Nubian Studios 10970 International Blvd. Ste. #235 Oakland, CA 94603 (510) 777-0227 nubianstudios@sbcglobal.net Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m Sat & Sun: CLOSED Same Day Appointments Available Nubian Studio offers a full service Professional Photography Studio located in Oakland on the San Leandro border. The studio is filled with over 1500 sq. ft. of props and backgrounds. The State of the Art Lighting and digital SLR equipment will definitely give you that professional magazine quality look. To keep up with our high volume of photo shoots and growing clientele we change our backgrounds every two months. As we want you to come back again and again. Our photo technician specializes in the highest level of photo editing, so you don't have to worry about blemishes or other unpleasant imperfections. With a few strokes of the pen those undesirable imperfections will vanish giving you a look of perfection. We invite you to schedule an appointment to come in for a consultation prior to your photo shoot. At that time you can go thought the wardrobe and choose your costumes for your photo shoot. Nubian's doesn't just take great photos we offer you the Hollywood experience. Our sister studio Farah Melan, is located next door, where we cross you over into the world of beauty. Farah Melan is not just your ordinary hair salon, we cater to those of you who not only want an attractive everyday look, but also to those of you who are looking for that Hollywood Glam. We have done over 3000 makeovers. Whether it be for career, fashion, new attitude, business or if you simply want to step it up and put a little spice back in your love life; a glamour makeover at Farah Melan could be just the thing to make you fall in love all over again. Farah Melan's goal is to make you feel new, confident and refreshed; giving you a new view on how you and others see you. Today in our society appearances are everything. How others see you just may determine how far you will go in your career. If you are trying to create a modeling portfolio or trying to enter the entertainment world we have many years of experience creating the look that will get you the job you are seeking. Many of our makeover models have appeared in numerous magazines such as Source & King. Our models have appeared in MTV videos and have been voted in the top 10 BET videos. We specialize in makeovers for woman but we can also give the gentlemen a new stunning look as well. You can get those locks twisted, nails & feet manicured, and have a relaxing facial. If you looking to take photos for your upcoming album cover Farah Melan can give you that finished polished look then you can go right next door to our sister Studio for your award winning photos. We treat each client as an individual taking your personal needs and making the best makeover that is suitable for you. On your wedding day you want to be the most beautiful woman in the world. We can take all your butterflies and worries away by providing you with the right make up, eyelashes, hair style or glamour weave. You can make Farah Melan your one stop for your wedding party makeover and photos. Our artistic staff can make the bride and her bride's maids look like celebrities. Imagine your wedding photo portfolio looking of pure glamour. Experience a glamour makeover and glamour photos. Prom day can also be one of the most important days in your life. Nubian Studios offers beautiful glamour portraits unlike the ones taken at your High School they are of the highest quality with numerous background that will make you stand out far above the rest. You will be surely be the envy of all your classmates when they see your glamour shots. The Farah Melan experience and vision is shared with every stylist and makeup artist through a wonderful training program. If you do not have a your own vision of the look you would like to achieve we always have a promising vision for each client. At Farah Melan clients don't just get hair that looks great in the salon, they get education to maintain their look at home. As a word of advice from our staff here are some tips for the best result when preparing for a photo shoot. • Choose costumes that are flattering to your figure. • Have you hair done. • Have your make-up done. • If your skin tone is light- medium choose warm and dark colors for your shoot. • Darker skin tones should choose lighter colors for yourÊ shoot. • Always practice your poses in the mirror prior to your photo shoot. • Be confident that you are beautiful • Be confident that you look beautiful • Relax. • Follow you photographers instruction.