Brick + Mortar
May 24, 2010 I thought since I’ve been in here a few months already, it would be a good time to give everyone a little photo tour of my new studio in Linden, CA. When I’m not over in the San Francisco, CA area for photo shoots or meetings, I’m here almost everyday of the week and schedule meetings by appointment. While most people are going away from the “brick and mortar” business model, I believe that having a nicely designed meeting/workspace is still the best way for a photographer to conduct business. So far I’m 5 for 5 in booking wedding clients who I’ve met at the studio.
Linden, CA is probably a place that you haven’t heard of. If you’ll look on the next bag of cherries you buy, you’ll probably see “Linden” written on the side. We’re out here in the Walnut groves, cherry orchards and wine grapes. Linden is a small, country town about 15 minutes east of Stockton, CA. Life is slower out here, people smile more frequently, you’re on a first name basis at the local cafe and there is a good chance you’ll have to slow down on the highway for a tractor. That being said, with the extensive travel that I do for weddings, it is nice to come home to place where I feel connected to the community and where I truly enjoy my surroundings.
My studio is a storefront on Highway 26 in a brick building built in the 1920s. The floors are wood that has been stained grey, the ceilings are 12′ high, the exposed AC/heat duct adds some character to the openness. I do the majority of my non-shooting work here from 9-5. In the future I plan on hosting more get-togethers, photography workshops and wedding vendor workshops. There are some brilliant locations to photograph within a few miles of the studio and I plan on making good use (and already have) of every one of those.
So if you’re ever driving out Highway 26 or maybe passing through the Valley on your way to Sacramento or Lake Tahoe, give me a call (415-290-9231) and stop by to say hi. Enjoy.
