SOUL STUDIO

Spacious Sunlit Photo Studio & Event Space with Skylight in Uptown Chicago

Uptown,Chicago, IL
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25 people
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1 hrs min
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1200 sqft
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Hosted by Meerim S.

About SOUL STUDIO

Welcome to Soul Studio Uptown! A bright 1,200 sq. ft. creative studio featuring 14-foot ceilings, a large skylight, and beautiful natural light throughout the day. Designed with photographers, content creators, and event hosts in mind, the space offers multiple styled shooting areas that can easily be transformed to fit your vision. Perfect For Events Baby showers Bridal showers Birthday celebrations Networking events Workshops & classes Yoga & wellness events Corporate gatherings Content creator meetups Private dinners Pop-up shops Graduation parties The studio comfortably accommodates up to 35 guests depending on the layout. The flexible open floor plan allows for lounge-style seating, dining tables, workshop setups, cocktail-style events, and custom floor plans. Guests are welcome to bring their own décor, florals, balloons, catering, and event vendors to personalize the space. We have a 12-seat wooden table and 10 foldable chairs available in the space. Amenities include Bluetooth speaker, abundant natural light, multiple photo corners, and easy furniture reconfiguration to match your event vision. Studio Highlights 14-foot ceilings Large skylight with abundant natural light Flexible open layout Easy self-check-in Photography equipment included Ideal for portraits, branding sessions, family photos, content creation, videos, workshops, and intimate events Four Shooting Areas Black leather sofa corner – moody, editorial, and modern Cocoa backdrop set featuring a beige accent chair for warm, earthy aesthetics White sofa corner with flowing sheer curtains for a bright, airy, timeless look Minimalist open studio area that can be easily customized with backdrops, furniture, or your own styling Furniture & Props 114" ivory curved sofa Black leather sofa Grey sofa Beige accent chair Additional accent chairs Coffee table Decorative floor lamp Large mirror Clothing rack with hangers Olive tree Decorative vases High chairs for photography Additional styling pieces Photography Equipment 2 × Godox QT400IIM flashes 1 × Godox SK400 flash 1 × Godox SL150WII LED light Godox X2T C trigger Godox XProS trigger Bluetooth speaker Light Modifiers Softboxes Beauty dish Reflectors Paper backdrops add-on: $20 Paper Backdrop Colors White Grey Beige Pink Red For additional photos, behind-the-scenes content, and studio transformations, visit our Instagram: @soulstudio.us

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Location

Operating Hours

Monday - Sunday
All day (24 hours)

Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

The space is cleaned and disinfected in accordance with guidelines from local health authorities High touch surfaces and shared amenities have been disinfected Soft, porous materials have been properly cleaned or removed A licensed professional cleaner is hired between bookings Bookings are spaced apart to allow for enhanced cleaning

Cancellation Policy

Flexible

Guests may cancel their Booking until seven days before the event start time and will receive a full refund (including all Fees) of their Booking Price. Guests may cancel their Booking between seven days and 24 hours before the event start time and receive a 50% refund (excluding Fees) of their Booking Price. Booking cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the Event start time are not refundable. Learn more
All Bookings are subject to Peerspace’s Grace Period policy which provides a full refund for Bookings cancelled within 24 hours from receipt of a Booking Confirmation but no later than 48 hours prior to the Event start time.
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