Natural Light Photo Studio at Umbra Studio

Photo Studio
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Whole venue
56 2nd Avenue, 23, New York, NY 11215 –
Gowanus, New York City, NY

About this space

Welcome to our creative space in Gowanus, Brooklyn! This unique studio featuring white floors and brick wall is designed to cater to both photo and video shoots. It's an ideal setting for all your creative projects.

EQUIPMENT AND ONE BACKDROP PULL INCLUDED!!

Besides photography, our space can also be used for workshops, classes, meetings, podcasts, popups, and a wide range of other creative activities.

LOCATION: Gowanus – a former industrial neighbourhood between Park Slope and Carroll Gardens, 15 min from Downtown Manhattan. Close to train R, F and G trains.

PARKING: free street parking, parking garages in the area.

NATURAL LIGHT: This studio has direct sunlight early in the morning and beautiful soft light from noon onwards.

BACKDROPS: We currently have the following Savage seamless paper backdrops available in 9ft width: Pure White, Almond, Studio Gray, Smoke Gray, Black, Cocoa, Mocha, Sienna, Primary Red, Rustic, Crimson, Evergreen, Olive Green, Orange, Lemonade, Sand, Mint, Tech Green, Sea Green, Sky Blue, Blue Mist, Orchid, Purple, Coral Pink, Tulip. Additionally, we have Crimson, Blue Jean, and Marmalade in 7ft width. We have fabric backdrops 9 ft wide available in white, black and muslin gray. One backdrop is included in the booking and every additional use is $20. We also offer two handmade fabric backdrops in gray and pink for an additional $60 per use.

EQUIPMENT:
Strobe lights:
• 4 x Flashpoint XPLOR 600
• Transmitters for Nikon, Canon, Sony, and Fuji cameras

Continuous lights:
• 2 x Godox SZ150R RGB
• 2 x Godox SL100D Day Light
• 2 x Godox RGB tube lights

Various modifiers and props available.


Usually booked for

Photo Shoot

Typically for 5-10 guests and costs between $100 - $400.


"The location was ideal for our clients."

- Mary Jul 2025


Prices

Sunday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $520 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Monday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $520 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Tuesday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $520 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Wednesday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $520 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Thursday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $520 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Friday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $520 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Saturday
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per hour
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $75 hire fee per hour
Per day
6:00 am – 10:00 pm
from $520 hire fee per day
All prices include sales tax.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Add-ons


Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 30

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Unavailable: Kitchen facilities available for guests
No alcohol provided by the venue
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Air conditioner
  • Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Greenscreen Green screen for filming and photography
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free on-street parking
  • Paid parking facilities available nearby
  • 3x Flashpoint XPLOR 600 strobe lights
  • 1x Godox SZ150R Zoom RGB LED Video Light
  • 1x Godox SL100 Daylight LED Video Light
  • Flashpoint transmitter (for Canon, Nikon and Sony)
  • 2x V Flat foldable reflector
  • 3x C-stands
  • Hair and make up station with Neewer ring 18”
  • Wardrobe rack
  • 1x Folding table
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Own music not allowed
  • Bring your own DJ not allowed
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Unavailable: Accessible toilets
  • Unavailable: Ground level
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift
  • Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence

Host rules

Any damage to he equipment or the studio will result in extra charges.

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(9 reviews and ratings - )

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M
Mary
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 12 guests · July 2025

The location was ideal for our clients.

The walk to the ladies room was a maze and a little iffy for some of our clients. They just changed their children in the studio.

4.7
TB
Tracy B.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Really accommodating and very quick and professional communication

5.0
TW
Tammi W.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Sanja was extremely helpful and I appreciate her being prompt and responsive.

5.0
DP
Dhruv P.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 4 guests · January 2025
4.8

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