Melissa & René Tirado's Chic Urban Space
May/03/2008 Fascinating Folks
I suppose the reason I love to see studio designs that are urban, contemporary or industrial in style is because each of my studios has been very traditional; it's great fun to see modern, innovative spaces. So I was eager to see the new Boston-area studio of Melissa and René Tirado. After operating out of their home for the past eight years (first from a living room then from a larger house with a separate client entrance), the Tirados moved into their Peabody, Massachusetts space last November. The timing was perfect to show off René and Melissa's great portrait and wedding photography, as their studio was named "Best of Boston 2007" by Boston magazine. Here's a fashionable image of the couple by Australian wedding ace Jerry Ghionis.
The studio is located in an old mill complex in Peabody Square. Built in 1884, the facility was originally a leather-finishing business. According to Melissa, the building had been badly neglected over the years, but the current owner has completed restored the complex, which also houses several other local businesses, including a custom furniture-making company, a cable TV station and a gourmet kitchen.
The stylish facility features gorgeous 20-foot wood ceilings and beams throughout, which really catch your eye when you walk in the door.
Here's another view of the front of the studio looking toward the back. The reception area is in the foreground; and the meeting area is just behind it. Further behind is the viewing area. All workstations are located behind the half wall to the left, and the shooting area is behind the floor-to-celiling drapes.
From the back, here's a view looking toward the front of the space.
From this view of the meeting table, you can view the customizable shooting area and "portrait wall."
Here's another view of the camera space, which is so flexible that the Tirados can use it as a workout center with a personal trainer!
Here's a look at the studio's new state-of-the art theater setup created especially for viewing sessions.
Finally, here's the Tirado's "portrait wall," featuring examples from the studio's new "Inspire Guide," a book they have created especially for clients. It contains pages of ideas and inspirations on how to turn images into art for the home and office.
So cheers to Melissa and René Tirado: May you enjoy many years of creativity and prosperity in your gorgeous new studio!
To view the Tirado's photography, log on to their website at www.tiradophotography.com.
The studio is located in an old mill complex in Peabody Square. Built in 1884, the facility was originally a leather-finishing business. According to Melissa, the building had been badly neglected over the years, but the current owner has completed restored the complex, which also houses several other local businesses, including a custom furniture-making company, a cable TV station and a gourmet kitchen.
The stylish facility features gorgeous 20-foot wood ceilings and beams throughout, which really catch your eye when you walk in the door.
Here's another view of the front of the studio looking toward the back. The reception area is in the foreground; and the meeting area is just behind it. Further behind is the viewing area. All workstations are located behind the half wall to the left, and the shooting area is behind the floor-to-celiling drapes.
From the back, here's a view looking toward the front of the space.
From this view of the meeting table, you can view the customizable shooting area and "portrait wall."
Here's another view of the camera space, which is so flexible that the Tirados can use it as a workout center with a personal trainer!
Here's a look at the studio's new state-of-the art theater setup created especially for viewing sessions.
Finally, here's the Tirado's "portrait wall," featuring examples from the studio's new "Inspire Guide," a book they have created especially for clients. It contains pages of ideas and inspirations on how to turn images into art for the home and office.
So cheers to Melissa and René Tirado: May you enjoy many years of creativity and prosperity in your gorgeous new studio!
To view the Tirado's photography, log on to their website at www.tiradophotography.com.