Phew…just about done.

If anyone knows me, nothing is ever really DONE. So I won’t say that my studio space is “done”. But it is done enough that I can show it off, and not have to explain its pitiful state anymore :).

I get a little happy flutter everytime I walk into it…yes, I am a simple dork like that. It is so nice to have something that is mine, I can to call the shots, I get to have pink poinsettas if I want, I get to have a cool red velvet chair, and scented candles. Nobody can tell me NO….yay me!

This building was an old pencil factory in downtown Fredericksburg that was converted into business lofts. Skylights throughout, exposed conduit, wood ceilings, air tunnels etc. We had visited this building a couple years prior for a Gala Charity event and fell in love with it. Little did we know that my hubby and I would be moving in a couple years later.

The first set of photos will give you a glimpse of the building, and my studio as you walk up to it. Then the second images is the current interior state. As mentioned above I don’t keep anything the same for too long. The creative bug in me gets bored way to fast and I have to mix things up a bit. So the accent color (currently pink) will change, but my yummy red velvet chair will stay (isn’t that to die for??). You will definitely see that in some future shoots.

I hope my clients enjoy my little space. It beats meeting at Starbucks, Panera or having to clear out my house for a couple of hours and clean *gasp*. If the economy picks back up I have my eye on a larger unit down the hall. And hold onto your seats….this one has a natural light studio space in it *sigh*. This is wear I pinch myself back to reality and keep those dreams burning, and work hard in 2009 so I can bump up into shooting space.  OX Marta

15 comments

December 11, 2008 - 11:46 pm

cherie yost - this is so wonderful! Congrats!

December 12, 2008 - 12:06 am

Amanda - Wow, I am soooo happy for you! I knew you’d be here soon!

December 12, 2008 - 12:15 am

Justyna - Gorgeous! Great taste.

December 12, 2008 - 12:22 am

melissa parker - OH MY GOODNESS! That is so incredibly beautiful! I love it! Really love it. I think its good that you aren’t ever really done – I think thats part of being creative… I mean, that place could be done its so perfect – but I’m sure that since you don’t feel that you are you will find some way to enhance it that none of us even see coming.

I love it! I think I may know where it is too… I think my kinda in law grandmother type might have a condo over there – hmmm… I’m wondering now

AMAZING – and soooo EXCITING! Your hard work really shows!

December 12, 2008 - 12:27 am

admin - Thank you all. The Girl in me just giggles everytime I walk in. Is it my “dream” space? No. But it is more than I expected I would have 1.5 years into this game of photography, so I really can’t complain. Just spread the word that I am around and I will have the natural light studio before I know it :). Love you all!

December 12, 2008 - 12:38 am

Brett - Wow. It looks great! Is this the same place when we picked up one of our orders right before the wedding? You definitely put your creative touch in there. It looks so awesome! Congrats.

December 12, 2008 - 11:16 am

Liz Leighton - Holy WOW! It’s fantastic, Marta!!!! Congratulation!

December 12, 2008 - 11:25 am

Julie Riley - It looks incredible! Can’t wait to book next year’s session with Claire!

December 12, 2008 - 11:33 am

Christine - Congrats beautiful space! :)

December 12, 2008 - 11:34 am

admin - Thank you all! You are all so awesome! I love my little space and it has helped me so much to get organized, focused and ready for a big 2009!

December 12, 2008 - 12:46 pm

Geralyn Hodges - Oh…it’s so beautiful. I am so jealous, but at the same time inspired. I am only less than a year into my business and it is my dream to have a studio space with natural light. I love watching your blog. You inspire me with your style and now I am inspired that I too might be able to get a space much sooner than I had been thinking!! You have got me dreaming….
LOVE it!

December 12, 2008 - 1:08 pm

Stacy - WOW WOW WOW Marta it’s stunning! Just lovely Congrats my dear!

December 12, 2008 - 4:20 pm

Karen - wow, wow, wow! i love it! congrats, girl!!

December 14, 2008 - 11:02 pm

Lori - beautiful space Marta! Congratulations

December 12, 2008 - 12:16 pm

marta locklear { boutique » Baby Skin - [...] it has been a while. My photography business has grown quite a bit this year and I just finished my studio space. The new space is a stepping stone to a natural light studio I hope to have in the near [...]

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