I am considering construction of a studio stage; roughly 9 ft wide and 8 ft deep, about 18 inches high; animals would be on the stage and I would be on the concrete in front. I like the option to get low to my animals and many times I shoot alone; so shooting with a table or other support is not a good option. Rarely do I ever photograph people; I do some commercial work (food photography) but the stage would not be a problem with that work. My studio size is roughly 30 ft. long by 15 ft wide.

I understand something this massive becomes pretty permanent.

What are the opinions of other pet photographers here on this forum about a stage.