I'm Close!

Today I called and asked the contractor (for the space above the Record Democrat) when he could start and I called the leaser and said I would take the space. Wonder when I'll actually be in? I have an account now with ImageQuix to upload pictures for viewing by customers. Also had a tutuorial on the features of the site. I need a website but I need it cheap! I'm educating myself on that a little at a time. I don't think it needs to be elaborate. I want customers to call me with their orders so I can find out what they want for photoshopping and I definitely don't want to photo shop every image I upload! I was to go to Lewiston tomorrow to learn how to do that but the person who was to teach me is called away for a family death. That is going to be bumped to mid-October but I have plenty to do in the meantime.

I wish I had pictures to post but the suite of rooms are so small that I can't get good ones. The contracter will convert 3 rooms to 1 and that will be a large 18x19 foot room. It has 2 north windows and I'll really like that. Also will have a nice dressing room and an office. Very nice large closet for storing and another smaller one just off the studio for prop storage. All in all I am excited about this.

Can't Sleep

Twelve twenty four a.m. and I can't sleep. Looked at another space for lease today and I think I found where the studio will be. Space above the Record Democrat looks good and is affordable. A bit disappointing after the excitement over the loft but this is much more practical and I think I can get excited about it as I get it in shape. It needs a wall torn out, new carpet, and paint. Two large north windows will light the studio and that is good. I wish the ceilings were higher but they will be adequate at 8 feet 5 inches and the room will be just shy of 12 x 20 at 15 x 19+. It actually will be larger in square feet but it's length I want.

Lots of small rooms, kitchen, bathroom and several closets will come with it. I will be at the end of the hall that accesses several suites. The only other person up there will be Shawn Behrendsen and I will enjoy working near her. No pictures for this post. Maybe later after its pretty!

The Studio That Isn't to Be

I have not dreamed of having a photography studio. I have not dreamed of what one would be. I have decided though, to move my studio out of the house and I have found space that defines the dream studio. The problem is that it is a money pit for utilities. The apartment associated with it is vintage 1950's. All this place needs is updated electrical work, $100 worth of paint, and cleaning. Oh ... and a sheet rock wall across the back half to reduce it in size and MAYBE make it affordable to heat and cool. It is awesome.