I’m finally getting around to announcing my new studio in Benicia. I got the keys back in May and the remodel began immediately. Painting 12 foot walls and installing wainscoting was not an easy process! Lucky for me I had the help of my wonderful family, who all seem to be the jack of all trades in their own right! The whole process took about 3 weeks from start to finish, and it came out exactly how I pictured it! I’m leaving two walls blank until the end of the season because I’m having some commitment issues!
I just love where my space is located: in the historic Benicia Arsenal . The building is over 125 years old and overlooks the Carquinez Straight. This vintage building has seen many changes since the days of the civil war when it was the largest producer of ammunition and supplies to be shipped out east. Now the Arsenal houses the largest amount of concentrated artists in California with over 100 photographers, painters, welders and sculptors spanning four historic buildings.
Why get a studio now? A few different reasons: The explosion of the Intimates side of the business was a major factor and having a central location to do portraits made more sense. I also wanted a meeting place for bay area clients to view albums and their photos after the wedding. 30 minutes from both San Francisco and Napa, Benicia is a sleepy waterfront town that at one point used to be the capital of California.
OK enough babbling, on with the photos.
Notice my commitment issues… bare walls! I want to feature one complete wedding on the right wall and a sampling of photos on the left wall above the larger couch.
I wanted my place to feel cozy. How better to achieve that then with a fake fireplace?
When you first enter the studio you get to meet Adeline & Grace, our grandmas. The close up below is Adeline. I never thought I looked like my family until I found this photo of my grandma!
The shooting area, changing room and Intimates albums. The wall Im having commitment issues is actually cabinets set on casters. Just in case I have too many people over and need to make some more space!
Intimates details…
And of course props!
Its come a long way from concrete floors and bare white walls!
. Congratulations and many blessings for a thriving and successful business.
by Tiffany
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