If you’re one of those people who’ve decided to take up photography or videography as your career, then this article might be for you as we’ll be shedding some light on how a professional photo studio rental could be a good idea for your next photo shoot!
Are you someone who is just starting out with photography? Then it’s quite possible that so far you’ve been dabbling in outdoor shoots because they are less expensive and call for minimal equipment, especially in terms of lighting as there already is all the natural light available.
While outdoor shoots are a lot of fun and there is so much to learn with the constantly changing natural light, when it comes to professional photo shoots, a photo studio in London really becomes important. And this is because of a variety of reasons.
Let’s take a look at some of them below:
A controlled environment: A studio space for rent in London has a controlled environment. Shooting outdoors requires a lot of flexibility in order to adjust with factors such as changing light, traffic, noise, bystanders, weather conditions and so much more. However, when one is shooting indoors, such annoying factors cease to exist. The photographer’s as well as the model’s focus can be completely on their art as they will only be surrounded by professionals and conditions that are conducive to their work. Thus, a rented photo studio can increase productivity, and even though you’re paying a little money for it but you’re also getting so much back in return.
No guerrilla shooting: Guerrilla shooting is the process of shooting in desirable outdoor locations without any permits. This is usually done when the photographer wants to save upon the fees to be paid to the authorities for permissions to shoot in certain locations. Guerrilla shooting is so common that every budding photographer or videographer might have tried it at some time in their career. However, it always comes with the risk of getting caught which means having to pay a hefty fine (and that basically mars the whole purpose of guerrilla shooting in the first place).
Also, such shoot sessions are rushed and everybody has to be on their toes, once again to avoid getting caught. Now all these things can be avoided if one just manages to hire a photo studio in London. Instead of rushing through your photo shoot and paying a heavy fine, just relax and breeze through your work day by paying a small rental fee. With this strategy, not only can you create great pictures but also work absolutely stress-free!
Comfortable and convenient: When you get a professional photo studio hire in London, it comes with all the basic amenities that will make your life easy as a photographer. Even your crew and models will appreciate the comfort as a photo studio comes equipped with proper makeup and changing rooms, break rooms with tea and coffee machines, a properly equipped shooting area with professional lighting and more. Having clean restrooms within one’s reach is also a massive boon, something that one might struggle to find if shooting outdoors. These are little things but they go a long way in increasing the shooting crew’s productivity.
Reshooting is an option: Lastly, let’s say that one has managed to shoot quite well in an outdoor shoot. They got all the pictures they wanted, didn’t have to pay any fines, weather conditions were perfect and everything went smoother than was expected. But, once the photographer gets home and he or she reviews the photos, they end up finding some annoying detail in the pictures that didn’t quite show up at the time of the shoot.
Going back to the same location and doing the whole shoot again might not sound like a feasible idea or even be possible since a lot of things could have already changed like the weather, lighting, backgrounds and more. This kind of a problem does not arise when shooting indoors because everything that was there initially will also be there or can be recreated easily the second time unlike in an outdoor shoot.
These are some points to look at if perhaps you’re pondering over the idea of outdoor vs. indoor shoot for your next photography project.
Have fun while shooting!
Author Bio: Founded in 2006 by Photographer Francois Boutemy and Designer Chris Charalambous, Simulacra Studio has worked with a number of high calibre clients for more than a decade. It also organises workshops and artistic development courses to give budding photographers the best of growth opportunities in the industry. For more information on the studio and trainings imparted visit https://www.simulacrastudio.com/
