Photography Co-Working Studio for Emerging Photographers: Thoughts?

[KEVINOU]

Hi guys,

Have something to poke your brains about and to gauge interest.

Co-working spaces are becoming very popular around the world. Lots of spaces dedicated to tech and media startups. However, there are no co-working spaces that cater to emerging Photographers and Videographers/Directors. A professional working space with full-time desks and a mid-size decent studio attached to it.

Based on everyone’s experience, is there a need / want for a such a space in Singapore? A space for emerging photographers / videographers / directors who are slowly stepping into being a professional. Someone one who can’t justify the cost of an entire office and studio but understands the need for having a professional space to meet potential clients. A space for proper meetings instead of the neighborhood Starbucks?

I’m toying with the idea of kickstarting something like this in Singapore. To foster a small community of creative visual artists and to provide them with a space to grow and to execute their work. Potentially starting with 3 options. These rates are researched industry rates for the other co-work offices and mid range studios.
1. A day-desk for photographers who need a space to work on an ad-hoc basis (maybe something around $50-60 a day)
2. A monthly work desk for photographers who need a space outside of their homes. Somewhere to meet clients. (Something around $600 - $1000 per month. Depending on studio usage)
3. A day-studio rental for ad-hoc photographers ($45-60 / Hour).
(Nothing is locked down or confirmed or started at this stage).


I'm potentially thinking of getting more established photographers as mentors as well. To help guide the emerging photographers in terms of portfolio and business skills. (Haven’t put much thought into pricing yet, but trying to determine if local emerging photographers would even be open enough for the guidance?)

Let me know what you guys think? Very interested to hear some feedback.

Thanks everyone!


Kevin

 

[daredevil123]

Actually there are already quite a few catered to the photography market here. Complete with what you mentioned and more too.Looks like you did not do your research well enough.

 

[KEVINOU]

Awesome! Could you point me to the co-working spaces with studios in Singapore? We've been doing our research and haven't found anything.

Trying to find new ways to foster and support the emerging photographers here in Singapore.

Any insights would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

 

[daredevil123]

There was one in jurong west advertised here in clubsnap. They have a couple of large studios with profoto lights. Desks for rent as well as small offices for rent. check out the appropriate sections.

The other few i know are by invitation only.

But what i heard is these setups are not doing particularly well. Most photographers starting out usually go for soho because there is not that much value add for a co location setup.

 

[Agetan]

Personally, I think this is an interesting area.

The general issue with creative line is that people are not willing to be more open to share and to grow together. Many consider their peers to be competitors rather than work together to achieve bigger thing.

Until that being address, it is difficult. Hence majority of these are by invitation only because only people who can work together will do that sufficiently.

Another thing to consider is the space in Singapore is premium. That added to the pressure of having the space.

I have 3 studios and none of them are rented out as I use them for my own businesses.

Just my thought...

Hart

 

[KEVINOU]

Really awesome constructive feedback everyone! Thank you!

Have gotten some direct emails expressing interest as well. Will certainly give it more thought and hopefully something awesome comes of it.

Thanks everyone!