Studio Opportunity

[savone]

I need some input from some of the pros here, I hope this is in the right forum.

Anyway, I have only been shooting for about 8 months and have done several successful paid jobs. I have an opportunity to get an 1100 sqaure foot studio, plus a 120 square foot office for $400 (with NO utility bills except phone) which is 2.5 miles from my house. It is located less than a 1/4 mile from a MAIN road. My question is this....

It is located in an industrial park. Is it tacky or unprofessional to have a studio in an industrial park. I am not worried about walk-ins or drive by advertising since I have a full time job. What do you guys think? I hope the question is clear.

Thanks in advance.
Steve

[Az2Africa]

Several Pros I know have studios in industrial park. If you are good, depending on the market you are after, it should be fine.

[chtgrubbs]

If the physical aspects of the building are OK and the adjoining business aren't noisy or smelly, then I say go for it. It sounds like a very good deal.

[ssim]

Your question is very clear.

I don't think that being in an industrial park is all that bad. Parking probably wouldn't be a problem. As noted above, check out who your neighbors are.

I have to question how much walk-in traffic a studio gets, even if they are in the hub of activity in a shopping district. Maybe its just me, but I would think that people that going to check out studios have that particular mission in mind at the time. A valid point that you don't get high exposure in terms of advertising. You have to remember that all those people working in the park are shoppers too.

It sounds like a pretty good deal at 400.00 a month. A couple of sittings a month and you should have your costs covered for the rent. Based on this I would probably do it but you have to have the time to commit to it.

[taygull]

I think there is only one thing you should be concerned about.

Would your clients have any reason to fear the safety of themselves or their property at your new studio? Understand it is perception that will matter.