This is the journey of my studio-

The dream started blossoming when I photographed a wedding in Timaru November 2008 and used the old, falling apart, dilapidated top floor of our good friend Tony’s design office building. I thought- “this would make an awesome studio”

Then lo and behold 6 months later Sam and I arrive in Timaru to begin afresh in a new town.

After some great talks with the wonderful landlords- the dream was growing!

You will see the before and after shots – I am yet to hang my display work so the walls are quite bare- but give me a few weeks and everything will be officially finished!!!! Woop woop!!

.. in the beginning there was a gorgeous old building at 235 Stafford St Timaru- it has been home to a bank, some architects and a dentist in its day.  Now it is a Photography studio- a space to inspire and ignite creative flair!!…

The entrance at the top of the 2nd floor landing

Walking through the double doors into “Callander Girl” territory

The main studio room

The main studio room

The main studio room

The “viewing room”

The darkroom- this is still a work in progress and I expect it to develop gradually.

Peeking into the “sleep room” …  for my wee girl who comes to work with me- and let’s face it- I do like my afternoon naps!

Callander Girl Photography welcomes you- with bright sparkly pretty lights

The main studio room

The viewing room

The sleep room

Pretty details of fabric and lighting

I would like to give a shout out to my very helpful painter lads…

Sam, Rohan and Em- I LOVE your beatnik stylez!

I just want to mention that while the boys were painting- I was doing VERY important things- like trying out the new studio lights!

and practicing on willing subjects

and being a “tiger’

Helpful!!