Robyn Davis's 'Being Shop' Is Now Open for Business

“: : Being” is now open in Studio City serving as the new home base for artist and photographer Robyn Davis, who produces one-of-a-kind designs to capture, celebrate, and commemorate the story of people’s lives.

Located in the heart of the Ventura Boulevard Boutique District, Davis calls her shop “ROBYN DAVIS : : BEING”— the two colons serve as a graphic symbol that invite people to take a pause (or two), slow down, and enjoy life — Including making time to document their family stories with unique displays in the home, place of business, or as special gifts.

Davis’s designs evolved from her desire to find original ways of displaying life photographs in her home. She experimented with mixing frames, combining images with unusual materials—and mixing photos with other home design elements in surprising ways. Her latest commissions include tin and metal prints mounted on reclaimed wood pieces, also sourced locally.

“I envision the : :Being Shop as a showcase for my photography, original designs and a place to inspire my clients with simple and fun things they can do on their own with photography,” says Davis.

“I love mixing the old and the new,” she explains. “I love modern style, technology, and gadgets, but also retro, antique, and analog.” The shop is an artistic space and reflects Davis’s love of reclaimed wood — with counters fashioned from old-growth redwood that came from a 1920s Beverly Hills mansion and a bench and table designed with wood from an old fence.

Although Davis primarily shoots on location—in the client’s home or a favorite locale —the : : Being shop accommodates simple headshots and publicity shots.

Davis loves her Studio City location because she finds incredible shooting spots within walking distance of the shop—everything from urban metal corrugated doors to funky wood, white picket fence neighborhoods, canyons, and walking trails.

Located in the heart of Studio City’s Ventura Blvd Boutique district, The Being Shop is located at 3949 Laurelgrove Ave., visible from Ventura and just West of Laurel Canyon Boulevard. Easy access from almost anywhere in LA via the 101, 405 or Laurel Canyon & Coldwater Canyon Boulevards.

The Being Shop  is a cozy headquarters to meet with my clients from concept to proofing sessions on the large flat-screen viewing area, run remotely via Apple TV. There is usually something good for snacks & drink and almost always a hot pot of coffee. In addition to my photography and basic print/canvas/album offerings, I also design and create one-of-a-kind designs to enjoy your photos in your home and in your life.

Although I am primarily a location shooter, the shop is perfect for simple headshots and publicity shots and small sets. There are incredible shooting spots within walking distance of the shop — everything from urban metal corrugated doors to funky wood, white picket-fence neighborhoods and canyon/walking trails within blocks or a 5-minute car ride. I also shoot in and around your home or your favorite LA or beach locale.