Luxurious natural light and strobe studio is a 2,000 square feet space with 12-15 feet ceilings located on the third floor of a castle built by the Johnson & Johnson family in Highland Park, New Jersey. Near New Brunswick. It has an iconic arched window with lead class and private terrace. Your reservation includes 2+ acres of beautifully landscaped outdoor space. Photos included above. SPACE FEATURES Luxurious Castle 2000 ft² studio space 12-15’ High Ceilings 25 max capacity Outdoor shooting available and included Natural light No elevator. Stairwell access All studio appointments are booked quickly. Your booking request includes the time for set up and break down. Reservations are placed back to back. Please keep this in mind while booking your shoot. Happy photo and video shooting. EQUIPMENT: 1 x wireless trigger pocket wizard, 1 x receiver pocket wizard, 2 x alien bees B800, 2 x alien bees power cords, 2 x light modifiers – your choice of 2 or any available, 2 x riser stands with wheels 5 x clamps, 1 x backdrop stand 2 x extension cords, 2 x power strips AMENITIES Full Kitchen with microwave, coffee, refrigerator, tea, + Makeup station Clothing rack 2 x full body mirrors Changing area Baby Changing Table Steamer Multiple chairs, ladders, props Alexa speaker History of the castle: The three story Elizabethan‐Norman mansion, built by Seward Johnson of the Johnson & Johnson family in 1926 cost $350,000 and is known as Merriwold Castle. Mr. Johnson built the house for his former wife a seagoing enthusiast, very discreet marine influence prevails throughout the decor with a spiral staircase and stained glass window. The courtyard built of lime and sandstone with fossils imbedded, the castle is an imposing structure. A sculpture of a man and his dog sitting on a bench reading the newspaper. The sculpture, by Seward Johnson, Jr, is entitled "On Top of the News". The roof alone is made of 500 tons of stone imported from the Cotswolds England.
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Please clean up after yourself - leave the space in the same condition as it was at the start of your booking. A cleanup fee will be charged otherwise.
Guests may cancel their Booking until 30 days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between 30 days and 7 days before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Cancellations submitted less than 7 days before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more