5 Best Photography Studios For Rent in Metro-Detroit
Quick Pick List
Best Location: LMP Collective is located in Pontiac
Best Props: You’re So Fancy Studio is located in Royal Oak
Best Discount: The Lucky Penny is located in Downtown Rochester
RECOMMENDATIONS
Branding, Maternity or Senior Sessions: LMP Collective for their elegant but simple backdrops, high ceilings and fantastic natural lighting! Props, equipment and backdrops are not the highest quality as they are used at a high rate, so if you need precise equipment make sure to bring your own (there is an elevator to make hauling in/out easy).
Small Families, Children or Boudoir: You’re So Fancy Studio East for their props and a smaller, more intimate, experience. Paper backdrops are extra and now moved to a much smaller back room with ability to shoot 1-2 people MAX. If you need a large backdrop I would recommend LMP Collective instead.
As always, if you have any questions, or comments please drop a comment at the bottom of this post, I am here to help!
-Jasmine
If you’re in the market for Maternity/Newborn, Senior or Headshot/Branding photo shoots, you’re also in the right area! This is our specialty and you will not be disappointed. We utilize a variety of studios, equipment and props to make your session exactly how you envision. This extends to purchasing props specifically for your photo shoot. We want you feel at home in every space we shoot at, and we want you to cherish the art we create together. We are experts in bringing high class posing, lighting and editing to a wall near you ;).
Looking for Best Outdoor Photoshoot Locations? Check out these: For Senior’s & For Families.
So you’re a photographer in Greater Detroit, Michigan, but you don’t own a studio and need to find the closest photography studios for rent near you. It’s December, and gloomy weather is settling in, making it less than ideal for outdoor photo shoots. With the next three months of unpredictable weather, it can feel like winter is always around the corner in Michigan. And while we have snow sports like ice skating, snowmobiling & skiing; if you are not posing families on the slopes of Boyne Mountain you have very limited options for your clients. Stress no more—let's find the best Detroit photography studios to rent near you!
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Top Photography Studio Rentals in Metro Detroit
Pricing:
$65 per Hour
(2 hour Minimum, no bulk discounts)
LMP collective is a modern industrial themed photography space (about 1000 square feet) with modern and antique, upscale furniture located out of Pontiac, MI. They have 1 portrait studio to rent on the 4th floor. There is a minimum 2 hour rental unlike most other studios mainly because they are including your setup/takes.
There is also a monthly subscription they offer. Check out their Instagram for more information!
Pricing:
$60 per Hour; $420 for 8 Hours
(16% discount on 8 Hour package only)
You're So Fancy East is an upscale antique home converted into a double room on the second floor located in Royal Oak, MI. The double room has a modern, antique theme with modern furniture, and has backdrops available, a private bathroom, a private styling/dressing room, professional lighting & more. Every booked hour includes 20 minutes of setup/takedown time before/after your booked time slot which is a great feature so you are not rushed for your sessions.
NEW for 2023. West is a modern more upscale addition next door to East. Pricing is $85 per hour and goes up from there!
WARNING: Backdrops have moved to the smaller back room (as of July 2024), you cannot shoot with a lens greater than 30mm without cutting your subject off significantly. In addition the backdrop is only suitable for 1, maybe 2 people, max.
Pricing:
$75 per Hour; $350 for 6 Hours
The Lucky Penny Studio is a rental space started by long time friends Michelle Simasko and Claudia O'Brien.
The two share a love of photography, art and creativity.
While looking for photography space to rent, they found a lucky penny outside the door of suite A. If picking up a coin is said to bring luck, surely the same could be true about the treasure that is the space itself! In their years of friendship they have done many things, but nothing as exciting as starting The Lucky Penny Studio!
Pricing:
$50 per Hour ($250 for the whole day)
Unity Design Studio offers a spacious, 1000 sq. ft. photo studio in Pontiac, MI, featuring 13-ft ceilings, natural light, and flexible rental options starting at $50/hour. Ideal for portrait photography, the space includes amenities like a makeup bar, workspace, and professional equipment. With user-friendly house rules and convenient scheduling, it’s perfect for creative projects.
Pricing:
Weekdays - $50 per Hour (15% discount on 8+ Hours)
Corktown Studio in Detroit offers a versatile photography rental space with high ceilings, natural light, and essential equipment such as lighting gear and various backdrops. Ideal for shoots ranging from portraits to product photography, the studio is equipped with a red throne chair and a tether station for added convenience. The space is reasonably priced at $50/hour, includes free parking, and enforces a clean, professional environment.
Notes:
Featured studios are based on research from publicly available information; we were not sponsored to publish a review.
All images are publicly published from the studios/sites in question on their Websites or Social Media; we are not affiliated with the images of each studio/site.
Jasmine Robertson
Welcome to a celebration of movement, emotion, and purpose! At Two Wild Souls Photography, we are thrilled to present The Ethereal Collection. These sessions will be a unique blend of artistry and heart, designed to capture not just the physical beauty of your art but the profound emotions that come with it.