Studio Tours
Host Nikki Closser takes you behind the scenes and inside the creative spaces photographers work in every day. From home studios and garage setups to luxury commercial spaces, each episode gives you an up-close look at how photographers design, use, and grow their studios. Think MTV Cribs… but for photography studios. Along the way, you’ll hear the stories behind the spaces, get inspired by different setups and styles, and pick up practical ideas you can apply to your own business — no matter your budget or stage of growth. This show is best consumed in video.
Episodes
In this conversation, Nikki and Valentina Pardi-MacGregor delve into the intricacies of a maternity shoot, exploring the technical aspects of photography, including camera equipment, lighting techniques, and studio setup. Valentina shares her insights on using natural light and strobe, as well as her efficient studio practices that enhance the shooting experience. The discussion also touches on the aesthetic choices in studio desig...
In this episode of Studio Tours, host Nikki Closser connects with portrait photographer Priya to tour her boutique portrait studio—a thoughtfully designed space created to deliver an intimate, luxury experience for every client. Priya proves that you don't need a sprawling commercial footprint to produce world-class portraiture; with intentional spatial planning, flexible lighting setups, and an eye for mood and aesthetic, ev...
The Tiny 88-Square-Foot Studio That Has Everyone Talking
How much space do you really need to run a successful photography studio?
Nikki Closser takes you behind the scenes of photographer Alena Florie's studio, and... it's only 88 square feet. Seriously. It's probably smaller than some people's walk-in closets.
But somehow, she's created a space that functions beautifully. She photographs clients there, stores her gear, and has desig...
In this episode of Studio Tours, host Nikki Closser heads to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to tour Meg Loeks' portrait studio, tucked into a small, unheated barn just steps from her house. Meg proves that a humble 16x20 space can produce strikingly bold, color-drenched work when it's designed with intention.
Meg takes us behind the scenes of her creative process, showing how she painted each wall in her studio a different color to...
In this episode of Studio Tours, host Nikki Closser takes you to Shelley Franklin's stunning portrait studio in Arizona to prove that incredible photography doesn't require a massive, high-end space. Located in a strip mall, Shelley's studio demonstrates how thoughtful design can transform even the most unexpected location into a beautiful portrait studio.
Shelley takes us behind the scenes of her workflow, showcasing how she photog...
Ever wondered what Sue Bryce's studio really looks like? In this episode of Studio Tours, host Nikki Closser takes you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the space where Sue creates her signature portraits.
Sue shares the gear she uses, walks through every corner of her shooting space, and dispels the myth that photographers need a big, fancy studio to be successful.
From lighting setups and equipment choices to the practical ...
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