Photo: Julian Ali

The Rules and all that..

We wish there were none, we really do!  But StudiowerksDC keeps it's rates down and having fabulous gear by being a self-operated studio. If we had to have a full-time studio manager, then it would be a lot more expensive.  Our ethos is that our clients are all pros and that we should look after the studio together.

This is the basics, the TERMS AND CONDITIONS have all the legalese.

PARKING
Three vehicles can park at the studio only, there is plenty of street parking all around us.  DO NOT allow clients/crew to park around the residential courtyard, they will be ticketed and towed.  Annoying our neighbors could mean we get shut down as we're in a residential area, so we are super-strict regarding this.

CANCELLATION/CHANGING BOOKINGS
- There is a $100 non-refundable deposit per day to book the studio (The deposit will be taken off the total shoot amount)
- You must cancel 5 days before the shoot start date/time or you will be charged the full amount. (Except for bad weather, read below)
- Time includes setup and pack-up returning the studio to it's default setup.
- If you run over your booked time in to someone else's booking you will be charged a $500 penalty!!!  Please don't.
- Invoices for all payments will be sent online, you can pay with credit card/ApplePay or ACH.

BAD WEATHER
If the DC Government call a snow emergency and tell their minions not to come to work in DC then you can cancel without penalty, a snow emergency in VA or MD does not count I’m afraid.  This keeps it very simple and easy.

FIREARMS
No firearms are permitted in the studio unless you are a law enforcement officer. Be aware it is ILLEGAL in D.C. to bring a firearm in to the studio unless you have a D.C. concealed carry permit and even then we do not allow it for safety reasons.

IN GENERAL:

1- BE ON TIME
Your booking starts at the time you specified on the calendar.  There is no prior set-up time allowed or pack-up time.  If you arrive early you will be charged for the time (5 minutes is fine of course, just use common sense). 

**RUNNING OVER IN TO SOMEONE ELSE'S BOOKING WILL RESULT IN BEING CHARGED $500**

2- RESET THE STUDIO
When you have finished your shoot, it is your responsibility to reset the studio back to its default setup for the next person. If it’s not reset we will charge you a fee (min. $200) to put everything back.

3- BREAK OR DAMAGE SOMETHING?
It happens, we won't be mad, but if you broke something we we need you to pay for it to be repaired.  Please email us immediately so we can get a repair going, it's usually not a big deal.

4- LOCK UP
Please, please make sure you lock-up when you leave!  If you leave the place unlocked and it gets burgled you will be held responsible.

More info in the FAQ page here!