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March 22, 2026 - Register Now for the Studio Lighting Foundations Class

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Workshops & Events

Beyond being a premier production space, West Loop Rental Studio serves as a hub for the Houston creative community. We believe the studio should be a place of growth, not intimidation. Whether you are here for a technical workshop to master our Godox and Nanlite systems, a private 1-on-1 session, or an industry networking event, our goal is to help you feel entirely at home behind the lights. We provide the environment and the expertise so you can focus on mastering your craft.

Featured Event

Constant Light Setup in the West Loop Rental Studio
Education

Studio Lighting Foundations

DATE: March 22, 2026
TIME: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Master the mechanics of professional light in a controlled, low-pressure environment. This intensive walkthrough covers the technical settings of Godox strobes and Nanlite continuous units, as well as foundational lighting patterns. You will spend the afternoon behind the lens shooting a professional model, gaining skills that translate directly from the studio to your outdoor sessions. There is also a class bonus on rentals.

Investment: $150 | Limited to 10 Photographers

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Upcoming Workshops & Events

ASMP Monthly Meeting at West Loop Rental Studio
Networking

ASMP Last Tuesday For March 2026

DATE: March 26, 2026
TIME: 5:00 PM

Networking and drinks with the commercial photographers from the Houston’s chapter of the American Society of Media Photographers.

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Headshot Intensive Workshop in progress with Peter Hurley using 65 inch TV
Workshop

Peter Hurley’s
The Headshot Intensive

DATE: December 15-16, 2026

Come learn from the world’s best headshot photographer and mentor: Peter Hurley.

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Pe4ter Hurley in a headshot Intensified Workshop at the West Loop Rental Studio
Workshop

Peter Hurley’s
The Headshot Intensified

DATE: December 17, 2026

Put your new skills to work with the Intensified and photograph Peter.

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Past Workshops & Events

Corporate

ZOHO User Group’s Meeting

DATE: March 5, 2026
TIME: 1:00 PM – 4:40 PM

Zoho trainers discuss CRM, Sales IQ, and Campaigns.

Photography Workshop at the West Loop Rental Studio
Corporate

ZOHO User Group’s Meeting

DATE: November 7, 2025
TIME: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Zoho trainers discuss Zoho and AI.

Headshot Intensive Workshop in progress with Peter Hurley using 65 inch TV
Networking

Models of Texas
Creative Session

DATE: September 20, 2026
TIME: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Come learn from the world’s best headshot photographer and mentor: Peter Hurley.

Education

Houston Camera Exchange
Lighting Workshop

DATE: September 7, 2025

Headshot Intensive Workshop in progress with Peter Hurley using 65 inch TV
Workshop

Peter Hurley’s
The Headshot Intensive

DATE: December 15-16, 2024

Come learn from the world’s best headshot photographer and mentor: Peter Hurley.

Pe4ter Hurley in a headshot Intensified Workshop at the West Loop Rental Studio
Workshop

Peter Hurley’s
The Headshot Intensified

DATE: December 17, 2024

Put your new skills to work with the Intensified and photograph Peter.

West Loop Photography Rental Studio Summer in the Studio Event
Networking

Summer in the Studio

DATE: June 30, 2024

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West Loop Rental Studio is Houston's premier commercial photography and video production studio, conveniently located near the Galleria and the 610 Loop. Studio 101 serves advertising agencies, production companies, independent photographers, and content creators throughout Central Houston including the Galleria, Greenway Plaza, Midtown, Montrose, the Medical Center, and Downtown.