BEFORE & AFTER :: STUDIO PICS
We have finally settled in to our studio space and have since handled well over 15 photo shoots. Transitioning into the space has been as uncomfortable as an awkward first date, but we have steadily grown use to the new digs. When we first decided to pull the trigger on a studio, we didn’t exactly know what we wanted. Our first priority was a functional space to shoot in and keep the budget low. We eventually cut the budget in half, then in half again and in half once more.
We toured plenty of studios and decided on the needs that would suit our business at it’s current state. And we did it on a budget. I can’t stress that enough. We found a joint that was low in rent, sustainable with our current client base and a place we could call home. We were creative with how we spent our money and designed the layout. We cut corners, but did it effectively. Even our “faux” white seamless wall cost us $105 and was made from linoleum flooring. We grabbed some white wall paint still hanging around and BAM! Done. Many of my dear friends helped out with the entire process, whether it was advice, painting, climbing on ladders or setting up computer networks. Many thanks and a ton of love go out to our dear friends Steve Wagner, Brett Stoddart, Dave Heid, Zack Arias, Jeanna Reiter, Amy Carden, Trevor and my wife Melanie.
Below are some before and after shots of the studio. In mid-December, we walked into the an 1800 square foot warehouse space…. which was essentially a large, smelly garage. It was previously home to a carpet cleaning company and most recently a skateboarding shop. We worked with the leasing company, bought some friends a few beers, put in hours upon hours of elbow grease and knocked it out in under 3 weeks… start to finish.
Have a look..
As a reminder, we’re throwing a Studio Opening Mixer… and everyone is invited! The event will go down on Friday, February 5th, 2010 at the studio. We’ll have some hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer, soda and good music on hand. Here are the details:
WHEN:
Friday, February 5th, 2010
7:30pm to Whenever..
WHO:
Friends, Clients, Photographers, Vendors, Business Associates
WHERE:
DAVIDEJACKSON//STUDIOS
101 W Edison Ave
Suite 190
Appleton, WI 54915
(Located in the Edison Center off Olde Oneida Street, next to Pullman’s/Trolley Square.)
No need to RSVP. Open house all night.
~dave
30 Comments to BEFORE & AFTER :: STUDIO PICS
by Valerie
On January 20, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Wow!!! Congrats and wishing you the very best! : ) Very very very nice studio place!
by Glyn Dewis
On January 21, 2010 at 12:06 am
Looks incredible Dave and in such a short space of time too.
Grand Designs eat your heart out…lol
Have a great mixer and here’s wishing you all the very best,
Congratulations,
Glyn
by @donnanphoto
On January 21, 2010 at 12:12 am
Dang son. Talk about zero to hero.
And you’ve got that massive garagedoor to let in some daylight if you ever get crazy and turn off the strobes.
We’ve used that stuff surrounding the desks before in our church. It’s that metal siding right? Looks good sir.
by Daniel
On January 21, 2010 at 12:22 am
It look´s like a great place to be.
by Derek
On January 21, 2010 at 12:32 am
looks sick! I wish that I could fly out there, (I am a bit jealous too!)
Good luck and have fun!
btw someone walled in a tractor in one room…
by Seraphicimago
On January 21, 2010 at 1:19 am
That my friend Is just spectacular!
Would love to see it in person.
by Cliff Brunk
On January 21, 2010 at 2:16 am
Congrats my friend, it looks great! If you were closer I’d be there!
by Luis Zarco
On January 21, 2010 at 2:24 am
Congratulations. It’s a wonderful place to a wonderful work.
by paige
On January 21, 2010 at 6:56 am
that is one delicious space! Congratulations!
by Michael Howard
On January 21, 2010 at 7:01 am
I’m so jealous right now you have no idea! Looks fantastic! I’d be at the mixer if I could. You da man!
by Dave
On January 21, 2010 at 7:01 am
If you are like me this is a dream come true for you! Congratulations!!
by Paula
On January 21, 2010 at 7:11 am
The space is great!! Thanks for sharing the before and after pics, you guys did a fantastic job. Thanks for the shoot, we had lots of fun, hope the kids didn’t come with too much energy.
by Shaun Pitts
On January 21, 2010 at 7:14 am
Dave,
This looks great! Nicely done!!! Available for video shoots?
by David Burke
On January 21, 2010 at 7:21 am
Congrats Bro! Looks perfect. Hope to see it in person someday!
by Vicki
On January 21, 2010 at 8:06 am
WONDERFUL!!!!
by Ricky
On January 21, 2010 at 8:32 am
Awesome Awesome. The Bulldozer is classic.
Love the hanging prints, who do you go through to print them? I like how they arent framed, canvas?
by Rick Wenner
On January 21, 2010 at 8:40 am
The studio looks awesome Dave, congrats again! Looking forward to seeing what you produce out of here. Have fun at the mixer
by Amy Johnson
On January 21, 2010 at 9:18 am
Hi Dave,
I think you know my husband Dan (UPS). Great space, you tranformed it very nicely. It has to feel awesome to have a retail stuido. Obviously you worked hard to make your dream come true. Live the dream!
by Geoff Heith
On January 21, 2010 at 10:32 am
WOW…Love it, it looks amazing!!
by damien
On January 21, 2010 at 12:06 pm
damn! nicely done.
by Melanie
On January 21, 2010 at 2:59 pm
I almost forgot how bad the bathroom was in the beginning… Can’t wait for the mixer!
by Otto Rascon
On January 22, 2010 at 2:53 pm
What a smokin’ studio you have. Congrats on an incredible transformation of space! Rock on!
by Matt
On January 23, 2010 at 10:25 am
Looks amazing Dave! Can’t wait to see this in person!
by Terrence Bibb
On January 23, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Congratulations!!! May God bless your creativity and grant you plentiful profits. BTW how did you do the faux white seamless wall?
by Greg
On January 25, 2010 at 7:22 am
Dave,
could you post more information about your linoleum seamless wall?
Studio looks awesome, great job.
G
by Sissel
On January 26, 2010 at 8:44 pm
Congrats! Wish I could be in WIsconsin to crash this party and meet you in person. Some day, maybe, when I happen
to be in Wisconsin, I’ll drop by. Looks really great! Can’t wait to see all the wonderful images to come.
a fan in California,
Sissel
by the red gecko
On February 5, 2010 at 4:02 pm
Looks fantastic! Congrats.
Wish I could make it tonight…
by Marcello Aquino
On February 11, 2010 at 6:43 am
Hey David, I hope you are doing well! Firstly I would like to congratulate you for the beautiful shots I’ve seen through your blog! Fantastic job! I’m a Graphic designer that takes pictures, so I’m venturing in uncharted waters! Loving it though! Would you mind me asking how you print/mount your photographs. I’m thinking about printing some of my work, but I’m trying to go minimalist, not using any kind of frame and let the photograph frame itself, just the way I’ve seen in your new studio. Thanks in advance. Blessings to you!
by Eve
On February 17, 2010 at 9:42 pm
The studio is awesome…Congratulations and many blessings.
by Allie Sutika
On June 17, 2010 at 9:07 am
Wow Dave,
I decided to stop in on the blog today and see what kind of things you have been up to with your photography. Your studio looks AMAZING, congratulations!
Hope all is well.