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We want our work to remain special, unique, and high quality, therefore we only offer a very limited amount of shoots each month. We want to focus our energy on you and provide you with the most professional service and best experience possible. We prioritize those that work in the entertainment, performance, adult, and sex worker community. STUDIO X is a proudly and loudly queer owned business, we operate adjacent to the DTES, on unceded, traditional and ancestral Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh territories. We aim to respectfully work and live in alliance with these communities.

 

THE STUDIO

ABOUT ME

I started taking photos on a little point and shoot over 15 years ago, and have been obsessed ever since. I was lucky growing up that my close friends we naturally very comfortable on camera and just as comfortable with their bodies. I started experimenting with nude photography as soon as I could and I quickly realized nothing made me feel more alive that making beautiful erotic images.

I am loudly and proudly queer, and as a gay man I’ve always felt safest around women and other queer and non-binary people. I’ve made it my mission to make people feel as safe and confident while we shoot as I possibly can. I found that a lot of the work that focuses on the female form often feels exploitative and exhausted, I hope to reinterpret that mostly oppressive heterosexual male gaze through a homo-social, queer lens. I want my subjects to look hot, empowered, and like themselves.

Collaboration is so important to me and my work; none of this would exist without collaboration, and I hope all my subjects see working together as an energetic exchange and collaboration between artist and muse.

STEVEN AUDIA, Founder

 

FAQ

 
  • Absolutely not! We are a queer owned buisness and pride ourselves in creating a safe and welcoming space for all kinds of people. We want all of our clients to feel as comfortable and confident as possible in their own skin and make sure we are doing everything we can to facilitate that. We're here to capture the real you in all your glory.

  • Yes! We have a professional retoucher on our team who works exclusively on making you look your best. We will ask about your detailed retouching needs prior to shooting so we can be sure you look exactly how you want to look.

  • We cannot control what you or others do to the images after they are sent. However, we ask that you refrain from editing images yourself. We are a professional service with every intention to make you look your best, while staying true to our defined aesthetics. Please inform us ahead of time if there is something specific you would like retouched and we will do our best to do so.

  • There is no time limit on shoots. We believe the best work gets made while in a collaborative flow, and that people have different needs for how long it takes to get comfortable and into the groove of shooting. The shoot will last as long as there is energy, and we have gotten enough shots for you to make your best selection from. Generally shoots last between 2 and 4 hours.

  • Bigger shoots occasionally require an assistant, however we like to keep our productions lean. Should there be a need for an assistant to be on set we will ask your explicit permission beforehand.

  • Bring as much or as little as you would like! Just like there are no restrictions on time, there are no restrictions on outfits (or lack thereof) and we are happy to give you guidance and styling advice. You may also use anything in our wardrobe collection. Coffee, snacks, and refreshments are always provided should you need them!

  • Everyone has different levels of comfortability and experience on camera and we're here to help guide you should you need it. The studio also has stacks of photography and erotic art books should you need a little extra inspiration.

  • Definitely! You'll have the opportunity to share all your ideas and inspiration on our intake form before the shoot.

  • As the client you are in control and make the selection for your final edits. The photographer will send you a wide selection of the best images to choose from. You can choose whether you want to review your raw images in a digital gallery, or come back to the studio for a sit down viewing if you would like more guidance on your selection.

  • No problem! People almost always end up wanting more images than what they originally thought. You can purchase additional edits at the price determined by the package you've booked, or if it makes more sense we can simply bump you up to another package level.

  • You will receive your images within 10 business days of making your selection of edits.

  • Yes! You will receive a link to a private gallery where you'll be able to see all the raw images from the shoot and make new selections for edits at any time.

  • You may reschedule up to 48 hours in advance if space is available. Because there are such a limited number of time slots per month, we ask that you try your best to make your booking. However we understand that life happens and sometimes things need to be changed and we will always make it work for you. Cancellations and rescheduling within 48 hours of your time slot will be charged a $75 fee.

  • Absolutely! We encourage you to do whatever you need to do to feel your most safe, confident, and comfortable. Should you require hair and makeup services we have trusted professionals we work with and can recommend. Dogs are welcome as long as they are not a distraction.

  • Definitely! Group shoots are a lot of fun and highly encouraged and we will happily split the cost and edits of a session for you. The pricing of the packages is based on one person, so there will just be an additional editing fee of $50 per person. As a member you'll also be able to book free special group sessions when they are available!

  • We understand how important your privacy is and will never post images of you without previous explicit consent.

  • It’s a weird and uncertain time and we understand everyone has different levels of comfortability right now. Studio X staff are fully vaccinated, and will wear masks should you request. Only one shoot is booked per day and the space is fully cleaned before. Please reschedule if you aren't feeling well.

  • Studio X is located in East Vancouver, near commercial drive.There is usually plenty of free parking within a block of the studio.

  • We prefer shoots to take place at our studio because we have the most creative control there.

    We will however gladly shoot at your specified location for an additional travel fee of $150.00.

    Based on the concept of the shoot, we may suggest locations as well.

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