Timeless Portraits,
Luxury Experience.

A refined sanctuary for the full-service modern portrait.

Sessions start at $275

Let’s Create Memory Artwork.

Our P Street loft is a curated retreat designed for a seamless, elevated photography experience. We’ve moved away from the sterile feel of a traditional studio, offering instead a light-filled indoor space that opens into a private courtyard framed by olive trees and bougainvillea.

Every detail is centered around your comfort. You can begin your day in our optional professional hair and makeup suite, then transition between the studio and nearby local parks for a blend of polished and natural portraits. Between sets, relax in our lounge or visit the design center to explore our collection of custom frames and heirloom albums. It’s a space built for collaboration, quiet luxury, and timeless results.

Local Creators: Rent through Peerspace.

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Amenities

  • Neutral Space

  • Outdoor Space

  • Client Closet & Props

  • Styling

  • Private Changing Area

  • Window light

  • Exposed Brick Wall

  • Sitting Area

  • Summer-Fall Flowers

  • Outdoor Mini Sessions

  • Natural light filled spaces

  • Vintage furnishings

  • Variety of backdrops and seating

  • Holiday Mini Sessions

  • Baby Wraps and Props

  • Print Samples

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our studio is a dedicated space for capturing life’s most significant transitions and personal milestones, as well as “just because”. We specialize in sophisticated beauty portraiture for expectant mothers, documenting a baby’s first year, and creating elegant glamour portraits for women. Dog portraits are our favorite new speciality! We also welcome families for refined, curated sessions.

    Looking for an extra touch of polish? Our professional makeup suite is available by appointment, allowing you to enjoy a full "glam" experience by our in-house expert Lisa Massey, and feel your most confident before we step in front of the lens.

    For those looking to elevate their professional presence, our sister company, Apix, utilizes the studio to build high-end assets for personal and professional branding—perfect for websites, social media, and print collateral.

  • We believe the best results come from a shared vision. We encourage you to share Pinterest boards, mood imagery, or color palettes that resonate with you. During our consultation, we’ll use these as a foundation to tailor the lighting, backdrop, and styling to your specific aesthetic.

  • Located in a historic building with immense character, our loft is unlike any traditional photography set. The scale of our shooting space is a rare luxury; its footprint allows us to curate 4 to 5 entirely unique sets for your session, providing a diverse gallery of images without ever leaving the building.

  • The studio offers a controlled, private environment where we can manipulate light with absolute precision. You’ll have full access to our curated Client Closet, professional props, and our on-site hair and makeup suite. It’s an effortless, weather-proof experience focused entirely on the art of the portrait.

  • While we love the energy of a full house, some sessions thrive better in a wider environment. If you feel your children need room to run, if your dog is prone to restless barking, or if the session might be a bit too lively for our studio neighbors, we are more than happy to transition to an outdoor or in-home setting.

  • Absolutely. We offer mobile branding, in-home lifestyle portraits, and mobile pet studio sessions. This is an ideal choice for projects where the environment is part of the story, or if being in a familiar space helps you (or your pets) feel more relaxed and authentic.

  • Anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The duration of our sessions is entirely dependent on the rhythm of the day. A maternity or beauty session often requires extra time for wardrobe changes and styling adjustments, while a newborn session is intentionally unhurried to allow for feeding and changing breaks. Conversely, when working with small children, we often aim for a "quick and painless" approach to capture their best energy before a potential meltdown. We prioritize quality over a ticking clock, ensuring we get the shots we need without anyone feeling rushed.

  • We offer three distinct packages designed to meet different needs. Each tier includes a specific number of professionally retouched, high-resolution digital images. To ensure your portraits live beyond your screen, our middle and premier packages also include custom-made physical artwork—ranging from matted prints and heirloom albums to framed wall art. You are never locked into your initial choice; you’ll have the opportunity to upgrade your package or purchase additional pieces once you’ve viewed your proofs.

  • The process begins with a conversation. Simply fill out our contact form or give us a call. We’ll walk through your ideas, answer any lingering questions, and find a date on the calendar that works perfectly for you.

the studio loft

Our main shooting space offers North and West facing windows, furniture, props, backdrops, and a baby and maternity closet.

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the courtyard

We take photos in our courtyard in addition to our indoor space when time permits by request

Private courtyard outdoor portrait space

Private courtyard outdoor portrait space

Bougainvillea wall blooms from Sprint to late Fall

Bougainvillea wall blooms from Sprint to late Fall

Optional furniture use in the courtyard (ask about our rentals)

Optional furniture use in the courtyard (ask about our rentals)

Great space for Sweet 16 and Senior Portraits

Great space for Sweet 16 and Senior Portraits

Beatiful spot for outdoor portraits in a private space

Beatiful spot for outdoor portraits in a private space

Mediterranean foliage

Mediterranean foliage

Perfect hybrid indoor/outdoor lighting for your session

Perfect hybrid indoor/outdoor lighting for your session

Intimate weddings

Intimate weddings

Easy access for young families

Easy access for young families

Brick walls and antique windows

Brick walls and antique windows

Olive trees

Olive trees

Spacious area

Spacious area

Family of five standing together outdoors, smiling, in front of a flower-covered arch with pink flowers and two large wooden barrels on either side.

Family of five standing together outdoors, smiling, in front of a flower-covered arch with pink flowers and two large wooden barrels on either side.

A family of four posing outdoors in front of green trees. Two adults standing behind with two teenagers sitting on a black metal bench. All are smiling, dressed casually, with the adults in darker tones and the teenagers in lighter colors.

A family of four posing outdoors in front of green trees. Two adults standing behind with two teenagers sitting on a black metal bench. All are smiling, dressed casually, with the adults in darker tones and the teenagers in lighter colors.

Family group photo on wooden stairs outdoors, with adults and children smiling and sitting close together, dressed in colorful casual clothing.

Family group photo on wooden stairs outdoors, with adults and children smiling and sitting close together, dressed in colorful casual clothing.

Family of five sitting on a metal bench outdoors, smiling at the camera, with a yellow wall, a gray door, and plants in the background.

Family of five sitting on a metal bench outdoors, smiling at the camera, with a yellow wall, a gray door, and plants in the background.

Four people standing outdoors in front of a lush green backdrop and a wooden arbor decorated with dried flowers, smiling and posing for the photo.

Four people standing outdoors in front of a lush green backdrop and a wooden arbor decorated with dried flowers, smiling and posing for the photo.

Young woman with curly blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a black and white striped shirt, sitting on brown wooden stairs outside.

Young woman with curly blonde hair, blue eyes, wearing a black and white striped shirt, sitting on brown wooden stairs outside.

A young man sitting on wooden stairs, smiling at the camera, wearing a beige jacket, white t-shirt, black pants, a silver necklace, a watch, and a bracelet.

A young man sitting on wooden stairs, smiling at the camera, wearing a beige jacket, white t-shirt, black pants, a silver necklace, a watch, and a bracelet.

A young man and woman sitting on wooden stairs outdoors, smiling at the camera.

A young man and woman sitting on wooden stairs outdoors, smiling at the camera.

A young girl with long brown hair smiling and twirling outdoors during the daytime, wearing a black top and a white skirt with a black circular pattern, against a background of green trees and wooden fencing.

A young girl with long brown hair smiling and twirling outdoors during the daytime, wearing a black top and a white skirt with a black circular pattern, against a background of green trees and wooden fencing.

additional spaces and local spots

We love to start your portrait session at the studio, and finish at a local favorite outdoor location for hybrid sessions when time permits.

Capitol Park in the Spring

Capitol Park in the Spring

McKinley Park in the Fall

McKinley Park in the Fall

Land Park in Spring

Land Park in Spring

Land Park in Spring

Land Park in Spring

Land Park

Land Park

Land Park

Land Park

OId Sacramento

OId Sacramento

Land Park in Summer

Land Park in Summer

Land Park in Summer

Land Park in Summer

Land Park in Summer

Land Park in Summer

Land Park in Fall

Land Park in Fall

Land Park - great for groups

Land Park - great for groups

Land Park in Fall

Land Park in Fall

Memorial Auditorium in Winter

Memorial Auditorium in Winter

Midtown in Winter

Midtown in Winter

Cactus Garden in Fall

Cactus Garden in Fall

Cactus Garden in Fall

Cactus Garden in Fall

Cactus Garden in Fall

Cactus Garden in Fall

McKinley Park in Summer

McKinley Park in Summer

McKinley Park in Summer

McKinley Park in Summer

McKinley Park in Summer

McKinley Park in Summer

UC Davis in Summer

UC Davis in Summer

UC Davis in Summer

UC Davis in Summer

Land Park in Spring

Land Park in Spring

Land Park in Spring

Land Park in Spring

Land Park in Spring

Land Park in Spring

cactus garden in winter

cactus garden in winter

cactus garden in winter

cactus garden in winter

cactus garden in winter

cactus garden in winter

design and print shop

We have in-house proofing and custom product design for every client, virtual or in-studio. Check out our featured products.

  • Wall art

  • Albums

  • Gifts

  • Fine art prints

  • Slideshows

Photograph of a desk with a wooden box, a picture frame, and a box filled with papers, including a senior picture, and a book. A window in the background reflects a bride and groom kissing outdoors in a wooded area.
A cardboard box with a floral design label on a porch, flanked by potted plants, in front of a blue door.
A wall with three black and white framed photos of a young girl, a small table with wooden toys, and two wooden chairs in a child’s room.
A white paper shopping bag with black text reading "GVP STUDIOS" placed on a white surface against a beige wall background.
A framed collage of nine photos showing a young child celebrating their birthday with a cake, in a minimalist room with a wooden table, a white vase with branches, and a white floor lamp.
Photo collage of a toddler with messy face and diaper, sitting on the floor eating or playing with food.
Hotel bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, and a framed photo of a couple in wedding attire above the headboard.
Framed wedding photo of a bride and groom outdoors near a rustic barn at sunset.
A white box with a red label that says '#PRINT YOUR PHOTOS' sits on a white surface against a beige wall.
A dresser with a mirror reflecting a toddler sitting on a bed with stuffed animals.
Living room with a wooden side table and a tall floor lamp, a vase with cotton branches, and small decorative items. A framed photo of a young boy walking through a lavender field hangs on a cream wall.
Three framed wedding photos on a white wall, one showing a couple's legs, another of a couple posing on stairs, and the third of a couple sitting together, with a plant on the right and vases on a wooden sideboard below.
Living room with a light gray sofa, green and blue pillows, a wooden coffee table with a plant and books, and framed family photos on a white brick wall.
Nursery room with wooden crib, framed photo of a child on wall, gray armchair, hanging mobile with lemon and leaf shapes, plush giraffe toy, potted plant, window with curtains, and beige rug.
A framed photograph of a couple embracing outdoors during sunset, with mountains and tall grasses in the background, hanging on a white wall.
Framed black and white wedding photo of a couple dancing, with guests in the background, and a framed color photo of a couple walking in a forest, against a plain wall.
Two framed photos of a family on a wooden bridge in a natural setting. The left photo shows a smiling young girl in a cream-colored dress with floral accents. The right photo shows a woman, man, and a girl holding hands, standing together on the brid
Living room with a fireplace, a wooden coffee table with a glass vase of green flowers, two white sofas, a potted plant, framed family photos on the wall, and decorative objects on side tables.
Framed wedding photo of a bride and groom with foreheads touching, holding a bouquet of flowers outdoors at sunset.
Black and white photo of a young girl with a large bow in her hair, wearing a dress and boots, leaning on a textured blanket or throw.
A framed photo of a couple walking down a countryside road on a sunny day, leaning on each other with mountains and greenery in the background, placed against a cream-colored wall.
Reflection of a pregnant woman in a mirror, with trees and sunlight outside.
Living room with a gray sofa, two gray armchairs, and a wooden coffee table with a vase of white flowers, framed family photo on the wall, and side tables with lamps and decorative items.
Three framed family portraits on a white wall, with small potted plants below and a wooden ceiling light above.
Living room with a beige sofa, green and blue pillows, a light gray armchair, a wooden coffee table with books and a small plant, a black table lamp, a large houseplant in a gold planter, and a framed family photo on a white brick wall.
Framed black and white family photograph of four people, a woman, a man, a girl, and a boy, smiling and enjoying time together, placed on a white surface next to a tall vase with green and white flowers and an old-fashioned camera.
Close-up of a book cover with green and brown colors, showing the textured edge of the cover.
Nursery room with crib, ladder with string lights, plush toys, and framed black-and-white photo of a baby held by hands on light-colored walls and wooden furniture.
Wooden sideboard with a potted orchid, decorative houses, and a book on top, hanging on a white wall with a framed collage of three baby photos.
Three framed photos on a white shelf, with small potted plants in front. The photos feature children and a couple at the beach, with a wooden pendant light hanging above.
Living room with a beige couch, zebra-patterned pillows, a floating shelf with a potted plant, books, and decorative items, black-and-white family photos on the wall, and a doorway leading to a bedroom with a window and a bed.
Living room with white sofa, green and patterned pillows, a coffee table with a plant, a large potted tree, and picture frames of family photos on the wall.
Green paneled wall with a framed photo of a couple kissing, brown armchair with a cream pillow, standing next to a tall white and gold floor lamp.
Modern living room with white brick walls, a gray sofa with multiple pillows, a wooden coffee table with books and a potted plant, a gray armchair with wooden arms, a wooden side table with a lamp, and a large framed painting of a forest with a coupl
Close-up of an open photo album with a textured metal bookmark inside, showing pages with photographs and text.
Wooden box with a sliding cover engraved with a wedding date and names, containing a wedding photo of a blonde bride in a white dress holding a bouquet and a groom in a tuxedo, standing together outdoors.
Two closed hardcover books with textured covers, one blue and one beige, stacked on a black tray on a round wooden table.

parking options

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A yellow two-story building with a large tree in front, parked cars on the street, and a sign that reads 'Lovell Antiques' above the entrance.

A yellow two-story building with a large tree in front, parked cars on the street, and a sign that reads 'Lovell Antiques' above the entrance.

Free parking in the lot across the street - center rows

Free parking in the lot across the street - center rows

Signboard with photos showing a parking lot in Powerhouse alley, with labels for gate access, rear alley entrance, and parking spots available 24/7. Photos include empty parking spaces, a rear alley gate, and surrounding buildings.

Signboard with photos showing a parking lot in Powerhouse alley, with labels for gate access, rear alley entrance, and parking spots available 24/7. Photos include empty parking spaces, a rear alley gate, and surrounding buildings.

Street view with parking, trees, houses, and a clear blue sky, labeled as free 2-hour parking on 22nd street and P, and studio entrance on the right.

Street view with parking, trees, houses, and a clear blue sky, labeled as free 2-hour parking on 22nd street and P, and studio entrance on the right.

A parking lot with several parked cars, a large tree, and a building in the background. An red arrow points to the building.

A parking lot with several parked cars, a large tree, and a building in the background. An red arrow points to the building.

Map showing parking options and directions near Antique Midtown. Center two rows of street parking are free next to Adam's restaurant. Street parking at meters requires a parkmobile app. Back entrance parking lot costs $5 through Parkmobile app.

Map showing parking options and directions near Antique Midtown. Center two rows of street parking are free next to Adam's restaurant. Street parking at meters requires a parkmobile app. Back entrance parking lot costs $5 through Parkmobile app.

Facade of a building with a white door, metal grating, brick and painted walls, electrical meters, and string lights overhead.

Facade of a building with a white door, metal grating, brick and painted walls, electrical meters, and string lights overhead.

An outdoor signboard for GVP Studios, a photography and design studio, placed on a sidewalk near a building with potted plants and barrels in the background.

An outdoor signboard for GVP Studios, a photography and design studio, placed on a sidewalk near a building with potted plants and barrels in the background.

A sunny urban backyard with a patio, a yellow building with a white door, a brick building to the left, potted plants, and string lights hanging overhead.

A sunny urban backyard with a patio, a yellow building with a white door, a brick building to the left, potted plants, and string lights hanging overhead.

Backyard patio with a small wooden house on the right, string lights overhead, a decorative arch on the left, plants, and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Backyard patio with a small wooden house on the right, string lights overhead, a decorative arch on the left, plants, and trees under a partly cloudy sky.

View of a parking lot through an open doorway with yellow and white curtains, surrounded by plants and barrels, under a partly cloudy sky.

View of a parking lot through an open doorway with yellow and white curtains, surrounded by plants and barrels, under a partly cloudy sky.

Backyard with a wooden stairs, patio, potted plants, and buildings with mixed brick and painted walls under a partly cloudy sky.

Backyard with a wooden stairs, patio, potted plants, and buildings with mixed brick and painted walls under a partly cloudy sky.

An outdoor patio area with a concrete floor, yellow and gray buildings, potted plants, trees, parked cars, and a sky with clouds and strings of lights.

An outdoor patio area with a concrete floor, yellow and gray buildings, potted plants, trees, parked cars, and a sky with clouds and strings of lights.

Outdoor patio with a white canopy supported by four poles, large pink flowering bushes, two wine barrels, a planter with greenery, and a modern building in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Outdoor patio with a white canopy supported by four poles, large pink flowering bushes, two wine barrels, a planter with greenery, and a modern building in the background under a partly cloudy sky.