Rental Studios in Illinois
Please note that studio rental listings are member-submitted and are
not verified for accuracy.
Photo Impressions
261 N. West Ave
Elmhurst, IL 60126
TEL: 708-452-8844
Email: guyzeno@aol.com
Studio Information:
Day: $240.00 (9 - 5pm)
$30 per hour; two hour minimum
Strobe equipment, props and
backgrounds
Commercial studio
Overhead door; can drive car
into studio
Outdoor shooting area in back
Studio Information:
-Loft Space. Very spacious!
-4,000 sqft. total. 2,000 live, 2,000
work.
-16 ft. ceilings.
-floor to ceiling windows.
-new kitchen.
-washer/dryer
-large bedrooms
-office spaces
-plenty of storage.
-cable internet (with wireless) and TV
equipped.
-freight elevator.
-street parking
-quiet neighborhood
-south loop location (Michigan Ave.
and 23rd st.)
-outstanding place to have parties and
events!
Studio
1965 W. Pershing
Chicago, IL 60641
TEL: 3123891333
Email: gina@mail2princess.com
Studio Information:
Please email us with any
questions. The space will be
ready in about a month.
prices negotiable. Warehouse
style environment with
columns, freight elevators,
regular elevators, and lots
of windows for lighting.
Please email with offer and
how many hours. Thanks
Studio Information:
Sunny Vintage Loft in East
Village. Shooting area is
15x23, with 10' ceilings.
"It just feels great to shoot
here."
$250/day space rental
$400/day space + full
equipment package.
Email for details.
Studio Information:
CHICAGO PHOTO STUDIO
AVAILABLE Looking for a
Fully Equiped Photo Studio
to rent in Chicago with EASY
access from all major
highways and public
transportation? We have your
studio! 2 fully equipped
studios within the confines
with private changing rooms
STUDIO "A" is 15' x 29'
STUDIO "B" is 15' x 16' Both
studios boast a beautiful
stressed brick wall with a
large window Lighting,
Umbrellas, Soft Boxes,
Backdrops, and Props are
available in both studios
Large Lobby/Waiting area
Wireless Internet Available
Make-up Artist's room with 2
stations Assistants
availableto help you set-up,
meter, adjust lighting, move
props Flexible Hours to
accommodate your schedule
Extremely Reasonable rates
Studio Information:
Centrally located in the heart of the
West Loop, close to rental houses,
airports, and blocks from downtown.
Beautifully finished space fit to
impress your best clients. Full kitchen
and bath, wardrobe area, wireless
internet, great northern and eastern
exposure, high ceilings, elevator.
Discounts available for multiple rentals
and special events. We try and
accomodate all rentals. Please check
out the website for photos and more
information.
Perspective Photography
100 W. Kinzie
3rd floor
Chicago, IL 60610
TEL: 312-420-4790
Website:
http://www.perspectivephoto.com
Email: info@perspectivephoto.com
Studio Information:
Located in downtown Chicago
near the Merchandise Mart. A
700sq. ft. green screen
studio that can be turned
into whatever you want. The
studio is part of a
production house that has a
conference room, production
rooms, hair and make-up. It
can used for digital or
analog. 220 electric
throughout the studio. It
sounds small but can be made
into something big. It is
at least something to check
out.
Studio-Vogue
3053 W. Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60622
TEL: 773.592.4049
Website:
http://www.studio-vogue.com
Email: info@studio-vogue.com
Studio Information:
Studio-Vogue Chicago’s premiere
rental studio offering two locations;
Studio Vogue – Ukrainian Village
3053 W. Grand Avenue
Studio Vogue – Downtown
404 S. Wells Street
To cater to your photographic needs,
Studio Vogue offers state-of-the-art
lighting, digital cameras &
workstations and built-in cycloramas.
Also available, a one-of-a-kind 225
sq.ft. shower system with 10 high-end
overhead rain heads, great for water
themed shoots.
Full day rental packages starting at
$500
AntiMatter Inc
2147 Lumber St
Chicago, IL 60626
TEL: 773-837-0426
Website:
http://antimatterinc.com
Email: MGSL@antimatterinc.com
Studio Information:
$60/ 4 hours
$120 / 12 hours
open 10 am to 10 pm
Longer hours available.
500 sqft workspace, waiting
room, changing room/MUA space
very basic backgrounds (white
painted wall, black painted
wall, 2 more walls for mobile
set up area, plus brick/window
area.
Overlooking the chicago river,
in the downtown's south loop.
Also available on a limited
basis is a 6000 sqft area,
industrial type space.
No equipment provided.
Short notice ok for rental, 24
hours preferred.
See directions at
www.AntiMatterInc.com
Ronald Anthony Studio Rental
6027 N. Northwest Hwy.
Chicago, IL 60631-2519
TEL: 773 - 343 - 6027
Website:
http://www.ronaldanthony.net
Email: ronaldanthony1@yahoo.com
Studio Information:
IF YOU NEED THE SPACE... I'VE
GOT THE SPACE ... SHOOTING
AREA ...18 1/2' X 44'......
91/2' CEILING : 5 BOGAN MONO
LITES ... CHICAGO[ FAR NORTH
NORTHWEST ]LOCATION FREE
PARKING ... GROUND FLOOR ...
ONLY : $30.00 PER HOUR ...2
HOUR MIN. DAY RATES* 1/2 DAY
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INFO RONALD ANTHONY ...773 -
343 - 6027
Hauser Portraits
1810 WEST CORTLAND
CHICAGO, IL 60622
TEL: 773-486-4381
Email: marchausermail@aol.com
Studio Information:
Excellent Bucktown location, 1750 sq feet
of studio space, full kitchen, bathroom,
makeup counter and reception area. Free
on-street parking, 1st floor, handicap
access. Rates starting at $750 per day
(8am-6pm).
Digital tech, studio and/or production
assistant, lighting and computer
equipment available for additional fee.
Iguanafoto
319 N. Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60612
TEL: 312-243-4090
Email: Iguanafoto@sbcglobal.net
Studio Information:
2500 sq ft, 11 ft ceiling,
multi bay, secure free gated
parking and on street pkg
free. 1st fl, full kitchen,
client lounge, computer
room, bath with shower,
makeup/changing room.
Rents:$120/3hr min.
(personal portfolio, promo),
$80/hr 3hr min.
(commercial). 6 minutes from
downtown. Set up your own
modelshoot (we can help)
Studio Information:
(For Rent) Chicago
Photography Studio:
Hourly/Dayly Rental
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SPACE(s)Both spaces are well-
lit, Closed (No windows)
with faux hardwood floors, 3
solid Walls and 1 Mirrored
Wall. (think dance studio)
Each has tempature Control,
Electric (Power) Outlets and
two (2) easily accessable
restrooms within the rooms.
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1st Space:
20 feet wide x 70 feet
long<br>
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2nd Space:
20 feet wide x 15 feet
long<br>
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LOCATION, LOCATION,
LOCATION!:
10 minutes From & Between:
Downtown Chicago and/or
O'Hare AirPort.<br>
((Right where Highway 90/94
splits. Just 1 block off The
Kennedy Expressway (Highway
90) at Lawrance Ave.))<br>
Near public transportation.
Just a 1/2 block from
Jefferson Park Station <br>
(NW Metra, Blue Line and a
dozen major bus routes)
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PARKING:
Great parking (especially
for within the city limits)
Plenty of <U>easy</u> Street
parking: free, meter or paid-
lot available.
(Bringing quarters for meter
parking is recommended)
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PRICING:
---1st Space:
(20 feet wide x 70 feet)<br>
$25 per hour (3 hour minumim
booking)<br>
$150 per 8 hour day<br><br>
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---2nd Space:
(20 feet wide x 15 feet)<br>
$25 per hour (3 hour minumim
booking)<br>
$150 per 8 hour day<br><br>
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HOURs OF OPPERATION:
24/7 - Reservations; first
come first serve. No advance
required, at least 24 hour
reccomended.<br>
$25 non-refundable booking
cancelation fee<br><br>
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CONTACT Corey - (773) 310-
1127
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ProGear Photo Studio Rental Chicago
1740 W. Carroll Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
TEL: 312-376-3770
Website:
http://www.progearrental.com
Email: steve@progearrental.com
Studio Information:
ProGear is Chicago's newest rental
resource for the professional
photographer. We are determined to
provide the photographic community
with the highest level of service,
products, rental equipment and
technical support. Our Full Service
Experience includes:
•The latest equipment available for
rent featuring gear from Phase One,
Profoto, Canon, Nikon, Apple and
much more.
•Our rental studio space staffed with
your own studio host to help produce
your next photo shoot.
•Resource one of our in-house
professionally trained, digital photo
technicians to reliably manage your
photographic assignment on location,
in our studio, or at the studio of your
choice.
•Our staff of experienced
photographic professionals led by
Doug Sperling, Steve LaMonica, and
Peter Biasotti will be on site to assist
your every need.
ProGear Service
At ProGear, in all of our dealings with
our customers, we will provide
outstanding service that will anticipate
and exceed your expectations.
Now and Every Time.
Equipment Rental
We pride ourselves on our extensive
selection of the latest, cleanest, and
most reliable photographic gear on
the market. Our equipment will be
thoroughly tested and calibrated
before every job to make sure your
shoot is trouble-free .
Studio Information:
* 2,000 sq ft Space
* Large variety of camera and
lighting equipment for rent
* Located in the heart of
downtown Chicago
* Valet Parking available,
free parking after 5pm
* Unbelievable views of
Chicago skyline and the
Chicago River
* Door-man
* 2-level work space (kitchen,
living room and balcony on
lower floor, studio on upper floor
* Located on 14th and 15th Floor
* Large bathroom with very
bright lights for hair/makeup
styling
* WiFi is available with 6mbps
Internet Connection
* Great Outdoor scenic urban
backgrounds available for
shooting within walking distance
* Hardwood Oak floors
* Track Lighting easily adjustable
* Lots of power outlets everywhere
* 32" LCD Tv and 42" Plasma TV
for entertainment, great sound
system
* Elevator access to both floors
See link on left for equipment
available.
DAYLIGHT STUDIO IN CHICAGO BURBS
245 W Roosvelt Rd
West Chicago, IL 60185
TEL: 630 254 9545
Email: fergypix@gmail.com
Studio Information:
CHICAGO BURBS DAYLIGHT STUDIO
... ... ... ... ... ...
2000 sqft. daylight studio for
half and full day rental in
Chicago's western suburbs.
West Chicago IL studio, just
minutes from both Naperville
and Wheaton.
Natural light pours into the
space from a 50 ft bank of
floor to ceiling windows. Full
blinds for blackout ability
too. Great for video
production,painters or meeting
space. Lighting rental is
available. Changing room, tons
of parking, drive in dock and
steps from a great Mexican
restaurant. This is a great
shooting space at a discount
price.
4hr half day $275
8hr full day $525
Contact Fergy now -
fergypix@gmail.com
We will email photos to you.
630 254 9545
Pilsen East Studio
1932 South Halsted St. Suite 203
Chicago, IL 60608
TEL: 312-492-7977
Website:
http://www.pilseneaststudio.com
Email: info@pilseneaststudio.com
Studio Information:
Pilsen East Studio is located in the East Pilsen neighborhood with 1 block access to the Dan
Ryan (I-90/94) and Stevenson (I-55). We offer free WIFI, sound system usage, HD cable TV in
conference room, pool table, 6 large west facing windows that can be blacked out, 14 foot high
ceilings, optional beverage service (see rate page), full kitchen designed for food photography
with 3 deep freezes, 2 large refrigerators and a double oven. We are located on the 2nd floor
and have a freight elevator with carts to bring your items to the studio. 2 Digital shooting
stations with 23″ and 20″ monitors that you can hook your laptop up to. Street parking is
available with no meters. Check out our website for rates!
Studio Information:
1800 sq ft with 5 12 ft north facing
windows that provide amazing natural
light.
Features-
-Client area
-Wi-fi
-25 ft ceilings
-2 6 ton freight elevators
-make-up and changing room
Rates
$450 full day $300 half day
Studio W Commercial Photography
428 W. 5th Avenue
Naperville, IL 60563
TEL: 630.803.6450
Website:
http://www.studio-wphotography.com
Email: photos@studio-wphotography.com
Studio Information:
2000sf studio located in the
western suburbs. High
ceilings, triple 12' seamless
backdrop,
stove/oven/microwave, free
WiFi. Travelite strobes and
Smith-Victor fluorescent
strobes available.
STUDIO 1551
Division/Ashland
Chicago, IL 60642
TEL: 312-953-0869
Website:
http://www.studio1551.com
Email: studio1551@yahoo.com
Studio Information:
A wonderful sunny classic
Chicago loft with easy access
to parking, transportation and
restaurants in the Wicker Park
neighborhood. The studio has
an open shooting bay of
13x23', big enough for most
sets. The space is a great
place to hold a casting
session for your upcoming
project (we've had up to 250
people come through for an ad
casting),
portrait/fashion/boudoir
shoots - (there's enough room
to light the background and
person completely separate for
that Gap/Calvin Klein white
blow out) - small product/food
shoots and any thing in
between. Rates are on the
site, but start at $300 for a
day. We have equipment for
rent as well. Cash deposit or
business insurance certificate
required to cover any damage.
Call or email for availability
today.
Ven Sherrod Studios
1906 S Halsted Ave
Chicago, IL 60608
TEL: 312.224.8278
Website:
http://vsloft.com
Email: srichards@vsphoto.com
Studio Information:
Rental includes: Conveniently
located in the Chicago Arts
District, 3500 sq feet of
studio space spanning 3
floors. Rental includes use of
kitchen, bathroom, 2
reception areas, and 4
dedicated shooting areas with
additional spaces that can be
transformed as necessary.
Onsite CYC wall available for
seemless backdrop. Free
on-street parking. Basic
lighting included (4 strobe
lights + 2 continuous lights)
Rates starting at $75/hr with
a 2 hr minimum(8am-6pm).
Studio and/or production
assistant available for
additional fee.
NDN Ventures
4410 rt. 176 suite 12
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
TEL: 815-455-8355
Email: ndnventuresstudio@yahoo.com
Studio Information:
Rentals are negotiable. We
provide a fully furnished
studio with props and many
interchangeable options. Up to
15 different sets to shoot in,
with a dressing room provided
for your models. WiFi access,
Sirius radio, or Ipod hook up
for our complete surround
sound system. We offer
complete access to all our
amenities while your here.
Studio 1C
1732 W Hubbard
Chicago, IL 60622
TEL: 3122248619
Website:
http://hubbard1c.com/
Email: lauren@brookerhummer.com
Studio Information:
2000 sq. ft with 2 shooting banks.
Beautiful (northeast) natural light with
option of blacked out windows. Half
kitchen. Bathroom in studio. First floor,
easy access to street for load in/out.
Client and hair/makeup areas. One
block from ProGear rental. $600.00/day.
XK Studios
3144 W Carroll
Chicago, IL 60612
TEL: 6309998153
Website:
http://xkmedia.co
Email: andy@xkmedia.co
Studio Information:
18x18 infinity white stage,
variety of backdrops
available. Lighting package
with softboxes, ETS and Arri
included. Audio kit with
Mackie and Sennheiser gear
available on request.
Arri Alexa XT available for an
additional fee.
Scalable crew available for an
additional fee.
Apple boxes, C Stands,
projector, editing suite,
tripods, printer use, and so
much more in the room for your
use. Private bathroom with
shower.
For photography (no audio)
$200/day, video $300/day for
12 hrs. Need it for less time?
Contact me. We'll work out a
price that fits your budget.
Need a few days? Discounts are
available.
Studio Information:
-whitebox photo studio
-modern minimalist decor
-floor to ceiling windows
-north and west exposure
-amazing skyline views
-convenient South Loop location
-loading docks & freight elevator
Pricing is available at:
http://www.dwpstudiorentalchicago.
com/chicago-photostudio-rental-
pricing/
Photographic Impressions
9415 W. Franklin
Franklin Park, IL 60130
TEL: 708-207-0049
Email: guyzeno@aol.com
Studio Information:
Large, newly renovated
studio...fully
equipped...several shooting
areas...
Rate $240 per day or $30 an hour
with 2 hour minimum...
Ottolino Studio
1901 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
TEL: 3127020505
Website:
http://ottolinostudio.com
Email: ottolinostudio@gmail.com
Studio Information:
PERFECT FOR RETAIL POP-UP SHOPS &
PHOTO SHOOTS!
Corner Storefront Studio
Full Space Approx. 1,300 Sq. Ft.
Monthly & weekly rates available by quote
Main Studio Only:
$45 per Hour / Half Day (4 hrs) - $160
Full Day Rate (8 hrs) - $300
Equipment not included
Full Space (Back Room Studio Included):
$100 per Hour / Half Day Rate (4 hrs)
$350 / Full Day Rate (8 hrs) - $600
Note: Full Studio set up includes front &
back room studios w/ 3 electronic
backdrops (grey/black/white). Other
equipment not included.
Setup & breakdown must be done within
rental time. Payment is due in full at the
time of booking to reserve your desired
time slot. Additional time can be added if
it's available using the hourly rate.
Chicago Daylight Studio
175 N Ada St
Unit 403
Chicago, IL 60607
TEL: 3129710011
Website:
www.chicagodaylightstudio.com
Email: booking@chicagodaylightstudio.com
Studio Information:
CDS is a photography studio and
event space located in Chicago's
West Loop. South and West facing
floor to ceiling windows offer
beautiful natural light, and a large
commercial kitchen is perfect for
food shoots. Host your next photo or
video shoot, offsite, or event in this
modern studio rental.
$1000/ 10 hr day for Still $1500 for
motion. OT at time and a half. Prepro
day included in multi-day bookings
for 1/2 price. COI required.
Chicago Studio 55Northwest O'hare
5537 w Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
TEL: 7732558114
Email: monstarzstill@gmail.com
Studio Information:
Studio Available For Rent
pictures available upon request
Premier Promo
Unmatched rates in the city
Private Parking included
snack tables included
24 hours a day 7 days a week
4 hour minimum
$25/hour
Call 773 225 8114
Bruce Rohr Photography
909 Elizabeth Street
Elgin, IL 60120
TEL: 8479310818
Website:
commercialstudiorental.com
Email: brucerohr@gmail.com
Studio Information:
Full service 3,000 foot studio for commercial
product photography. Please visit the website
for more details.