policy & faq
STUDIO RULES
50 percent deposit due at time of booking. Remaining rental fees due on rental day
Fees for additional time that was not billed during the initial booking will be due at the end of the rental period
***Rental time begins promptly at the prescribed starting time and ends promptly at the prescribed ending time, regardless if renter and/or renter’s party is late***
***Rental time includes load-in, setup, tear down and cleaning. The studio must be cleaned and vacated by the scheduled end time and no later, please consider this when booking your rental***
$75 minimum cleaning fee required for excessively dirty studio and large groups or production crews exceeding 15 people. Additional charges my apply
1.5x hourly rate for every hour booked after 8:00pm
STUDIO EQUIPMENT
Studio strobe lighting will be provided upon request, at no additional cost
Renter is responsible for studio lighting setup and tear down
All pre-installed paper backdrops (black, white, grey) are free with rentals
$25 fee for full sweep/roll out of white seamless on the floor
Color backdrops can be installed for $35 (Colors vary and subject to availability, call for current list)
Special order backdrop colors can be requested and installed for $99 (7 day notice required)
Mandatory $30 cleaning fee for cyclorama (infinity) wall use
Cyclorama wall will be in as-is condition. Please call for pricing for painting a fresh coat.
STUDIO GUIDELINES
No smoking is allowed in the studio. Projects involving smoke must have prior consent of a company representative
Music is to be kept at reasonable levels
No one will be admitted who is under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances
No pets allowed without prior consent of a company representative
All small and/or hard to clean material (confetti, hair cutting, feathers, food products, body paint, etc.) require approval from company representative. $75 minimum cleaning fee required, additional charges my apply depending on studio condition at wrap
Maximum of 8 people in renter’s party. Total 15 people max in the studio at one time. Additional fee of $5 per each person over the limit will apply (B1 location)
CANCELLATION AND RESCHEDULING
Cancellations made more than 48 hours before the scheduled rental are eligible for a refund, less a 3% cancellation fee
No refund for cancellation made less 48-hours before scheduled rental
25 percent reschedule fee if notice is less than 48-hours before scheduled rental
FULL RENTAL AGREEMENT
Please read over and sign the rental agreement and bring it with you for your studio session.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I CHECK AVAILABILITY?
Availability can be viewed on the book the studio page by selecting one of the hourly time packages.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BOOK THE STUDIO?
We offer three different studios and pricing varies per location. You can view rates HERE
WHAT IF I NEED TO BOOK A RENTAL TIME THAT ISN’T ON THE SITE?
If your desired time package isn’t listed, please call us at (480) 717-8113.
DO YOU PROVIDE THE PHOTOGRAPHER?
We only provide the studio space and lighting. You are responsible for hiring a photographer however we can provide recommendations.
DO YOU OFFER CONTINUOUS LIGHTING FOR VIDEO?
We offer an Aputure lighting package for $110. Click HERE for more details.
IS THERE AN EXTRA COST TO USE THE STROBE LIGHTING?
All lighting and grip equipment is included in the rental unless otherwise stated on the studio page.
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS?
Studio hours are 7:00am - 8:00pm Monday - Saturday and 7:00am - 6:00pm Sunday.
HOW ARE THE ACOUSTICS/SOUND FOR VIDEO?
Ambient noise at the VB locations vary as we’re located in a co-working building. Pierce has a minimal echo, plan accordingly if recording with sound is a priority.
CAN I WALK IN AND SEE THE STUDIO BEFORE BOOKING?
We do not allow walk-ins but you can request a tour by submitting a studio tour request form.
DO YOU OFFER GIFT CARDS?
Yes, you can purchase gift cards HERE.
IS SEAMLESS BACKGROUND PAPER OFFERED AT ALL OF YOUR LOCATIONS?
Yes