PINELANDS · CAPE TOWN

Made for
the shoot.

A purpose-built rental studio for food photography, product photography, film and video — with a working kitchen, natural light and a private garden.

89 Forest Drive Studio interior with kitchen in the distance

A studio built
around food
photography.

Food photograph made at 89 Forest Drive Studio

89 Forest Drive Studio is a generous open-plan production space in Pinelands, Cape Town. The studio is designed primarily for food photography, while also providing a flexible environment for product, editorial and other still photography, as well as film and video production.

Large glass doors bring natural light into the space and open directly onto the garden, giving you another setting to shoot in when you need it.

88 m²Studio · 8 × 11 m
6 mKitchen length
6–7Off-street parking
08–18Standard studio hours

PRICING

Simple studio hire.

Rates exclude VAT. Electricity is metered separately.

PHOTOGRAPHY

R3,500

Per day for still photography, product photography and similar photographic productions.

Excludes electricity usage, extras and VAT.

Book photography
08:00–18:00Standard studio hours
ElectricityCharged separately at regular City of Cape Town rates. Typical usage is around R100–R150/day when the oven is used regularly.
OvertimeBefore 08:00 or after 18:00 — overtime rates apply.

EQUIPMENT RENTAL

Need more than the studio?

Professional lighting, camera and grip equipment is available to hire with your booking.

Lighting

Aputure 600d Pro 600WR1,560 / day
Aputure 300d ProR1,080 / day
Aputure Amaran 200dR500 / day
Godox ML 100 B + battery handleR400 / day
Profoto 3-head kitR1,600 / day

Camera & lenses

Canon R5 bodyR1,500 / day
Canon 50mmR400 / day
Canon 100mm MacroR600 / day
Canon TS 90mmR700 / day

Grip

C-standsR200 / each / day
Equipment is subject to availability and must be reserved in advance. Equipment hire is charged separately from studio hire. Rates are indicative and may be confirmed at booking.

FIND US

89 Forest Drive.
Pinelands.

89 Forest Drive, Cape Town, WC, 7405, South Africa

Conveniently situated in Pinelands and easy to reach from the N2. Private off-street parking is available for approximately 6–7 cars in the garden.

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STUDIO RULES / INFO

Know before you book.

A practical guide for a smooth shoot day.

01

Use of the studio

The studio is primarily for food photography, product photography, photography, film and video. It is not available for workshops, meetings, training, private functions, small events, exhibitions or corporate events.

02

Hours

Standard access is 08:00–18:00. Before-hours and after-hours use is charged at overtime rates.

03

Power & lighting

Regular Eskom power is supplied. Studio lighting equipment is not included in the studio hire rate. Electricity usage is metered and charged separately.

04

Parking

There is off-street parking for approximately 6–7 cars in the garden. Street parking is also considered quite safe. Please follow the access instructions supplied with your booking.

05

Garden & kitchen

The garden may be used for shooting. The studio includes a 6 m galley kitchen with basic kitchen equipment.

DISCLAIMER / INDEMNITY

Booking requires acceptance.

The person making a booking agrees to take responsibility for themselves, their crew, clients, guests and equipment while on the premises. To the extent permitted by law, the studio owner, Dirk Pieters Photography CC, is not liable for loss, damage, injury or death arising from use of the studio, garden, equipment, parking or premises, except where liability cannot lawfully be excluded.

This wording is a practical website draft and should be reviewed by the owner and, if required, a South African legal professional before publication.

BOOK / ENQUIRE

Tell us about your shoot.

Send an enquiry with your preferred date, hours and production type. We'll confirm availability and the final rate.

084 462 1812
info@89forestdrive.co.za

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