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p.1 #1 · Finding Studio Space for Rent

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for any tips or suggestions for finding space to rent on an "as needed" basis for portrait gigs (I'm primarily a wedding and location portrait photographer). I am expanding and getting a lot of headshot requests and studio portrait requests, so I'd like to find an alternative to renting a spot monthly.

I live on the south shore of Massachusetts and with the economy the way it is, there is a lot of office space. Does anyone approach people who lease space to use it adhoc while they are in between lessees?

Or otherwise, is there is a listing or directory for existing studios that rent out space as well?

Any suggestions you have would be great.

Thank you,
John

Edited on Nov 17, 2007 at 05:23 PM

Nov 15, 2007 at 11:34 PM

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p.1 #2 · Finding Studio Space for Rent

There should be rental studios in your area, but you can try contacting commercial shooters in your area to see if they are interested. Being commmercial, the studio will be empty anyway at the times you'll more than likely be shooting.

Edited on Nov 17, 2007 at 05:23 PM

Nov 16, 2007 at 01:48 AM

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p.1 #3 · Finding Studio Space for Rent

Check with your friendly local commercial real estate broker. He/She will know of what's vacant and how to get in touch with the landlord(s).

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Nov 16, 2007 at 03:57 AM

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p.1 #4 · Finding Studio Space for Rent

check out pdn's photosource, otherwise google a bit, call other photographers or assistants. The Real estate route is usually working for a short term lease or for daily shoots if a client is involved (magazine) and can be paid. best
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Nov 16, 2007 at 03:16 PM

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p.1 #5 · Finding Studio Space for Rent

great suggestions, thank you everyone. I really appreciate your writing in.

John

Edited on Nov 17, 2007 at 05:23 PM

Nov 17, 2007 at 03:40 AM

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p.1 #6 · Finding Studio Space for Rent

As mentioned, best bet is a commercial shooters space as it is already outfitted. Going into empty space cold is a hassel for one shot. Not bad if you plan on doing a weeks worth there, but for a couple shots, you spend way too much time getting it ready and breaking down.

I am a commercial shooter and am in the process of rehabing a building for my studio, and have put serious thought of renting per day to portrait/wedding guys on on as needed basis.

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Nov 17, 2007 at 04:57 PM

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p.1 #7 · Finding Studio Space for Rent

jjlphoto wrote:
As mentioned, best bet is a commercial shooters space as it is already outfitted. Going into empty space cold is a hassel for one shot. Not bad if you plan on doing a weeks worth there, but for a couple shots, you spend way too much time getting it ready and breaking down.

I am a commercial shooter and am in the process of rehabing a building for my studio, and have put serious thought of renting per day to portrait/wedding guys on on as needed basis.

I do this now, but I have 2 bays.

One's for rental and one's mine/rental. I justed posted picks og my side on the "show your studio" thread.

Nov 17, 2007 at 05:23 PM


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