Photo Studio – Professional

Looking for a great place to book holiday portrait sessions? Reserve the ALL NEW PORTRAIT STUDIO at the Library in the Forest!

The holiday studio is available through December 22, 2021!

Studio Rental Rates

Hourly – $50/hour: 1-hour minimum. Includes access to studio space, use of accent furniture, access to two soft boxes (lighting) and access to tripod with cell phone mount. Maximum capacity: 10 people.

After Hours – $70/hour: For sessions before or after the Library in the Forest’s regular operating hours. Includes access to studio space, use of accent furniture, access to two soft boxes (lighting) and access to tripod with cell phone mount. Maximum capacity: 10 people. After-hours rentals based on studio and staff availability.

Half Day – $180/4 hours: 4-hour rental. Includes access to studio space, use of accent furniture, access to two soft boxes (lighting) and access to tripod with cell phone mount. Maximum capacity: 10 people.

Full Day – $320/8 hours: 8-hour rental. Includes access to studio space, use of accent furniture, access to two soft boxes (lighting) and access to tripod with cell phone mount. Maximum capacity: 10 people.

Hours of Operation*

Sunday: 1-5pm
Monday & Tuesday: 9am-8pm
Wednesday-Saturday: 9am-6pm

*Hours subject to change. Click HERE for full list of holiday closures. After-hours rentals based on studio and staff availability.

Usage Policies

The party renting the studio is responsible for adhering to these guidelines. Failure to adhere will be grounds for loss of future access to the studio and/or damage charges.

    • All rentals must be paid in full at the time of booking to secure space.
    • Cancellations must be received in writing. Full refund is available only if cancellation request is submitted more than 48 hours in advance of booking. Cancellations submitted within 48 hours of booking time will not be refunded.
    • A studio monitor will be present for the duration of each rental period and will ensure that the room is left in its original condition. Renter will be required to reimburse the cost of repair or replacement if there are damages to the floor, furniture, props and/or equipment. If the room is left untidy, renter will be charged a $100 cleaning fee.
    • Maximum room capacity is 10 people. If the number of attendants is expected to exceed maximum capacity, contact Loraine Ward-Ryce at 205.978.0162 directly to book the studio. If you exceed capacity without pre-approval from our team, additional charges will apply.
    • No food or drink allowed in studio.
    • All garbage brought into studio must be removed and put into available garbage bins after your shoot is completed. If garbage is left behind, renter will be charged a $100 cleaning fee.
    • No pets allowed.
    • No smoking allowed.
    • Studio is not soundproof. Therefore, noise should be kept at a reasonable volume, including any use of music.
    • Do not move or use furniture from another room or space within the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest (VHLF).
    • All items must be brought into the studio space you are renting. VHLF is not responsible for loss or damages to unattended items.

Click the link below to view availability, then contact Loraine Ward-Ryce at 205.978.0162 directly to book the studio! 
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