FAQ’s

We pride ourselves on being one of the most flexible studios on the Gold Coast when choosing your own hours. Most studios only have the option of 2 hours, half day or full day and we know that this doesn’t always work for everyone.

Our minimum is 2 hours and then it is completely up to you after that - you can add 1 hour or 10!

Our hourly rate is $75. If you want to shoot for a full day of 8+ hours - we cap the price at $550 and you can shoot overtime with no additional fees.

Our Hourly rate is $75, But when you purchase a Bulk Pack of 20 hours for $1100- it brings the hourly rate down to just $55!

So if you shoot full days or lots of little bits throughout the year - the pack is going to save you money.

When you book with bulk hours it is still subject to availability and requires a minimum of 2 hrs each time.

We are located in Mudgeeraba on the Gold Coast. It is our private property so we do not show the full address publicly until a booking has been made. We are just 5 short minutes off the motorway at the Robina/Mudgeeraba Exit.

There is sufficient parking for up to 6 vehicles within the property and there is additional parking on the road.

Once you have made your booking you will be sent the full address and also a parking diagram which we would appreciate you passing onto the whole photoshoot team prior to arriving so that everyone is aware.

“Dry Hire” just means that you are hiring the studio as-is.

This includes our air-conditioned natural light studio, all of the stools/chairs/boxes/pillars that you have seen on our socials, the purpose built white CYC wall (thats the curved one), the rendered wall, the portable double side wall on castors with white on one side & motley beige on the other, the white textured curtain wall, Bose speaker, phone tripod, wheel-able white clothing rack, white arch mirror, vintage ladder, 2x handheld clothing steamers, Hangers, Makita blower, extension cords, sandbags, C-stands, coloured paper backdrops (if only rolling to the floor) plus the use of the onsite bathroom and kitchenette with fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle, pod coffee machine, tea & coffee.

The studio has one side of full floor to ceiling windows for natural light. It also has 2 roller doors on the front side which you can have up for more natural light (but keep in mind the air-con will not be as efficient if they are up). If you need the studio dark, you can roll down all of the blinds and the roller doors. (this is not full black out)

If you would like to use the coloured paper rolls rolled all the way out onto the floor and have the models stand on them - they are $50 per colour additional to the dry-hire fee.

If you need to hire a flash lighting package - they are an additional cost also. See the lighting package options and information below.

If you need Ben to be onsite helping with lighting during your shoot - this will be charged at his hourly rate (enquire within) and is subject to his availability.

If you would like Jas to be onsite gathering iPhone BTS content for you during the shoot - this will be charged at her hourly rate (enquire within) and is subject to her availability.

Before hiring a lighting package please make sure that your photographer is experienced with using GODOX triggered flash lighting with their professional camera. Our lights are not CONSTANT lights.

As mentioned above- If you need Ben to be onsite helping with your lighting during the shoot, this must be organised prior and will be charged at his hourly rate (enquire within) and is subject to his availability.

There will be no refund for unused lighting equipment once booked and paid for.

+ LEVEL 1 LIGHTING PACKAGE

1 x 120cm Softbox 1 x Godox AD600pro flash unit1 x Flash trigger$60

+ LEVEL 2 LIGHTING PACKAGE

1 x 120cm Softbox 1 x Strip softbox1 x Godox AD600pro flash1 x Godox AD400pro flash1 x Flash trigger$90

+ LEVEL 3 LIGHTING PACKAGE

1 x 150cm softbox or 180cm umbrella (with diffusion sock)1 x 120cm Softbox2 x Strip softboxes1 x Godox AD600pro flash3 x Godox AD400pro flash1 x Flash trigger$120

Everyone has their own style and taste when it comes to these things so it’s hard to recommend. However, we do have a list of businesses & individuals that have worked in our studio before that we can send you if needed. Just shoot us an email!

Events will need to go through an approval process with us and is based on numerous factors. Our studio is located on our private property and is not suitable for events with more than around 10 people. This is mainly due to parking. Please contact us and have a chat about your event specifics.

Due to the nature and practicality of maintaining a white floor, we can not guarantee that it will be perfectly white at the beginning of your session.

If your job requires it, you may request to have the floor freshly painted ready for your session for a fee of $100 (must have 48hrs notice). Your booking will also need to be the first time slot for the day.

We ask all people on set to remove footwear on the white floor unless required. ie. Only the talent being photographed.

Entry to the studio is only permitted from your booking time (not prior) and the studio must be packed away and exited BY your specified time (not after). This is because there must be enough time left for a 'studio reset' for the next booking.

The studio must be tidied/left the way that you found it.

If your session resulted in excessive marks on the floor, we would appreciate you wiping the marks off with the gumption provided in the kitchen.

Chosen hours must be confirmed prior to booking.

Hire must be paid upfront in full to secure booking.

Cancellations or postponements must be made at least 48 hours prior to shoot date.

Any cancellations or postponements made less than 48 hours will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations on the day or no shows will forfeit the full amount.

We may suggest what times of the day might be best for your lighting requirements, however we do not take responsibility or give refunds for undesirable weather resulting in a different look than you set out to achieve.

There will be no refunds/partial refunds for late arrivals resulting in lost time during your session. Please make yourself aware of the location and travel time prior to leaving.

If any damage happens during your shoot let our staff know immediately - If there is no studio manager available on site, please call Jasmin. Restoration/replacement fees will apply according to the extent of the damage.

The studio is situated in a residential area. For this reason, please be mindful of neighbouring properties and keep the music and sound to a reasonable level.

The cyclorama wall is a curved plaster wall and not suitable for excessive weight to be applied. To avoid damaging the wall please ensure you do not stand or put weight on the curve. (Children especially think it is very fun to run up - eeek!)

If the floor is left excessively dirty for the next booking, you will be charged $100 for repainting.

If the studio is left in a messy condition after your booking there will be a $100 cleaning fee applied.

There are small bins provided however, if you have excess or large rubbish you must take this with you when you leave.

Sunset Studio is situated on a private property. As it is a family home there is to be NO pornographic/Only Fans content photographed or filmed on site