Natural light-filled creative studio in the iconic Nicholas Building heart of the CBD, perfect for photography and video. 

Ideal for portraits, fashion, and content creation. Spacious enough for full-body shots and close-ups, with natural light and professional lighting gear included.

Half day 4 hour hire

Features:

• Full length paper Backdrops: black, white, magenta pink.
• Free standing Backdrop stands BYO backdrops (extra colours: 1.7m wide; lavender, off wide, black)
• Make-up station
• Natural light + pro lighting set-up

Lighting gear available:

• 300W RGB LED Video Light – full-colour control + 17 scene effects, softbox & reflector
• Spotlight Snoot (Bowens mount) – precise spotlight with interchangeable gels
• 70W dimable ring light
• Amaran RGB LED Panel 60W - full colour control + soft box, Built-in Lighting FX for video. 
• 2x 50w lights - soft box 
  
  

  
  

  Use of professional lights requires credit card hold or $250 cash deposit.

Mad Dame Studio – Simple Terms of Hire

Thanks for choosing Mad Dame Studio! Here’s what you need to know before your booking:

1. Bookings

• Your booking isn’t locked in until it’s fully paid.
• Bookings are non-refundable.
• If you cancel with more than 48 hours notice, you can reschedule once.
• If you cancel with less than 48 hours notice, the booking fee is forfeited.

2. Bond / Security Hold

• First-time hirers may need to leave a $250 refundable bond (cash or credit card hold).
• This covers any damage, lost gear, or extra cleaning.
• If everything’s left as you found it, the bond is returned in full.

3. Studio Equipment & Backdrops

• Your booking includes use of our listed lights, backdrops, furniture, and props.
• Please use all equipment with care — damage or loss will be charged at replacement/repair cost.
• Backdrop paper is complimentary, If you need a specific colour, please check ahead or bring your own roll. 
• $10 fee to request paper roll change over.

4. Respect the Space

• No smoking, or illegal substances.
• Respect neighbouring artists, noise and music to a reasonable level.
• Leave the studio how you found it. Extra cleaning is billed at $110. Vacuum and mo provided. Bins are down the hall.
• Return all gear and furniture to its original spot.

5. Time & Overtime

• Your booking time includes set-up and pack-down.
• If you run over time, extra is charged at $110 per hour.

6. Safety & Liability

• You’re responsible for your own safety, belongings, and insurance while using the studio.
• Fire alarms set off during your hire (and any fire department call-out fees) will be billed to you.
• Mad Dame Studio isn’t liable for any loss, injury, or damage during your session.

7. Unexpected Events (Force Majeure)

• If something outside our control (like a power outage, building emergency, or natural disaster) stops us from running your booking, we’ll do our best to reschedule or refund you.
• We’re not responsible for any extra costs caused by these events.

8. Keys

• Please keep the building and entrances locked. Including stairwells & toilets. If studio keys are lost, misplaced, or not returned, the hirer is responsible for the full cost of replacement, $70 per key & FOB. This may include the cost of new keys, locks, and any security call-out fees required.

9. Agreement

By booking, you agree to these terms.