Photographer Crystal Martinez said The Creative Photographer was inspired by her passion to provide a safe place where photographers could explore their creativity.

The Creative Photographer, a rental photography studio with a variety of sets, has been in business since October 2022.

The overview

Martinez said, as a photographer with 15 years of experience, she saw the need for more affordable spaces where photographers of all experience levels could explore their creativity.

Martinez said she delayed her plans to initiate The Creative Photographer due to the unforeseen circumstances most businesses were experiencing due to social distancing during COVID-19.


Although COVID-19 set her business plans behind, Martinez said she created The Creative Photographer with a variety of sets and props to choose from for photographers to create their own unique space.

“I really wanted photographers to come in and just feel like they could move around props, and make their own sets from scratch and get as creative as possible,” Martinez said.

With the help of her father, Martinez was able to create and decorate the studio with eight sets to choose from, four rolling walls and a variety of props.

The specifics


Martinez said she acquired her photography skills after college where she studied business. When several of her friends married and had children, it gave her the opportunity to take photos for her friends' celebrations while capturing memories.

After she realized her passion for photography, Martinez's love for children led her to specialize in newborn and family photography. Today, she continues to advance her experience in photography with photography classes and professional practice.

Aside from her studio business, Martinez has another photography business where she offers back-to-back 15-minute, mini-session photo shoots for families.

What does the studio offer?


The Creative Photographer offers styled setups, lighting equipment, natural light and several props, including furniture.

The studio is booked for one photographer at a time, giving renters access to the entire studio.

To book the studio, customers can visit The Creative Photographer website and book their desired rental options. Rental options include single-family studio rental designed for photographers with one client per hour and multiclient studio rental for rentals with more than one client per hour.

The studio also offers seasonally themed sets. The next seasonal sets include “I'll Be Home for Christmas” and “Dreaming of Wonderland,” and they will be available from Oct. 14-Dec. 31.