Unedited : How to book a session, to membership or not to membership. That is the question.

The Arlen Studio PodcastEverything you need to know about booking your sessionWith Michelle, Natalia & MeganIn this episode, the three of us finally sit down and walk you through exactly how booking at The Arlen Studio works — from finding the link to showing up on shoot day. Whether you're brand new to the studio or thinking about becoming a member, this one's for you.What we coverWe break down our two booking options — hourly rentals and memberships — and explain the real difference between them. Members get early access, a 15-minute grace period before and after every session, advance booking privileges, and better pricing on additional hours. Hourly clients get a seamless, turnkey experience with everything they need ready to go.We go through all three membership tiers: our Natural Light membership ($275/month, 4 hours, natural light rooms only), our Full Studio membership ($450/month, 6 hours, full access including the getting-ready and changing spaces), and our Top Tier ($800/month, 12 hours, full studio plus your own branded sign on the wall and a dedicated storage shelf). We also cover the 4-hour package available for photographers who aren't ready for a monthly commitment.For hourly rentals, the natural light rooms are $85/hour, the warehouse alone is $100/hour, and the full studio exclusively is $150/hour. Booking 8 or more hours? You get 20% off — and yes, that applies to events too.We walk through the booking flow step by step: setting up your profile in the app, selecting your time (please account for setup and breakdown!), the confirmation email, the furniture catalog we send two days before your session, and what to expect when you arrive. There's always someone on-site to greet you and help get your space set up exactly how you want it.We also talk through our add-ons — behind-the-scenes session photography ($150/session), a photography assistant ($50/hour) — plus our maternity and motherhood gown rental closet, our canvas and paper backdrop collection, newborn room supplies, and all the lighting gear available in the warehouse.Oh, and we may have mentioned once or twice that we are fully booked this weekend. First time ever. We're a little excited about it.A few things to rememberBook enough time — always include load-in and load-out, especially on busy weekends.Reply to the furniture catalog email the night before so we can have your space ready when you arrive.If something you want is in our storage unit, let us know by the night before — it opens at 7 AM and we can grab it for you.Members get booking access up to 3 months in advance. Holiday weekends fill up fast.After your session, we'd love a review — and don't forget your mirror selfie and tag us!Links & resourcesBook your session or learn more at The Arlen Studio website. Find us on Instagram and DM us anytime — there's also a chat feature inside the booking app if you have questions before or after your shoot.Thearlenstudio.comInstagram - @thearlenstudio