Photo Studio Rental in Detroit
A fully-equipped professional photo studio inside Detroit's historic Bagley Mansion. Cameras, prime lenses, tethering, Matthews lighting, and hand-painted backdrops—all included. Just bring your client and create.
$299/hr
- Cameras, prime lenses, tethering, Matthews lighting—all included
- Historic Bagley Mansion setting
- Flexible hourly booking
The studio is on the ground floor of the 1889 Bagley Mansion on East Jefferson.
What's Included
Cameras & Prime Lenses
Full access to professional camera bodies and a complete prime-lens kit. No zooms—just sharp, fast primes for editorial-quality results.
Matthews Lighting
Studio strobes, continuous lights, softboxes, and the full Matthews grip and lighting system—C-stands, flags, scrims, modifiers, all of it.
Tethering Equipment
Capture One and Lightroom tethering rig with cables, monitor, and tether table. Shoot directly to a large display for client review.
Hand-Painted Backdrops
Custom hand-painted backdrops alongside seamless paper options—the same kind editorial photographers use, all included.
Private Studio Space
Exclusive use of our spacious studio inside the historic 1889 Bagley Mansion on E Jefferson Ave.
Your studio, your vision, fully equipped
Finding studio space in Detroit with editorial-grade gear should not require renting equipment from three different vendors. Our studio gives you everything in one place: pro cameras, a full prime-lens kit, Matthews grip and lighting, tethering, and hand-painted backdrops, at a single transparent rate.
No gear rental upcharges. No hidden fees. Just $299/hour, all-in.
What's Included in Your Rental
Frequently Asked Questions
What gear is included?
Everything you need to shoot. That means: professional camera bodies, a full prime-lens kit, Matthews lighting (strobes, continuous, softboxes, C-stands, flags, scrims, modifiers), tethering equipment with a monitor for live client review, and hand-painted plus seamless backdrops. There are no add-on fees. The $299/hour rate covers it all.
Do I need to bring my own camera?
No. Cameras and lenses are included in the rental. If you have a camera or lens you prefer to use, you're welcome to bring it—but the studio rental gives you full access to our professional kit by default.
How do I book the studio?
Book online through our scheduling page or call us at 313-351-8244. Flexible scheduling including evenings and weekends. Minimum booking is one hour. We recommend booking at least a few days in advance, especially for weekends.
Is there parking available?
Yes. Parking is free on Jefferson and in the lot adjacent to the building, just off Larned.
Can I bring my own clients to the studio?
Yes. You have private use of the space for the hours you book.
What's the minimum booking time?
One hour at $299/hour. Half-day and full-day rentals are available — contact us for custom pricing on longer sessions.
Pricing
From $299/hr
One-hour minimum. Half- and full-day rates on request.