Huge, flexible, and beautiful Allston photography studio

Free onsite parking, Free street parking, Nearby parking lot

There are three large parking lots adjacent to and across from the building. These lots are often close to full during weekdays, but have plenty of spaces on weeknights and weekends. No cars are permitted in the lots after 11PM. There is unmetered free street parking in the neighborhood as well.

There are seven medium-sized windows, five are west-facing and receive beautiful sunlight at golden hour. Two are north-facing and provide fairly consistent light throughout the day. All windows are equipped with white blackout roller shades. While these shades darken the room significantly, it is not possible to completely black out the room while the sun is shining.

The room is not quiet. Route 90 is a few hundred feet away from the windows, and there are consistent traffic sounds. There are businesses above the space, and their employees' footsteps can frequently be heard. There is a freight elevator next the studio that sometimes generates noise. The MBTA commuter rail stops outside the studio a few times a day, which creates tremendous noise. This space is not usable for media in which ambient noise must be zero. It has worked for documentaries and interviews, as well as semi-professional audition tapes and video submissions. It must be noted that guests in the space are also expected to be fairly quiet- there is no loud music, recorded or otherwise, yelling, etc. allowed in the space, especially during 9-5 business hours all seven days of the week.

Stairs, Freight Elevator, Elevator

There is a freight elevator with ramp and loading dock. The elevator stops on the fourth floor directly outside my space. Trucks must absolutely be moved, and parking near the studio is free, though limited, particularly during 9-5 weekday business hours.

The makeup studio may be rented for an additional fee.

The shoot must be kept inside the studio.

There are 2-6 outlets every six feet or so, as well as outlets in the center of the room, all 110v. There is one 220v outlet which may be used, but it is generally reserved for the air conditioner

Your rental time begins promptly at the designated starting time and ends promptly at the designated ending time. Time includes set up and break-down, so please plan accordingly. Studio must be cleaned and vacated by the end of the rental period. No prior drop-off and/or pick-up after completion of shoot, of equipment, props, etc. unless negotiated at time of rental. Additional fees may apply. Early or extended hours must be worked out and paid for in advance before rental period begins. Please be aware the walls and floors are thin. While reasonable noise is permitted, please be considerate of our neighbors and avoid dropping heavy equipment, jumping/dancing, and dragging things on the floor. Please remove shoes if possible and comfortable. ELECTRICAL USAGE: Electrical usage is included in the rental fee. STUDIO RULES: • No smoking whatsoever is allowed in the building or within 20 feet of any entrance. • Food and drink must stay in areas with hard floors, not in carpeted areas. • No non-prescription or illegal drugs. • Music/voices are to be kept at reasonable levels. • No one will be admitted who is drunk or under the influence of illegal substances. • No pets allowed. • Maximum of twelve people in Photographer’s party. Ask ahead if you have a larger group. WAIVER OF LIABILITY: Use of Company’s Premises and equipment is at your own risk. You hereby agree that Company will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage, injury or loss to you, your party or your possessions while on the Premises. You hold harmless and indemnify Company and its owners, agents, representatives, associates, officers, employees, guests and tenants against any suit, claim, loss, accident, judgment, fine, injury or damages, including reasonable attorney’s fees. This indemnification shall continue in full force and effect during and after the term of the rental for such causes arising during the term of the rental. CONDUCT: This is a shared studio and we maintain a professional environment. You shall be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying you while on Company’s Premises. You agree that a Company representative may, at Company’s sole discretion, be present at all times. If the representative observes or otherwise becomes aware of dangerous, illegal or negligent practices or activities, the representative reserves the right to stop the shoot and may require you and your party to leave immediately. The authorities will be alerted to any illegal activities witnessed by the Company representative. In such case no refund will be given for unused time. However, Company and its representatives assume no responsibility to act in such cases. AGE OF MODELS: You are solely responsible for verifying that all photographic subjects are of legal age or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Company has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in your activities but reserves the right to demand proof of parental consent if models or photographic subjects are under the age of 18 and to end those activities if Company becomes aware that legal age violations are occurring. Company is not liable in the case of an invalid ID or any other form of age verification INSURANCE: Businesses, Corporations, Production Companies and other legal entities may be required, prior to rental, to present a certificate of general liability insurance naming Nile Scott Studios/Nile Scott Hawver as additionally insured on the dates of the rental. If so required, your liability insurance shall be deemed primary and non-contributory insurance in the event of any claim or suit. Liability insurance shall be Commercial General Liability with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence & annual aggregate. EQUIPMENT: Company agrees to provide equipment in good working order, but makes no special guarantees as to said equipment’s functionality or suitability to your purposes. You shall notify Company immediately of any malfunction, damage or other issues with the equipment. There is no studio phone service provided. You are advised to bring a cell phone. DAMAGE: You shall be solely responsible for any damage to Company’s property or equipment that occurs during the time you or your party occupies the Premises. If damage or loss to Company's equipment or Premises occurs, the full retail value of said equipment will be charged to your credit card on file. You agrees to pay for damage to the Premises including spills, excessive wear, marks or stains on furniture, fixtures or painted surfaces. ARBITRATION and MISCELLANY: If the parties are unable to resolve any controversy or claim arising under this Agreement, they agree to submit the dispute or claim to binding arbitration subject to the commercial arbitration rules of the American Arbitration Association. This arbitration will take place in Suffolk County, MA. The parties further agree that any such controversy or claim shall be submitted to one arbitrator selected from the panels of arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association. Each party shall be responsible for its share of the arbitration fees in accordance with the applicable Rules of Arbitration. In the event a party fails to proceed with arbitration, unsuccessfully challenges the arbitrator's award, or fails to comply with the arbitrator's award, the other party is entitled to costs of suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee for having to compel arbitration or defend or enforce the award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either party may refuse to arbitrate when the dispute is for a sum less than $100. Renter shall comply in all respects with all federal, state, county, city, or other local laws, regulations and ordinances and all rules and regulations of any governmental authority, in connection with this Agreement. This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding and agreement between Company and Renter. Any modifications of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. Any waiver of a breach or default hereunder shall not be deemed a waiver of a subsequent breach or default of either the same provision or any other provision of this Agreement. The laws of the State of Massachusetts shall govern this Agreement. The following signatures constitute a legal and binding Agreement between Photographer/Renter/You and Company.

Furniture cannot be removed from the building or the room, though you may move things around within the space.