Studio hire · Important information
Studio hire
rules.
Read these rules before you arrive and send them to everybody joining you.
About these rules
Read before
you arrive.
If the booking is in your name, you are responsible for every participant, the equipment and the space throughout the reserved time. Make sure everybody reads the rules before arriving.
Before arrival
Before arrival.
Photo identification is required
The person booking must provide a copy of valid photo ID before arrival. A secure upload link is emailed one day before the reservation. The copy is used only to confirm identity, stored in line with GDPR and deleted after 7 days.
Maximum five people
The limit includes the photographer, subjects, assistants, makeup artists, stylists and videographers. The backdrop is 2.73 m wide; stagger arrivals if a larger team needs to take turns in the space.
You are responsible for attendees
The person booking accepts responsibility for every guest’s actions while they are in the studio or shared areas. Make sure each participant has read these rules before arrival.
No sub-leasing
The booking is made in your name and you are expected to attend. If somebody will attend on your behalf, tell me in advance. A sub-let booking may be stopped or cancelled and the full reserved period may still be charged.
In the studio
During the booking.
No smoking
Smoking is not permitted in the studio or anywhere inside the building. You may smoke outside and an ashtray can be provided. Never leave cigarettes or matches on the ground.
Clean shoes on the backdrop
Bring a clean pair for the shoot or wipe footwear thoroughly before stepping onto the backdrop. This protects the surface and keeps it usable for the next booking.
Food and drink are welcome
You may bring refreshments or order food, but keep everything away from lights, cables, backdrops and other equipment. Clean any spill immediately.
Leave the studio as you found it
Before leaving, dispose of packaging, take drink containers with you and return anything you used. Allow for clean-up within your reserved time.
Responsibility
Responsibility and security.
Lawful activity only
The studio must not be used for illegal activity. ALR Photography will cooperate with the authorities and provide legally requested evidence if an investigation is required.
Damage may be charged
The person booking may be required to cover repair or replacement costs when equipment is damaged through misuse or carelessness. This includes consumables such as bulbs and backdrop paper when the damage was avoidable.
Respect neighbours and shared access
The studio is in a building shared with homes and businesses. Do not block the entrance or courtyard, and avoid noise or behaviour that inconveniences other occupants.
Security cameras
Cameras protect the studio and its visitors. The in-studio camera can be switched off in some circumstances, but this must be agreed in advance so legal and security requirements remain covered.
Questions about the rules?