The Studio at The Studio Chicago

2255 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Cermak-McCormick Place (63rd-bound) (350 yd)

About this space

Chicago’s premiere daylight photo studio & event space rental. 4,800sq ft of possibility in Chicago’s the South Loop.

Whether you need a large space with plenty of natural light for a photoshoot, or are looking for a sophisticated backdrop for your next event, we’ve got you covered.


Prices

Sunday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Full payment due upon booking
Minimum 2 hours
10% discount for booking over 6 hours
$150/hour overtime fee
$150 cleaning fee for bookings 6+ hours

Event booking includes space for one hour set up & half hour breakdown
3 hour minimum
$275/hour overtime fee
Event planning, styling and services are available to The Studio clients for additional fees
Full payment due upon booking
$150 cleaning fee
Please inquire for wedding pricing.

Monday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Full payment due upon booking
Minimum 2 hours
10% discount for booking over 6 hours
$150/hour overtime fee
$150 cleaning fee for bookings 6+ hours

Event booking includes space for one hour set up & half hour breakdown
3 hour minimum
$275/hour overtime fee
Event planning, styling and services are available to The Studio clients for additional fees
Full payment due upon booking
$150 cleaning fee
Please inquire for wedding pricing.

Tuesday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Full payment due upon booking
Minimum 2 hours
10% discount for booking over 6 hours
$150/hour overtime fee
$150 cleaning fee for bookings 6+ hours

Event booking includes space for one hour set up & half hour breakdown
3 hour minimum
$275/hour overtime fee
Event planning, styling and services are available to The Studio clients for additional fees
Full payment due upon booking
$150 cleaning fee
Please inquire for wedding pricing.

Wednesday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Full payment due upon booking
Minimum 2 hours
10% discount for booking over 6 hours
$150/hour overtime fee
$150 cleaning fee for bookings 6+ hours

Event booking includes space for one hour set up & half hour breakdown
3 hour minimum
$275/hour overtime fee
Event planning, styling and services are available to The Studio clients for additional fees
Full payment due upon booking
$150 cleaning fee
Please inquire for wedding pricing.

Thursday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Full payment due upon booking
Minimum 2 hours
10% discount for booking over 6 hours
$150/hour overtime fee
$150 cleaning fee for bookings 6+ hours

Event booking includes space for one hour set up & half hour breakdown
3 hour minimum
$275/hour overtime fee
Event planning, styling and services are available to The Studio clients for additional fees
Full payment due upon booking
$150 cleaning fee
Please inquire for wedding pricing.

Friday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Full payment due upon booking
Minimum 2 hours
10% discount for booking over 6 hours
$150/hour overtime fee
$150 cleaning fee for bookings 6+ hours

Event booking includes space for one hour set up & half hour breakdown
3 hour minimum
$275/hour overtime fee
Event planning, styling and services are available to The Studio clients for additional fees
Full payment due upon booking
$150 cleaning fee
Please inquire for wedding pricing.

Saturday
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Per hour
8:00 am – 8:00 pm
from $150 hire fee per hour
Note: All prices include sales tax.
Full payment due upon booking
Minimum 2 hours
10% discount for booking over 6 hours
$150/hour overtime fee
$150 cleaning fee for bookings 6+ hours

Event booking includes space for one hour set up & half hour breakdown
3 hour minimum
$275/hour overtime fee
Event planning, styling and services are available to The Studio clients for additional fees
Full payment due upon booking
$150 cleaning fee
Please inquire for wedding pricing.

Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 75
Dining
up to 75

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering
External catering not allowed
Venue doesn’t provide alcohol
BYO alcohol not allowed

Facilities

Wi-Fi
PA system / speakers
Air conditioning
Natural light
Paid parking is available on-site
Paid parking facilities available nearby
16’ ceilings
Black-out curtains
Make-up station
Styling station
Dressing room
Wardrobe steamer
Wardrobe rolling racks
Production area
Complete kitchen
Full Bathroom
Projector
Flatscreen TV
Whiteboard
Flipchart
Conference call facilities
Storage space
Quiet space
Accommodation available

Music & sound equipment

Own music allowed
Bring your own DJ
Noise restrictions

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Disabled access toilets
Disabled parking space available
Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events
Wedding licence
Temporary event notices (TENs) available

Host rules

Damage done to studio or equipment will result in extra charge

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

After 11 years in the creative space in Chicago, photographer & blogger Ali Stone founded The Studio Chicago. A collaborative space for Chicago creatives to meet, network, uplift and create together. Ali believes in collaboration over competition and looks forward to hosting and supporting creatives in Chicago and beyond. We can’t wait to help you carry out your vision in The Studio.

The Studio Chicago is located on the Near South Side of Chicago. 1/2 block south of Cermak and a stones throw from McCormick Place and The Wintrust Arena. Only 8 min South of The Art Institute, 15 min from River North, 17 min from Lincoln Park, 22 minutes from Uptown and 17 minutes from the West Loop!


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