What’s included in the course?

This course will guide you through everything you need to build a successful photography studio from the ground up. Learn how to choose the right space, gather essential gear and props, and understand the key strategies behind running a profitable, well-organized studio. You’ll discover how to confidently set up a budget-friendly, fully functional studio that reflects your style and meets your clients’ needs..

1.1. Finding the Right Space

A studio isn’t a dream if it doesn’t fit your real needs.

This module helps you avoid the biggest beginner trap: renting a space that’s too small, too awkward, or too expensive to make work.

You’ll learn:

• What ceiling height, width, and depth actually matter
• Creative layouts for small vs. large spaces
• Are windows necessary for your studio
• Mistakes people make when choosing their first space
• Real-world examples from Brazzi Studios

1.2. ONLY THE PROPS YOU TRULY NEED

Less clutter. More creativity.

Props should support your style — not overwhelm it. Learn how to choose, use, and rotate props for max versatility.

You’ll learn:

• The must-haves: cubes, chairs, mirrors, polyboards
• Cubes and Apple Boxes: Sizes, Heights, and Colors
• What clients love to see (and what they don’t notice)
• Selecting props and furniture to match your style
• Budget materials that look premium

1.3. Cyclorama — When You Need It. And When You Don’t

Cycloramas are powerful — but not always necessary.

We break down when cyclorama is a smart investment, and when it’s just expensive trouble.

You’ll learn:

• Which genres need a cyclorama (and which don’t)
• How to plan the build and avoid common design flaws
• Paint types, curve structure, and maintenance tips
• Real cost-saving solutions from our builds

1.4. Do-It-Yourself Movable Walls
Flexibility without permanent builds.

Learn how to create sleek, rolling walls (with or without visible wheels) that move easily, look professional, and transform your space.

You’ll learn:

• How to build sturdy, movable walls with hidden or visible wheels
• Design tips to keep them modern and functional
• Best materials for strength and mobility
• Smart tricks to make sets feel permanent — but stay flexible
• Real examples from Brazzi Studios construction process 

2.1. Choosing the Right Lighting

Lighting is where most overspend — and where this course saves you.

Confused by flash vs. continuous? Don’t know what light fits your style best? We walk you through lighting types for every genre and space size.

You’ll learn:

• Flash vs. continuous: which suits your photography or videography type
• Hybrid lighting setups for maximum flexibility
• What budget gear delivers great results

2.2. Light Modifiers & Setup Gear

Small tools. Big difference.

Modifiers, stands, arms — these are the tools that elevate your lighting and protect your sanity.

You’ll learn:

• Best modifiers by genre and light type
• Boom arms, C-stands, background supports
• What we use daily at Brazzi Studios

2.3. Done-for-You Gear Packages 

5 gear lists with links and partner discounts.

Skip the endless research. We’ve prepared 5 complete gear blueprints: 
lights, stands, modifiers, backgrounds.

Every package includes exact links, prices, and setups — so you can order today and shoot next week:

• Budget: Continuous
• Budget: Flash
• Budget: Hybrid
  
  
• Premium: Profoto
• Premium: Broncolor
  
  
• + Exclusive Gear Partner Discount (~10%) + Free Shipping. 

Everything we recommend comes from a supplier that offers exclusive perks just for this course’s students.

Value: 297 eur

3.1. Tailoring Your Studio to Different Client Types

Design a studio tailored to your clients’ unique needs.

This module guides you through the essential business side of running a successful photo studio. From defining your concept and choosing the right space to building a brand that attracts your ideal clients.

You’ll learn:

• How to identify and attract the right client types all year round
• Strategies to avoid seasonality and keep your studio busy in slower months
• Whether to focus on rentals or add extra services for steady income
• Designing stylist and makeup areas that wow clients
• The key roles needed to run your studio smoothly (manager, cleaner, accountant)
• How to balance ready-to-use setups with flexible build-your-own environments

3.2. Smart Set Design for Small, Medium, and Large Studios

Create studio spaces that are beautiful, functional, and client-friendly.

This session breaks down how to design sets tailored to your studio size and client needs:

• Large Studios: Learn to organize big spaces for larger productions with smart layouts, zoning, color choices, and furniture that works.

• Medium Studios: Discover how to build flexible, stylish sets perfect for branding, e-commerce, and portrait work using the right colors, props, and furniture.

• Small Studios: Find out how to make intimate spaces cozy yet professional, ideal for family, maternity, and newborn photography.

For each studio type, you’ll explore the top five key design elements and get inspired by real examples from Brazzi Studios plus Pinterest ideas.

3.3. Studio Style Concepts and Practical Design Choices

Studio that’s not just stylish but practical and easy to work in.

In this session, we covered essential design decisions that shape how your studio looks and functions. By the end, you’ll know how to make smart choices that keep your studio practical, flexible, and client-friendly—without overspending.

You’ll learn:

• Studio Style Concepts: How to choose a style that reflects your brand and attracts the right clients
• Cyclorama Size & Practicality: When it’s worth the investment, how big it should be, and how to maintain it
• Other White Background Options: Budget-friendly and flexible alternatives to cycloramas
• Best Flooring for a Studio: What works for durability, easy cleaning, and different types of shoots
• Polyboards & Their Alternatives: Affordable ways to control and shape light
• How Many Lights to Have: The ideal number of lights for different studio types and budgets
• Choosing Chairs for the Studio: Functional and stylish options that clients love to use.

3.4. Challenge “I Build a Studio From Scratch”

Perfect demo of how to go from nothing to “ready to shoot”.

Tomas challenged himself to turn an empty room at Brazzi Studios into a fully working photo studio.

Here he builds a studio from scratch in real time — limited budget, limited time, real decisions. You’ll see exactly what gear he picks, what props he chooses, and how it all comes together.

While he explains his decisions — you’ll learn how to set up your own “ready to shoot” studio, even in a small room.

Learn from our experience

We’ve built one of the largest studios in Lithuania.

Welcome to Brazzi Studios — it’s a 600m² space with five different photography and videography areas.  We’ve gradually built this studio, made many mistakes and learned many lessons along the way. Now, we’ve put everything we’ve learned into a step-by-step course on how to set up your own studio — efficiently and easily.

Learn more: 
– Current BRAZZI Studio
– Construction of the New Studio