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A source of inspiration for the creative at heart. Step into a space built to spark your next shoot, your next idea, or your next collaboration.
Muse Studio San Luis Obispo
Branding, Content and Community
I created Muse Studio because I know what it feels like to need a space that actually inspires you, not just four blank walls. As a photographer myself, I wanted somewhere local creatives could come to shoot, create, and think without settling for a space that feels like an afterthought.
Whether you're here for a photography session, a content day, a podcast recording, or a workshop with your team, this studio was built to flex around what you need. Natural light, simple design, and just enough character to make the space feel inspired instead of sterile. Come make something here.
Other Amenities:
- Shared industrial building with plenty of parking for you and your clients
- Full changing room and getting ready vanity
- Mini fridge, coffee, and tea kettle
- Tables and chairs for workshops and meetings, seats up to 15
- Podcast and video recording room with a bathroom, clothing rack, full length mirror, and rolling desk for your gear
Lighting:
- Natural light studio with a 10ft wide, 14ft tall roll up door facing west
- Additional light from a front door, small window, and two opaque skylights
- 2 Lume Cube LED light stands with adjustable brightness and warmth
- Best light during normal daytime hours
- Chasing harsh sunlight? Shoot the last 3 hours before sunset, October through March
Studio area and Props:
- Four fixed walls plus one rolling wall with two sides
- Minimal, versatile space that adapts to almost any shoot
- Small furniture, props, and staircase included to use
- Portable backdrop stand
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Join monthly for consistent access to the studio at a membership rate of $99/mo, perfect for photographers and creatives who need a reliable space to call their own.
I'm Samantha.
Creative Director and Photographer
I've spent over fifteen years in the wedding and design industry, first as an interior designer, then a wedding planner, and now a photographer with an eye trained on real, unscripted connections.
I work with couples who choose intention over tradition and entrepreneurs who lead with purpose. I guide every session with the calm, creative direction of someone who's planned a hundred days like this one. The result feels less like a photoshoot and more like being fully seen.
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“If you're looking for a space that will give you that industrial, minimalistic look, go no further. I recently rented the studio for a branding session for a team of realtors. The space was perfect to capture them in different looks, lighting situations, arrangements.
I was stoked to be able to offer my clients a variety of chair options, walls and props. I'm definitely looking forward to having a space that sets me up for success to have my creative juices flowing.”
what renters
are saying
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“Samantha created the studio of my dreams!! I am so thankful that she created this space and is generous enough to rent it out to other photographers. I feel this is exactly what SLO needed!
I am so impressed with the booking process, her communication, and the space itself. It was clean, versatile, inviting, and had a great selection of props for beautiful portraits. I would highly recommend this space to anyone! I will be back again.”
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“The space was awesome thank you so much for opening it up for us other photographers. SLO really needed this. I can't wait to dream up more shoots for this space. You did such a great job, thank you.”
