A loft with exposed brick walls, large industrial windows, and a vintage clawfoot bathtub at Upscale Lofts.

A loft with exposed wooden beams, white painted floors, a freestanding bathtub, and photography equipment at Upscale Lofts.

A loft with a garment rack, brown curtains, and wall mirror at Upscale Lofts

A loft with exposed brick walls, large windows, and professional photography lighting at Upscale Lofts.

Loft 409 at Upscale Lofts

Name: Loft 409 at Upscale Lofts
Address: 2147 South Lumber Street, Chicago, IL, 60616, US
Price range: from $65 hire fee / per hour
Rating: 4.9

Photo Studio in a Photo / Film Studio

Private space

About this space

The studio is a high-ceilinged, open-plan loft with exposed timber beams and a white-painted wooden floor that provides a neutral working surface. Tall industrial windows deliver strong, directional natural light that casts defined shafts and soft fill across the space.

Room features: Supplied studio lighting, grip stands and a selection of rolled backdrops support rapid set changes and straightforward lighting setups. Onsite storage, mirrors, air conditioning and Wi‑Fi support extended shoots and wardrobe/change needs, and the space is wheelchair accessible.

Best for: Fashion and portrait photography, lifestyle editorial shoots and small-scale commercial video work.

What sets it apart: A freestanding vintage clawfoot bathtub is available as an on-set prop.

Usually booked for

Photo Shoot

Typically for 5-10 guests and costs about $100.

"The space was really good! And just the picture online. Super nice and was very clean..."

- Gracie H. Nov 2024

Prices

Sunday

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65

All prices include sales tax.

Monday

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65

All prices include sales tax.

Tuesday

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65

All prices include sales tax.

Wednesday

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65

All prices include sales tax.

Thursday

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65

All prices include sales tax.

Friday

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65

All prices include sales tax.

Saturday

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65 hire fee per hour

Per hour

7:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $65

All prices include sales tax.

Best price guarantee

Capacity

Standing

up to 10

Catering and drinks

Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost

Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice

Space where you can prepare food

You can bring your own alcohol free of charge

Facilities

Air conditioner

Camera and photography equipment available on site

Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in

Photography backdrops available

Place where clients can store items during their event

Full-length mirrors available

Free parking is available on-site

Free on-street parking

Blackout Curtains

Dressing Room

Sandbags

Beauty Dish and Octagon light

2 C Stands (more available if needed)

Clamps

Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

There is no smoking within 15 feet of the building as required by law.
All ages are allowed in the space.
Production insurance is not required.
Furniture and decorations may be moved.
Furniture can be removed for decorations.
Decorations are allowed.
Smoke machines are allowed.
Nudity is allowed.