blind rental or 1:1 tuition
Lakeside Photography Studio
Sitting on the edge of the Waterloo State Recreation Area in Grass Lake, Southern Michigan is this custom lake and photography studio.
Designed and built for the sole purpose of wildlife photography, this studio [blind] is now available to book for half or full days from the spring of 2021. There will also be half day tuition sessions offered for those photographers looking to enhance their wildlife photographic skills.
Please visit the booking and payment section at the bottom of this page to secure your 1/2 day or full day in the studio.
The circa 1/2 million gallon lake, designed and built specifically for wildlife photography, in Grass Lake Michigan © Mike Dowsett
The Lakeside Photography Studio © Mike Dowsett
As well as the lake fronted photography windows shown above, there is a woodland setting on the Northern side of the studio, offering the chance of some classic backyard birds in a wonderfully natural wooded environment.
The lake is 12’ deep in the middle, has a volume of almost 500,000 gallons and is stocked with thousands of small fish, that have been specifically selected to attract kingfishers, heron, egret and other wetland warriors [shiners and fathead minnows].
Male Belted Kingfisher. Image taken from the Lakeside Photography Studio.
The studio has six, 9” camera openings and can accept gimbal head or bean bag choices [both are available in the studio for client use]. Do not bring a tripod as these are not needed and do not work inside the studio. To use the gimbal head a standard foot will need to be in place on your lens. The main body of the studio is 4’ below grade, so that the camera point of view [POV] is just above water level. Comfortable seating is provided at an ergonomic height for most 5’ to 6’ tall photographers. There are electricity outlets to power your battery chargers, USB outlets for phone charging [bring your own USB cable] as well as a kettle to make hot tea or coffee. There is milk in the fridge !
