GVP Studios in Midtown Sacramento
Our loft studio at the Midtown Creative Group at Antiquities on P Street in Sacramento offers both indoor and outdoor portrait areas. Check out what our facility offers, including an optional hair and makeup artist, a private courtyard with olive trees and bougainvillea, custom design center artwork samples, a sitting area with streaming TV, and beautiful local parks for a hybrid studio/landscape session. Please read through the rules and regulations below before making an appointment in our space.
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the studio loft
Our main shooting space offers North and West facing windows, furniture, props, backdrops, and a baby and maternity closet.
Extended family indoor portraits
Multigenerational Asian family gathered indoors for a group photo, sitting and standing near a large window with autumn leaves outside.
A multi-generational family portrait with six members, including a man and woman seated in front, surrounded by four children or teenagers, standing against a brick wall, all smiling and dressed in semi-formal attire.
A family of four posing for a photo in a cozy studio, with soft curtains and a brick wall backdrop.
A family of seven members sitting on a blue sofa in a bright room with large windows, smiling at the camera. Includes three women, two men, and two young girls. Everyone is dressed in semi-formal attire.
A happy family of four sitting on a sofa in a bright room, with a mother, father, and two children—an older girl and a younger boy—smiling and interacting lovingly.
Family of four sitting on a beige vintage sofa near windows, smiling cheerfully at the camera.
A young girl and an elderly woman hugging in front of a decorated Christmas tree in a cozy living room.
A woman with long dark hair kissing a smiling young girl with long blonde hair, who is wearing a light blue dress. They are in front of a white wall with a decorative wreath made of white tulips and green leaves, and they are sitting on a white textured ottoman on a fluffy white rug.
A family of four sitting on a fluffy rug, each parent holding a smiling toddler, in a bright room with white walls and large windows.
A smiling woman and girl hugging each other against a plain white background.
A smiling woman resting her head on a man's shoulder, both looking at the camera. The woman has shoulder-length dark hair with blonde highlights, wearing a brown shirt and a smartwatch. The man is bald, wearing a maroon sweater with purple nail polish on his fingernails, and has a wedding ring. They are in front of a textured curtain backdrop.
A woman with dark wavy hair, wearing a black lace top over a black and white polka dot dress, smiling and standing inside near a window.
A young man with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a patterned button-up shirt, smiling while looking at the camera indoors near a window with white curtains.
A young girl with brown hair wearing a light purple dress, sitting on a white fluffy surface, smiling at the camera.
An elderly woman with glasses sitting and smiling, holding a young girl in her lap who is dressed in a white dress with pink tulips and pink leggings, both smiling, against a plain light background.
Young girl with curly hair smiling, wearing a black and white striped sweater against a plain light background.
A young boy in casual attire standing against a white wall, with his hands in his pockets, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
A teenage boy with dark hair smiling, wearing a white polo shirt, black cargo pants, and white sneakers with black stripes, standing against a white background.
A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair smiling, with her arms around two young boys, all smiling, in a studio with a plain light background.
A happy family of five sitting together on a blue sofa by a window. The family includes a woman, a man, and three young boys, all smiling.
A man wearing glasses and a plaid shirt hugging a young boy in front of a window, with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.
A happy family of three, a man, a woman, and a young girl, smiling and enjoying time together indoors against a brick wall background. The girl is wearing a black headband with a bow, and the woman is wearing a green patterned blouse. The man is looking at the girl, and the woman is holding her, both smiling joyfully.
A woman and a boy smiling and embracing each other, with the woman standing and the boy sitting on a stool against a neutral background.
A woman with dark hair, wearing a plaid shirt, holding a smiling young girl with curly hair, dressed in a beige sweater, brown pants, and cowboy boots, inside a room with a white wall and a window.
A woman with two children, all smiling and hugging against a plain white background.
Family portrait of four people, two adults and two children, smiling and posing together against a white background.
A woman and two boys smiling, posing closely together against a neutral background. The woman has blonde hair, wearing a brown top, navy cardigan, and brown pants. The older boy is wearing a white polo shirt, and the younger boy is in a checkered shirt and tan pants, hugging her knee.
A black and white photo of a family of four sitting together, with a brick wall background. The father has a beard and short hair, wearing a striped shirt. The mother has long dark hair, wearing a patterned top. The older daughter has curly hair, wearing a sleeveless top with embroidery, sitting on her father's lap. The younger baby girl has a headband and is sitting on her mother's lap, smiling at the camera.
A child is being lifted upside down by an adult, smiling and laughing, against a brick wall background.
A happy family of three posing indoors by a window, with a man, woman, and a young girl with a white headband smiling at the camera.
A young girl with a white bow in her hair, wearing a plaid shirt, appears upset or crying in this close-up photo.
A woman in a black dress helps a young girl in a white and blue floral dress walk. The girl has a large white bow in her hair and is smiling. The woman is holding the girl by her hands, and they are on a light-colored floor with a plain light wall background.
A family of three holding hands and smiling indoors, with a large window in the background. The young girl is wearing a white and blue dress with a bow in her hair, while the parents are dressed in black and neutral tones.
A baby girl crawling on the floor in front of a smiling man and woman, with the man sitting back on his knees and the woman sitting on the floor in a kneeling position, both smiling at the camera.
Pregnant woman in a white lace dress sitting on a vintage sofa with a fur throw, holding her belly and smiling softly.
Maternity photography in Sacramento natural light studio
Pregnant woman standing by a window, holding sheer white fabric, in a softly lit room.
silhouette studio maternity
A young family holding a sleeping newborn baby inside a bright, cozy room with a vintage sofa and large windows.
First year baby milestones
Young boy dressed in a plaid shirt, blazer, and green bowtie, wearing a large straw hat with a blue border, smiling and holding the lapels of his blazer against a background resembling a forest or woodland scene.
A woman holding a young boy, both laughing joyfully, in front of a colorful striped backdrop with a shiny silver curtain on the side.
Family newborn portraits
newborn photos baby girl in front of a window
third birthday studio portraits
first birthday cake smash
six month old baby photos
six month old sitting session
sitting session baby
newborn with siblings
large family photos newborn session
newborn baby with father
wrapped up newborn baby
first birthday walking
three month old smiling session
crawling session nine month old
siblings with newborn baby
siblings with newborn baby
Young woman with long dark hair smiling in front of a brick wall, wearing a black top with ruffles and a delicate necklace.
brand headshots
A smiling woman with red hair and glasses sitting on wooden floor in a room with brick wall, next to large windows, wearing a blue sleeveless top and jeans.
Professional and personal brand photos in a Sacramento portrait studio
A woman with dark hair and glasses smiling, wearing a white suit and black blouse, leaning against a wall near a window with blinds.
Group of five smiling men standing in a row, wearing navy blue polo shirts with a logo that reads 'UB' on the left chest, against a plain white background.
A smiling elderly man in a white medical coat with green embroidered text, wearing glasses, a light blue dress shirt, and a dark tie with constellation patterns, standing outdoors with green foliage in the background.
A young woman with long brown wavy hair, wearing clear glasses and a septum piercing, smiling while looking at the camera. She is dressed in a black sweatshirt with the text "Roseville Yogasix California".
A woman in a navy blazer and black pants standing by a window, smiling with arms crossed.
A woman with blonde hair wearing glasses and a grey sweater, smiling in front of a window in a bright room.
A young man in a dark suit and white shirt with a red tie, smiling while sitting on a blue velvet couch in a room with a brick wall and a window with white curtains.
A woman with shoulder-length light brown hair, smiling, wearing a royal blue blouse and gold jewelry, sitting on gray wooden stairs.
A man wearing glasses, a black blazer, and a checkered shirt, standing in front of a red brick wall.
A woman with blond hair, glasses, wearing a blue sleeveless top and jeans, sitting on a wooden floor by a window with a brick wall background, smiling and looking outside.
A woman with curly brown hair smiling while leaning against a brick wall on a city sidewalk.
A woman with long light brown hair, wearing a black blazer and white top, smiling and standing with crossed arms in front of a dark gray textured wall.
A woman with long brown hair smiling in front of a window, wearing a beige cardigan, white top, and a necklace.
A smiling female healthcare professional with long black hair, wearing black scrubs and a stethoscope, standing with arms crossed near a window with white trim, against a brick wall background.
A woman with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes, smiling, wearing a bright blue dress and a long silver necklace, sitting against a gray background.
A woman with long dark hair, wearing a white blazer and gold earrings, smiling, against an orange background.
A man with dark hair, beard, wearing a black suit jacket, plaid shirt, smiling, against a dark background.
A woman with shoulder-length dark wavy hair, wearing glasses and a green button-up shirt, smiling at the camera.
Woman with long blonde hair, wearing a red cardigan with gold buttons and a red hair clip, smiling against a gray background.
the courtyard
We take photos in our courtyard in addition to our indoor space when time permits by request
Private courtyard outdoor portrait space
Bougainvillea wall blooms from Sprint to late Fall
Optional furniture use in the courtyard (ask about our rentals)
Great space for Sweet 16 and Senior Portraits
Beatiful spot for outdoor portraits in a private space
Mediterranean foliage
Perfect hybrid indoor/outdoor lighting for your session
Intimate weddings
Easy access for young families
Brick walls and antique windows
Olive trees
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
First floor event space for wheelchair access (by reservation)
Capitol Park in the Spring
McKinley Park in the Fall
Land Park in Spring
Land Park in Spring
Land Park
Land Park
OId Sacramento
Land Park in Summer
Land Park in Summer
Land Park in Summer
Land Park in Fall
Land Park - great for groups
Land Park in Fall
Memorial Auditorium in Winter
Midtown in Winter
Cactus Garden in Fall
Cactus Garden in Fall
Cactus Garden in Fall
McKinley Park in Summer
McKinley Park in Summer
McKinley Park in Summer
UC Davis in Summer
UC Davis in Summer
Land Park in Spring
Land Park in Spring
Land Park in Spring
cactus garden in winter
cactus garden in winter
cactus garden in winter
Rules & Regulations
We are a working photography studio in a very old building with big heavy lights, electrical cords, audio/video equipment and imperfect wifi. Please read through these details before deciding to make a reservation.
outside
Please be aware that we share the courtyard with other tenants and an event venue. While it offers privacy most of the time, it is not always available for your photo shoot, and if it is, we need to be respectful of our neighbors and not leave trash or make too much noise.
The second floor is accessible through stairs only. If you have someone who is unable to climb stairs, prearrange with us to schedule the courtyard or the first floor event space.
The entrance to the loft studio is through a gate to the side of the building. The hallway is not very wide, and is not ADA compliant. It is close to the building next door which has soffits that jut out at head level. We have padding along the building but please watch where you are walking and don’t be looking down at your phone.
inside
Free roaming is not permitted. We have other business owners and tenants whose space and belongings must be respected.
We love kids and dogs, but we require that an adult is responsible for the wherabouts of each child and pup at all times. There are hazards all over the place. Our staff is concentrating on their job and cannot be in charge of chasing after anyone. We suggest bringing a friend or family member to help corral your group if you think it may be necessary.
Noise must be kept to a minimum. If excessive noise is disturbing other tenants, we may have to leave the studio and complete your session elsewhere.
There are sometimes events going on downstairs. Periodically, we will need to make limited noise if there is a yoga class, sound bath, speech, or wedding ceremony happening. We avoid making appointments during such events, so this is quite rare but may happen.
We know that our light stands, a/v equipment, and decorated sets look super fun to kids. However, these items cost thousands of dollars and our sets take days to get just right. Please be respectful of our workspace, and treat it like going to the Doctor or Dentist office. If our items aren’t being respected, we will have to end your session early or relocate.
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
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 bridge surrounded by trees.
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 couple by a lake on the wall.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.