About Us — Studio 1.4
We are a portrait photography studio with locations in San Diego and Berkeley, CA.
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FAQs
“Where are you located?”
Studio 1.4 is a photography studio located in San Diego and Berkeley, CA.
Studio 1.4 is different because we really want to create something you like and care about. Most photographers shoot the way they prefer, while we pay attention to what matters to you.
Whether it’s lighting, composition, body posture, angles, facial expressions, color, contrast, or Photoshop retouching, we aspire to satisfy your personal taste.
Reservations must be made in advance (see calendar).
“Why new picture?”
Your headshot is one of the first impressions you make, but also a heuristic for personality and character.
If you have specific needs, please schedule a call here or send us a message. Most clients simply book an appointment here.
Can I read about past experiences?
Our reviews on Google and Yelp help clarify our goal of creating images that actually reflect what clients want to see.
“Describe the experience.”
Our process is fun, lighthearted, and efficient.
Named after the widest aperture, Studio 1.4 draws on traditional techniques seen in works by Richard Avedon, Penn, Leibovitz, Schoeller, and Timothy Greenfield-Sanders and newer, sartorial styles featured on Instagram.
We hope to make each portrait session a unique and engaging experience.
“Who are your typical customers?”
Most of our clients come for professional reasons (a recent job change, or a LinkedIn refresh), but we work with people who want more control how their image, such as tailored images that fit a particular need or style.