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HOURS - RATES - ONLINE BOOKING

Studio 8 is available to be rented for photography and video production by the hour, seven days a week from 7:00am until 10:00pm. Rental rates are $70 per hour weekdays and $80 per hour on weekends, and include the use of the entire studio and lighting equipment, at no additional charge. Visit the Scheduling page to book your shoot. Payment in full is required when reserving a time on the schedule.

SECURED ACCESS

When you rent the studio you and your clients will be the only ones in the building. Access is provided through a keypad entry-lock located on the front studio door. Your time-specific key pad code will be sent to you the day prior to your shoot, by text message, PLEASE check your spam folder in your messages app. If you do not see your coder the morning of your booking PLEASE let us know right away. You will only have access during your scheduled time. The studio is equipped with remotely monitored security cameras for your protection and ours.

LIGHTING IN THE STUDIO

Studio 8 features ample Natural light, during daylight hours. Additionally, the studio is equipped with Daylight Color Balanced LED lighting equipment that can be used with the Natural Daylight, or on its own. The provided lighting equipment is CONTINUOUS, not FLASH. There is not a separate charge for the use of the lighting equipment, however the lighting equipment may not be removed from the studio. The “House Lights” are also daylight balanced and can be left on while shooting.

CANCELLATIONS & RESCHEDULING

Please refer to your conformation email for cancellations or rescheduling your session. All refunds are subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.Cancellations and Rescheduling a session require 48-hours or more notice to receive a refund.

Studio Policies

The Studio 8 policies apply to the individual initiating the rental, and to all of the guests, talent and customers associated with the shoot.   Following the Studio Policies will ensure that everyone can benefit from this creative space.

Please carefully review and adhere to the following Studio 8 Policies. By booking your session, you agree to comply with these guidelines.

  • Prohibited Substances:

    • No Alcohol, Smoking, Vaping, or Drug use on the studio premises. Pets are allowed, however there is an additional $30 fee that must be selected as an “ADD ON” at checkout. See pet policy details below*

  • Fire and Decor Restrictions:

    • No burning Candles, Fire, or Flames, NO Fog machines, and NO Bubbles!

    • No Glitter, Sand, Paint, Fresh SPRAY TANS or liquids that may mark or stain surfaces.

    • No attaching items to the walls (Command Strip use is acceptable; tape is not allowed).

  • Session Timing:

    • Scheduled Sessions begin and end at the specified time, including setup and cleanup.

    • Be mindful of back-to-back bookings and promptly vacate the studio to avoid additional charges.

  • Content Restrictions:

    • No adult film production, pornography, or sex acts on the premises (boudoir shoots are permitted).

  • Cancellation and Rescheduling:

    • Use the link at the bottom of your confirmation email for cancellations or rescheduling.

    • 48-hour notice required for cancellations or rescheduling.

    • November and December sessions require 7-days notice due to high demand.

    • Refunds for cancellations subject to a 3% credit card processing fee.

  • * Pets Policy:

    • Pets are allowed for photography, however, there is a $30 ADD ON Fee.

    • Please ensure pets stay off all white furniture and fabrics.

    • Pets should not leave any messes behind.

    • If any damage occurs (e.g., stains, scratches, or marks on furniture, walls, or windows), a $150 cleaning and repair fee will be invoiced.

    • Please prevent pets from jumping on windows, walls, or furniture.

    • Moving Furnishings:

    • Studio furniture and equipment are equipped with wheels or glides.

    • Take care not to scratch the flooring with personal props or equipment.

    • DO NOT MOVE the bed from the back studio to the front studio.

    • DO NOT MOVE the White couch to the back studio.

  • Additional Charges:

    • Invoices for additional time, extra cleaning, or damages will be promptly paid by the renter.

  • Infinity Wall / CYC Usage:

    • No standing on the Infinity Wall / CYC surface without proper reservation and payment.

    • Always avoid standing on the CYC curve. Do not move the bed onto the CYC!

  • Studio Equipment Add-Ons:

    • Infinity Wall / CYC is available for an additional $25 to account for extra cleaning and maintenance. Select the check box during the booking process.

    • Choose between our “Hard Light” Add-on, or our “Focusing Spotlight with Patterns” for an additional $20 fee. Select the check box during the booking process, you may select ONE or the other, not both. Please read the Hard Light versus Focusing Spotlight information below in the FAQ section to select the best light for your shoot, and watch the video here.

  • Group Size :

    The standard booking rates include one photographer and up to 10 additional people. Mini sessions are excluded. This limit includes everyone present regardless of weather they are in the photos, and regardless of their age. There is an additional fee for groups larger than 10 people. Select the proper number during checkout in the ADD ON section. We charge this fee to help cover the additional time associated with cleaning, after larger groups of people have been in the studio.

  • Please help us maintain our white fabrics and furniture by following these rules:

    • No Dirty Shoes

    • No Food or Drinks on the white couch, chairs or rugs

    • No Fresh Spray Tans on the white couch, the bed, or the chairs and rug

    • No markers or ink of any kind 

    • No standing on the furniture, and no jumping on the bed

      Failure to comply will result in a $150 cleaning fee.

      Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our space clean and beautiful!

  • Use of the Studio 8 Infinity Wall, also known as a Cyclorama, ( Cyc ) provides a white photo background without a wall to floor seam. The Studio 8 Cyc is 16-feet wide, with a 24-inch radius curve, and a 14-foot smooth white subject surface. When not in use, the Cyc floor is covered by two 8x10 rugs. If you wish to utilize the Cyc floor, for your subjects or products to stand on, then you must pay an additional $25 fee when scheduling your session. The floor of the Cyc must be continually maintained, cleaned and often repainted between uses. When scheduling to use the Cyc during your shoot be sure to select the check box to ADD the INFINITY WALL / CYC that is directly above the calendar. Removing the rugs to shoot on the white floor surface constitutes use of the CYC. To do this, you must have reserved the CYC and have paid the $25 maintenance fee.
    Additional Cyc Usage Policies: The renter may NOT use paint, tape, glitter, confetti, sand, dirt, or liquids, ( not even water ) on the Cyc. The Cyc is meant to be a clean white surface, that will only need repainting of the Cyc floor, to coverup foot-prints, or minor tracks from products. Absolutely no attaching of items to the back wall of the Cyc, period. It is strongly recommended that the bottom of the shoes of subjects that will be standing on the Cyc floor, be cleaned before the subject walks on the bare painted surface. This practice should also be followed by the photographer or other people participating in the shoot. Supplies to clean shoes will be provided by Studio 8. Please treat the Cyc with extra care so that you and others can enjoy using this photo amenity. Do Not attempt to clean the Cyc surface after your shoot, we will take care of it. THE CURVE IS NOT A SKATEBOARD RAMP! The curved section of the wall will not support weight without being damaged! It is imperative that subjects do not attempt to walk on or up the curve; this includes children. Any damage that may occur to the Cyc while it is in use, that requires more than paint to repair, will result in an additional repair fee being charged. Do not move the bed on to the CYC. USE OF THE CYC without having paid for it in advance will result in an automatic charge of $50.

FAQ’s

  • Our Keypad entry system does not require the use of an app. Touch the face of the keypad to “wake it up”, enter your four digit code (you will hear four beeps) then touch the Enter button at the bottom right of the keypad, (you will hear two beeps) and a light at he top will turn green. Then turn the handle. It will move freely and unlock the door. If the door does not unlock, verify your number and try again, it will not open by force. If you have entry issues, please call us at 402-476-7239 and we can assist you.

  • This is something you will have to determine on your own, but bear in mind that you will need to have time to setup, have your subjects get ready, and to take down, clean up and return any props, furniture and lighting equipment to it’s original location before you leave. Unless the space is rented immediately after your shoot, we will stop by and inspect the space to make sure it is ready for our next renter. It is possible to do simple shoots in an hour. Keep in mind that the next hour slot may be booked. If you need more time, check the schedule and you can add additional time to your booking. An automatic charge for another hour will be assessed if you are on site more than five minutes past the scheduled time. Use of the Clawfoot tub, filled with water or milk, requires a minimum two hour booking. You will need to let us know before you book your two hour “tub session” so we can turn on the water to the tub, it is not normally switched on. Some of our customers book the space for multiple hours and shoot multiple subjects while they have the studio reserved. This is an efficient way to use the space; choose a date, book a few hours and then market a shoot based on that date. It works great!

  • After you checkout there is an option to have your information kept in the form of a Studio8 account. You will see a box labeled “Register for an Account”. Please select this option. Doing this makes it easier for us to process any refunds or to add additional time or features to your session.

  • Your booked session is time limited by the hour. You will need to book enough time for setup and cleanup after your shoot. If the hour following your session is Not booked ( you can check this on the scheduling calendar ) you can add an additional hour to your original booking. We have added a new feature that allows you to add an additional 30 minutes to any session, either before the shoot date, or during your shoot. Simply select the ADD 30-Minutes option on the scheduling page where you booked your initial booking, you will have to re-enter your information to purchase the additional 30-minutes ( this is easier if you register allowing us to keep your information ). You will not receive a separate code for the additional time.

  • To Cancel or Reschedule your session please use the link at the bottom of the email conformation that you received when you booked your session. Doing this will keep our calendar properly updated and assure any refunds or additional charges are properly processed. Please don’t contact Studio 8 directly to cancel or reschedule. You can Cancel or Reschedule up to 48 hours before your scheduled session, using the cancel / reschedule link. Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled time will not result in a refund. Sessions booked during November and December require 7-days notice to cancel or reschedule, due to the heavy demand for times during those two months. Refunds for cancelled sessions will incur a 3% credit card processing fee charged by SQUARE, our credit card processing service.

  • Do not move the bed from the back studio, to the front studio, no exceptions! You can move the bed in front of the brick wall, or away from the artificial window light, but return it to it’s place in the back corner when you are done. DO NOT MOVE the bed onto the CYC.

  • No. You may have multiple people come to be photographed during your session, and you may bring an assistant, or a stylist, but your session is for one content creator ( photographer or videographer ); the one that booked the studio. We monitor the usage of the studio remotely, and violation of this policy will result in an additional fee being charged. In general, sharing your booked session with another photographer with their own clients, is against our studio usage policy.

    If the studio is rented for a production that includes stills and video ( a common practice for commercial projects ) of the same subject matter, then the use by dual content creators is allowed.

  • We strive to provide what you need for your shoot, and we have chosen to provide continuous LED lights that will match the available daylight, (during daylight hours) so that you can easily mix the lights with the window light. Each light will already be on a rolling stand, with an attached sandbag for safety. Each light will also have an instruction card attached. The featured Lighting equipment includes four “round” softboxes, all mounted to 200-watt LED light heads. Additionally there are LED panel lights suitable as rim lights, hair lights or background Lights. All of the LED lights are adjustable from 0-100% brightness, and from 2700K to 5600K. These are great lights, and they are very simple to use. Even when the sun has set, these lights provide a light level suitable for still photography and video production. The studio overhead lights are High CRI daylight balanced, so they may be left on or tuned off.

    If working with lighting equipment is a new experience, consider taking one of our workshops where we will show you how to get the most out to the Studio 8 lighting equipment.

  • At checkout you may choose to add either the “Hard Light” or the “Focusing Spotlight with Patterns” for an additional fee of $20. You will need to do this when you book the space since we have to set it out for you, before your booking. The “Hard light” projects a round beam of light with a soft edge. It can be adjusted from somewhat wide to somewhat narrow. The “Hard Light” is bright and direct and creates shadows that bring out texture in subjects. The “Focusing Spotlight” projects a focused beam of light that can be focused for a “Crisp” circle of light. It is not as bright as the “Hard Light” and produces very sharp shadows. This light includes a set of metal patterns that can be placed in the light and focused on the subject or on a background. CAUTION THE FRONT OF THIS LIGHT GETS HOT only turn on when it is in use and PLEASE TURN IT OFF WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED USING IT! DO NOT PLACE IT NEAR FABRICS! Watch this video on how to use these lights.

  • Please see the detailed usage policies specific to the Cyc . There are special restrictions related to it’s use and maintenance and the Cyc floor surface is walked on. There is a $25 maintenance fee for using the Cyc floor surface, be sure to select a scheduling option that includes this one time ( per session ) fee. Do not move the bed on to the CYC.

  • No. Our lighting systems should be left together, set up as they were when you arrived. We realize that this may be an inconvenience. This policy is for safety reasons for both the people in the studio and the equipment. The Studio 8 lights may not be removed from the studio.

  • Absolutely. However you will be responsible for the safe use of any equipment that you bring into the studio.

  • This will depend on when you have the studio rented. There is a parking lot behind the studio that is generally available evenings and weekends, and on a limited basis during business days. Parking along 28th Street is also generally available, North of South Street.

  • Please do not arrive prior to your confirmed start time, we do not have a waiting room for customers. It is also your responsibility to inform your entire party of this policy. Another photographer may be finishing up their shoot, and they should not be interrupted as they are finishing up. If you enter the studio at your scheduled time and the previous renter is still shooting, they will probably apologize and quickly pack up. If not, call us at 402 476 7239 and we will call them as soon as we can. Your booked appointment is your time.

  • CALL US! at 402 476 7239 We are generally available during bookable hours, and we will walk you through your challenge, either by phone or in person, we want this to be a great experience for you and your customers.