What's a reasonable hourly rate to pay to rent a photo studio?

<p>I'm interested in renting a photo studio on an hourly basis (in SF Bay Area) and was wondering what's a reasonable amount to pay. I assume I'd pay more for access to lighting. I also assume that there'd be minimums for booking (half-day, perhaps).<br>

I realize that it would depend on the size and features of the space, but it'd be great if someone with experience in this area could give me some ballpark figures. $25/hour? $100/hour?<br>

Thanks in advance.</p>

<p>Yes. For the NYC area, anything from under $20/hr for someone's basement studio to over $100/hr for a professionally equiped studio with a dressing room, bathroom, lights, backgrounds etc. I'd assume SF is similar and what you get depends on how much you're prepared to pay.</p>

<p>There's an OK studio in NJ that does a basic 1/2 day (minimum) for $150 but charges an extra $50 if you want their lights and tacks on a few other extras depending on your needs</p>

<p>Check with Hamburgereyes in SF. Don't know about $$ to use their studio space.<br>

http://www.thememagazine.com/stories/hamburger-eyes/</p>

 

<p>SF rates run a little on the high side. You can rent for 1/2 day for 250-350, and a full day for $400-600. Hourly, closer to $100.Usually this does not include lighting, backdrops, or anything else.</p>

<p>Check with Left Space (they have 4 rental studios), Blue Sky, they have naturally lit spaces, too btw, Sintak, Studio 202, Rayko and meny others. I assume you have your own lights -- and know how to use them -- or you'll be renting those too.</p>

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<p>I'm sure Luis is right if you are averse to squalor and compromise, but asking around (e.g. Hamburger Eyes, which seems not to have a studio anymore, or with anybody at Adolph Gasser) will probably pay off better than online query.</p>

<p>http://www.gassersphoto.com/still_camera_rental.php</p>

<p>Most of the big city studios run about $1000 per 9 hour day. But this usually includes coffee, and use of their strobes.</p>

<p>There's a studio in Foster City (~25 miles s. of SF) that goes for $50 for the first 2 hours and $30 per hour thereafter with lights etc. Let me know if you want the number.</p>

<p><Chas></p>

<p><a href="http://eistudiorental.com/weekend_rates.html">http://eistudiorental.com/weekend_rates.html</a> is the studio rental on Bryant street for Group Photo shoot-sf <a href="http://www.meetup.com/Group-Photo-Shoots-SF/">http://www.meetup.com/Group-Photo-Shoots-SF/</a> that does about 8 meetups per month and if you are looking to learn, it might be a source. Their medium studio rent is $75/hr inc lights, pws and muslins. </p>