About  ·  Photo & video studio rental  ·  Historic Downtown Santa Ana, CA

Built for creatives,
by creatives.

We’ve been where you are. Looking for a studio that understood the work. So we built one. Now there are three, on one block of 4th Street.

[ 01 — What this is ]

Three studios.
One block.

Three photo and video studios in Historic Downtown Santa Ana. Built for brands, photographers, filmmakers and creators.

Each one is different. Scale. Light. Form. All three are finished to the same standard.

[ 02 — The studios ]

Pick the one
that fits.

01

The Loft

216 W 4th St, Unit B
Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • 1,000+ sq ft
  • 15 ft ceilings
  • Industrial — brick & cement
  • Blackout capable

Scale. Exposed brick, cement walls, fifteen-foot ceilings. Natural light when you want it. Full blackout when you don’t.

Lighting, seamless paper, grip and a hair and make-up area are all standing. Built for campaigns, editorial, video and long content days.

02

Daylight
Suite

206 W 4th St · Spurgeon Building
Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • 400 sq ft
  • Natural light, sunrise to sunset
  • Vintage & modern sets
  • Boutique footprint

Three doors from The Loft, in the historic Spurgeon Building. Small, and not a compromise. Sun from sunrise to sunset — soft, cinematic, full of depth.

Designed by Jojo Alvarez of Vintage Gold & Co. Victorian and Parisian influence. Vintage artwork, mirrors and props. One side romantic. One side clean and white. Two looks, one studio.

03

Studio 3

209 W Fourth St · Across the street
Santa Ana, CA 92701
  • 550 sq ft
  • 20 ft ceilings
  • Skylit — natural + artificial
  • Brushed aluminum wall

The newest, and the most contemporary. Skylights in the original timber truss, twenty feet up. Two tall white walls. Turn ninety degrees and you’re on red brick.

Chrome, steel and glass. A brushed aluminum wall that throws hard reflections. Furnished, not staged — every set standing, every light rigged.

[ 03 — The block ]

Everything is
walking distance.

The Loft and the Daylight Suite are three doors apart. Studio 3 is across the street. Same block of 4th.

One load-in. One call sheet. No company move.

The Loft216 W 4th St, Unit B
Daylight Suite206 W 4th St · Three doors down
Studio 3209 W Fourth St · Across the street
[ Now booking ]

This isn’t just a studio.
It’s your creative home
in Orange County.

Historic Downtown Santa Ana, CA · Mon–Sat · 6am–10pm

The Space OC® — Santa Ana, CA @thespaceoc ©2026

The Founders

James Davis II is A luminary in film directing and photography, James creates enchanting music videos and captivating brand narratives. His work has graced prestigious stages like Times Square and the 2018 Winter Olympics, and has been featured on MTV, E! Television, Disney Channel, and VH1. James has collaborated with celebrities including Chris Brown, Usher, Pharrell Williams, and more, capturing the essence of emotions within each frame. As the founder and owner of The Space OC, his creative vision turns every project into a journey of unparalleled creativity.

Dulce Moran, With over 6 years of experience, is a professional makeup artist who has worked on projects for beauty brands, music videos, photoshoots, and bridal work. She has collaborated with artists like Maluma, Nicki Minaj, and Myriam Fares for the FIFA World Cup music video, and served as a key makeup artist for artists such as Latto and Cannons. Dulce's passion for her craft drives her to continue growing in her career, with aspirations to start her own makeup line.

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