As you may know, the locations that you choose are vital to creating the most beautiful photos for your brand. Whether you're embarking on a Personal Branding photoshoot, product, event, team photos, whatever it is you're working on, you want to start off with locations that represent your vision.
There are a ton of available spaces in Joburg but sifting through them and knowing what details to look out for can be tricky. So, use the suggestions below to help you choose your next space.
Remember that, from a photographer's point of view, light is everything! And natural light is the everything of everything! So, wherever you can, choose spaces that offer this. After that, keep an eye on what each space includes like furniture, props, backdrops, etc. to make the best choice.
1. dia studio - arch house (hyde park)
A beautiful, minimalist space with classically effective backgrounds and textures. A beautiful space if you're looking to create images with an elevated feel.
WEBSITE: https://diastudio.co.za/pages/arch-house
2. Studio alora (Parktown north) - previously fynn studio
For a long time, Studio Alora has been the go-to studio space for most of my clients. They offer a wide studio area with various furniture pieces and a dreamy props cupboard. The space is a win for everything from individual portraits to styled products so we know we're in good hands when we book them as one of our locations.
WEBSITE: https://www.studio-alora.com/about
3. tarawoye studios (Fourways)
Another gem with an elegant look and interesting themed areas (currently beach setting with sand).
WEBSITE: https://www.thetarawoyestudios.com/
4. MELROSE ARCH
Melrose Arch offers a variety in outdoor space and some elegant spots to use on your shoot. Permission is required and there are some restrictions but they're super friendly and helpful which makes it easy to arrange.
5. lightburst studio (boksburg)
Another gorgeous space for you to rent out for a few hours. With a few furniture items available the space offers a minimalistic look that can you can also make up as your own.
6. studio aether (randburg)
A bright & spacious NY Loft inspired studio that offers full range for all types of shoots. They include multiple coloured backdrops as well as a variety of furniture pieces.
WEBSITE: https://www.studio-aether.com/thestudio
7. monno venue (Pretoria)
Fast becoming a popular space for small business owners to create their unique brand photography. Monno offers indoor and outdoor areas to create superb content for all your marketing needs.
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/monno_venue/?hl=en
8. coffee shops, restaurants, hotels (ALL areas)
There are a ton of hospitality spaces available to you for your shoot. Please do request permission first, though. I've found that most of these will be happy to accommodate during their quiet time and with consideration towards their regular clientele. I also always buy a coffee or meal when using an establishment to, in a small way, say thank you.
In closing…
My clients are always assisted with this portion of the shoot planning. We get together on our Planning Call and go through our options, ones that make sense to their brand and vision, and then I assist in booking their locations for them as well. Once you know where you're going it gets so much easier to plan out the rest of the photoshoot.
If you've found any wonderful spaces in Joburg that haven't been listed here, please do let me know as I love supporting other local businesses wherever I can.
