TL;DR: A brand photoshoot works best when you plan two or three looks before you arrive, not ten. At GC Studio Co in Burleigh Heads, the cyclorama wall, colour-changing LED lighting, lounge sets and podcast set mean you can shoot a clean product look, a lifestyle scene and a colour-themed set in the same booking. Bring your own props and outfits, or use what is in the studio. Half day self-shoot bookings are $699, full days are $999, and our team can film and edit the whole thing for you from $1,999.
Clean product and catalogue shots on the cyclorama
The cyclorama is a curved white wall that sweeps into the floor, so there is no corner behind your subject. It is the base look for most brands: product on white, full length outfit shots, and clean headshots. Shoot this first while the set is simple, then move on to the styled looks.
Idea: line up your full range on the cyclorama with the same light and the same angle for each product. It gives your website and marketplace listings one consistent look.
Lifestyle scenes on the lounge sets
Lifestyle photos show your product being used, which helps buyers picture it in their own space. The lounge sets give you a styled, lived-in background without hiring a house or building a set.
Ideas: someone using or wearing the product on the lounge, a coffee table styled with your product and a few props, or a relaxed founder portrait for your About page.
Colour-themed sets with the LED lighting
The colour-changing LED lighting in the ceiling and sets is what most people mention after shooting here. You can switch the colour of the whole room in seconds, which turns one space into several completely different looks.
Ideas: match the light to your brand colours, shoot the same product in two or three colour moods for a social campaign, or build a bold launch look that stands out in a feed full of white backgrounds.
"The lighting was an absolute standout feature, to change colours with the simple click of a mouse."
Tara Thompson, Google review
Podcast, interview and talking head content
The podcast set has two armchairs and a mic arm, ready for a conversation. It works for podcasts, but also for founder interviews, customer Q and As and short talking head videos for social.
Idea: record a few short clips answering your most common customer questions. They are useful on your website, in ads and on social.
Planning your session
- Pick two or three looks. For example, cyclorama product shots, one lifestyle scene and one LED colour set.
- Choose half day or full day. A half day is 8am to 12pm or 1pm to 5pm. A full day is 8am to 5pm and gives you time for more products, more outfits or video.
- Bring a shot list. Write down every product and angle you need so nothing is missed.
- Bring your own camera and crew, or book us. Self-shoot bookings mean you shoot it. A We Film and Edit booking means our team shoots and edits it for you.
See what a studio gives you compared with shooting at home, or go straight to pricing and booking.
FAQs
Can I bring my own props?
Yes. Bring your own props and outfits, or use the lounge sets and props already in the studio.
What sets are in the studio?
A cyclorama wall, lounge sets, a podcast set with two armchairs and a mic arm, and colour-changing LED lighting through the ceiling and sets.
Do I need to book a photographer separately?
No. Book a self-shoot and bring your own camera and crew, or choose a We Film and Edit booking and our team shoots and edits it for you.
How long is a booking?
A half day runs 8am to 12pm or 1pm to 5pm. A full day runs 8am to 5pm.
Got a shoot in mind? Book the studio and your first booking is 10% off at checkout.
