Toronto Photo Studio & Event Space
About
We are a boutique loft style photography studio rental space in Toronto available for your next photo shoot, video shoot, private event, workshop, or even workshops and seminars! DM for more info.
★ For faster service WHEN INQUIRING, send the following:
1. Request to BOOK, fill in the times and dates for faster bookings.
2. What is your intended use of our loft? (see USES & RATES)
3. How many people do you plan to have in our loft at any given time?
4. Average age of attendees?
5. Demographic (i.e. university students / young professionals / commercial film crew)
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Note: This is NOT the place to throw your wild parties. This event is NOT for parties. Private functions are ok, but not parties.
Also note: During special COVID-19 notice: we are not able to host more than 12 people in the space due to COVID regulations while still maintaining the 6' appropriate social distancing measure. So please NO MORE than 12 people due to coronavirus. Thanks!
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★ WE HAVE TWO ROOMS: THE MAIN STUDIO & THE BLANCA ROOM
Want to rent our Blanca Room? Add $150 +tax to the rental rate. Our Blanca Room is about 200sqft.
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★ USES & RATES*:
*The displayed rate is for CREATIVE USE during the DAY, and does not include the applicable 13% tax. Daytime is considered 6am to 9pm. Additional fees apply for times and uses outside these scopes. See HOURS for details.
CREATIVE USE:
- Photography
- Photography workshops and tutorials
- Actor self tapes / audition tapes
- Yoga sessions, and workshops
- YouTube videos & makeup tutorials
- Personal video project with less than 5 total people on set.
- Not sure if your project falls in this category? Just request to book and send us your information!
FILM & COMMERCIAL USE (request quote):
- Film / TV / Broadcasting / PR
- Music videos
- Corporate workshops
- Commercials
- Popup shops
EVENTS** (request quote):
- Private functions
- Events & mixers
- Gatherings
- Box socials
**(see RULES below)
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★ HOURS:
We're typically open from 6am - 9pm. Have an event and want to book us past close? Just ask, we're flexible. Duration: 3 hours is the minimum booking amount. We also only book on the hour, not the half hour. So yes to 9am-12pm, but not to 9:30-12:30.
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★ KEY FEATURES:
- Hard loft.
- 14 foot high ceilings.
- 3 Massive South-facing windows. Lots of daylight.
- 1000 sq.feet pecan laminate floor
- Sheer curtains for light diffusion, and velvet black-out drapes
- Big & bright WHITE light makeup and hair vanity accommodates 2 models at a time
- Kitchenette w. mini-fridge, microwave, and toaster oven (use of stove/big oven permitted for extra fee)
- Bluetooth speaker (beneath the TV)
- High-speed guest WiFi
- White leather couch & white leather love seat
- White & Black 4' x 8' v-flats / reflector panels
- Sandbags & backdrop clips
- Multiple coloured backdrops ($7/foot)
- Coat rack, and place to take off outdoor shoes
- Cute patio lights on the ceiling
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★ STUDIO APPEARANCE:
Sometimes we add things, or take things away and don't have time to photograph the new addition, so if there's something in particular you need from the pictures, please ask if we have it.
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★ RENT OUR LIGHTS & GEAR:
1. Electric Blue LED, Neon & UV Blacklights (glowing picture frame and LED strips)
RENTABLE for $60 if you book this feature before your party date. Otherwise it's $100+tax if booked on the day of. Must be sent immediately via etransfer should you decide to rent them at a later date.
2. For photography rentals, have professional studio lighting equipment available (brand: Paul C Buff). These are billed via eTransfer AFTER you have confirmed your booking.
Plus the applicable 13% tax.
- $100 for the first light. Includes light & stand, remote triggers, and access to modifiers (i.e. softbox, umbrella, etc.)
- $50 / second light & stand.
- $50 / third light & stand.
+ Also we have multiple coloured backdrops for photoshoots which are billable at $7/foot for whatever is stepped on or touches the ground and then needs to be cut off.
3. Studio assistant: if you need help for your photoshoot we can offer you a studio assistant at the rate of $150 for the first hour with set-up of lighting and additional $99+HST per hour. Minimum 3 hour booking.
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★ ABOUT:
We are a Toronto photography studio which primarily specializes in renting space to photographers, videographers, producers, makeup artists for makeup workshops, and other artists, but we do frequently host private party rentals, upscale events for corporate clients as well as private events for birthdays, reunions, or family gatherings. If your intended usage of the space is unlisted, please feel welcome to contact us to see if we can host you! Please note, we have video surveillance in place to prevent loss, damage, and otherwise destructive behaviour. Your privacy is important to us and therefore we do not share any of the footage captured on the premises, but if this makes you uncomfortable or you require us to sign a non-disclosure we are more than happy to do so!
Available Hours
Prices
Daily: $499/day
Weekly: not available
Monthly: not available
Minimum Booking: 1 hour
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Amenities
Rules
Alcohol permitted
Catering allowed
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Unless otherwise stated, the following are prohibited in our entire studio space (and most likely also in the common areas outside of our unit as well). Kindly read this list carefully, to avoid incurring various clean up or restoration fees.
If you have ANY questions or concerns about whether something is OK or not, kindly call Management to verify. If Management cannot answer your call, it’s best to assume that the answer is “no" until Management states otherwise. Falsely assuming the answer is yes, may lead you to incurring unwanted fees.
For your safety, and the security of the studio, please:
-Keep the studio door closed, at all times.
-Lock up any Equipment and lighting gear back up after you are finished your rental, unless otherwise specified in writing by Management.
-Do not allow any strangers inside the studio without requesting identification from them. If they claim to be the next renter, have them open the door with their own pin code. If they cannot open the door on their own, they are not allowed in.
-Ensure that the studio door is fully closed before you leave. It automatically locks once it is fully closed. (Renter is exclusively liable for full damages incurred as a result of infraction)
-No going in any upstairs area of the studio without Management’s prior written permission.
To keep our air quality high, especially for those with compromised breathing and for as long as COVID-19 is an issue, we ask you to observe the following.
-No haze nor fog machines of any kind. ($500.00 CAD fee for infraction)
-No smoke bombs, especially none with pigments. ($10,000.00 CAD fee for infraction)
-No smoking nor vaping of any kind. ($500.00 CAD fee for infraction)
-No drugs or drug use of any kind. ($500.00 CAD fee for infraction)
To keep our curtains, furniture, walls, and floors clean, we ask that you avoid the following, as they are a concern for stains and/or are extremely difficult to clean. Fees for infractions vary depending on the level of damage caused.
-No dies in any form, including but not limited to powders or liquids
-No body/baby/glamour/sprayable oils
-No body shimmers
-No glitters
-No beverages outside of the kitchen area
-No alcohol or food (if you need an exception to this rule, you must request it in writing)
STANDARDS OF CARE AT THAT TORONTO STUDIO
We don’t automatically charge you a cleaning fee. Cleaning fees are optional during the checkout process. Therefore, in order to keep the space looking presentable for the next client after you, in addition to avoiding needing to pay the cleaning fee, we kindly ask that you:
-Kindly wear only clean, indoor shoes inside of the studio. No shoes allowed in Blanca Room.
-Please move all furniture and items back to the way in which they are arranged in the photos on our website. Place the couch, ottoman, all stools, tables, plants back where they belong.
-Only touch furniture, curtains, and Equipment with clean hands
-Do not attempt to move any of the mirrors, nor the makeup vanity (they’re all bolted to the walls)
-Do not move any plants or garlands which are not situated on the floor. Do not water plants, as they are all fake.
-Kindly ensure that the washroom/changeroom is free of any debris, and that all litter is placed in the garbage bin.
-If anything appears out of place, kindly put it back or if it is rubbish, please remove it.
-If trash bin is overflowing, kindly remove bag when you leave. The dumpster is in the alleyway.
-If you used seamless paper backgrounds, kindly cut off the used portion and throw it out before you leave.
If anything is damaged, please send us a picture as soon as you discover it, and before you use it.
-No events which are open to the general public. All events must have a clear guest list.
-No DJ’s, or bringing your own speakers inside THAT Toronto Studio.
-Minimum age to book is 25 years old. If you need an exception to this, please call us.
We do NOT charge a cleaning fee because we expect YOU to leave the space spotless and in rentable condition for the next guest. Failure to leave the studio in as clean or cleaner condition than in which it was left for you will result in a $250 cleaning fee, and with a punitive charge if it was deemed that you treated the space with negligence and a spirit of disrespect.
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Brodie
February 2018
Great space for photography shoot. Well lit, and great amenities.
Ellen
December 2017
The space was perfect for our event. It easily accommodated 20 people for a bachelorette party, and the swing offered hours of fun! It is a great addition to the space. Daniel was accommodating and let us use the fridge, stove, etc., which was a great bonus! Guests found it easy to travel to via public transit, and there was street parking outside. Highly recommend!
Jennifer
December 2017
Terrific, versatile space with very helpful and accommodating host! Perfect for filming!
Jennifer
November 2017
Excellent space; excellent host! Perfect location for our filming project.
Viktoria
October 2017
We loved using Daniel's space for our shoot! It was super bright, clean and cute. We'd definitely work with Daniel again!
Jen
August 2017
I had a wonderful experience with Daniel and his studio. He was kind, helpful, quick to respond when making the arrangements. I will definitely be renting from him again.
Marlen
March 2017
Excellent experience renting this loft. We used it for a pinup themed shoot and will use it again for glamour and head shots. Great space!
Kama
March 2017
Daniel was great to coordinate with and made it easy to communicate - he was responsive, always friendly, and very helpful. The space was exactly as advertised and beautiful. Amenities and extras made our photo shoot super easy, fun, and allowed for tons of creativity. We were quite happy with the space and Daniel's service.
Jamie
February 2017
Daniel was professional, easy to communicate with, and provided an excellent space for our event. We would definitely use his space again in the future.
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