True Grain
Studios.
Commercial photography and full-scale production for brands, agencies, and founders. Based in Southern California. Available globally.
Brand
Photography.
Photography is the core of what we do. Every engagement starts with understanding what the images need to accomplish — then building a shoot around that outcome. Inquiry required for rates and availability.
- 01Brand & Founder PortraitsHeadshots, founder portraits, executive and team photography
- 02Fashion & EditorialLookbooks, seasonal campaigns, and publication-ready editorial
- 03E-Commerce & ProductPackshots, flatlay, detail, and white-background catalog imagery
- 04Lifestyle & CampaignIn-context imagery for social, web, print, and advertising
- 05Supplemental ContentSupporting imagery for decks, PR, websites, and social feeds
Production
Services.
For projects that need more than a photographer — we handle the full stack. Location, talent, crew, creative direction, and logistics managed in-house. Scoped per project following a discovery call.
- 01Creative DirectionConcept development, shot lists, mood boards, on-set art direction
- 02Location & PermittingLocation research, tech scouts, and permit coordination
- 03Talent & CastingModel and talent sourcing, agency coordination, on-set direction
- 04Styling, Hair & MakeupWardrobe styling and grooming coordination for all formats
- 05Crew & EquipmentFull crew management — photo, video, lighting, and grip
- 06Insurance & Web DesignProduction insurance and web design available as project add-ons
Start a
project.
Fill out the brief and Dan will follow up within 24 hours. For commercial work, the goal is a quick call or email to understand your scope — not a lengthy questionnaire.
Select one to continue.
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Dan will get back to you within 24 hours. Check your email.
True Grain Studios is a commercial photography and production studio based in Oceanside, CA. We serve brands, agencies, and founders across San Diego, Los Angeles, and beyond. Services include brand and founder photography, fashion editorial, e-commerce, lifestyle campaigns, and full-scale production with creative direction, talent, crew, and styling. Inquiry required for rates and availability.
