Studio Rules & Guidelines

Welcome to Our Studio

At Deepservices, we've created a professional photography studio that combines state-of-the-art digital equipment with traditional film facilities. To ensure everyone has a safe and productive experience, we've established these guidelines.

Our studio is a shared creative space where respect for equipment, facilities, and fellow photographers is paramount. These rules help us maintain our equipment and create an environment where everyone can learn and create effectively.

Studio Equipment

• All equipment must be booked in advance through our online system
• Attend equipment orientation before first use of studio lighting
• Report any damage or malfunction immediately
• Never force connections or mechanisms
• Return gear to proper storage location after use

Lighting Equipment

• Allow strobes to cool down between intense use
• Never move hot lights with bare hands
• Secure all stands with sandbags when using boom arms
• Coil cables properly after use

Camera Equipment

• Complete checkout form before borrowing any equipment
• Students are responsible for any damage beyond normal wear
• Never change lenses in dusty environments
• Return memory cards formatted and batteries charged

Rental Policies

• Equipment is available for in-studio use at no additional charge
• Off-site equipment rental requires additional fees and deposit
• Late returns incur a fee of $25 NZD per day
• Full replacement cost charged for lost or severely damaged items

Computer Workstations

• Log out of all accounts when leaving your workstation
• No food or drinks near computer equipment
• Do not install any software without staff approval
• Save work to your external drive, not the local hard drive
• Clean your workspace before leaving