AMAZING can not say enough about this concept and business. Not only was I blown away, but my client was as well.
As a photographer, one of the most frustrating things is not having the perfect lighting and not having unique/stylish rooms to shoot in. With influence studios, this stressor is completely eliminated, with pre styled, pre lit sets rentable by the hour. I was able to gather lots of content, using 2 different sets in 2 hours. IS takes a lot off my plate bc I don't have to spend time finding a stylish/clean and available location.
The space itself is jaw dropping. Every set has been styled beautifully and tastefully. Down to the furniture, props, lighting, it's obvious that no corners were cut on quality. It literally sparkles. There is also an amazing sound system to vibe to while you shoot. Being the sister company to Hale Productions, it is apparent that the design, concept and detailed execution was created thoughtfully by experienced professionals in the industry. 10/10 recommend to photographers/influencers/brands or anyone needing a space to shoot content in!
PS. the customer service was excellent and the website makes it super...
Read moreI've held two large lifestyle shoots involving children at Influence Studios, and it's hard to imagine a better setup for anyone behind or in front of the camera. If you want turn-key and slick professionalism THIS IS IT.
I've been a photographer for decades so I understand lighting deeply, and even though a lot of the lighting is set and unmoveable, it's inteligently placed with full manual control handed over to the user via iPad. They also have moveable floor lighting should you want some extra fill or highlights - which I highly recommend booking.
Staff isn't typically on site from my experience, but they are super responsive if you have any issues, and it's nice knowing no one is going to pop in and out of your set.
Facilities include dual restrooms for talent and crew, full working kitchen that you can use as a set as well if you wish. Tons of rest area for chaperones / family / staff - you don't have to worry about all those kinds of...
Read moreI've been a photographer for 15 years... Influence Studios is an IDEAL place to host a photoshoot if you do not already have a dedicated space. Where else can you go and have pre-designed, pre-decorated, pre-lit studio spaces that are teed up for you to walk in, and get shooting? No where? I honestly don't know of another solution. I recently did a small product shoot at Influence. The in-house lighting package worked great for my needs and I realized that I didnt even need to use my own lights or my own decor, florals, or plants. I just used everything as-is in the space. Access is easy, parking is easy, communication is easy. Big ups to Kirk and the Influence crew for such a creative solution for crafting quick and easy photoshoots. If you need to conduct a photoshoot indoors in San Diego, this is the place to do...
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