Frequently Asked Questions

General

  • Studio 701 is adjacent to a public parking lot behind the building, accessible from Harrison Street or the parking lot of the former Family Dollar. There is also street parking on Harrison, and further down on 5th. We have a front and back door, and generally anticipate people will come in from the back.

  • As a studio, our team offers limited specific services. But our photographers also work independently and someone may be able to meet your need! Please contact us to inquire.

  • We accept payment on our website. Deposits should be paid through the website, but remaining balance can also be paid with cash. Contact us if you need another arrangement.

  • Full payment is due at the time of your arrival, usually 15 minutes before the appointment. Please inform us ahead of time if you intend to pay with cash for the balance.

  • Your deposit becomes nonrefundable at 7 days prior to the appointment, but you can reschedule to a new day if at least 24 hours in advance of the original day. In cases of reschedule, the original deadline remains the deadline.

  • Cancellations made 7 days ahead will be fully refunded. Cancellations made less than 7 days ahead will be refunded minus the deposit.

    If you reschedule at least 24 hours ahead of time, your deposit and any additional balance can be transferred to the new time with no penalty.

    If you need to reschedule to a different time slot of the same day, and cannot do so at least 24 hours ahead, then contact us and if the new time is available it will be without penalty. Otherwise, cancellation rules will apply. After rescheduling, the cancellation policy still assumes the original dates as they pertain to refund eligibility.

  • We are open to any ideas for events for creatives. Depending on the nature of your event, we can either charge a rate based on facility usage or negotiate a cut of revenue. We can even use our website to handle sign-ups if you would like. Please contact us to discuss your idea!

Specifically for photographers

  • With the $20 lighting upgrade, one of our team members will be available to move and help you adjust the lights. We periodically offer classes on basic photography and also how to select and use our studio lights. Contact us for more info.

  • The base rental does not include any lighting equipment, and you are encouraged to bring your own. But with the $20/hr upgrade you will have access to our strobe and LED lights and we will be available to operate them and offer guidance.

  • Any digital or film camera with a hot shoe, PC sync port, or 2.5/3.5mm sync port can connect to our strobe systems. But really, any camera can be used in the studio, even phones. If you would like to learn more and try out what you have, please sign up for our Intro to Studio Strobe Photography class that we offer.

  • Your allotted time plus 15 minutes before your arrival time for setup. You will have access to any available backdrops, furniture, and sometimes small props, streamers or tulle.

  • We may have some seasonally relevant props on-hand, however we make no promises! Please message us if you have a specific request.

  • We offer a limited number of memberships that allow flexible use of the studio without the hourly rate. Acceptance is subject to background check. Cost starts at $160/mo and requires a term commitment.