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

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Commercial Photographer in Los Angeles

Campaign, product, and ecommerce content, photo and video in one production, planned around how your brand will use it

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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, Puma, HydroMate, and Harper's Bazaar.

What We Do

Commercial photography made to sell, not just look good.

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

Chris Frara Studios is a commercial photography and video studio with over 10 years of experience producing for brands across Los Angeles, San Diego, and Southern California. We work with growing brands, established companies, and global names, from a single hero image to a multi-day campaign. One team handles creative direction, production, and delivery, so you get finished assets without managing multiple vendors.

Luxury skincare product photography for House of M Beauty, 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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Chris Frara Studios creates commercial photography and film for fashion, beauty, wellness, footwear and lifestyle brands across Los Angeles and Southern California, combining creative direction, campaign production and polished stills and motion for web, social, advertising and paid media.

Male athlete captured mid-stride in dark performance apparel against a clear blue California sky, with crisp sunlight defining movement and silhouette.
Harper's Bazaar portrait with a yellow dress, pink sunglasses and cocktail styling against a saturated turquoise backdrop and vivid color palette.
Four people crossing a palm-lined Southern California street in hard midday sun, with long shadows and relaxed fashion styling.
Black sneaker suspended against a neutral studio background, with directional light revealing the suede, perforated upper, laces and bright white sole.
Geometric silver men's ring photographed in close detail with controlled highlights defining its polished edges, facets and metal texture.
Days of Dirt skincare tube balanced on stacked marble-like blocks, with hard side light producing a long graphic shadow across the white set.
Cartier automatic watch photographed in extreme close-up, with crisp reflections across the polished steel case and sharply rendered Roman numeral dial.
Boxer throwing a punch outdoors in white gloves and a Gymwrap performance headband, framed by palm trees and bright coastal daylight.
Woman stretching in grey activewear and a patterned headband as strong window light creates clean geometric shadows across the minimalist space.
Woman wrapped in a white towel stepping from a wooden outdoor sauna, framed by lush tropical leaves and patches of dappled sunlight.
Crochet swimwear and layered waist jewelry photographed beside the ocean in warm directional sunlight against deep blue water and sky.
Glass fragrance bottle positioned above the Malibu coastline at sunset, with amber light glowing through the perfume and reflecting from the ocean.
Two women in pale activewear seated beside Hydromate hydration products on a bright coastal set, photographed in open California daylight.
Man wearing layered silver jewelry seated in a convertible at golden hour, with warm backlight, flare and a softly silhouetted companion behind him.
Female athlete in blue PUMA performance wear photographed in motion against a minimal grey studio set with clean, even tonal separation. Puma, client of Chris Frara Studios
Black NEUW jeans centered against a monochrome graphic backdrop, with restrained lighting preserving texture and detail throughout the dark denim.
Golden House of M Beauty saffron serum standing within folds of flowing ivory fabric, illuminated with soft high-key light and subtle translucent highlights.
Days of Dirt hair paste photographed open on warm beach sand, with low-angle sunlight, soft coastal blur and natural texture.
Male runner in streamlined athletic apparel moving through a bright Venice Beach setting in clean Southern California sunlight.
Woman training with dumbbells on a bright beach in white activewear, with soft coastal light retaining detail in both skin and pale fabric.
Two women relaxing outdoors beside a colorful hydration variety pack, surrounded by vivid greenery and bright natural daylight.
Amber 2RISE dropper bottle standing among dry autumn leaves, isolated by shallow depth of field and warm golden backlight.
Woman wearing patterned lingerie seated on a white bed in a bright interior, with soft window light creating natural skin tones and gentle contrast.
Orange crochet swimwear photographed on the beach in hard coastal sunlight, with sculptural striped shadows shaping the model’s skin and the garment’s woven texture.
Woman wearing an oversized woven black sun hat and statement accessories beside the ocean, with patterned sunlight falling across her face and shoulders.
Woman in red Levi's swimwear styled poolside in San Diego, holding orange glass bottles in hard afternoon sun with bold red-orange color contrast.
Dior portrait framed by translucent black fabric and reflective silver texture, with cool directional light shaping the face against deep shadow. Christian Dior logo, a Chris Frara Studios client
Woman holding Nike sneakers against a saturated red, yellow and blue mural, using symmetrical composition and bold graphic color blocking.
Woman in Levi's denim and a patterned silk scarf top photographed against a neutral studio backdrop with soft broad light and clean natural skin tones.
Panerai watch photographed in close detail with a deep blue embossed rubber strap, polished steel hardware and controlled low-key reflections.
Woman holding a Tari skincare bottle against textured ivory knitwear, with soft diffused light preserving natural skin detail and the translucent product packaging.
Luxury candle glowing between tall sculptural stone forms, with warm directional light carving deep shadows through the architectural arrangement.
Woman dispensing 2RISE supplements into her hand outdoors, with the product label kept visible against teal activewear and a sunlit desert landscape.
Hydromate sports bottle standing on vivid green grass between pink sneakers caught mid-jump, freezing movement around the stationary product.
Layered gold necklaces, rings and bracelet styled with burgundy swimwear, photographed in warm directional light that catches the metal against sunlit skin.
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Harper's Bazaar portrait with a yellow dress, pink sunglasses and cocktail styling against a saturated turquoise backdrop and vivid color palette.
Woman in red Levi's swimwear styled poolside in San Diego, holding orange glass bottles in hard afternoon sun with bold red-orange color contrast.
Dior portrait framed by translucent black fabric and reflective silver texture, with cool directional light shaping the face against deep shadow.
Female athlete in blue PUMA performance wear photographed in motion against a minimal grey studio set with clean, even tonal separation. Puma, client of Chris Frara Studios
Woman in Levi's denim and a patterned silk scarf top photographed against a neutral studio backdrop with soft broad light and clean natural skin tones.
Male runner in streamlined athletic apparel moving through a bright Venice Beach setting in clean Southern California sunlight.
Four people crossing a palm-lined Southern California street in hard midday sun, with long shadows and relaxed fashion styling.
Hydromate drink styled on a San Diego beach in bright daylight.
Black NEUW jeans centered against a monochrome graphic backdrop, with restrained lighting preserving texture and detail throughout the dark denim.
Black and white photograph of Savalé footwear on a minimal set, with soft contrast and clean edges.
Black RAEN sunglasses photographed with a clean reflection across the lenses and frame.
Panerai watch photographed in close detail with a deep blue embossed rubber strap, polished steel hardware and controlled low-key reflections.
Man wearing layered silver jewelry seated in a convertible at golden hour, with warm backlight, flare and a softly silhouetted companion behind him.
Woman holding a Tari skincare bottle against a cream knit blanket with soft tassels, in gentle natural light.
Men's rings and fine jewelry photographed up close, with polished metal highlights.
Luxury candle glowing between tall sculptural stone forms, with warm directional light carving deep shadows through the architectural arrangement.
Fine art sculpture lit with soft studio light that shapes its form and surface texture.
Group of handmade ceramic horse sculptures arranged together, lit to show the texture of the clay.
Woman holding a Tari skincare bottle against textured ivory knitwear, with soft diffused light preserving natural skin detail and the translucent product packaging.
Days of Dirt skincare tube balanced on stacked marble-like blocks, with hard side light producing a long graphic shadow across the white set.
Golden House of M Beauty saffron serum standing within folds of flowing ivory fabric, illuminated with soft high-key light and subtle translucent highlights.
Days of Dirt hair paste photographed open on warm beach sand, with low-angle sunlight, soft coastal blur and natural texture.
Nike Air Max sneakers floating in mid-air above soft white clouds on a light blue fabric backdrop, photographed in the studio.
Hydromate electrolyte drink on the beach in bright coastal light.
Woman training with dumbbells on a bright beach in white activewear, with soft coastal light retaining detail in both skin and pale fabric.
Wellness drink styled in a bright lifestyle setting with natural light.
Woman holding a Hydromate drink outdoors in soft natural daylight.
Two women relaxing outdoors beside a colorful hydration variety pack, surrounded by vivid greenery and bright natural daylight.
Woman wrapped in a white towel stepping from a wooden outdoor sauna, framed by lush tropical leaves and patches of dappled sunlight.
Woman dispensing 2RISE supplements into her hand outdoors, with the product label kept visible against teal activewear and a sunlit desert landscape.
Amber 2RISE dropper bottle standing among dry autumn leaves, isolated by shallow depth of field and warm golden backlight.
Hydromate sports bottle standing on vivid green grass between pink sneakers caught mid-jump, freezing movement around the stationary product.
Bedding styled in a calm bedroom with layered textiles and soft natural light.
Woman in lingerie photographed in soft natural light with a neutral, minimal palette.
Pale pink lace, skin and small white flowers in soft diffused light with shallow focus
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Harper's Bazaar portrait with a yellow dress, pink sunglasses and cocktail styling against a saturated turquoise backdrop and vivid color palette.
Woman in red Levi's swimwear styled poolside in San Diego, holding orange glass bottles in hard afternoon sun with bold red-orange color contrast.
Dior portrait framed by translucent black fabric and reflective silver texture, with cool directional light shaping the face against deep shadow.
Female athlete in blue PUMA performance wear photographed in motion against a minimal grey studio set with clean, even tonal separation. Puma, client of Chris Frara Studios
Woman in Levi's denim and a patterned silk scarf top photographed against a neutral studio backdrop with soft broad light and clean natural skin tones.
Male runner in streamlined athletic apparel moving through a bright Venice Beach setting in clean Southern California sunlight.
Hydromate drink styled on a San Diego beach in bright daylight.
Four people crossing a palm-lined Southern California street in hard midday sun, with long shadows and relaxed fashion styling.
Black NEUW jeans centered against a monochrome graphic backdrop, with restrained lighting preserving texture and detail throughout the dark denim.
Black and white photograph of Savalé footwear on a minimal set, with soft contrast and clean edges.
Black RAEN sunglasses photographed with a clean reflection across the lenses and frame.
Panerai watch photographed in close detail with a deep blue embossed rubber strap, polished steel hardware and controlled low-key reflections.
Man wearing layered silver jewelry seated in a convertible at golden hour, with warm backlight, flare and a softly silhouetted companion behind him.
Woman holding a Tari skincare bottle against a cream knit blanket with soft tassels, in gentle natural light.
Men's rings and fine jewelry photographed up close, with polished metal highlights.
Luxury candle glowing between tall sculptural stone forms, with warm directional light carving deep shadows through the architectural arrangement.
Fine art sculpture lit with soft studio light that shapes its form and surface texture.
Group of handmade ceramic horse sculptures arranged together, lit to show the texture of the clay.
Woman holding a Tari skincare bottle against textured ivory knitwear, with soft diffused light preserving natural skin detail and the translucent product packaging.
Days of Dirt skincare tube balanced on stacked marble-like blocks, with hard side light producing a long graphic shadow across the white set.
Golden House of M Beauty saffron serum standing within folds of flowing ivory fabric, illuminated with soft high-key light and subtle translucent highlights.
Days of Dirt hair paste photographed open on warm beach sand, with low-angle sunlight, soft coastal blur and natural texture.
Nike Air Max sneakers floating in mid-air above soft white clouds on a light blue fabric backdrop, photographed in the studio.
Hydromate electrolyte drink on the beach in bright coastal light.
Woman training with dumbbells on a bright beach in white activewear, with soft coastal light retaining detail in both skin and pale fabric.
Wellness drink styled in a bright lifestyle setting with natural light.
Woman holding a Hydromate drink outdoors in soft natural daylight.
Two women relaxing outdoors beside a colorful hydration variety pack, surrounded by vivid greenery and bright natural daylight.
Woman wrapped in a white towel stepping from a wooden outdoor sauna, framed by lush tropical leaves and patches of dappled sunlight.
Woman dispensing 2RISE supplements into her hand outdoors, with the product label kept visible against teal activewear and a sunlit desert landscape.
Amber 2RISE dropper bottle standing among dry autumn leaves, isolated by shallow depth of field and warm golden backlight.
Hydromate sports bottle standing on vivid green grass between pink sneakers caught mid-jump, freezing movement around the stationary product.
Bedding styled in a calm bedroom with layered textiles and soft natural light.
Woman in lingerie photographed in soft natural light with a neutral, minimal palette.
Pale pink lace, skin and small white flowers in soft diffused light with shallow focus
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Why Brands Work With Us

Led by a director who’s been on the brand side.

Every project is led by Chris Frara, a Los Angeles commercial photographer and director with experience on both the brand and production side. Before moving behind the camera full-time, Chris worked in ecommerce for LA fashion brands, so he understands what happens after the shoot too.

We produce commercial photography and video for brands that need work built for campaigns, launches, ecommerce and advertising. From a focused studio shoot to a larger production, the process stays clear and easy to manage.

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  1. Photo and video in one production

    Shoot stills and motion together when a project needs both. Your campaign stays visually consistent and your team avoids managing separate shoots.

  2. Creative direction when you need it

    Come with a finished brief or bring us in earlier. We can help with concepting, shot lists, styling, locations and the details that turn an idea into a shoot.

  3. Delivered ready to use

    Final assets are organized for the places your team needs them, including advertising, ecommerce, websites, social and launch campaigns. You get clean delivery without extra back and forth.

Holiday and Seasonal Campaigns

Holiday campaign photography planned around your launch date.

We produce holiday and seasonal campaigns for brands across Los Angeles and Southern California, from focused product shoots to full photo and video productions. Ship products to the studio, approve creative remotely and know your delivery date before you book.

Luxury Christmas skincare campaign photography for House of M Beauty: saffron serum and bottles on white satin with pearl ornaments and frosted pine, Los Angeles
Christmas skincare campaign
For Agencies

A commercial production partner built for agency teams.

We work with creative, advertising and marketing agencies that need reliable photography and video production in Los Angeles.

Bring us in for a single shoot or hand us the full production, from pre-pro to final delivery. We can work behind the scenes, directly with your client or as an extension of your team.

  • White-label friendly
  • One production lead
  • Photo and video
  • Reliable delivery
How We Work With Agencies

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Chris Frara Studios · Los Angeles

5.0

★★★★★

54 reviews

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Perrin Mullinax

Director of Cinematic, Bibola

★★★★★a month ago

I worked with Chris on a TV commercial project and he was the stills photographer. He was awesome to work with, quick at his job, and very professional! He's a great personality and vibe to have on set and he's definitely someone you should look to hire for photography or for videography!

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Tracy Howes

Director of Procurement, TRAFFIK Advertising

★★★★★a month ago

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

★★★★★a month ago

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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Kyung Ja Whang

Talent, TRAFFIK Advertising

★★★★★a month ago

I had the pleasure of working with Chris on a commercial lifestyle shoot, and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He is incredibly professional, kind, encouraging, and has such a wonderful energy on set. He made me feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera, which made the entire experience enjoyable and memorable. His attention to detail and the way he brings out the best in people through his lens are truly impressive. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to work with him and would absolutely love to work together again in the future. Highly recommended!

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Nelly Hoke

Marketing Director, Los Angeles

★★★★★3 months ago

We brought Chris in for a lifestyle product shoot in Santa Monica and couldn’t be happier with how everything came out. We needed a fresh set of photos for our website, online store, and social ads, but didn’t want anything that felt too staged or overdone. Chris made the whole shoot feel really easy. Everyone was comfortable, nothing felt forced, and that definitely shows in the photos. The product looks great, but the images still feel natural and like real moments. It can be hard to find a photographer who gets the brand, knows how to make things look good, and also understands where the photos are actually going to be used. Chris really nailed that for us. The photos are already live and we’ve had a great response so far. We’d absolutely work with him again.

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Vanessa Johnson

Production Manager, Los Angeles

★★★★★6 months ago

We hired Chris for a full campaign launch in West Hollywood and couldn't be happier. He handled our campaign video and product photography and everything came back ready for web, ecommerce and paid ads. Super easy to work with and really dialed in on what we were trying to say as a brand. The shoot felt organized but relaxed which made a big difference for our team. Easily one of the best commercial photographers in Los Angeles.

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Sal Alvarez

Co-Founder, Studio Haven LA

★★★★★7 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

★★★★★a year 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

★★★★★a year 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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