Video Photo Studio offers a versatile photography studio rental in Manhattan, NYC, suited for fashion photography, portraits, headshots, model tests, e-commerce, product photography, editorial shoots, lookbooks, personal branding, and commercial productions.
The studio is designed to give photographers and production teams flexibility within a single location. Clients can move between a clean cyclorama setup, styled interior environments, and controlled studio backgrounds without changing locations, making it easy to create multiple visual looks in the same session. The space accommodates independent photographers bringing their own gear as well as larger productions that need additional lighting, grip, or technical support.
Photography Studio Quick Specs
Studio Size: Approximately 1,350 sq. ft.
Ceiling Height: 13 ft.
White Cyclorama Width: 22 ft, Height: 13 ft, Extension: 13 ft.
Blackout Option: Full cyclorama can be covered with a blackout curtain.
Shooting Areas: White Cyclorama, Library Set, Antique Set, and multiple styled backgrounds.
Lighting & Grip: Professional lighting, stands, modifiers, V-Flats, and grip equipment available.
Makeup & Wardrobe: Dedicated makeup area, changing space, clothing rack, and styling support area.
Access: Freight elevator available for production equipment and larger setups.
Rental Rate: Starting at $150/hour. Minimum Booking: 4 hours.
Location: 37 West 26th Street, Manhattan, New York, NY 10010.
Table of Contents
- Photography Sets & Shooting Zones
- Photography Equipment in the Studio
- Makeup, Wardrobe & Studio Amenities
- Freight Elevator & Production Access
- Photography Services at Video Photo Studio
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Book a Photography Studio in NYC
Photography Sets & Shooting Zones
A professional photo studio should offer more than one visual option, and Video Photo Studio lets photographers create different looks during a single booking without moving the production to another location.
The space combines a large white cyclorama with styled interior environments, movable furniture, lighting infrastructure, and flexible open floor area, so a single session can cover a clean commercial campaign, an editorial portrait, a business headshot, and a more atmospheric lifestyle image.
White Cyclorama Photography
The white cyclorama provides a clean, seamless background for fashion, beauty, portraits, model tests, e-commerce, products, and commercial photography. Its curved wall-to-floor transition eliminates the hard corner of a conventional wall, giving photographers more room for full-body compositions, wider frames, movement, and product setups.
When a darker, more controlled environment is called for, the cyclorama can be completely covered with a blackout curtain. Combined with 13-foot ceilings and generous floor space, it gives photographers real flexibility in how they position lighting and modifiers for each shoot.
Library & Styled Interior Sets
For productions that call for a more contextual or editorial environment, the studio includes styled shooting areas furnished with bookshelves, exposed brick, and classic interior details. These antique and classic-style spaces work well for actors, musicians, artists, fashion editorials, and branded content, and the furniture can be repositioned to suit individual subjects, couples, small groups, or product setups.
Backstage
Photography Equipment in the Studio
A selection of basic studio, grip, and production equipment is available with the rental to support setup and everyday production needs:
- 4 ETC Source Four 750W fixtures
- 10 C-Stands
- 2 Combo Stands
- 3 Tripods
- 8 × 15 lb sandbags
- 4 V-Flats
- Folding table
- 8 folding chairs
- Clothing rack
- Garment steamer
- Speakers
- Printer
- Kitchen access
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary coffee
The studio’s internet connection runs approximately 400 Mbps download and 400 Mbps upload, enough to support client communication, file transfers, and production workflows.
For productions that need cameras, modern LED lighting, professional audio, teleprompter support, stabilization, or projection, additional equipment is available to rent:
3 Godox Litemons LE600Bi 600W Video Light with Softbox — $80 each
4 Godox SL200II LED Video Light with Softbox — $30 each
Sony Alpha a7S III Camera Body — $100
Sony FE 24–70mm F2.8 GM Lens — $50
Sony FE 16–35mm F2.8 GM Lens — $40
Optoma ZH406ST Laser Projector — $50
Equipment needs should be discussed before the booking so the studio can have the requested items ready in advance.
Makeup, Wardrobe & Studio Amenities
Photography productions often need preparation space away from the shooting area, and the studio includes dedicated areas and practical amenities for models, stylists, photographers, and clients.
Makeup & Styling Area
A dedicated makeup area lets talent prepare before shooting and make adjustments between looks.
Changing Area
A private changing area allows models and talent to switch wardrobe during the session without interrupting the main production space. A clothing rack and garment steamer are also on hand for wardrobe organization and preparation.
Movable Furniture
Studio furniture can be repositioned to create different sets, compositions, and shooting directions, giving photographers more control over the visual design of editorial portraits, branding photography, lifestyle images, and commercial content.
Freight Elevator & Production Access
The studio accommodates productions that need to bring in cameras, lighting, wardrobe, props, cases, and other equipment. Freight elevator access is available during regular building hours, generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:00–5:00 PM.
For productions requiring freight elevator service outside these hours, additional building arrangements may be needed; after-hours service is available at $150 per hour with a four-hour minimum.
Parking is also available in an adjacent garage for production teams working in Manhattan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Studio rental is $150 per hour with a four-hour minimum booking.
Video Photo Studio provides approximately 1,350 square feet of production space with 13-foot ceilings.
Yes. The studio features a large white cyclorama approximately 22 feet wide and 13 feet high, with approximately 13 feet of floor extension.
Yes. The cyclorama can be completely covered with a blackout curtain, allowing photographers to create a controlled darker environment.
Yes. The studio welcomes independent photographers and production teams bringing their own cameras, lighting, crew, and equipment. Additional cameras, lighting, grip, audio, and other production equipment can also be rented from the studio.
Yes. The cyclorama, changing area, clothing rack, garment steamer, makeup space, lighting infrastructure, and open production area make the studio well suited to fashion, model tests, lookbooks, catalog photography, and e-commerce productions.
Yes. The studio includes a dedicated makeup area and a private changing space for talent and wardrobe preparation.
The studio accommodates productions of up to approximately 20 people, depending on the setup and equipment requirements.
Yes. Basic studio grip equipment is included, and additional professional LED lighting can be rented separately.
Yes. Freight elevator access is available during regular building hours. After-hours freight elevator service may also be arranged for an additional charge.
The freight elevator dimensions are:
- Length: 83 inches
- Width: 80 inches
- Height: 96 inches
Freight Elevator Address:
37–43 W 26th St, New York, NY 10010
Freight Elevator Hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 AM–12:00 PM
1:00 PM–5:00 PM
Production crews bringing cameras, lighting, grip equipment, props, or other production gear can load and unload directly from West 26th Street. The building’s freight entrance is located directly on 26th Street, providing convenient access from the street to the freight elevator.
Commercial vehicles can use the metered street parking spaces on West 26th Street, including spaces located directly in front of or near the building’s freight entrance, subject to posted NYC parking regulations and availability. This makes it convenient to unload equipment before moving the vehicle.
A large parking garage is also available in a neighboring building for clients and production crews who prefer garage parking or need to leave their vehicle nearby for the duration of the shoot.
Video Photo Studio is located at 37 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10010, in Manhattan’s Flatiron District.
Book a Photography Studio in Manhattan, NYC
Whether you’re planning a fashion shoot, portrait session, model test, product campaign, e-commerce production, editorial project, or commercial photoshoot, Video Photo Studio offers a flexible professional environment in the heart of Manhattan.