Somerville Studios is a self-serve, private studio rental space located off I-93, just minutes from downtown Boston and conveniently accessible via the Green Line (Gilman Square stop). This space is ideal for the photographer and/or videographer looking to have their own studio but without the hassle of management and costs. It is also an excellent location for seminars, workshops, private classes and private events.

The studio space is located on the second floor of the building. During your rental hours, the studio is fully yours. The lounge, meeting table, hair & makeup station, and editing stations are all located behind one closed door, leaving you with complete freedom and privacy as if you had your own personal studio.

The studio offers an array of commodities including:

Cyclorama studio space

Gray and black backdrops

Professional hair and makeup station

Conference table, lounge area, fridge, and a coffeemaker

Flash Light Kit - Paul C. Buff Einstein

Manfrotto 1004BAC Alu-Riser Light Stand

Softbox:

1 - Paul C. Buff 10"x36"

2 - Paul C. Buff 32"x40"

2 - Paul C. Buff 30"x60"

C-Stands

Hourly Rentals:

Click on: “The Studio” on Somerville Studios Website

Click on: "Reserve Studio" Button

Click on: Choose Your Plan (Hours)

Click on: Choose the date & time

Click on: Sign Up (pops up to the side of the date when selected)

Fill in your information

Click on: "Pay Now"

Book the Cyclorama Studio here

Once you complete your payment, you will receive a booking confirmation in your email. 25 hours prior to your reservation, you’ll receive an email from Somerville Studios that displays the studio access code and additional information.

Somerville Studio is giving you access to a vast array of equipment rentals ranging from cameras, lenses, commercial lighting kits, and much more! Go into Somerville Studios Equipment Rental to see the full list!

Our studio is a short drive from exit 29 off I-93 as well as minutes from Memorial and Storrow Drive. Free on-street parking is available.

Rental rates are set by the most current version of the Rental Rate Sheet in effect at the time of signing, a copy of which is attached and incorporated by reference.

In order to confirm and hold a reservation, all rental fees, plus any refundable damage deposits must be paid in full at the time of booking. In the case of additional time or if equipment rental is added on the shoot day, an additional invoice will be given and due within 72 hours after the shoot. There will be a 20% fee added for each day of nonpayment after 72 hours.

Cancellations of confirmed bookings will result in the following charges:

A transaction fee of 2.9% of your total payment will be applied to all cancellations.

72 hours or more:

A confirmed booking that is canceled more than 72 hours prior to the booking date and time will be refunded fully minus the transaction fee outline above.

48 to 72 hours:

Cancellations made from 48 - 72 hours prior to the booking date and time will be charged fifty percent (50%) of the basic cost of the total studio rental. The remaining 50% of the basic fee plus all prepaid equipment rental fees, cleaning, and damage deposits will be refunded.

Less than 48 hours:

Cancellations made less than 48 hours prior to the booking date and time will be charged the full fee of the basic studio rental. Prepaid equipment rental fees, cleaning, and damage deposits will be fully refunded.

All refunds will be made to the credit card used for the original booking.

If the Company must cancel the Renter’s reservation, the Renter will be given, at Company’s sole discretion, either rescheduling priority or a full refund. The Company is not liable for acts out of its control that affect the shoot, such as building equipment failures, power outages and weather. In such cases, the Company will refund a prorated portion of the Renter’s payment.

Rental periods are pre-arranged at the time of booking. The rental time begins promptly at the reserved starting time and ends promptly at the reserved ending time. Time includes set up and break-down. The Studio must be cleaned and vacated by the end of your booked rental period. Any Studio use of more than 15 minutes outside of the reserved time will result in additional 1-hour+ charge processed on the original form of payment.

No prior drop-off and/or pick-up after completion of the shoot, of equipment, props, etc. unless negotiated (additional fees may apply) at time of rental contract.

The Renter agrees to leave the Premises and all contents and fixtures in the same condition as they were when the Renter arrived. The Company will dispose of trash collected in the supplied trash cans. The Renter must discard larger items, such as props and set pieces, in the metal disposal bin behind the studio. Disposal of large amounts of garbage due to large sets may also accrue additional costs.

All items brought to the Premises by the Renter are to be removed by the Renter. Items left after 7 days will be assumed abandoned and may be discarded or kept by the Company for Company use, with no compensation due to the renter, at the discretion of the Company.

If the Renter does not return the Premises to the order and cleanliness found when the Renter arrived, the Company will charge at minimum a $50 cleaning fee.

The Renter will be responsible for a $100 penalty, at minimum, when the rules listed below are not followed.

• No smoking in and outside the studio.

• No alcoholic beverages or non-prescription or illegal drugs.

• People who are under the influence of illegal substances are not allowed.

• No pets are allowed without the prior consent of a Company representative.

• No painting or use of any substance that could cause fumes.

• No use of candles, sparklers, fireworks or anything “fire” related.

• Music is to be kept at reasonable levels.

• Always ensure the Studio door is locked when you leave.

Use of Somerville Studios’ Premises and equipment is at the Renter’s risk. The Renter hereby agrees that Somerville Studios will not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage, injury, or loss to the Renter, his party, or possessions while on the Premises. The Renter holds harmless and indemnifies Somerville Studios 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.

This is a shared studio and we maintain a professional environment. The Renter shall be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying the Renter while on the Company’s Premises. The Renter agrees that a Company representative may, at the Company’s sole discretion, be present at all times. If the representative observes or otherwise becomes aware of dangerous, pornographic, illegal, or negligent practices or activities, the representative reserves the right to stop the shoot and may require the Renter and the Renter’s party to leave immediately. In such cases, no refund will be given for unused time. However, the Company and its representatives assume no responsibility to act in such cases.

The Renter is solely responsible for verifying that all photographic subjects are of legal age. The Company has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter’s 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 the Company becomes aware that legal age violations are occurring. The Company is not liable in the case of an invalid ID or any other form of age verification.

Businesses, Corporations, Production Companies, and other legal entities may be required, prior to rental, to present additionally, insured on the dates of the rental. If so required, the Renter’s 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.

The Company agrees to provide equipment in good working order but makes no special guarantees as to said equipment’s functionality or suitability to the Renter’s purposes. The Renter shall notify the Company immediately of any malfunction, damage, or other issues with the equipment.

The Renter shall be solely responsible for any damage to the Company’s property or equipment that occurs during the time the Renter or his party occupies the Premises. Damage deposits will be held until repairs can be made. If the damage exceeds the amount of the damage deposit, the Renter agrees to pay reasonable additional repair costs to bring damaged equipment back to working condition. The Renter agrees to pay for damage to the Premises including spills, excessive wear, marks, or stains on furniture, fixtures, or painted surfaces.

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 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 $200.

Licensee 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 Renter and Company.

The Freight Elevator must be reserved at least 72 hours prior to reservation and is pending staff availability. Extra fees will apply for evening, weekend & holiday bookings - please reach out to info@somervillestudios.com for more information.