For 40 years, I've watched gifted photographers and filmmakers compromise their vision because they lacked the right resources. They had the talent but lacked access to a professional space, the right gear, or a supportive network to bring their projects to life. Great ideas were being held back by makeshift solutions. I founded Our Studio to solve that problem.
My mission is to create a bridge between your creative ambition and a professional result. We do this by giving you total creative control in a professional environment, but without the crippling cost and overhead of owning your own studio. By sharing the co-working studio space and leveraging our network for group discounts, we help you create higher quality work while lowering your production costs.
—Garnet McPherson
Your Partners in Production
“For four decades I've been on the front lines of media production, designing and developing multi-user studio facilities across Canada. My passion is creating seamless production environments so you can focus on your art.
As a former photography professor at Sheridan College and Dean of the Creative Arts Institute, I also believe the best creators are perpetual students, which is why professional development is at the heart of what we do.”
“With a keen eye for design and years of experience in business management, I ensure Our Studio is not just functional but welcoming.
My expertise is in client relations, and my goal is to make every person who walks through our door feel like a valued member of our community.”
“As a graduate of Television Broadcasting & New Media at Loyalist College, my interest has been in leveraging the ever-evolving frontiers in media to achieve tangible results that make a difference in our world.
I see Our Studio playing a role in making that difference, so I am a technical consultant supporting the post production facilities and services at Our Studio.”
When we decided to build a new studio in Victoria, we knew it needed to be a hub, designed from the ground up to serve the city's growing community of content creators, web developers, photographers, videographers, and marketing agencies.
That's why we're located in the heart of Victoria, with ample Free Parking and direct transit access. Inside, you'll find a 1000 sq ft space optimized for both photo and video production, a dedicated makeup area, and a digital media workstation.
Every element—from the ground-floor access, to the included lighting packages, to the studio assistant—was chosen to remove friction from your workflow.
We are so fortunate to have a rich creative community on Vancouver Island. Our Studio is committed to building and supporting this community with networking, social, showcase, and professional development events open to all.
Through Our Studio, members get access to a curated community of local professionals and exclusive discounts on a variety of Pre-Production, Production, and Post-Production support services, as well as our curriculum of professional development training programs.
It's all part of our commitment to helping the creative community on Vancouver Island connect and thrive.
Having the right space, professional tools, and a talented support network all empowers your creative potential and your professional growth.