Create in a space that's built for it.
Cool Beans is a purpose-built content studio in Napier, Hawke's Bay. For businesses, photographers, and marketing teams with actual deadlines — not just good intentions. Book the time, show up with a plan, and leave with it done.
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COOL BEANS MATE
COOL BEANS MATE
Hawke's Bay isn't exactly overflowing with places to shoot.
So most people make do. A corner of the office. The spare room with the good window. Outdoors when the weather plays ball. It works — until it doesn't, and you can tell.
Cool Beans Studio is the space that was missing.
A purpose-built studio in Napier with consistent natural light, clean backgrounds, and enough room to work properly. No compromises, no makeshift setups – just a space that makes your content look like you meant it.
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For teams that need output, not another planning session
Business owners batching their content.
Photographers running paid sessions.
Marketing teams on production days.
Agencies shooting client work.
If there’s a run sheet and a deadline, the space does its job so you can do yours.
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Everything you need.
Nothing in your way.
Reliable natural light. Shoot-ready backgrounds. Space to move. Optional gear on request.
Set up fast. Run the session. Pack down and leave with it done. It’s as easy as that.
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Studio Rates
Get in touch if you would like to host a workshop at the studio.
Short n’ Sweet — 1 hour
$85 + GST
Perfect for quick content batches, headshots, or tight, focused shoots.
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Quickfire — 2 hours
$150 + GST
Enough time to work through a structured run sheet and capture multiple deliverables.
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Half day — 4 hours
$300 + GST
Your main production block. Ideal for batching a full month of content, client sessions, or campaign shoots.
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Full day — 8 hours
$600 + GST
For larger production days, multi-client bookings, workshops, or full campaign capture.
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Our Paper Backdrops
These paper bad boys set the tone for every kind of shoot: bold portraits, clean product shots, or even out-the-gate reels. Roll: 2.7m×11m
Note: Currently only available for half day or full day bookings.
Peek before you book!
Sometimes it’s easier for you to just see it and then you can decide if it’s going to be helpful. Book a 15-minute peek and we’ll see if it’s a good fit!