Pittsburgh Studio Rentals
Welcome to Cranberry Photo Studio, conveniently located north of Pittsburgh and available to photographers for hourly rentals. This studio was created for natural light portraits and features a whitewashed brick wall and a cream wall trimmed in decorative moulding as well as several ceiling-mounted canvases (9 feet wide by 16 feet long in light blue, taupe, light gray, and dusty rose) and a roll of white seamless (12 feet).
Studio Lighting Compatible
The 9-foot ceilings allow enough room to set up lighting and blinds on the windows can be drawn to control the natural light.
Studio Rental Amenities
The studio rental includes the use of a full set of apple boxes, two cream settees, and a full size bed with several headboards (please bring your own linens).
- 30 feet by 12 feet studio with six West-facing windows on the long side of the room
- Blackout blinds and white sheer curtains on each window
- Dressing Room with full length mirror
- A full set of apple boxes
- Full bed frame and mattress with several headboards
- Two cream settees and a cream wicker chair
- Free Parking
- Public Restrooms
- Across the highway from Walmart, PepBoys and Mission BBQ.
Suits Many Styles of Portrait Photography
The studio provides a wonderful setting for maternity, newborn, first birthday, family, senior sessions, bridal portraits and headshots. The space can accommodate groups of up to 10. It is ideal for individual family units and not recommended for multi-generational or large group portraits.
Conveniently Located Near I-79 Cranberry Exit
If you’re looking for Pittsburgh Studio Rentals north of the city, Cranberry Photo Studio is very easy to get to from the Cranberry Exit 78 off of Interstate 79. Park in the front of the building and enter through the door to your far right. The studio entrance is at the top of the stairs.
Rental Rates
Monday – Thursday Rentals
$50/hour
Friday – Sunday Rentals
$75/hour
• 2-hour minimum
• Complimentary 30 minute buffer for set up and clean up
• General Liability Insurance required
• Please call 412-427-8371 about adding additional hours to your rental
Photography Mentorship
1-on-1 Course with Six-Lessons:
Learn from Kate’s 17-years of experience as a portrait photographer as she breaks down the technical aspects of photography in a fun and simple way. Each month will include an assignment to help you internalize what you’ve learned.
One: Exposure Triangle, Exposure Modes and Camera Settings
These are the essential fundamentals that you need to understand as a photographer.
Two: Understanding Metering
During this lesson you’ll learn the difference between what your eyes can see and what the camera can capture as well as how the camera measures the exposure.
Three: White Balance/Kelvin, Image Sharpness
This lesson will introduce color temperature and the components of a sharp image. You’ll learn how to avoid photos that don’t “turn out” and how to achieve consistent results.
Four: Position of the Sun and Composition Considerations
Kate’s favorite lesson! We get outside and learn how to respond to the position of the sun and the condition of the sky (sunny/overcast). This is the beginning of understanding lighting. And we get creative with exploring composition.
Five: Processing Your Images
Learn how to cull, process and export your files using Photo Mechanic (or Adobe Bridge) and Capture One (or Adobe Lightroom).
Six: Intro to Retouching, Resizing Your Images for Print/Web, Printing and Backing Up Your Work
Learn the basics of Photoshop and how to print your photography and preserve it, one of the most important steps in becoming a photographer.
Pricing
Six 50-minute lessons over six months (or three months with lessons every-other week)
$600
Additional sessions can be added on at $100/50-minutes.
What You Will Need:
DSLR or mirrorless camera so you can shoot in manual mode
An interchangeable lens
There are two paths available when purchasing your first camera and lens.
1: save money and purchased a cropped sensor and lens if you are wanting to learn but are unsure if you will continue your learning beyond this course
2: invest in a full-frame camera and lens if you want to make large prints and want to continue to use this camera and lens as you grow as a photographer (if you’re hoping to work as a photographer someday, I’d recommend this path).
Camera, lens and tripod available for rent with a $500 deposit
Interested in getting started? Please call 412-427-8371
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