A photography studio in Cairns should do one thing above all else: give you controlled conditions. The tropics are beautiful and completely unreliable, and a studio takes the weather, the harsh midday sun and the humidity out of the equation. Here is what to look for when you hire one.
Backdrops and space to move
Paper backdrops in multiple colours cover most commercial work, from clean product shots to editorial portraits. Check the studio has stands, clamps and enough floor space to pull your subject well off the backdrop. Depth is what gives you soft backgrounds and room for full length shots.
Lighting you can shape
Natural light is lovely until a cloud rolls over Trinity Inlet. Studio strobes and modifiers give you the same light at 9am and 4pm. At our content studio you can bring your own kit or add a pro lighting kit with setup for $330 and walk into a ready room.
The unglamorous things that save a shoot
A clothes rack, a makeup station and a mirror sound minor until you are shooting fashion or headshots without them. Breakout areas matter too, because clients and talent need somewhere to sit that is not the set. A fridge and decent coffee never hurt a call sheet either.
Half day or full day
Two hours ($550 at 4870, lighting kit included) covers a headshot run or a small product batch. A half day (4 hours, $990) suits bigger batches or a single look campaign, and a full day (8 hours, $1,650) is the pick when you have multiple talent, wardrobe changes or video running alongside stills. Prices include GST and booking is online with live availability.
Have a look at the content studio, or check availability and pick your day.
