Malibu commercial jewelry campaign featuring jewelry designer and model Buck Palmer in a convertible at golden hour, photographed with warm sunset backlight, controlled automotive reflections and premium men’s jewelry detail

Los Angeles · Southern California

Los Angeles Commercial Photographer

Campaign, product, ecommerce, and lifestyle photography and video for brands and agencies

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Chris Frara Studios creates commercial, product, fashion, and campaign photography in Los Angeles for brands including Nike, Levi’s, GUESS, Calvin Klein, Dior, and Harper’s BAZAAR, with selected celebrity work featuring A$AP Rocky and George Clooney.

Chris Frara Studios is a Los Angeles commercial photographer specializing in brand campaign photography, product photography, and e-commerce content for fashion, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle brands across Southern California. Past clients include Nike, Levi's, Guess, Calvin Klein, Dior, and Harper's Bazaar.

Los Angeles  ·  San Diego  ·  Southern California

Commercial photography made to perform, not just look good.

What We Shoot
Wellness Beauty Apparel Footwear Jewelry Consumer Brands & More

From product launches and ecommerce to lifestyle campaigns and full-scale productions, we create photography and video built for advertising, web, social, and wherever your brand needs to show up.

10+ years producing commercial work for emerging and established brands across Southern California..

Luxury skincare product photography for House of M, jar and dropper styled on flowing silk fabric with soft directional studio light for a premium, elevated ecommerce presentation
E-Commerce

Studio Photography

Clean, consistent product shots for your site, retail listings, and ads. Color-accurate and ready to use the same week.
Product lifestyle photography shot on location in natural daylight, a wellness beverage poured mid-motion during an active outdoor moment for paid social and brand campaigns
On Location & On Model

Product Lifestyle Photography

Shot on location with real people. Built for paid social, hero banners, and the moments your brand actually lives in.
Casamigos tequila brand campaign photography with George Clooney and Rande Gerber at a Las Vegas-styled bar setting, produced by a Los Angeles commercial photographer for advertising and social
Photo & Video

Campaign Production

Creative direction, multiple looks, photo and video in one production. The full asset set your brand actually needs to launch.

Los Angeles Commercial Photographer & Videographer — Chris Frara Studios

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Commercial photographer and videographer in Los Angeles. Campaign and lifestyle photography and video for apparel, wellness, beauty, and footwear brands. Works with emerging and established brands. Los Angeles, San Diego, Southern California.

A commercial photography shoot for a men's activewear campaign in Hollywood, Los Angeles
Harper's Bazaar editorial portrait of a woman in a flowing yellow dress and oversized pink sunglasses holding a cocktail beside colorful beverage bottles, photographed with crisp controlled light, saturated cyan and yellow color contrast, clean skin tones and precise product separation
Four adults crossing a palm-lined street in San Diego, captured in hard California sunlight with carefully timed movement, clean subject separation and graphic composition for a commercial lifestyle campaign
Commercial footwear product photograph of a black sneaker with a white sole, sculpted with directional studio light to reveal suede, mesh and lace texture while maintaining a clean silhouette, controlled shadow and crisp edge separation
Close-up of a geometric silver ring, photographed by commercial photographer Chris Frara Studios
Minimalist commercial skincare photograph of a Days of Dirt tube balanced on textured stone blocks, sculpted by hard directional side light that creates a long graphic shadow while preserving clean packaging edges and readable typography
Macro commercial photograph of a polished Cartier automatic watch, using controlled high-key reflections to define the stainless-steel case, Roman numeral dial and fine surface geometry with exceptional clarity and tonal separation
Female athlete stretching in grey activewear and a colorful patterned headband in a bright modern space, photographed with strong directional sunlight for a commercial fitness lifestyle campaign
A men's athletic apparel campaign, a commercial photography shoot on location in Venice Beach, Los Angeles
Commercial product photograph of Mahalo Reserve guava immune and gut support gummies, styled with fresh guava and loose gummies in warm directional sunlight with tropical palm-leaf shadows, controlled reflections and crisp packaging detail
Woman wrapped in a white towel stepping from a wooden outdoor sauna surrounded by tropical foliage, photographed through layered leaves with dappled natural sunlight creating depth, privacy and an elevated wellness-lifestyle atmosphere
Close-up fashion and lingerie photograph combining pale pink lace, skin and delicate white flowers, rendered with soft diffused light, shallow focus and carefully layered foreground detail for a refined editorial campaign aesthetic
An intimate apparel brand campaign, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A commercial photography campaign for a luxury fragrance brand, shot at sunset in Malibu, Los Angeles
Venice Beach wellness campaign featuring two women in light activewear with a health product in a bright coastal setting, photographed with balanced California sunlight, natural expressions and clean separation between talent, product and background
Los Angeles commercial lifestyle campaign with Buck Palmer and Alessandra Ambrosio in a convertible at golden hour, photographed into strong sunset backlight with controlled flare, luminous rim light and carefully managed reflections across skin, jewelry and the car
PUMA athletic campaign photograph of a female athlete in blue performance wear against a minimalist neutral backdrop, using soft directional light, restrained shadows and precise body positioning to emphasize movement, form and apparel detail Puma, client of Chris Frara Studios
Conceptual commercial fashion photograph of black trousers against a monochrome NEUW graphic, using controlled studio light and subtle tonal separation to retain texture in the black fabric while preserving the minimalist advertising design
Golden House of M Beauty Saffron Miracle Serum framed by flowing white fabric, photographed in soft high-key light that reveals the translucent oil, saffron detail and glass packaging without distracting reflections
A commercial photography shoot for Days of Dirt's haircare line, styled for a beach lifestyle look in Los Angeles
A commercial photography shoot styling a luxury candle for a lifestyle campaign in Los Angeles
A sleep and wellness bedding campaign, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A wellness brand lifestyle campaign, shot outdoors by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
Amber 2RISE wellness dropper nestled among dry autumn leaves, illuminated by warm backlight with glowing glass edges, shallow depth of field and soft foliage bokeh while the product label remains sharply defined
Editorial beauty and lifestyle portrait of a woman seated on a white bed in a bright minimalist interior, shaped by soft window light that preserves natural skin tone, fabric texture and clean separation from the high-key background
A commercial photography campaign for women's accessories, shot at sunset in Malibu, Los Angeles
A commercial photography shoot for a women's accessories brand, on location in Santa Monica, Los Angeles
Color-driven Levi's commercial advertising photograph of a woman in red presenting orange bottled beverages, using precise directional light, controlled glass reflections and strong red-orange color harmony while maintaining clean skin tones and clear product visibility
Dior commercial fashion campaign portrait combining translucent black fabric, metallic silver texture and cool cinematic light, with carefully controlled shadow detail and specular highlights creating depth while keeping the model's face as the visual focal point Christian Dior logo, a Chris Frara Studios client
Los Angeles commercial fashion campaign featuring a woman holding sneakers against a vivid graphic mural, balanced with controlled frontal lighting, saturated color contrast and clean product visibility
Levi's commercial fashion portrait of a woman styled in denim and a colorful silk scarf top, photographed with broad soft light that creates natural skin luminosity, controlled highlights and clean separation against a neutral studio background
Close-up Panerai watch detail featuring a deep blue embossed rubber strap and polished metal case, photographed with low-key directional light that reveals material texture, engraved branding and precisely controlled metallic highlights
Beauty campaign portrait of a woman holding a Tari skincare bottle against soft ivory knitwear, shaped with diffused studio light that gives the skin dimensional highlights while keeping the pump, label and translucent product clean and readable
Luxury candle glowing among sculptural stone forms in warm, dramatic light
A commercial photography shoot styling a 2Rise wellness product for a lifestyle campaign in Los Angeles
Athletic woman training with dumbbells on a bright beach in white activewear, photographed with balanced coastal light that keeps facial features, skin tone and white fabric detail visible against the luminous ocean background
Dynamic fitness campaign detail of pink sneakers in motion beside a sports bottle on vivid green grass, captured with precise timing, clean product separation and selective focus that turns an everyday workout moment into advertising imagery
Close-up of a woman wearing layered gold necklaces, rings, and a bracelet with a burgundy bikini top
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Harper's Bazaar editorial portrait of a woman in a flowing yellow dress and oversized pink sunglasses holding a cocktail beside colorful beverage bottles, photographed with crisp controlled light, saturated cyan and yellow color contrast, clean skin tones and precise product separation
Color-driven Levi's commercial advertising photograph of a woman in red presenting orange bottled beverages, using precise directional light, controlled glass reflections and strong red-orange color harmony while maintaining clean skin tones and clear product visibility
Dior commercial fashion campaign portrait combining translucent black fabric, metallic silver texture and cool cinematic light, with carefully controlled shadow detail and specular highlights creating depth while keeping the model's face as the visual focal point
PUMA athletic campaign photograph of a female athlete in blue performance wear against a minimalist neutral backdrop, using soft directional light, restrained shadows and precise body positioning to emphasize movement, form and apparel detail Puma, client of Chris Frara Studios
Levi's commercial fashion portrait of a woman styled in denim and a colorful silk scarf top, photographed with broad soft light that creates natural skin luminosity, controlled highlights and clean separation against a neutral studio background
A men's athletic apparel campaign, a commercial photography shoot on location in Venice Beach, Los Angeles
Four adults crossing a palm-lined street in San Diego, captured in hard California sunlight with carefully timed movement, clean subject separation and graphic composition for a commercial lifestyle campaign
A commercial photography campaign for Hydromate's wellness drink, shot on the beach in San Diego
Conceptual commercial fashion photograph of black trousers against a monochrome NEUW graphic, using controlled studio light and subtle tonal separation to retain texture in the black fabric while preserving the minimalist advertising design
A Savalé footwear campaign, black and white minimalist imagery for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A RAEN premium sunglasses eyewear campaign, photographed by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
Close-up Panerai watch detail featuring a deep blue embossed rubber strap and polished metal case, photographed with low-key directional light that reveals material texture, engraved branding and precisely controlled metallic highlights
Los Angeles commercial lifestyle campaign with Buck Palmer and Alessandra Ambrosio in a convertible at golden hour, photographed into strong sunset backlight with controlled flare, luminous rim light and carefully managed reflections across skin, jewelry and the car
A women's apparel lifestyle campaign, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A men's fine jewelry and accessories campaign, photographed by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
Luxury candle glowing among sculptural stone forms in warm, dramatic light
A fine art sculpture under studio lighting, photographed by a Los Angeles commercial photographer
Ceramic sculptural art objects, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A commercial photography campaign for a luxury facial serum, skincare beauty imagery shot in Los Angeles
Minimalist commercial skincare photograph of a Days of Dirt tube balanced on textured stone blocks, sculpted by hard directional side light that creates a long graphic shadow while preserving clean packaging edges and readable typography
Golden House of M Beauty Saffron Miracle Serum framed by flowing white fabric, photographed in soft high-key light that reveals the translucent oil, saffron detail and glass packaging without distracting reflections
A commercial photography shoot for Days of Dirt's haircare line, styled for a beach lifestyle look in Los Angeles
A Nike footwear and apparel campaign, shot against a dramatic sky by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
A commercial photography campaign for Hydromate's electrolyte drink, shot on the beach in Los Angeles
Athletic woman training with dumbbells on a bright beach in white activewear, photographed with balanced coastal light that keeps facial features, skin tone and white fabric detail visible against the luminous ocean background
A wellness drink lifestyle campaign, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
Hydromate's hydration drink campaign, photographed by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
A wellness brand lifestyle campaign, shot outdoors by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
Woman wrapped in a white towel stepping from a wooden outdoor sauna surrounded by tropical foliage, photographed through layered leaves with dappled natural sunlight creating depth, privacy and an elevated wellness-lifestyle atmosphere
A commercial photography shoot styling a 2Rise wellness product for a lifestyle campaign in Los Angeles
Amber 2RISE wellness dropper nestled among dry autumn leaves, illuminated by warm backlight with glowing glass edges, shallow depth of field and soft foliage bokeh while the product label remains sharply defined
Dynamic fitness campaign detail of pink sneakers in motion beside a sports bottle on vivid green grass, captured with precise timing, clean product separation and selective focus that turns an everyday workout moment into advertising imagery
A sleep and wellness bedding campaign, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A high-end commercial lingerie campaign, styled for a photography shoot in Los Angeles
Close-up fashion and lingerie photograph combining pale pink lace, skin and delicate white flowers, rendered with soft diffused light, shallow focus and carefully layered foreground detail for a refined editorial campaign aesthetic
Portfolio Product & Lifestyle Photography View All Work Portfolio Brand Campaign Photography View All Work
Harper's Bazaar editorial portrait of a woman in a flowing yellow dress and oversized pink sunglasses holding a cocktail beside colorful beverage bottles, photographed with crisp controlled light, saturated cyan and yellow color contrast, clean skin tones and precise product separation
Color-driven Levi's commercial advertising photograph of a woman in red presenting orange bottled beverages, using precise directional light, controlled glass reflections and strong red-orange color harmony while maintaining clean skin tones and clear product visibility
Dior commercial fashion campaign portrait combining translucent black fabric, metallic silver texture and cool cinematic light, with carefully controlled shadow detail and specular highlights creating depth while keeping the model's face as the visual focal point
PUMA athletic campaign photograph of a female athlete in blue performance wear against a minimalist neutral backdrop, using soft directional light, restrained shadows and precise body positioning to emphasize movement, form and apparel detail Puma, client of Chris Frara Studios
Levi's commercial fashion portrait of a woman styled in denim and a colorful silk scarf top, photographed with broad soft light that creates natural skin luminosity, controlled highlights and clean separation against a neutral studio background
A men's athletic apparel campaign, a commercial photography shoot on location in Venice Beach, Los Angeles
Four adults crossing a palm-lined street in San Diego, captured in hard California sunlight with carefully timed movement, clean subject separation and graphic composition for a commercial lifestyle campaign
A commercial photography campaign for Hydromate's wellness drink, shot on the beach in San Diego
Conceptual commercial fashion photograph of black trousers against a monochrome NEUW graphic, using controlled studio light and subtle tonal separation to retain texture in the black fabric while preserving the minimalist advertising design
A Savalé footwear campaign, black and white minimalist imagery for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A RAEN premium sunglasses eyewear campaign, photographed by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
Close-up Panerai watch detail featuring a deep blue embossed rubber strap and polished metal case, photographed with low-key directional light that reveals material texture, engraved branding and precisely controlled metallic highlights
Los Angeles commercial lifestyle campaign with Buck Palmer and Alessandra Ambrosio in a convertible at golden hour, photographed into strong sunset backlight with controlled flare, luminous rim light and carefully managed reflections across skin, jewelry and the car
A women's apparel lifestyle campaign, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A men's fine jewelry and accessories campaign, photographed by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
Luxury candle glowing among sculptural stone forms in warm, dramatic light
A fine art sculpture under studio lighting, photographed by a Los Angeles commercial photographer
Ceramic sculptural art objects, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A commercial photography campaign for a luxury facial serum, skincare beauty imagery shot in Los Angeles
Minimalist commercial skincare photograph of a Days of Dirt tube balanced on textured stone blocks, sculpted by hard directional side light that creates a long graphic shadow while preserving clean packaging edges and readable typography
Golden House of M Beauty Saffron Miracle Serum framed by flowing white fabric, photographed in soft high-key light that reveals the translucent oil, saffron detail and glass packaging without distracting reflections
A commercial photography shoot for Days of Dirt's haircare line, styled for a beach lifestyle look in Los Angeles
A Nike footwear and apparel campaign, shot against a dramatic sky by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
A commercial photography campaign for Hydromate's electrolyte drink, shot on the beach in Los Angeles
Athletic woman training with dumbbells on a bright beach in white activewear, photographed with balanced coastal light that keeps facial features, skin tone and white fabric detail visible against the luminous ocean background
A wellness drink lifestyle campaign, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
Hydromate's hydration drink campaign, photographed by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
A wellness brand lifestyle campaign, shot outdoors by a commercial photographer in Los Angeles
Woman wrapped in a white towel stepping from a wooden outdoor sauna surrounded by tropical foliage, photographed through layered leaves with dappled natural sunlight creating depth, privacy and an elevated wellness-lifestyle atmosphere
A commercial photography shoot styling a 2Rise wellness product for a lifestyle campaign in Los Angeles
Amber 2RISE wellness dropper nestled among dry autumn leaves, illuminated by warm backlight with glowing glass edges, shallow depth of field and soft foliage bokeh while the product label remains sharply defined
Dynamic fitness campaign detail of pink sneakers in motion beside a sports bottle on vivid green grass, captured with precise timing, clean product separation and selective focus that turns an everyday workout moment into advertising imagery
A sleep and wellness bedding campaign, styled for a commercial shoot in Los Angeles
A high-end commercial lingerie campaign, styled for a photography shoot in Los Angeles
Close-up fashion and lingerie photograph combining pale pink lace, skin and delicate white flowers, rendered with soft diffused light, shallow focus and carefully layered foreground detail for a refined editorial campaign aesthetic
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Commercial photography built to sell, not just look good.

Los Angeles commercial photographer and video director. You get photo and video that sells, for ads, ecommerce, and brand marketing, without the agency overhead.

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Campaign stills and video come out of the same day. Everything matches, and you're not paying for two separate productions.

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Eight years running ecommerce shaped how I shoot, so every frame in your campaign is built to sell, not just look good.

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Files come back sized and labeled for each placement. Ads, hero images, social, product pages. Your team can use them the same day they arrive.

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Chris Frara Studios · Los Angeles

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47 reviews

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Tracy Howes

Director of Procurement, TRAFFIK Advertising Agency

★★★★★a week agoNew

Chris Frara was an absolute pleasure to work with on our two-day photoshoot. He brought an exceptional level of professionalism, creativity, and attention to detail to every aspect of the production. He made everyone feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, resulting in authentic and beautifully captured moments. I was especially impressed by his efficiency and ability to keep the shoot organized, on schedule, and running smoothly across both days without ever compromising the quality of his work. His calm, collaborative approach made the entire experience enjoyable for everyone involved. I highly recommend Chris to anyone looking for a skilled, dependable, and genuinely wonderful photographer to work with.

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Leah Nicole

Talent, Gymwrap Campaign Shoot

★★★★★a week agoNew

I had such a great experience working with Chris Frara Studios for our Gymwrap photoshoot! Chris was super fun and easy to work with, and made the whole shoot feel comfortable and effortless. He captured some amazing shots, and I loved how everything turned out. I would definitely recommend him and would happily work with him again!

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Nelly Hoke

Marketing Director, Los Angeles

★★★★★2 months ago

We needed updated product photography that would work across our website, e-commerce and paid social while still feeling true to the brand. He understands both the creative side and how visuals actually need to perform across marketing. The images are already live and the response has been great. We'll definitely be working with him again.

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Sal Alvarez

Co-Founder, Studio Haven LA

★★★★★6 months ago

Couldn't be happier with the experience. Super professional, easy to work with, and clearly cared about getting everything just right. Chris went above and beyond to make the shoot a success, and the results were even better than expected.

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Madeleine Miller

Founder & CEO, Buzz Social Media

★★★★★11 months ago

We use Chris as our go-to photography partner for our marketing agency, and he's been incredible to work with. We regularly do shoots for clients across a wide range of industries, and Chris always adapts his technique to deliver the best results for each project. He's dependable, reliable, on time, and always professional. His attention to detail and clean approach make every shoot run smoothly, and his top-notch equipment ensures consistently high-quality results. Exactly what you want in a photography partner.

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Kai Brown

Founder, weareamR

★★★★★11 months ago

Chris is an incredible guy and a super talented Photographer. Highly recommend!

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James Herrault

Co-Founder, Savalé Footwear

★★★★★1 year ago

Working with Chris Frara was a great experience. Very professional. Ultra talented. Definitely an effective communicator when it comes to his creative work and feedback. Which isn't always the case with many creatives. He shot some studio photos and video of my footwear brand Savalé. The work came out extremely high quality. I highly recommend him.

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Jason Klug

Owner, Nectarine Agency

★★★★★2 years ago

We worked with Chris several times on photo shoots for fashion and apparel clients and he never disappoints. Unlike some photographers Chris always goes the extra mile to make the clients happy and deliver great work. Highly recommended!

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Matthew Hayes

Client, San Diego

★★★★★2 years ago

Chris was amazing!! Came a long distance on short notice and saved the day. His work was outstanding, his attitude was easy, and his professionalism was off the charts.

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