lifestyle and editorial shoots Content batch days and UGC creators Podcast and video recording Small intimate events, dinners, and workshops Press days and PR activations Booking Notes 2-hour minimum on all bookings Hosts are reachable via chat for any questions before or during your booking Cleaning fee included in rate Multi-hour and full-day rates available — message us for custom quotes Discounts available for repeat bookings and nonprofit organizations A Note from the Owners Studio Swell is owned and operated by sisters Natalie and Allyson — the team behind Rising Tide Social, a content agency working with brands across wellness, family, and lifestyle. We built this space because we couldn't find one like it in San Diego. Everything in here was chosen because we'd want to shoot against it ourselves.