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Studio Recipes 🪄 Ep. 2 Abracadabra! Okay because nobody told you this wall moves 👀

We get it…it’s a big, beautiful, slightly intimidating bookshelf and it looks like it belongs exactly where it’s parked. But Madi said not today.

She flipped it, rolled it, and built two completely different sets from one piece. First came the Greek-inspired bookshelf featuring one of a kind olive jars, blessed with a little pampas (we still love pampas right?) and cream velvet anchoring the whole thing. Then she turned it around and somehow talked us into a cute little podcast setup against the limewash with our favorite green velvet chair, our podcast mics, and natural light that had absolutely no business looking that good 👩🏾‍🍳💋.

Two sets. One beautiful wall. And we cannot wait to see what you do with it when you get in here.

Which setup are you booking first the Greek-inspired bookshelf 🏺 or the podcast setup 🎙️? Tell us below 👇🏾 taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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a month ago
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“The beginning was humble. But even our humble is honnneyy.”
@i_s_cal said it best.

We were feeling nostalgic today, flipping through old tours, and whew. The theme of this one? But, God.

It’s been almost 10 months since our last studio tour, but yall still came (s/o to our fave videographer @classyvirtualtours). 

But trust us…the work hasn’t stopped. God’s been sending the people. We’ve just been unlocking the door.

Let’s catch you up:
• We added an in-house photographer to the team! Meet Shanelle (@have.hopephotography). She’s been holding it down with headshots, branding, and those milestone moments. Her style? Chef’s kiss. Her energy? Right on brand.
• Speaking of good energy: Ida (@rawmotivephotography)our wedding dream girl meets studio host. If you’ve walked in and immediately felt taken care of, it’s probably thanks to her. She’s giving concierge. Hype team. Behind-the-scenes queen. All in one. (Don’t go poaching her. Just book.)
• We launched Creator Days. Collaborative work sessions for creatives to connect, shoot, and build without breaking the bank. It’s been beautiful. More to come.
• We’ve been linking up with dope photogs like @themodelinfluencer for styled shoots, workshops, and mini sessions.
• New year. New furniture. 80% of the space got a glow-up. If you haven’t been in a while, it’s giving “who is she?” Fresh. Clean. Elevated.
• We’re top ranked on Google. As in #1. That’s y’all. The reviews you leave?
“Best studio in DFW hands down.”
“Professional, inspiring, and Black-owned? Say less.”
“Felt like I was creating in my living room. If my living room had champagne and hand-painted backdrops.”
• From 17 bookings in one early month… to 80 in the same month, this year. All word of mouth. All love.
• And then there’s @brainflowerstudios. Our very first Muse of the Stu resident. Yaasameen came in with The Heart Show. A full-on art experience celebrating hair as art through photos, film, and sound. Iconic doesn’t even cover it.

Oh and Bun B came shot a video in our space. 🤘🏾Who is next, Beyoncé?

So yeah. The studio’s evolving. Still us. Come see what’s new. Bring a friend. taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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a year ago
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You know how we always say this space is yours as much as it’s ours? Well… y’all have been talking, and we’ve been listening.

Here’s what’s new at Laolu Studios — a few updates before we drop the full studio tour:

• That seamless paper system you keep booking for? We added another one. Yep, more colors. You asked. We delivered.

• Our new grounded modern corner has entered the chat. Clean lines, cozy texture, and a mirror that’s already been the background of a few iconic selfies. It’s the only thing that doesn’t move — because you’ll want it just where it is.

• Plants? We’ve got more. Because if your content doesn’t pop against lush, layered textures, then what are we even doing?

• Oh, and peep our new rolling wall. One side = a clean backdrop. The other = a bookshelf moment. Multifunctionality is our love language.

• And finally, the fireplace mantel. You heard right. We added it to bring a more homey, lived-in vibe to our most-loved setup. It’s giving sophisticated, curated comfort. For content creators looking to channel cozy editorial energy, this is your new corner.

As always, everything in this space is made to move with you — just remember to put things back how you found them. That’s the deal.

The full studio tour is coming, but we couldn’t wait to show you what’s been quietly evolving behind the scenes.

Tag your creative partner. Your stylist. Your favorite client. Let them know it’s time to spin the block, because Laolu is giving fresh again. Photography studio tour 
Dallas Texas taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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a year ago
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Texture and Architecture are the real stars of Laolu II ✨

Meet @iamgabrialrushton, glowing through a few test shots inside Laolu II. We wanted to see how the space held up against real light and real movement before anything is official, and she made it easy to fall in love with what’s coming.

If there’s one thing you’ll notice as we keep pulling back the curtain (pun very much intended), it’s texture. The architecture isn’t background here, it’s part of the story, and we’re just getting started showing you why.

Tell us what you’re picking up on so far. More to come soon. taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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6 days ago
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People love a reveal. What they don’t see is everything that happens before it. The trial and error, the damaged deliveries, the thrifting, the “wait, that doesn’t fit,” and the late night toll rides to the space simply to make the time after that already long day. That’s what this season of building Laolu II has looked like, and honestly, we wouldn’t rush past it even if we could. Preparation isn’t the Pinterest pin. It’s the part that makes the reveal worth showing. So here’s a little bit of the mess behind the Work He is doing at Laolu II, because we think it’s just as worth celebrating. taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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6 days ago
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Studio Recipes 🪄 Ep. 3: POV: you’ve booked this studio five times and still didn’t know this wall was on wheels.

We limewashed it ourselves. Is it screaming DIY? 😶‍🌫️ Earlier this year we put it up for a vote in stories because we thought maybe it was time for a new color. The votes were so split… so it stayed exactly as is, and honestly we get it now. Sometimes you just need a classic backdrop to capture your moments. 

The other side gives you the arch bookshelf, styled with our olive jar collection that lives here full time. Bring your own props if you want to make it yours.

Two backdrops hiding in one piece of furniture, and it rolls exactly where you need it to. We love her. 

📍 Dallas Fort Worth photography studio taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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8 days ago
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Forever raising the bar, never did limits. by @laolu.studios
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2 months ago
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Light shines better in the dark.

And so does she.

This is what the fireplace corner was made for — candlelight catching every curve, shadows doing the work, and a room that holds space for the version of you that shows up after hours.

We shoot day and night at Laolu Studios. But something about the night shift just hits different. 🕯️🖤

Who needs this energy right now? Tag them. 👇🏾
Muse: @1madinicole taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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5 months ago
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Where glam meets luxury ✨

Part 2 of Joan’s (@beautybyjlis) branding session! 
And yes, a part 3 will be coming shortly bc I’m still obsessed with all the photos 🤭 taken in Dallas, Texas by @laolu.studios
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5 months ago
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Some corners of the studio just know how to show off.

We didn’t do much to this one, just a few of our little tricks. We like to play with height first, pairing a tall piece like these brass candlesticks with something lower and more textured, just enough so the eye has somewhere to wander. Then we leave a little room to breathe, because an overstyled mantel starts feeling cluttered the second the camera’s rolling. And honestly? Half the magic is just timing. That soft afternoon light hits this wall in a way no ring light could ever dream of replicating.

We’re already dreaming about dressing this one up for the holidays, and yes, we know it’s July 👀 taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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11 days ago
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I mean a white wall is cute 😗, but for the whimsy creative...

Current seamless paper options in Studio I: 12 colors, 2 systems. System 1 keeps it classic with white, black, gray, brown, red and pink. System 2 is where things get a little more fun: bone, yellow, lilac, true blue, teal and a sage green that deserves more screen time.

CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER 🥊

Comment your goto color and then guess our top 3 favorites and we’ll DM you a little something exclusive. taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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11 days ago
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This is what a content creator’s dream studio actually looks like.

Did you know you can see your shot in real time while you move around the studio?

Our tethering setup lets you mirror your camera to a monitor and wheel it anywhere in the space so there’s no second guessing, just creating. Stylish sets, quality gear, and everything you need to show up consistently as a content creator in the DFW area. taken in Laolu Studios by @laolu.studios
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a month ago
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