The shape studio

Welcome to the Shape Studio at Dottiewood Studios! A brilliant mocha-hued high-concept photo studio.

The Shape Studio is one of our most popular spaces; this one-of-a-kind studio includes life-size moveable props, such as stairs and arches.

Perfect for editorial, fashion, fine art, and product shoots.

The Shape Studio is $80 per hour.

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  • Dimensions: 360 sq ft

    Orientation: West

    Sound + Film: Suitable for filming, not sound-proofed

    Capacity: 15

    2-hour minimum booking

    Blackout curtains are available for privacy and light control

  • Light: West-facing windows. Natural light can be controlled through curtains. The brightest times are late morning and early afternoon.

    Sound: Our building is far spaced from other buildings and is therefore very quiet. The Shape Studio is self-contained and, while it isn’t soundproofed, is suitable for recording. If you have any concerns, please contact us to discuss exclusive hire

    Space Access: No Ramp is required; all rooms are on the ground floor and easily accessible. There are two entry points - a front business entrance and side entrance with a separate driveway. For larger equipment, you can access a loading bay at the back of the property and wheel equipment with a cart. We have space for large trucks in the back parking lot.

    The Shape Studio is one studio in a larger multi-space studio; other rooms on the property are not usable unless booked as part of the booking. You can book the whole studio if you wish to have exclusive hire.

    Cleaning notes: We take cleaning and your health very seriously. With an Infectious Diseases Doctor and Covid Specialist as one of our Founders, we keep our Covid protocols to the highest standard.

    The studio should be left exactly as found.

  • Fast dedicated WiFi

    Our diverse spaces range from the small and accessible for compact productions to the large and expansive for grander projects. We’ve taken a former office building and turned it into a stunning space.

    With easy access just north of East Austin, we have ample secure parking. We’re kitted out with special features, including a photo-ready functional kitchen, a dedicated dressing room, a green room, a gorgeous 30-foot Cyclorama wall and a stunning arched hallway (please see additional rooms for further details).

    If additional looks and props are required, we have an in-house Props department- Dot’s Props. For larger projects, we have on-hand designers and a construction team that can take on custom projects.

    Housed in a former office block, the Studio is beautifully discrete with maximum privacy.

    We have security cameras on site, but not in any of the bookable rooms.