Welcome to my studio! I'm Cheshire Isaacs, a top-rated Bay Area photographer specializing in headshots/lifestyle portraits, boudoir, food, and performance. My beautiful storefront studio has a ton of diffuse natural light in the main room and is perfect for all kinds of portraits from headshots to boudoir (see sample images). The main room is also large enough (14' wide by 20' deep) for traditional-style studio shoots from portraits to apparel, with an extra-high ceiling (12.5'). In addition to the main room, other shooting areas include: - upstairs loft with a variety of surfaces to shoot against (150 sq ft) - spiral staircase with multiple creative ways to light your subject - cozy dressing room - small kitchenette RECOMMENDED: bring lighting with you to make the most of these additional shooting spaces The studio can easily be used as-is, but there are also some hidden tricks to vastly expand what you can do there: - The sofa becomes a bed for boudoir sessions, with two different headboards or create a "resort style" look (ask me) - Items like Venetian blinds, curtains and more can be brought out for stylized shots - Utilize my tall ladder to get dramatic shots from above - Bring out the industrial blower for windblown looks - Lighting recommendations, including provided string lights, to make the most of the loft - Even during bright daytime, with studio light you can make it feel like night in the main room - And more -- you can see possibilities in the sample images here There is also dedicated space for makeup and hair with special makeup lighting and a makeup chair. The studio is located in the Ivy Hill neighborhood of Oakland, a few blocks from Lake Merritt, downtown, and freeways, with very easy and safe street parking nearby. Ivy Hill still has an unpretentious neighborhood vibe, with a couple of great indie cafes within a block of the studio, a small park with playground across the street, and restaurants and larger conveniences such as Walgreens and Lucky within easy walking distance. The studio is also available for small offsite meetings or retreats. It has free wi-fi as well as a small kitchenette. Available For: - Film/Video Shoot - Photo Shoots - Commercials - Interviews - Product Shoots - Content Creation - Social Media - Youtube Filming - Tik Tok Videos - Blogging - Movies
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Great space for updating model digitals!
Great space for updating model digitals!
As always, an excellent space and excellent host! Cheshire was extremely accommodating and professional. This space is always a pleasant experience!
As always, an excellent space and excellent host! Cheshire was extremely accommodating and professional. This space is always a pleasant experience!
The space was great. Cheshire was super helpful, quick to response and met with me before to show me through the space. Had a ton of great options for our portrait session. I would definitely book again!
The space was great. Cheshire was super helpful, quick to response and met with me before to show me through the space. Had a ton of great options for our portrait session. I would definitely book again!
Another great shoot at a great studio. Thank you, Cheshire!
Another great shoot at a great studio. Thank you, Cheshire!
Cheshire and his studio were great to work in as always!
Cheshire and his studio were great to work in as always!
I have booked Cheshire's space multiple times now and it is always a pleasure to work in this studio. Cheshire is always responsive and helpful. I would not hesitate to book again in the future.
I have booked Cheshire's space multiple times now and it is always a pleasure to work in this studio. Cheshire is always responsive and helpful. I would not hesitate to book again in the future.
Great space. Lots of possibilities for a photo shoot. Wonderful natural light and excellent host.
Great space. Lots of possibilities for a photo shoot. Wonderful natural light and excellent host.
Great location for photo shoot. I'll be back.
Great location for photo shoot. I'll be back.
Thank you, we're on it!
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