The Dairy Barn Studio

The Dairy Barn Studio, located near Beccles, is in a Grade 2 listed thatched barn dating from around 1620. The barn is my home so I guess it's a 'home' studio... The barn is in the grounds of a working farm. Parking is available.

The shoots styles listed here are the styles that I am happy to be shot at the studio. The styles that I shoot are more limited as shown on my other PP page 'portraitimagesuk'.

The main room is about 45' x 25' and 25' high. It has furniture in it now but there is still a lot of space - and furniture can be moved or used as required. The room is mostly carpeted and at one end there is an Indian slate floor. The room has a wealth of beams all around (as does the rest of the barn). There is also an attractive lobby area (slate floor) which can be used and a galleried games room with pool table and more beams. The games room is accessed via a fairly narrow spiral staircase. 

I also have some paper and some fabric backdrops if you prefer not to shoot with the beams or want more variety. I also have a wind machine.

Lighting currently available comprises 4 x Bowens XMS750 studio lights, two 1m square softboxes, two 80cm x 60cm softboxes, 1.5m Octabox, 95cm Octabox, two 1.6m x 35cm strip boxes and a range of 6 other different reflectors/snoot/barn doors/umbrellas and a C-stand with boom arm. If preferred there are also 4 speedlights with 2 softboxes (60cm x 60cm) together with other appropriate modifiers. The studio lights can be used in conjunction with the speedlights if desired.

A large window provides some nice natural light which is best in the morning.

Full kitchen facilities available for teas/coffees/lunches etc. (maybe big enough to shoot in too). Bathroom/changing area available - separate toilet for photographers. It may be possible to shoot outside - subject to farming activities.

My insurers require me to be available on site when you shoot here - but as it's my home I would be anyway. I will only get involved in your shoot if you want me to.

The cost to shoot here is £25/hour for the first two hours then £20/hour thereafter. So £90 for 4 hours (half day) and £170 for 8 hours (full day).  2 hour minimum booking time. 50% deposit payable on booking (only refundable if studio cancels) with remaining 50% payable on the day before the shoot. Any breakages or damage to studio (my home) or kit to be paid by hirer.

The diary on here is not kept up to date.