Studio Rental Terms and Conditions

Self-Service Rental Expectations

Studio rentals are self-service. This includes setting up light(s), backdrops, changing backdrop roll colors, lighting modifiers, swings, props, etc. You can purchase Photoshoot Assistance for $40/hour for us to assist you with these things during your photoshoot. Backdrop assistance can be purchased as an add-on for $10/roll.

Rescheduling Rentals

Studio rentals can be rescheduled at a MINIMUM of 72 hours before your scheduled rental start time by clicking on the Change/Cancel Appointment button at the bottom of your confirmation email sent when booked. Requests to reschedule under 72 hours before your rental start time will be denied as it does not allow us enough time to fill the rental spot.

Rental Time Expectations

We recommend arriving at our studio on time for the start of your booking. If you arrive early, please wait outside the studio until your scheduled time. This policy is in place to show respect to other photographers and their clients during their paid rental time.

Rental time begins promptly at the reserved starting time and ends promptly at the reserved ending time, regardless if renter and/or renter’s party is late. Rental time includes load-in, setup, photoshoot session, tear down and cleaning. You should not be shooting until the end of your rental time. A good rule of thumb is to stop shooting 10 minutes before your rental time ends to return items to their original placement. The studio must be cleaned and vacated by the scheduled end time and no later, please consider this when booking your rental. Other photographers may be right behind you on the schedule, please be courteous and have the area ready for them.

We have a 5 minute grace period, if you are 6-30 minutes late you will be billed $27.50 as we bill in 30 minute increments. If you would like to extend your rental time, please speak with studio management and we will accommodate if available.

Housekeeping & Cleaning Expectations

We expect you to leave the studio as you found it. If cleaning/re-organizing/adjusting is necessary to return the studio to its original state, you will be charged a $50-$200 cleaning fee depending on the severity of the mess created and cleaning required. This includes backdrops, lighting, chairs, props, scissors, tape, trash on floor not placed in trash can, flowers not returned to their organized state, liquid spills on floor or furniture, etc.

Studio Use Expectations

Studio may be used for photography, videography or similar, with the exception of those activities that require, but are not limited to, the use of specialized ventilation, chemicals or flammable props. Studio may only be used for legal business activities.

Occupancy Limits

Maximum of 10 people per stage area - this includes photographers and videographers. If you would like to have a shoot larger than 10 people, it is considered a party rental and the entire studio can be rented out (up to 50 people) for $110/hr. If you only book one stage but have a party of more than 10 people, you will be billed $55/hour. It is expected that your production stays in their stage area during the rental time. For example, if you book stage 1 you should not be sitting or occupying in the stage 2 space, if you book stage 2 you should not be sitting occupying in the stage 1 space. Even if there is not another shoot taking place on the other stage, you are paying for the space you rented and it's not acceptable to be using space that you didn't pay for. For this reason, you may be charged an additional $55/hour if you book one stage but are utilizing the space of both stages during your shoot.

Damage Expectations

You are 100% liable for any damages to the studio during your session. Each renter assumes full responsibility for any damage caused to any part of the studio sustained while occupying the studio. Each renter agrees to be charged in full for the cost of repairing or replacing any item or structure damaged by the renters or by performers, collaborators, or guests invited to the studio. Renters also assume responsibility for any damage that results from the renter's employees, contractors, clients, and any and all of the renter's visitors during their rental period.

Backdrop Paper Damage

During your time using the studio, if damage the backdrop paper occurs you will be charged according to the severity of the damage. Any tears of the backdrop paper larger than 10 inches will be charged a minimum of $25 and up to $85 depending on the length of the tear and severity of damage. Tears or holes created in the center or back of the backdrop paper will be charged $50 as we will need to cut the paper. Damage from stains left on backdrop paper from the use any oil, liquid, paint, cake, excessive dirt, shoe marks, etc. will be charged $50 because of the need to cut the paper to remove these stains.

Inclement Weather

If weather causes a valid travel warning restriction, the studio will be closed for everyone’s safety and rescheduling will be issued for all shoots during the travel warning timeframe.

Prop Use

Do not drag props and furniture across the floors. Pick them up and move them properly to avoid damaging the studio. Return all items to their original location when finished.

Miscellaneous

No prior drop-off and/or pick-up after completion of rental, of equipment, props, etc. unless negotiated prior to rental. Additional fees may apply.

What if my client is late to the photoshoot I scheduled?

We are not responsible for your clients being late, we are responsible for reserving the space, equipment and time that you have reserved. We recommend you charge a deposit large enough to cover the rental fees and your time.

You and your associates assume responsibility and waive liability to any self-inflicted harm while utilizing the studio space.

Parking

Please park in the first 3 parking spots designated for J. Mikael Studios on the side of the building or if full please park in the back of the building - if parked in The Cut or Maximum Grow designated parking spots you we will be at risk of being towed and be responsible for a $150 towing fee. Please ask if you have any questions about parking. If you are renting the studio, you are responsible for communicating this information with your clients and protecting them from being towed.