By Amanda Baltazar, Jeanine Fijol and Cara Schultz
Having an inviting space is key these days, not only to shoot in
but also to improve client relations and help increase revenue.
Which is why many photographers are going all out: installing
plasma TV screens, state-of-the art sound systems,
ultra-comfortable seating options, a kitchen…even a fireplace. We
went straight to the source and asked two photographers to tell us
how they decked out their studios and then used their spaces to woo
clients and increase sales.
Chris Baltazar
• Installed a 50" Fujitsu high- end plasma TV to view video
montages.
• $7k surround sound system.
• Keeps extra chairs on deck for the parents or planners.
• Serves Voss water, wine, beer and chocolates.
• The space has dimmable overhead lights and also available natural
light.
• Has a working fireplace.
• Albums and framed prints are on display.
Laurie and Charles
• Assorted framing on display complements both contemporary and
traditional homes and inspires sales.
• Installed halogen, focused spot track lighting.
• Graphic rug adds sophisticated design element; sits on top of
100-year-old concrete floors.
• The yellow seats are 1940’s vintage theater seats that the
photographers found in Kansas City. They have been restored and
painted.
• Eiki high-resolution projector. Editing is done on Macs using
iPhoto.
• Wine and chocolates are served.
• Brick walls and concrete floors were painted white to help
modernize the space.
Über Studios
Dec 2, 2008
By Amanda Baltazar, Jeanine Fijol and Cara Schultz
Having an inviting space is key these days, not only to shoot in but also to improve client relations and help increase revenue. Which is why many photographers are going all out: installing plasma TV screens, state-of-the art sound systems, ultra-comfortable seating options, a kitchen…even a fireplace. We went straight to the source and asked two photographers to tell us how they decked out their studios and then used their spaces to woo clients and increase sales.
Chris Baltazar
• Installed a 50" Fujitsu high- end plasma TV to view video montages.
• $7k surround sound system.
• Keeps extra chairs on deck for the parents or planners.
• Serves Voss water, wine, beer and chocolates.
• The space has dimmable overhead lights and also available natural light.
• Has a working fireplace.
• Albums and framed prints are on display.
Laurie and Charles
• Assorted framing on display complements both contemporary and traditional homes and inspires sales.
• Installed halogen, focused spot track lighting.
• Graphic rug adds sophisticated design element; sits on top of 100-year-old concrete floors.
• The yellow seats are 1940’s vintage theater seats that the photographers found in Kansas City. They have been restored and painted.
• Eiki high-resolution projector. Editing is done on Macs using iPhoto.
• Wine and chocolates are served.
• Brick walls and concrete floors were painted white to help modernize the space.
