Friday, May 1st, 2009...12:38 pm
Photography/videography coworking studio in Mountain View
So, another option I’m considering is a photography co-working studio in Mountain View. If you’re like me, you would like to do more studio work, but you don’t have easy access to an adequate studio space or lighting. The plan is to buy a space large enough for a nice studio, outfit it with lights and accessories, set up some desks/lockers, and rent it out to others who would like a part time studio space. As I envision it, it would work something like The Hat Factory in San Francisco, but specialized for photography and videography.
The space I’m considering has 1800 square feet plus bathroom with shower. The ceilings are 17 ft, and there is one
skylight. There is an office of approximately 350 sq. ft.
Right now, I’m thinking $100/month, 3 month minimum commitment. That would buy you access to the common desk area, wifi, and 2 hours of guaranteed studio time (i.e. access to the lights, backdrop, etc.) Studio time would be allocated first come, first serve (i.e. the first people to
sign up would be able to pick their hours first) General operating hours would be between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Each member would have a key to access the studio during the operating hours.
A few questions:
Have any of you worked in a photography co-working studio before? If so, what did you think of it?
What amenities would make such a space compelling for you? (Cyclorama, overhead lighting rails, props, etc.)
How much do you think I should charge? Fee schedule?
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
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