Studio Policies

Parking
Parking is available behind/beside the building with access from Central Avenue and Nandina Street. If the lot is full (first-come, first-serve), you may park along the street on Nandina Street or nearby wherever available. Parking at the Harris Teeter may result in towing. 

Accessibility
There is a ramp to the right of the main building entrance (facing Central Avenue), and an elevator in the lobby.

Building Rules
The building at 1800 Central Ave. has normal operating hours in which the main entrance is unlocked Monday through Friday, from 8am to 5pm. Please be respectful of the other businesses in the building by keeping noise levels in the hallway to a whisper, not holding the elevator, not propping open the entrance door, and keeping all photography, videography, activities and belongings strictly within The Daylight Room, in Suite 302 on the third floor. The restrooms are shared with the other businesses on the third floor, so please do not leave any belongings in the restrooms during or after your rental time. Keep noise levels to a whisper in the bathrooms as well. 

Adult Supervision
All clients under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.
You are responsible for the actions and wellbeing of your clients while on studio premises. 

Studio Capacity
There should be no more than 10 people in total in the studio at any given time without prior consent from The Daylight Room. Absolutely no unauthorized events or large groups. 

Prompt Arrival + Checkout
Please be mindful of your reserved studio time, and account for all the time you may need to set up AND reset/clean the studio to its original condition as well as gather your (and your clients’) belongings. There is no guaranteed grace period or buffer between bookings, so exceeding your reserved time may result in additional charges (especially if you or your clients are in the studio during someone else’s reservation). You MUST close the studio door and return the key to either the lockbox (weekdays) or the offsite key exchange location (weekends) when leaving. 

Privacy
For privacy from passersby in the hallway, please use the roller shade on the door during your rental. For total privacy from outdoors, please use the sheer or blackout roller shades on the windows. Return all shades to their top-mounted, stowed away position by the end of your rental period. 

Nudity + Pornography
The Daylight Room has a zero-tolerance policy for nudity and/or pornography. This policy is in place to protect the safety and privacy of renters, clients, and building neighbors alike. Tasteful boudoir photography is permitted. 

Surveillance Camera
The studio is equipped with a clearly visible surveillance camera in the back right corner that may be monitored and recorded at any time.

Food + Beverage
The studio is stocked with water, coffee, and other beverages at the table by the entrance. You may bring in food and beverage for props or consumption during your booking, but do not place open drinks or food items in the studio trash can. Instead, bring any food or open beverage trash with you upon exit to prevent odor, bugs or leaks in the studio. Keep in mind any spills or messes may result in charges for damage or cleaning. 

Pet Policy
Pets/animals are not permitted at this time due to safety, allergy, and cleanliness concerns. 

Smoking or Drug Use
There shall be no smoking or drug use in the studio or on the building premises at any time.

Flames, Hazards, + Messes
NO open flames, smoking devices, fog machines, explosives, incense, confetti, glitter, paint, or other hazardous or hard-to-clean items in the studio. 

Noise Levels
During weekday rentals, please keep the bluetooth speaker at or below volume level 3. No outside speakers or sound systems are permitted. Please be considerate of our building business neighbors. 

Studio Not Soundproof
The Daylight Room is not soundproof, so please keep this in mind if your production requires soundproofing for audio recording. There may be people talking in the halls, or even traffic or event noises. 

Moving Furniture + Props
While the props and furniture have been equipped with sliders, bumpers, etc. wherever possible, please be extra cautious not to scrape the floor or scratch the walls when moving anything in the studio. Do not move the dressing table or mirror, the storage cabinets, or the coffee station items. The mantel requires two people to move to prevent damage to the floor, so plan accordingly. The large plants are on rolling bases for your convenience. 

Backdrop Use
The 107” seamless paper backdrops mounted on the wall are on a remote control system. Do not pull on the backdrops whatsoever. You are welcome to use the backdrops during your session, but you will be charged $20 per yard of any used* portions (*i.e. stepped on, marked on, wrinkled or torn). Please notify The Daylight Room if the backdrops have been used so it can be promptly trimmed and the leader bar replaced before the next renter if possible. 

The 53” seamless paper should be used with the rolling double riser and crossbar with heavy duty clips stored in the cabinets. Please handle these rolls with care and return to their stored position when done. You will be charged $10 per yard of any used* portions (*i.e. stepped on, marked on, wrinkled or torn). Please notify The Daylight Room if the backdrops have been used so it can be promptly trimmed and replaced before the next renter if possible. 

Equipment Use
You are welcome to responsibly use the equipment in the studio at your own risk. Please see the equipment catalog beforehand and study online tutorials wherever necessary so that you are educated on any equipment you handle during your rental. All items are expected to be returned to their original places and in their original condition. If you encounter any problems with the equipment, notify The Daylight Room so it can be fixed or replaced. If you, your client(s), or your guest(s) damage or take any equipment, you will be charged the full retail replacement cost. 

Cleaning + Damage Fees
If the studio is not left in its original condition, you will be charged for cleaning or damage. The fees will be proportionate to the damage or cleaning involved. ($50-150 for cleaning plus replacement cost of damaged, destroyed or missing items)

Cancellations + Reschedules  
You may cancel or reschedule a studio rental up to 48 hours prior to the booking start time. Cancellations within 48 hours of the scheduled studio rental are nonrefundable. 

Liability
You agree to hold harmless, The Daylight Room, from any dispute in the event you become injured during your session on location or while on the studio premises. The Daylight Room and its representatives will not be held liable for any injury incurred by you, your employees, your clients, or any damage to your property during the session while on location or while on studio premises.

Termination + Bans
The Daylight Room reserves the right to terminate any renter’s reservation–current or future, including memberships–if it is discovered that any renter or their client is in violation of any of these policies. 

Parking
Accessibility
Building Rules
Adult Supervision
Studio Capacity
Prompt  Arrival + Checkout
Privacy
Nudity + Pornography
Surveillance Camera
Food + Beverage
Pet Policy
Smoking or Drug Use
Flames, Hazards + Messes
Noise Levels
Studio Not Soundproof
Moving Furniture + Props
Backdrop Use
Equipment Use
Cleaning + Damage Fees
Cancellations + Reschedules
Liability
Termination + Bans