Studio Policies
The BrushCo policies apply to the individual initiating the rental, and to all of the guests, talent and customers associated with the shoot. Following the Studio Policies will ensure that everyone can benefit from this creative space.
Please carefully review and adhere to the following Studio Policies. By booking your session, you agree to comply with these guidelines.
BrushCo. Studio does not offer refunds of any kind. If you cancel your session, you forfeit your payment. If you need to reschedule your session, please do so at least 72 hours before your scheduled booking. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of payment. The availability for rescheduling will be subject to BrushCo Studio's discretion. If the streetcar is running in the snow, we are, too. We have a rain-or-shine policy. If the streetcar is running, we are, too. We do, however, take the safety of our guests very seriously. If the weather becomes excessively dangerous, we will reschedule on a case-by-case basis. Please pay attention to the weather and plan ahead for traffic and road conditions. Weekday requests to reschedule less than 72 hours before your scheduled booking will incur a $25 fee automatically charged to your payment form on your account. Weekend requests to reschedule within less than 72 hours will NOT be permitted unless someone is able to fill your time slot. Please plan ahead with your clients & customers and be sure to arrive for your scheduled booking.
-Please do not arrive or enter the studio more than 10 minutes early
-If you are late, your session will still end on time
-Music/Voices are to be kept at reasonable levels
-All paper backdrop handling must be done by the studio manager (For additional colors please list the time you'd like to switch out on your booking form)
-Back-to-back "studio" bookings are strictly prohibited. However, we do allow mini-sessions and multiple photoshoots within a single booking time frame. If you would like to add more time to your booking, please contact the studio owner via email, text, or phone. Additional studio bookings with less than 1 hour and 15 minutes in between will be classified as back-to-back bookings. If we identify a back-to-back booking with a gap shorter than this, we will either reschedule the sessions to remove the gap or charge you for the additional time.
-You may move items around to fit your aesthetic. Remember that the studio must be cleaned and items put away and put back in their original position by the end of the rental period, or a $25 cleaning fee will be charged to your card on file. Take a photo beforehand to ensure you're putting back correctly for big moves.
-You must be vacated by the end of the rental period time. If you are still in the studio beyond your scheduled time, you will be charged by the 1/2 hour to the card on file. If your rental ends at 2pm, you and your party must be out the door at 2pm (not last camera click or cleaning.) It would be best if you planned to finish shooting 5 to 10 minutes before the scheduled rental period ends. You may come 10 min early to set up.
Prohibited Substances:
-No Alcohol, Smoking, Vaping, or Drug use on the studio premises.
-No one will be admitted who is drunk or under the influence of illegal substances.
Fire and Restrictions:
-No burning Candles, Fire, or Flames.
-No party strobe lights (fire department will be called thinking it's a fire)
-No Glitter, Sand, Paint, Tamarac Powder or liquids that may mark or stain surfaces.
-No attaching items to the paper backdrops
-No attaching items to the studio walls (Command Strip use is acceptable; tape is not allowed unless it's painters).
-Children are not allowed to handle the disco balls
-Children must be accompanied at all times in the studio and on the Abdiana Firestone property.
Content Restrictions:
-No adult film production, pornography, or sex acts on the premises (boudoir shoots are permitted).
Rescheduling:
-Use the link at the bottom of your confirmation email for rescheduling.
-72-hour notice required for rescheduling.
Pets Policy:
-Animals are almost always welcome please give us a heads up!
-Must be friendly, leashed, or in a crate outside of the studio and when not in photos, and are not allowed on any of the furniture unless approved otherwise in writing.
Moving Furnishings:
-Take care not to scratch the flooring with personal props or equipment.
-DO NOT MOVE THE BED from it’s location.
Please help us maintain our white fabrics and furniture by following these rules:
-No Dirty Shoes
-No Food or Drinks on the white couch, chairs or rugs
-No Fresh Spray Tans on the white couch, the bed, white posing boxes, or the fabric chairs
-No markers or ink of any kind
-No standing on the furniture, and no jumping on the bed
-Failure to comply will result in cleaning fees such as dry cleaning, and professional furniture cleaning costs.
-Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our space clean and beautiful!
Additional Charges:
-Invoices for additional time, extra cleaning, or damages will be charged to renters card on file.
Studio Equipment Add-Ons:
$20 - Additional backdrop color
$75 - Access to Strobe Flash Package
$65 - Access to RGB Colored LED Constant Light Package
$25- Optical Spot by Lindsey Adler with Gobos
Group Size Notification:
-Please inform us if your booking will exceed 15 people at one time.
-Additional Fee for Large Groups: We may charge an extra fee for bookings with more than 15 people. Upon notification of your group size, we will promptly invoice you $10/person over 15 people.
Studio Location
The studio is located in the Abdiana Firestone building in downtown Kansas City.
LOCATION: 2001 Grand Blvd, Suite 505, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
PARKING: Free street parking, Free Abdiana parking lot (1917 McGee St) next to a yellow mechanic shop, and pizza.
You will receive entry access details via e-mail after you've booked.
Client access codes
Yes! Please feel free to give your client entry codes and instructions for your photoshoots and minis.
Running Late
The rental period commences at the specified time and ends as scheduled. Late arrival by the renter will not extend the rental period. The renter can request additional time, but it is not guaranteed. You will be charged at the studio's hourly rate.
Bringing your own props or Paper | staging studio
Yes, you are allowed to move visibly displayed studio props and furniture. If you use studio fabrics or linens, they must be folded and placed back neatly. Unauthorized access to closed storage areas is prohibited.
Yes, you can bring your own props as long as they are removed at the end of your rental. You may also use the two stands and backdrop pole provided in the studio for your own personal paper. You cannot use the mounted backdrop station for your personal paper colors.
The studio must be cleaned, and items put away and back in their original position by the end of the rental period. Otherwise, a $25 cleaning fee will be charged to the card on file.
Photography Minis
Yes we welcome minis and multiple shoots as long as they are under one session. Please contact the studio owner via e-mail, text, or phone to add more time to your booking.
add ons
Select the add-on check box at the top of the booking calendar. List the lightning you'd like in the booking forms, and it will be set up and put away for you.
$20 - Additional backdrop color
$65 - LED Continuous Lighting
(3) Amaran P60c RGB LED Light Panel
Pair with Godox 150 Daylight LED (Included in Studio B)
$75 - Godox Lighting
Canon, Nikon & Sony Triggers
(4) AD300
(1) AD400
(1) AD600
lighting
Please take note of the following information:
Both studios receive plenty of natural light during the day. In addition to this, Studio B is equipped with one Daylight Color Balanced LED light. This equipment can be used in conjunction with natural daylight or on its own. It's important to note that the provided lighting equipment is continuous, not flash.
Studio A does not come with any lighting. For additional lighting options, please refer to the add-ons.
Group Size
The 15-person limit is for groups of people in the room simultaneously.
Cancellation | Rescheduling | Refund Policies
Brushco. Studio does not offer refunds of any kind. If you cancel your session, you forfeit your payment. If you need to reschedule your session, please do so at least 72 hours before your scheduled booking. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of payment. The availability for rescheduling will be subject to BrushCo Studio's discretion. Requests to reschedule less than 72 hours before your scheduled booking will incur a $25 fee automatically charged to your payment form on your account. Weekend requests to reschedule less than 72 hours will NOT be permitted unless a replacement is found. You will need to rebook your session. Please plan ahead with your clients & customers and be sure to arrive for your scheduled booking.
Bad Weather
We have a rain-or-shine policy. If the streetcar is running, we are, too. However, we take the safety of our guests very seriously. If the weather becomes excessively dangerous, we will reschedule on a case-by-case basis. Please pay attention to the weather and plan for traffic and road conditions.
Security camera | On Site manager question
We value your privacy and security. While we utilize security cameras for management, security, and damage control, we respect your space and utilize surveillance responsibly. The studio manager will only be on-site to switch backdrop colors, emergencies, suspicious complaints from the building, or if requested. The studio manager will knock and announce their presence before entering. Kindly inform your guests that security cameras are in use during their visit. Women-owned and operated. Cameras are checked when something has been found damaged to see if you're still in space after session time has ended or have received suspicious complaints from the building.
Under 18 Restrictions | Nudity & Professional Conduct
You must be 18 or older to rent the studio. Subjects under 18 being photographed in the studio must have parent or legal guardian approval and be accompanied by an adult at all times on Abdiana property. The renter is solely responsible for verifying that all client's subjects are of legal age or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The provider has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter activities but reserves the right to demand proof of parental consent. The provider is not liable for any invalid ID or other form of age verification.
Nudity is allowed. The Renter is solely responsible for verifying that all subjects are of legal age. The Provider has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter activities but reserves the right to demand proof. The Provider is not liable for any invalid ID or other form of age verification. You must maintain a professional environment in and outside of the studio. The Renter shall be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying the client while at the studio. Absolutely no sexual intercourse and or acts allowed under any circumstances. If the Provider observes or becomes aware of dangerous, illegal, or negligent practices or activities. The Provider reserves the right to stop the shoot and may require the Renter and party to leave immediately. The authorities will be alerted to any illegal activities witnessed by the Provider. In such cases, refunds will not be given for any used time.
cake smash
FOOD is okay, but please do not use Liquids or Food that will stain Fabrics and furniture. Plexiglas is down to protect paper from cake smashes, etc., but please have kids and cake positioned in front of the crack to ensure the cake does not seep on paper.
No water in the tub! We do not have a pump.
If you bring a baby tub prop, please do not use it on the paper backdrops. Instead, use walls with concrete, wood laminate, or white plexi flooring. Water will seep under the plexi and ruin the paper. Thank you for understanding.
Any damage done to seamless paper backdrops will result in a charge of $5 per foot.
pets
Animals are almost always welcome but please give us a heads up!
Must be friendly, leashed, or in a crate outside of the studio and when not in photos, and are not allowed on any of the furniture unless approved otherwise in writing.
Photographer On site?
A photographer is not included in the booking; you'll be renting the space only.
If you need a photographer, feel free to check out our Instagram page, where all the photographers are tagged. Be sure to reach out to them directly for their pricing.