The light does the heavy lifting. A 2,300 sq ft natural light photo studio in Bridgeport, Chicago.
An open floor plan perfect for photoshoots, video shoots, productions and small events.
- 2,300 sq ft
- 12 ft ceilings
- Up to 50 people
- Blackout curtains to control light
- Backdrops and lights available
- Polished concrete floors
- Blackout curtains
- Two elevators serving our floor
- Wheelchair accessible
- Loading dock
- Attached parking lot
- Seamless paper rolls and painted backdrops
- Sonos speakers with AirPlay
- Most grip included
Where the sun lands, any day of the year.
Our windows provide sunlight all day, weather permitting. The direct sunlight is most intense from October to February.
- Sunrise and sunset
- 6:38 AM to 6:50 PM
- Direct sun through the windows
- 6:55 AM to 6:35 PM
- Deepest reach
- 9 ft around 1:35 PM
- Golden hour
- 6:14 PM to 6:50 PM
The model is approximate. It's calculated from the sun's position at 1010 W 35th St and doesn't account for nearby buildings or other obstructions.
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Rates and add-ons
- Hourly$100 / hour
2 hour minimum. Photo and video productions. Grip, WiFi, and power are included. Lights and backdrops available to rent.
- Events$165 / hour
3 hour minimum. Workshops, screenings, pop-ups, and small gatherings for up to 50 people.
- Full dayContact us
Tell us about the production and we'll quote a flat rate for the day.
Included with every booking
- Free WiFi (50 Mb/s symmetrical)
- C-stands and sandbags
- V-flats
- Power distribution
- Rolling clothing rack and tables
- Bowens mount light modifiers
- Sonos speakers with AirPlay
Add-ons
- Seamless paper backdrop$30 / roll
- Hand-painted canvas backdrop$150 / day
- Aputure LS 600c Pro RGB LED$50 / day
- Fotodiox 400w Bi-Color LED Kit$75 / day
- Fotodiox 1000w Bi-Color LED Kit$100 / day
Book the studio
Send the date, the hours, and what you're making. We'll confirm availability by email.
- Studio
- 1010 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60609
- Hours
- Weekdays 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Weekends by booking.
Artist in Residence (AIR) Program
Each month we give one artist 20 hours of studio time, free of charge, with access to whatever equipment we have on hand. You bring the ideas, we provide the space, equipment, and platform to share it.
About the program