Photography Studios - Finding The Right One For You

For many photographers there comes a point when you think about opening your own studio. It’s a daunting step forward, and one that requires careful consideration.
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Advice from professional photographer Barry Makariou
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Working in a small studio:
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[@SouravDebPhotography]

*I really think that getting one's own studio is really beneficial in the long run.*

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Yes it certainly allows you to be more productive and shoot tests and build your portfolio but it obviously comes at a cost.

[@SouravDebPhotography]

@@VisualEducationStudio The productivity increase is worth the cost though.

[@jimjimgl3]

You have a great studio space. For sure having a studio does elevate a photographer's identity among clients but it is the work that gets you hired not the space. We had a successful rental studio in NYC for 13 years. I shot there (when I needed a studio space and when it was available) and we rented it out very often. We had two full time employees and while the studio itself always made money it was expensive to run. We needed to bring in $24K a month to cover expenses. Basically, the space paid the mortgage on the side we owned and paid the rent on the side we leased. In the end we moved from NYC to Chicago--because my partner had a long-time client in Chicago and it felt like the right time to leave and it was since we sold our space before the pandemic. Here in Chicago we own our our studio space and are just now looking to buy another space and coincidentally this morning are going to try to crunch the numbers on the potential new space to see if it is a viable business. And btw, not one commercial shoot goes by here where a client doesn't say "is there somewhere private I can have a meeting" so your conference room looks like the perfect space for telephone calls and meetings.

[@v.king_art9653]

My favorite KZbin channel. Thank you for share all this information with us.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Cheers you're welcome

[@jlwilliams]

It's fascinating to see the kinds of rental spaces that are available in London, New York, and Paris! Of course in small-to-mid-market cities, pickings are much more slim, and you wind up scrambling to arrange short-term rentals of vacant retail bays, odd corners of warehouses, factory lofts, etc. Often it comes down to being able to find out whom to ask and how to ask, so a photographer who is an excellent schmoozer will be more successful than competitors simply because s/he is able to negotiate the use of the more desirable spaces!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Yes JL it's often the cities with the best facilities but you can still come across suitable locations to use for a day. I've shot cars in a shipping warehouse before!

[@celo2043]

my favorite weekly dose of learning ♥

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Happy to hear that

[@lornanjanja6837]

Lol came across your channel and I like it. Your voice is so soothing. I honestly don't understand the point of studios or all those reflectors and equipment I'm seeing in the background. You see, I'm starting out and all I have is a kit lens😂🤷🏿‍♀️( I know it's all I need for now). I can't wait to grow my craft to the point of requiring a studio. I'm really excited. Wau. Your tone is really kind. I prefer gentle teachers😂.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thank you so much!!

[@Govannonart]

I always wanted to own my own studio. Want to shoot whatever I want and at any time I want. Thanks for the sum up, Karl. As always very useful. Here in Russia, all the studios for rent come with light equipment and it is included in the rent price. Cheers from Mother Russia

[@VisualEducationStudio]

You're welcome in Mother Russia.

[@corbinwesler3985]

Wow... That's quite a title. As of 1:55pm Chicago Time, the title says, "फ़ोटोग्राफ़ी स्टूडियो - आपके लिए सही एक खोज" I'm kind of glad you had the title in the video. Like always, another very informative video. Thanks for give your insight and knowledge to help others make big decisions like this.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thanks Corbin, I don't know what happened with the title... glitch in the Matrix!

[@The12thSeahorse]

I think studio’s are great, there’s lighting control along with other advantages. Before even considering a studio and working as your own main operator.…..it really helps to have a sharp business acumen with a flair for cost accounting to keep together a large studio with staff and overheads.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Totally agree!

[@iamkirky]

Excellent video! Thank you for all your teachings...

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thanks.

[@finger4298]

The newest studio is really beautiful! Working in such a space is certainly a great pleasure. I like these colorful accessories like green wall or red couch. It's looks incredible. Congratulations on such a beautiful studio. I will soon be creating my first home studio and I am very curious where this road will lead me :) Regards and thank you for a great movie.

[@lukebryant]

Definitely given me a lot to thinking about. I have a uni class this semester that is all about starting a business and I've decided to use this class to figure out if starting my own Photography agency would actually work. Also, Sun studios in Sydney and Melbourne Australia are pretty decent for both space and equipment.

[@gewglesux]

Great Work Karl.. I've always wondered what the cost breakdown and the various studio fees would be.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thanks and welcome.

[@jasoncario7063]

I was actually thinking about this just hours ago!!! Thanks again for answering my questions 😊

[@VisualEducationStudio]

No problem 😊

[@emmanuelsampson3713]

Thank you Sir, very helpful guide

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Cheers.

[@karnofuly3346]

very very nice form bangladesh

[@louissantore315]

Thank you for this video. This was very insightful and great advice.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michaelbyz23]

Thank you!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

You're welcome

[@siddharth_r1]

Love from India. Super helpful video as always! I'm in the process of building my own humble studio space (appr 500 sq feet) and I'm confused regarding the COLOUR of the flooring. What do you recommend for a studio that will be primarily doing portraiture and fashion photography? I have a few thoughts.. Pls correct me if I'm wrong. 1) Pure white - Does it cause excessive light reflections and will it require too much of flagging? I seem to love the aesthetic and the spaciousness it brings to the space. 2) Light grey - Seems neutral and relatively spacier than dark grey or black 3) Rustic wood coloured floor - I love the colour of the floor but am scared the colour of the floor will be reflected in my images. Kindly give your expert opinion :)

[@VisualEducationStudio]

I'd prefer white with black fabric flagging as necessary.

[@siddharth_r1]

Karl Taylor Thank you for your response.. Much appreciated :)

[@JanAymerichFoto]

Great video, very useful. Saludos from Barcelona

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EdRosh]

Thank you Karl for your great tutorials!!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Glad you like them!

[@ivan_12345]

Great video! But you haven't mentioned any options with hourly rent. In my country all the studios have it. I prefer to rent a studio for paid assignments and my own projects.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thank you but I don't know of studios in the locations that I mentioned that will offer anything less than half a day?

[@yassermeguid6499]

is starting my own studio for the purpose of renting it out and consider this as the main revenue ; a bad idea ? i do not have any photography experience, I have editing skills and a friend of mine have photography skills

[@FotoVideoShow]

Would you recommend using epoxy floor for photoset?

[@veselinvasilev9362]

Thank you very much!

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Welcome!

[@nandanajayasekara1972]

good job

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thanks

[@ajsuk0]

Thanks for the info Karl. I’d be interested to know how you got on with local planning authorities at your various locations. I inquired about the possibility of using a commercial unit for mixed use (sharing with fitness instructors and hiring out for events like you suggested) but the particular council for the area was less than helpful and we ended up missing the opportunity.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Hi Andy, we didn't need planning permission as its main use is still as studio space. Our local council category is 'Light Industrial' and it is used for our own business the majority of the time. Even if we are renting it for a TV commercial crew it's still being used for purpose. I guess it might be different if you were expecting the general public?

[@ajsuk0]

Karl Taylor Thanks for the reply. Yes exactly, as I understand it for our uses we would likely need permission for mixed use(“Sui generis”), likely both light industrial and commercial. Hopefully better luck next time, think it all comes down to how helpful or not the authority and individual planning officers happen to be.

[@jetcitysinatra7300]

I dpo not want to open my own studio I need to get some space so women will take me more serious as an artist and photographer. I take photos that I draw from. I am not a photographer in the sense of the word but the photo is a reference for my drawings. I work out of my apartment because I am on a fixed income and can't afford space to work in. Women just think of me as AGWAC. Also they do not get my work. They are expecting that "Next Top Model" treatment.Any ideas that might help me. . . Thanks for the video and any help.

[@johnl4469]

G'day Karl. Doesn't apply to me but interesting none the less. Thanks mate. P.S. Had a bit (a lot) of difficulty reading the title of the video :).

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thanks Jon.

[@TinHouseStudioUK]

great video Karl :)

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thank you.

[@sengistarsangma6526]

Very informative

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Glad you liked it

[@kakavakgir]

Great video. Thank you for the Infos. Am I the only one who sees the video title in the Hindi language?

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Thank you - Bit to a technical glitch Kavak

[@peter_shadow7559]

Thanks Karl. It is a long way journey to own a Studio. I don't know it's just me, but can you chek the font in title? In KZbin Settings for (US English) looks like a some king an arab or hindi font.

[@VisualEducationStudio]

All sorted now Peter - cheers for watching

[@Ralph.L]

How much is the square footage

[@VisualEducationStudio]

search 'area conversion' in google.

[@AzfarArts]

Sorry for asking, is it my youtube show me the title in hindi or some other language or some technical problem?

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Should be sorted now Azfar... bit to a technical glitch :-)

[@AzfarArts]

@@VisualEducationStudio ahh okay its all good now. 😍😍😍

[@StorytellerImphal]

i am seeing the title in Hindi script

[@VisualEducationStudio]

Looks like some sort of Google translation glitch!

[@kaitlynnmclellan4899]

Dum you 😹