We have styled the studio to be suitable for most shoots without major reconfiguration. While we do have some small backdrops you can add to your booking, our space is meant to be used as is and is therefore not suitable for any large productions that required major space reconfigurations and very little use of the furniture. We also have fixtures on walls that limit the amount of white spaces.

For your safety we encourage you not to move furnishings during your shoot. If you need to move furniture, please lift the items clean off the floor. Do not drag furniture as it damages both the floors and furniture legs. If you need assistance, please contact our team. Please treat all studio furniture and equipment with care.

Remember, if you damage it, you buy it at market value.

Nothing (furniture/decor/fixtures etc.) inside the studio may be taken outside.

Our studio is not soundproof and is located in a building with other offices and businesses. We therefore cannot control nor limit any sounds coming in from outside the unit. The space is therefore not suitable for any projects where audio is critical for your shoot.

The studio is more suitable for private photography and short-form social media content e.g. Instagram Reels / TikTok’s etc. where the furnished space makes for a perfect backdrop.

Our studio cannot be used to shoot pornographic, violent, racist or any content that we may deem to contribute to the discrimination and harassment of others because of race, sex, disability and age etc.

Consumption of alcohol is not permitted on the premises. If your shoot includes alcoholic beverages/bottles we ask that only original new and sealed bottles / containers be used. Smoking (including recreational drugs) is not permitted on studio premises. If we suspect that a member of your party is intoxicated or impaired, we reserve the right to ask them to leave the premises.

You cannot hang or attach anything from the pipes in the open ceiling.

Please do not bring the following into the studio (If you absolutely require it for your shoot, please email us at tasha@marlowestudio.com):

• Candles, sparklers, open flames dry ice or smoke machines.

• Glitter, confetti or any items that have glitter on them that will shed within the studio.

• Food or drinks (closed bottles and containers are permitted if they remain unopened in their original packaging).

• Anything illegal.

No animals or pets are allowed except for service animals. If you wish to bring an animal into the space, please contact us at tasha@marlowestudio.ca

Please do not step on any of the furniture. We have a step ladder inside the studio for this purpose.

We have a strict no outdoor shoe policy inside the studio to protect the floors and wool rugs. Shoes must be removed and any indoor shoes must be clean.

Failure to adhere to this policy will result in an automatic forfeit of your security deposit. 

Security footage is verified after each booking.

Our studio is equipped with 24/7 security cameras and alarm systems that monitor activity inside the space excluding washrooms. These cameras are used to verify rule violations or damages that may have occurred during your booking.

Our team inspects the studio at the end of your booking to ensure that the room is left in its original condition. All furniture and props need to be moved back to their original positions and all messes / garbage cleaned up and contained within the bins provided or taken with you. If furniture and props are left disorganized or if garbage is left out, an automatic cleaning/organization fee will be charged to the credit card on file.

To ensure your health and safety we only inspect the studio after you leave and that includes reviewing security footage if we suspect a violation of studio policies.

Our team can check the room during your studio time if we hear loud noises, dragging of furniture, or suspected violation of studio rules and/or safety. We will give you a warning before coming in.

Our buildings common areas (hallways etc.) can not be used as a waiting area prior to the shoot. Please wait outside the building until the time of your appointment.

Washrooms are available to all visitors in the building. Please return the key to the studio after use.

We encourage you to feel at home while in the space and make most of our music player however please keep in mind that our studio is not soundproof. So we ask that you please keep the noise level to a reasonable volume and to be considerate of our neighbours at all times.

Please take all of your belongings with you after your photo shoot. We are not responsible for loss or damages to items left in the studio or building common areas.

We do not store items for your booking ahead of the photo shoot or after the shoot. If you need to arrange delivery/storage of items ahead of your event, please email us at tasha@marlowestudio.ca and we will advise you what we can do.

Our team will visit the studio at the end of your booking to ensure that the room is left in its original condition.

Please note: To ensure your health and safety, we can only inspect the studio after you leave and that includes reviewing security footage if we suspect a violation of studio policies.

Guests must clean the space prior to leaving their booking. Furniture and props need to be moved back to their original place, dishes need to be washed and all garbage must be disposed off appropriately in the bins provided or taken with you. If the room is still left untidy (i.e. not in the same state that you found it in) at the end of the booking, there will be a minimum $200 cleaning / reorganization fee added to your booking.

You are responsible for any damages that occur in the studio during your booking caused by you or your guests. Any damage to the studio property, whether accidental or willful, is the responsibility of the registered guest. We reserve the right to charge the credit card on file for the cost of rectifying any damages incurred in the studio during your booking in the amount Marlowe deems necessary to compensate for any expenses incurred as a result of the damages. 

The cost of rectifying damage to the room, walls, floors, fixtures, furnishings, decor and equipment will be charged in full.

Essentially if you stain or damage it you buy it and the credit card on file will be automatically charged.