Step 1
Choose the studio use
Start with photo, video, podcast, workshop, or commercial studio rental.
From $440 per production booking
Lighting Assistant / Gaffer
Add lighting support for photo, video, podcast, workshop, commercial, and corporate production bookings.
Overview
Add a lighting assistant or gaffer to your studio rental.
Match Studios offers lighting assistant and gaffer support at 545 8th Ave in Midtown Manhattan for $440 per 1–4 hr production booking and $875 for 5–10 hr bookings, on top of studio rental from $82/hr. Continuous and strobe lighting units rent from $15 per item. Lighting support helps photographers, videographers, instructors, and production teams move faster and keep the setup controlled. Having a skilled person on set to help shape the light keeps the whole day moving.
Lighting support
For productions that need more control than a basic room rental.
A lighting assistant or gaffer can help with setup, modifiers, grip, adjustments, and repeatable looks across photo, video, podcast, workshop, and commercial bookings.
Photo and commercial lighting support
Video interview setup help
Workshop and demo support
On-set lighting adjustments
Best use
Useful when the client brings the vision but needs hands on the setup.
This add-on is especially useful for small teams that do not have a dedicated assistant, gaffer, or grip person available for the shoot.
Service details
Best for and what's included
Best for
- Video shoots
- Commercial photo shoots
- Podcast interviews
- Photography workshops
Included
- Lighting setup and adjustment support
- Grip and modifier handling during the shoot
- Support for photo, video, interviews, and workshops
Booking flow
How to book this add-on.
Step 2
Add lighting support
Select lighting assistant / gaffer support during booking or request it for a custom setup.
Step 3
Share the lighting goal
Brief the team on whether the shoot needs portraits, interviews, product, workshop, or commercial lighting.
Step 4
Confirm the session
Finalize the booking with lighting support included in the production plan.
Works great with
Add this service to a studio booking.
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Add-on booking note
Crew, vendor, rental, and special-order add-ons are confirmed around your studio booking and may be non-refundable once reserved. Please review the Terms & Conditions before sending your booking request or contact the studio if your production has custom timing requirements.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this a gaffer or a lighting assistant?
The role depends on the production. Smaller shoots may need a lighting assistant, while video, commercial, interview, or more technical setups may need gaffer-level support.
How is lighting support priced?
Lighting Assistant / Gaffer is priced by the selected production block: $440 for 1–4 hr production bookings and $875 for 5–10 hr production bookings.
What can the lighting assistant help with?
Lighting support can include setup, modifier handling, grip support, adjustments during the shoot, repeatable looks, interview lighting, workshop demonstrations, and general on-set lighting workflow.
Can I bring my own photographer or video team and still add lighting help?
Yes. You can rent the studio independently and add lighting support without booking a full production team.
Can lighting support be used for workshops or podcast/video setups?
Yes. Lighting support can be useful for hands-on classes, lighting demonstrations, video interviews, podcasts, commercial productions, and shoots where the client wants more control than a basic room rental.
What happens if I cancel or reschedule a booking with lighting support?
Crew, vendor, rental, and special-order add-ons are confirmed around your studio booking and may be non-refundable once reserved. If you need to reschedule, both studio availability and lighting support availability must be confirmed. The Terms & Conditions remain the source of truth for cancellation and rescheduling policy.
Add to booking
Book lighting assistant / gaffer with your studio session.
Choose your studio rental or session type, then add this service during the booking flow.