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PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO
Nestled in the heart of downtown Sonora, California.
This 200 sq. ft, natural light studio is perfect for photographers to use for branding, couple's or portrait sessions, boudoir, styled shoots and more! This studio is located on the second level, with fun views of downtown Sonora, and access to a rooftop area that can be used for photos as well! It is neighboring two beautiful flower businesses downtown, for easy access to any floral props you may be using during your session.
Read below to see pricing, included props, and more information about reserving and using the studio
Pricing
1 hour - $60
2 hours - $100
3 hours - $175
4 hours - $250
5 hours - $300
6 hours - $400
Please book enough hours to have time to clean up after yourself. The studio must be left in the same condition it was in when you arrived (more on this here)
Included props
Available year round:
-Small sweetheart size table, wooden with black metal legs
-wicker arm chair
-Wooden stool
-Blue velvet chair
-Large, arched mirror
-Giant disco ball
-Modern, minimalist arched shelf (for storing your items or for use in photos)
-Rooftop area for photos
-Backdrop stands (*NOT the paper backdrops themselves, see below for information about using the paper backdrops) This backdrop stand is great for hanging fabric or other props, or if you bring your own paper backdrop.
Available only when in stock:
-Confetti
-Rugs (boho, persian)
-4 white, folding, wooden chairs
-Glassware & dishware (ask before you book whether or not assorted glassware will be available). For props only, must be thoroughly rinsed and dried after use.
-Dried or faux Flowers (if you want flowers for props, I recommend that you contact either Sonora Florist or Wildbud right next to the studio)
-Faux fur blankets (sheepskin and dark fur)
-Candles and candle holders
-Letterboards
RULES:
Available as an extra add-on:
-Paper Backdrops ($25 add-on to use the paper rolls while you are in the studio) The paper rolls are not available for free use, as they have limited uses and need to be replaced when they are used up. The available colors are based on what we have in stock. However, photographers who book at minimum a 3 hour slot at least 1 month in advance MAY request a specific color to be in stock AT THE TIME OF their BOOKING, so we can either set it aside or order it in time for you.
BRINGING YOUR OWN PROPS
You are welcome to bring your own props inside, we simply ask that anything you bring in doesn't damage the studio. We also ask that nothing be brought in that makes too much noise for the sake of our neighboring studio units*. We have had a client bring in a two-piece couch, but they were very quiet and respectful of noise* while they brough it up to the studio, through the halls and set it up.
To know before booking:
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This is a clean-up-after-yourself studio. You will take out all your trash, put things away, sweep up after yourself, and leave the studio in the condition it was in when you arrived.
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NOISE: Out of respect for a couple of the studios next to ours (that are massage therapists) we ask you to not play loud music, and to keep yours and your client's voices to inside levels. When you are setting up and taking down, please be mindful of noise. If a neighboring studio is in session, you will see signs asking you to be quiet, as their clients may be in therapy and we want to respect our fellow humans. These noise restrictions do not apply on weekends.
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You may use the bathroom and the kitchen sink area, but please do not put your studio trash in the bathroom trash can, take your trash with you when you go.
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If the portion of the paper backdrop roll that you used is very dirty, please cut it off up until the cleanest spot. We don't want to waste paper, but we also don't want the next person to unroll a sheet of paper with dirt, crumbs, hair, and lots of foot marks. Please do not remove the section if there will not be enough left after that to unroll for one more use --if that's the case, please just leave the dirty section on.
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If you use the last of something (confetti, a paper roll, etc), PLEASE let me know so I can replace it. You will not be charged for that, it's just giving me a heads up /FYI so that I can order more :)
Gallery
Here are some examples of sessions done at the studio! You will be able to get an idea of what the studio looks like, and see the wide variety of sessions you can do here. We have hosted everything from boudoir shoots to micro elopements! The courthouse is just down the street, and the flower shop is right next door - making us a perfect spot for some studio elopement portraits!