Sandon Studio

Sandon Studio is a dream location for photographers and models.

The studio, near Stafford, is a huge period house with high ceilings and a very large private garden. Originally built in 1580, and substantially extended in 1760, and 1847, the house retains many of its original features, including oak, and quarry-tile floors. It has NINE bedrooms, and SIX reception rooms, including a fully-equipped photographic studio and dark room. Many of the bedrooms remain unfurnished and are used to build sets. Current sets include:



[a]1960's set

[b[ 1930's art deco sitting room

[c]Arabian Nights[/b]: lots of floaty curtains/sashes, exotic style daybed/table and a carved mangowood screen.

[d]The cellar:[/b] dark, spooky, and medieval! Lights needed.

[e]The attic bedrooms (natural light from above)[/b]: a grungey bed, as well as a spinning wheel and other props.

[f]Girly dressing room:[/b] Pink feminine wallpaper, white metal day bed with pastel tone cushions, satinwood dressing table and feminine props.

There are three staircases, wide hallways, and some ceilings are twelve feet six inches high. The rear garden is 1.5 acres, and completely private.

The hire charges are as follows:

For two/three people (usually one photographer and one/two models): £25 an hour, £90 half day, £150 full day

For four people: £45 an hour, £150 half day, £250 full day

For five people: £50 an hour, £180 half day, £320 full day

For six - thirty people: £70 an hour, £260 half day, £430 full day.

Groups of six or more will have full and exclusive use of the whole site.

Please note that this is a HUGE venue, having over twenty rooms and a very large private garden, so it is capable of hosting two or three different photoshoots simultaneously without any need for sharing.



Hiring Conditions and Guidance:

Payment: Payment should be by bank transfer at the time of booking, or by cash on arrival.

Studio Hours: The normal studio day is 9.00am-5.00pm

Parking: Please park at the rear of the house, taking care not to obstruct others, then enter the house through the front door.

Chaperones: Chaperones are not allowed except for models under 18 or those requiring medical assistance. Chaperones MUST remain with the shoot at all times, or wait in their car in the parking area. Chaperones must not be left alone to wander around the site unsupervised.

Shoes: Please leave outdoor shoes in the front hall, and change into indoor shoes. Models are asked not to stand on furniture or beds in high heels.

Furniture: Please take care not to place hot/wet cups on French-polished furniture. Please replace any furniture or other items you move during your shoot.

Towels: If using any of the bathrooms, please bring your own towels. If oil is used in the bath or shower, it MUST be cleaned off afterwards so the the area is safe for the next user.

Catering: There is a small kitchenette off the studio which can be used for self-catering. It has a kettle, microwave oven, and tea/coffee/sugar/milk powder is provided. Please wash up when you have finished.  The Dog and Doublet Inn is only 100 yards from the house which serves first-class food. There is also a village shop close by which sells hot snacks.

Nudes outside: If shooting nudes outside, please be careful not to shoot on the part of the back driveway which is visible from the road. It is best to shoot outdoor nudes in the rear garden, which is completely private, or in any part of the buildings. Bookings from those shooting 'adult' work are also welcome.