In the mid-90s the Glamour Shots™ studio I managed here in Charlotte, NC was only 900sq ft and we did $1.3M annually for nearly 5 years. We led the entire mall and won the malls award for dollars per sq ft every year. You don't need a big space to make big dollars. You just need to provide a product and service that the clients want. Great video Megan!

@agelesskarate

2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Can I contact you?

This really took my fantasy of my own studio to foundation! I never would've guessed it was just 757 sq. ft. My last apartment wasn't much bigger, but look at what you can do with that space!!!! Everything has both an aesthetic and practical use!!! AWESOME!! Thank you, Megan!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to inspire! Glad you enjoyed it!

Gosh, you just have a resource for everything 😅 I purchased a 14x24 shed to convert into my tiny studio, came to KZread to look for some inspiration for how to build it out, and here you are, offering the best advice 😅I didn’t know you had a KZread channel with MORE amazing insight into making this business better! thank you for always showing up with great ideas and tips for EVERYTHING! 🙏

This is so gold, Megan! Thanks for sharing. I have turned my small shed into a live streaming shed, it's small and is not even fully done yet but it's a money machine lol

Such a well done video showing what you can do in a small space. The great thing is that I recognize some of what you are doing in my own home studio but you are that next level that I really need - Thank you, Thank you so much for the inspiration!

Megan this is great. My studio is a tiny fraction of this but you already gave me some good ideas to get started with its setup.

This presentation was a perfect 10, great job Megan. Thank you

This is amazing! You did what i was thinking about! 😄 absolute great and got some new ideas to implement in my studio!

Love it beyond words!! Thanks for the financial information as well as the aesthetic images. Very helpful!! 🙂

Hands down one of the best videos I have watched on KZread. I am so inspired!

Great video, thanks for taking the time with this one!

How have I not subscribed to your KZread channel before today? Well, that's been corrected. Thank you for continuing to inspire all of us!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Seshu! This is literally the FIRST video. We will get on the ball and start having videos roll our more regularly. Was waiting for the book to be done. And then it's GO time!

Megan - This is a refreshing and fun video to watch! I love your enthusiasm and energy! joe homsy

This was incredibly helpful, thank you!

I'm opening my studio on August 20 and I'm so nervous. Good ideas that I can glean from. So beautiful

SO inspiring!! I have 800' and my rent is $500/keeping me in under that 5% so I need to stay put and make better use of my space. This definitely helps! Thank you!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

So glad you had that insight, Deanna! Making changes will help you make the most of your space. Good luck!

Looks awesome Megan! Congratulations. Versatility is the key!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Perla!

This is the best video I have ever watch on KZread!

Lotta great stuff in here!

Thanks for the tour! Beautiful space you’ve created

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Gregorio!

I love the way you're able to get those environmental headshots when you step outside the studio door, awesome studio and location. What type of space in realtor terms would you call the space? Is it an office space? What other types of businesses lease from that building?

Pure awesomeness!

Thank you Megan for this great video

Inspirational! Thanks Megan. With a couple changes, this tour would work well for customers as well.

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that idea! I was wondering about filming something like this for clients. I think you're onto something!

@IanCowpar

Жыл бұрын

@@MeganDiPiero-SheSells Have you done a Matterport 3D or similar tour of the studio?

A billion dollar presentation! ...And the studio is so freaking clean. Thanks Megan, you just helped somebody 😊

Excellent video, thank you!

Thank you, Megan, I've been wondering about how to set up a studio. I have a garage. And a lot of work to do on it. :)

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Roy, that sounds like a great opportunity! A garage is likely pretty close to the same size as this. Just chopped off a bit.

This is a great video. Like all you do lots of information!!! Just wondering the other color paper: yellow, dark green and pink rolls. Where do you storage those because in the remote paper rack there is other 4 colors. 🤔🤔

Genius, I’m so inspired

This is fantastic!

Elegance.... My Dream Studio.

Do you have a link for that motorized backdrop holder? That thing would be such a life saver!

Yay first video first comment!!

Amazing video! Thank you!!!

Thanks! Good luck!

Wow, this was so awesome! Now I have to throw out all my chairs though lol! Thanks Megan!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

LOL. I don't blame ya. I'm with you on Marie Kondo-ing it all!

Love this video!

AMAZING! So gorgeous and inspiring. P.S. LOVE your jacket ;)

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Erin! And thanks for the props on the jacket too! It's my fave!

I really enjoyed this video. It is very informative and I especially enjoy your dedication to practicality in your layout and expense structure. I'm curious to know what brand and model studio stand you use for your camera? Thanks, again for this very useful information.

Wonderful video, thanks for sharing about all you’re using. Could you please let me know what studio stand you’re using for your camera? Thank you in advance.

KZread took me from true crime to this video, I loved it lol.. I’m an artist in New Zealand and some of these tips will help in my small art gallery. Appreciate it!

thanks for this is so inspiring me.

YAYAYAYAYAYAYAY!!!! This is how I'd like to start my mornings 🥰

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Ty! Happy to get your day going right!

Megan awesome video, can you show a link to the studio stand? Also I shoot video and our client, City Mattress has a store we shoot at down the street from your studio. Small world!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Which profoto light are you using with the 4x6 light? Is the B1X500 to heavy combined with the large softbox or do you use the B10 Plus which is so much lighter? Do you also use sandbags with that set up? Is your studio in a business center or mall?

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

We use B1's and B10s. We use the B1 with the 4x6 soft box because, yes, you're right... that soft box is HEAVY. We hope to find a solution in the near future to take the weight off the light. I was hearing about a bracket in Rise to the Top that you mount to the soft box. That might be helpful.

Awesome video!!!! Is this like a high-end mall? GREAT SPACE and awesome use of it!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! It's actually a design center-- specializing in furniture stores. I was happy when they opened it up to additional businesses!

I love the transformation of the studio. I want to start photo studio business here in Philippines, unfortunately i don't have fund

Hi Megan! What sort of stands are your lights on? And what is that camera stand/rolling tripod that you have? Thank you!

Beautiful studio and work! Now I need to rethink my 22x24 ft garage lol

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Mary, you can make it work! That 24 foot length is totally doable.

Hi, I am a new subscriber from France :-) Excellent video! I'm looking for the beautiful stand on wheels. Do you have a link or a reference of this product?

Great stuff! could you link for the studio stand please

AHH big congratulations on your fantastic studio Megan. How great you made the interior. I just love it and it is so inspirational. I wonder if you can share the name of that stand on which you placed the camera...i dont know what its called in English...you rolled it back and forth to keep an eye on distance....thank you so much for sharing. It was a great watch!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Charlotte! Thanks for watching! The camera mount you're talking about is called a "camera stand" or "studio stand." They seem to be a bit old fashioned and are hard to find. But I absolutely LOVE this! You can drop it down almost all the way to the ground-- great for photographing little kids!

@vonnearnelgonce6523

Жыл бұрын

Love this idea, but dang! Super expensive!😂

Nice video! Tks for sharing! Happy Weekend

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! And a happy week to you!

Great video, Megan!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Stephen! Glad you liked it!

You are SUCH an inspiration, Megan!!!!! What type of lighting are you using at 8:42?

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Alicia, that's Falcon Eyes 68TD. It is a FABULOUS light! Every time you see me speaking to the camera (minus the opening scene), I was lit by this bad boy. I love it because you can power the light up and down. And you can also change the color temp.

You're a genius

One more question. What size of roll paper do you have ínstales in your studio? Thank you in advance

Awesome

Hello! I am building a small photo studio, 15'x16'x8' I want to paint everything in matt...white maybe a wall in gray, and the floor is bright gray vinyl. My question is how many walls to paint in gray? I will be doing small family portraits, planning to have 9' x3 rolls of seamless paper mounted on one wall. Potentially around holidays to have some holiday 2 or 3 backdrops in...also which lights do you recommend?

Great video! So jealous.

Megan you are an inspiration to many but I am your biggest fun ❤️

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Ewa! You are so lovely! Thank you for this!

@EwaJanas1503

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganDiPiero-SheSells 😘

The info provided and the level of production with this video is crazy. You’re a great presenter 🔥🔥

The studio I'm moving into from my current studio is 1500 sqft and 1700/month But it has 20ft ceilings! oh baby!!! :)

Fantastic Video.

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Ann!

Ms Megan, This is not a small studio😁 But it's very beautiful

Hi Megan. Great video! Could you please give me some information on the camera roller stand? I'm looking for something like that for a while. Thanks!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Simone, I wish I could! But that camera stand (also known as a studio stand) was a gift a friend gave me. Are you in Rise to the Top? You are, right? I think I saw some folks sharing links to camera stands in there yesterday.

@simonenapolitan-schmetz7031

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganDiPiero-SheSells thank you, yes I am...I'll look to find the post, thanks

My potential studio space is an in home office. It’s about 350 sq ft. Changing room would be my powder room/guest bath. Any tips for such a small space?

Love the video, please post the links for the roller lightstands and all equipment!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for inspiring me to share more info. I've been in touch with my favorite vendors to see if we can put together a list of all items in use. But in the meantime... you're right! The most popular requests are the rolling light stand and the motorized backdrop. Let me share those links with you.

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

The backdrop stand a friend got for me in Europe. But one of my students found a US based version. Here you go: www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGJLPHG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&fbclid=IwAR1D1CHnOSN0lynsxX0yRsbdytv0wT7VonkUpA9YsftnnzERQkjN5DBmBtw

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

These are my fave rolling stands: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/917857-REG/impact_lsp_sfb8_folding_wheeled_base_stand.html

@NoelDelPilar

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganDiPiero-SheSells Love it! Thank you!!!!

Thank you for the very practical tips and the awesome way you deliver the message. 🥰 great video

Great job!👏 Do you happen to know or remember which grey paint color you used on that one section of wall?

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Oops! Cut off. Let me try again. All colors are Sherwin Williams paint-- FLAT finish so you don't have shine. MAIN wall color (the coffee color) is Tony Taupe SW7038. GRAY panel and corner= Dustbin SW9161. BLUE panel= Whirlpool SW 9135. BLACK panel and corner= Dark Night SW 6237

@Birchblaze

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganDiPiero-SheSells Thank you! Just getting ready to paint some walls in our studio.😊👍

Hi Megan! Love this video, where did you get the large reflector? An what profoto lights are you using?

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Leslie! Alas, that reflector company is no longer in business. But if you wanted to search to find a used one, the brand is Sweetlight (formerly: Larson.) Also, you could ask in Rise to the Top and see if anyone else has a suggestion. Always important to have a great reflector!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Oh! And the ProFoto lights are B10's and B1's.

@lesliearakelian2335

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganDiPiero-SheSells thanks I'll take a look around! I have a maybe 3' round but i hardly break it out, just seems too small.

@lesliearakelian2335

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganDiPiero-SheSells thanks, I am putting together my studio wish list lol

I noticed the wall moved when you leaned on it. Are these mobile walks

I guess there's no hope in Canada where rents for a similar size commercial space in office building or mall would be 5-10x your cost.

I've watched it 5 times now, lol. What paint colors did you use for the walls?

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Love that you are soaking this in, Nelly! All colors are Sherwin Williams paint-- FLAT finish so you don't have shine. MAIN wall color (the coffee color) is Tony Taupe SW7038. GRAY panel and corner= Dustbin SW9161. BLUE panel= Whirlpool SW 9135. BLACK panel and corner= Dark Night SW 6237

@hetopmo3u

3 жыл бұрын

​@@MeganDiPiero-SheSells Thank you. Might be using one or more of the colors.😊 Amazing work.

Oof every time I hear about American real estate prices it makes me cry in maple syrup. It's about 2-3x as much per square foot for a cardboard box up here.

You are so inspiring Megan, and your video is extremely helpful! I have to mention though that the music is quite distracting and I wish I could hear you better over the upbeat non-stop tunes.

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Great feedback! Thanks, Veronica! Will tend to that in the future.

where did u get those motorized backdrop machine? thank u :)))

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

My friend got me this in Europe. But one of our students shared a link to a US brand. Here you go! www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGJLPHG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share&fbclid=IwAR05sLvtsmFLNfralf5gIrewfTUmwTxkEQMf6EGztKw6jTdrmtOgTBTUclI

Where is your sales room and office for editing with computer, printer, storage etc? Are they in this studio space as well or somewhere else? I've been in this 950 sq ft space for too long and have accumulated quite a lot! Also I take it you don't photograph kids and have lots of props, blankets etc. Feeling the overwhelming need to Marie Kondo this place!

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Let me tackle both of your questions with a couple replies, Louise! First up... sales. Believe it or not, we just order right there at that desk. Thousands of dollars per client are sold at that table. Check it out at minute @. You don't need a fancy ordering room. Everything I have is surrounding me in this space. A screen is all I need.

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Second... computer, printer, storage, etc. I think what you're talking about here is where do we store our incoming packages for print delivery. We are only in the studio 2 days per week and do the rest of our work from home or at client's houses (for example: in-home consultations.) Therefore, it is easier to have packaged items shipped to our home instead of shipped to the studio. I have a small space in my home for boxes and bows and such. I don't print anything. I leave that to my pro labs. So no printer needed.

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Last thing... photographing kids. I do photograph a lot of kids. Older kids and teens are my jam. But we do have our fair share of babies and toddlers. I don't shoot very proppy. I shoot kids just like I shoot grown ups shown here. So no extra storage needed.

@louisevessey3839

3 жыл бұрын

@@MeganDiPiero-SheSells Thanks for the replies.l I meant a printer for creating invoices, pricing menus and such or perhaps that is all online. I also assume your lab does the framing so you don't need to stock frames or an area to cut prints or frame. I' am answering my own questions!! Thanks again.

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

@@louisevessey3839 I don't print invoices. Just email. My pricing menu is a printed magazine I leave behind with the client. Here is the template for ya! megandipierocoaching.com/workshops/product-guide

You are Amazing... straight to the point.

Looks high rent to me. Bigger by far than what I have.

About what focal length do you typically shoot at?

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Dwan! My fave is to shoot with an 85 prime. I shoot with this about 90% of my studio sessions.

🙏🙏💪💪💪

In London such a plan it will not work, also depends on who or what do you want to work with.

Where's your sales room?

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

There's a glimpse of it in the beginning. Believe it or not, we just order right there at that desk. Thousands of dollars per client are sold at that table. Check it out at minute 1:17. You don't need a fancy ordering room. Everything I have is surrounding me in this space. A screen is all I need.

7 ft tall ciel8ng? Is that normal in the west? Jeez

no...

Invest in a professional microphone then 😶

@MeganDiPiero-SheSells

3 жыл бұрын

Jerome, my friend! There are nicer ways to provide feedback than this. We're here to support each other as portrait pros. Admittedly some of the pickup clips were not done with professional gear. But one of my favorite mottos is: "Imperfect action beats perfect inaction." Have a good one!