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A small room features a large mirror, a black sofa, a potted plant, and a decorative wall made of reflective tiles.
from$50/hr
Downtown Studio - All Equipment Included - Free Parking -

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(95)
Venue capacity icon20

Daylight Studio

...marble floors that create an ideal setting for photographers and models alike. The space is suitable for a range of photography, including: - Portraits - Headshots - Family Portraits - Videography - And more! Included in the package are: - Multiple locations and themes to choose from - 5+ backdrops to pick...
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A well-decorated bedroom with a large, ornate bed and soft lighting, featuring a bedside lamp and decorative pillows.
from$75/hr
The Blue Room - Elegant East Pilsen Victorian Loft w/ Riverfront View, Bathtub & Bed | Boudoir + Fashion + Lifestyle

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(278)
Venue capacity icon25

Set for Photos / Films

Please view BOOKING DETAILS for arrival instructions once bookings are confirmed! *Please wait for studio staff to usher you into the space and not building staff or tenants :) Hi, Welcome to the Blue Room. Brand new, fully decorated, Victorian royal blue and gold studio...
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A grid of six scenes highlighting diverse production spaces in Chicago, featuring various setups including photography studios, stylish furniture, and a model in different poses.
from$75/hr
South Loop: Commercial | Lifestyle | Boudoir | Day light Studio

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(1265)
Venue capacity icon20

Event Space Loft

Proudly Black-Owned | Welcome to Upscale Lofts Located in the heart of Chicago, Upscale Lofts is a premier photography studio offering hourly rentals in a stylish and spacious 2,400 sq. ft. loft. Designed with elegance and functionality in mind, our space features a chic lounge...
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A photography studio setup with lights, softboxes, and a large white backdrop, featuring the text "HAZ COOPERATIVE STUDIOS" in bold letters.
from$35/hr
Fully equipped studio in Pilsen arts district

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(77)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

Located in the vibrant Pilsen's Artist District, The Studios is more than just a photo studio; it's a community-based, black-owned and operated space that supports the solidarity economy. Our artist-owned cooperative extends a warm welcome to creative minds looking to manifest their artistic vision. **A...
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A minimalist room features a light-colored, curved sofa and several plants against a white backdrop with large windows.
from$62/hr
Natural Light Photo Studio Loft in Pilsen

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(141)
Venue capacity icon5

Daylight Studio

Pilsen loft creative space ideal for photo shoots. Large windows, high ceilings, and painted brick in the nearly 100 year old converted factory. Studio includes a designated shooting area, lounge, kitchenette, vanity station and desk space for small productions. Rental includes access to basic grip...
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A person sits on a stool in front of a wall densely covered with stacked books.
from$75/hr
The Library | Portrait + Fashion + Film Production Studio with Furniture

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(220)
Venue capacity icon25

Production Studio

Please view BOOKING DETAILS for arrival instructions once bookings are confirmed! *Please wait for studio staff to usher you into the space and not building staff or tenants :) //The Library// Photo and Production studio located in Pilsen! Loft space that overlooks the Cermak Bridge...
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Natural Light Photography Studio (Goose Nest Studios) Image in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
from$65/hr
Natural Light Photography Studio (Goose Nest Studios)

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

...but versatile space that is able to host whatever your next project is going to be. Whether it is for taking simple headshots or a larger creative project, we can accommodate! Highlights: - 5-Large South Facing Windows for tons of natural light - 8ftx8ft Mobile Backdrop...
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A photography studio with various lighting equipment, a backdrop, and large windows letting in natural light.
from$50/hr
Pilsen Photo Studio - Fully Equipped - Natural Light

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

A professional photo studio that comes fully equipped with a large variety of strobes, constant lights, modifiers, and most needed accessories. There is a makeup table, in studio changing room, wifi, and sitting area with couch and television. The studio can accommodate up to 10...
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Several indoor plants in decorative pots beside a large mirror, with a camera on a wooden tripod in the background.
from$60/hr
The Bourgeois Boudoir

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(5)
Venue capacity icon6

Photo Studio

The Bourgeois Boudoir. Welcome! This space offers an eclectic mix of Victorian, vintage and boho vibes through decor and prop offerings. It is designed with the photographer in mind, but can be used as a creative space for content creators, small meetings, etc. All props and backdrops are...
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A cozy living room with a gray sofa, a round black side table, a glass-topped desk with a chair, and large windows allowing natural light to fill the space.
from$35/hr
Luxury Pilsen Getaway

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(35)
Venue capacity icon20

House

Modern, sleek, getaway with luxury finishes, Right in the heart of Pilsen and steps from Illinois Medical District. This rare luxury find features a fully stocked kitchen, spacious closets, 10 ft ceilings, and High-speed Internet. This is the perfect place for a small gathering or...
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A bright, minimalistic living room featuring two white, curved sofas and two matching armchairs arranged around a glass coffee table with a floral centerpiece.
from$100/hr
Studio Sunset Chicago

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(549)
Venue capacity icon20

Daylight Studio

Studio Sunset Chicago. Welcome to the Soho Studio by Studio Sunset Chicago! The 1,200 square foot studio is in a vintage Soho Style Loft with 14 Foot Ceilings and 12 Foot Windows. that offer gorgeous sunlight all day long. Thoughtfully curated in a neutral ivory color palette with...
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A well-lit photo studio features a white backdrop, wooden floors, and large windows casting shadows on the floor.
from$75/hr
Large open concept chicago loft space with CYC WALL and strong natural light all day w/Props, Backdrops, and amenities included

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(166)
Venue capacity icon25

Industrial Loft

Please view BOOKING DETAILS for arrival instructions once bookings are confirmed! *Please wait for studio staff to usher you into the space and not building staff or tenants :) Welcome to The Loft - 2,400 sqft wide open creative flex space for photos, film and...
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A cozy interior of a business space featuring wooden shelves, comfortable seating, and a large sign that reads "MILIEU BY DPS."
from$35/hr
1970s Milieu by DPS: Unique Nonprofit Organization

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.8(61)
Venue capacity icon15

Event Space

...environment and customizable backgrounds. Product Photography & Commercial Shoots – Great for brands and businesses needing high-quality images for marketing. Photo Shoot Bookings: Portrait & Headshot Sessions – Ideal for professional headshots, model portfolios, and social media content. Fashion & Editorial Shoots – Designed for clothing brands, magazines, and creative...
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A brightly lit living room with a blue sofa, a decorative ottoman, and a large television on a stand against a wall.
from$30/hr
Pilsen Paradise

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(21)
Venue capacity icon15

Apartment Home

Are you a photographer, videographer, or creative looking for the perfect space to inspire your next project? Look no further than our luxurious and gorgeous 2 bedroom apartment, just 3 miles from the heart of downtown Chicago. Not only will you have the convenience of...
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Chicago Portrait/Fashion Creative Studio space with natural light, studio gear, and a makeup station Image in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
from$40/hr
Chicago Portrait/Fashion Creative Studio space with natural light, studio gear, and a makeup station

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

Venue capacity icon10

Photo / Video Studio

Ezellhphotography Studios . ...Chinatown tourist spots across the bridge, providing nearby attractions and dining options for your crew or clients. Whether you're working on headshots, portraits, talking head videos, or commercial shoots, this space is designed to bring your creative vision to life. Book now and let...
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A photography studio with softboxes, a table, chairs, and a green backdrop against a wall.
from$45/hr
Downtown Modern Spacious Studio

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(35)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo / Video Studio

...Photography such as portrait, lifestyle are great. We have a long room format making it easy to take photo and video in many aspect. A backdrop and a decor black trimmed wall. Multihour booking get a discounted rate. Setting up a podcast or a show...
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Create at Upscale: Photography Studio Rentals Image in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
from$60/hr
Create at Upscale: Photography Studio Rentals

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(1108)
Venue capacity icon10

Production Studio

Create at Upscale: Photography Studio Rentals. The studio offers a lot of natural light, exposed brick walls, high vaulted ceilings, wood floors, and stunning views of the Chicago River and city skyline. The studio's location is next to the Red and Orange train lines and the Halsted and Cermak bus routes...
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T.A Brand Studio: Creative & Roomy Photo and Video Studio in the heart of Pilsen Image in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
from$35/hr
T.A Brand Studio: Creative & Roomy Photo and Video Studio in the heart of Pilsen

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon5

Photo / Video Studio

...creative explorations using strobes and continuous lighting to control your lighting set up of the studio space. This space is great for headshots, photo shoots, filming contents, interviews and so on. Our studio has ample FREE and safe parking- so no need to stress out...
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A bright, airy room with a freestanding bathtub, a bed, and greenery, featuring large windows and wooden beams.
from$75/hr
Cove Lofts

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(491)
Venue capacity icon10

Film / Photo Loft

Cove Lofts. Please view BOOKING DETAILS for arrival instructions once bookings are confirmed! *Please wait for studio staff to usher you into the space and not building staff or tenants :) Welcome to The Boudoir Room - a creative flex space for photos, film and events where...
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A modern living room and kitchen area with wooden flooring, a spiral staircase, yellow bar stools, and a gray sofa.
from$100/hr
Trendy Pilsen Loft Apartment with Skyline Views

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon20

Apartment Loft

Perfect for dinner parties or photo shoots! Spiral staircase with flowers and fairy lights leading to loft with sky windows. Trendy decor that makes the apartment's beauty standout. Welcome to Chicago neon sign and a gorgeous balcony with Chicago's skyline views! 2 bedrooms with kitchen...
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Custom-Built Photography Sets in Pilsen w/TETHER STATION Image in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
from$30/hr
Custom-Built Photography Sets in Pilsen w/TETHER STATION

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon6

Photo Studio

...Not currently accepting bookings. Check back soon for updates* Capture stunning portraits and headshots with our custom-built photo set. Enjoy a hassle-free experience with no setup or teardown needed. Don’t miss our limited-time introductory rates! Stay tuned for more exciting custom...
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A modern kitchen features a stainless steel sink, white tiled walls, and wooden shelves holding decorative plants and kitchen items.
from$150/hr
Modern Production Home in Pilsen w/ Parking

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(18)
Venue capacity icon10

Residence

A open and airy, modern cottage with two story entryway and designer kitchen - perfect for a product photo shoot, lifestyle photo or video shoot, team meeting space, record a podcast, and more. Rental is just for the space. Lighting and video equipment not available...
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A spacious, white studio with a seamless backdrop, bright lighting, and minimal furnishings including a table and a couch.
from$75/hr
AXM: Pilsen Chicago's All White Creative Studio Space; A Blank Canvas to Create.

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon12

Photo Studio

Step into a 1000-square-foot photography studio designed to inspire and empower. With 16-foot-high ceilings and dock door access for easy load in/out, the space offers seamless versatility for photoshoots, video production, casting calls, and more. Embrace the blank canvas that invites you to create magic...
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Day Light Photography Studio with Skyline View Image in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
from$80/hr
Day Light Photography Studio with Skyline View

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(88)
Venue capacity icon15

Photo Studio

Our space space is newly renovated with freshly painted white walls, tall ceilings, light wood floors, and large north facing windows that allow for ample natural lighting. There are dressing rooms to make changing in the space super convenient. On weekends for an additional fee...
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A spacious living room with a brick wall, hardwood flooring, and a sofa facing a round coffee table, illuminated by pendant lights above.
from$150/hr
Unique Pilsen Bright and Airy Loft Like Industrial House

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon7

Industrial Space

...kitchen - 9 ft ceilings - Vaulted ceilings with exposed beams - Natural Light - Great location (central Pilsen) - Parking - Restroom Uses: - Photoshoots - Videography - Small productions - Headshots - Social media content creation...
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A spacious, industrial-style loft with large windows, a seating area featuring a gray sofa and round coffee table, and a dining area with a wooden table surrounded by metal chairs.
from$100/hr
Anthony Tahlier Photography

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

4.9(14)
Venue capacity icon40

Film / Photo Loft

Anthony Tahlier Photography. Bright 2600 square foot open floor plan Pilsen photography studio. A clean and creative environment for your next photo shoot, video production, castings, workshops, off site meetings and selective special events. The studio loft features stunning daylight, reinforced stained plywood floors, high ceilings, an open...
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Studio Sunset Chicago Image in Lower West Side, Chicago, IL
from$100/hr
Studio Sunset Chicago

Lower West Side, Chicago, IL

5.0(71)
Venue capacity icon15

Photo Studio

Studio Sunset Chicago. Welcome to Studio Sunset Chicago Villa, A 900 square foot Oasis that beautifully showcases organic earthy neutrals and Wabi Sabi Design. Filled with stunning light, the unique lime wash walls and boutique archways transport you to a distant land. Adorned with natural elements such as...
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Reviews for portrait photography locations

Gia D.
Modern Studio Space with a lot of Natural Light
Absolutely loved this studio! The space was clean, well-lit, and exactly as described. The natural light was perfect for portraits, and there was a lot of equipment provided! Highly recommend...
David H.
Modern Content Studio with Natural Lighting
Great little studio in the upper level of a large house. Lots of great natural light. It was just perfect for a portrait session. Everything was new and clean...
Bland M.
Downtown Condo in Quintessential Toronto with Impeccable Design
Great space to create amazing portraits as always...great host amazing location
Zachariah S.
Photography Studio- Full Service- Production Studio
Great space! Had everything I needed for headshots and creative portraits. Definitely would work again
Steph G.
Natural Light Photography Studio
Incredible space with the right amount of natural light and furniture! Perfect for what we needed...portraits & family photos...
Chloe S.
Downtown Urban Minimal Natural Light Studio Space
Loved this space!! It was perfect for headshots and pictures for my new business launch! Only bad thing is there was no more white paper for the white backdrop so we just had to use the wall… had to edit out scrapes and stuff that was on wall. Overall loved...
Cristobal V.
Daylight Photo/Video Studio in East Williamsburg Equipment Included
Perfect space for headshots and productions
Winnie W.
Perfect Content Creation Space Near the Las Vegas Strip
Perfect space for creative portrait photography! I will be booking again! Super chill environment and a lot of fantastic backdrops...
Shawnee R.
Downtown Loft studio with Natural Light and 25+ ft Wall
Rented this photo studio last weekend and was genuinely impressed! The lighting was absolutely beautiful—perfect natural tones with just the right balance for portraits. The space was clean, easy to work in, and made the whole shoot go smoothly. Highly recommend for anyone needing a bright, well-lit studio...
Irene S.
Modern Photo Studio
The space was beautiful and easy to use (we filmed an interview and also did headshots), and Angela was a terrific host
Norlando C.
Multi Set Daylight Photo Studio East Williamsburg
This is the second Nula Studio I've booked in consecutive weeks, and once again had a great experience shooting our creative portraits. Booked during the late afternoon and had an abundance of natural light flowing into the studio, and it was easy using the blackout curtains and Profoto strobes...
Deanna A.
Brooklyn Mid-Century Modern Daylight Photography Studio
This space was PERFECT! Even on a rainy day it had amazing lighting. It was perfect for my headshots. The host was super responsive and was flexible with timing, letting us book for an extra half hour when we needed it, and also giving us in the moment permission to...
Brook K.
Bright and Chic South End Photo/Video Studio or Gallery/Small Meeting/Event Space ***Easy On-site Parking***
due to my error. Directions were clear on where to park and how to get in the building. Used the space for a small headshot photo shoot and it worked great for the 5 person company...
Rex N.
Natural Light Minimalist Loft with Modern Furniture
easy. The studio matched the listing perfectly—great natural light, plenty of room, and a solid backdrop selection. I used it for a branding portrait session and everything ran smoothly. Highly recommend and would book again without hesitation...
Su T.
Photo Studio - 1450sqft - Natural Lighting Space
equipped, and had everything I needed to create clean, professional shots. The lighting setup was on point, and the space gave me the flexibility to work efficiently without feeling cramped or rushed. Highly recommend this studio for any portrait or branding shoot—definitely booking again...
Cubby T.
Union Square Daylight Photo Studio w/ Northern Light
organized, clean and of course, full of beautiful light. I will be using this space again in the future. It is ideal for intimate portraits. sincerely, Cubby...
Sarah Natsumi M.
Bright, high-end, creative daylight studio in North Austin
so kind and easy to work with, and the space was even better than expected. There were so many fun setups that made shooting portraits really inspiring and creative. Plenty of parking made things easy for clients, and everything felt clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. I’ll definitely be back...
Norlando C.
Creative Loft with Pre-lit Dual Cyclorama + Free Profoto and Aperture Gear
textured backgrounds as well. The RGB-lit cyclorama was also very clean and easy to use. This may be my go-to studio for portraits going forward...
Sean M.
Industrial Warehouse Film and Photo Studio
to maintain 1/100 shutter speed. Still photographers may want to bring their own strobes. 3. There is enough space to take full length portraits with an 85mm lens on a full frame DSLR. This was appreciated. In most studios, I have to use a 50mm lens. 4. There is probably...
Chevelye W.
Beautiful, quiet, versatile, ground floor Cambridge studio
variety of versatile scenes and backdrops, and every amenity you could possibly need to bring your vision to life. Whether you're shooting portraits, content, or a full campaign, this studio sets the stage for greatness. Don’t miss out on this hidden gem—book your session now...

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