The Studio
Where creativity finds its space.
A custom-built photo & video studio in Denver's Sun Valley since 2008 — 1,900 ft² of controllable light, a real cyclorama, a starter light and grip kit, a calibrated tether station, and 24/7 access.
A Denver original
This is not a converted warehouse.
photospace was custom-built from the ground up by working photographers and videographers — designed to capture your best work with unmatched comfort and creative flexibility. A real cyclorama, controllable daylight, and the power to run a serious set.
- Total space
- 2,400 ft² purpose-built
- Shooting floor
- 1,900 ft²
- Cyclorama wall
- 20' w × 17' d × 15' h
- Power
- 8 × 20-amp dedicated circuits
- Daylight
- Giant windows, individually controllable blinds
- Access
- 24/7 keyless entry
- Parking
- Free street parking + load-in ramp
Inside the studio
Four frames of what you get when you walk in.
Scroll to read the whole story — the stage, the entry, the lounge, and the building that holds them.
I
The Stage
1,900 ft² of light.
A real cyclorama. Individual controllable blinds on giant windows. A floor that's been swept, mopped, and re-painted between every campaign. No mystery cables, no broken outlets, no excuses.
II
The Entry
A bookshop before a shoot.
Hand-scraped teak treads, steel railings, leather chairs, and a curated library of editorial references — design monographs, photo books, magazines your art director will recognize. The first room every visitor walks through, and where the day starts to feel like a campaign.
III
The Lounge
Where the conversation happens.
A sofa that clients want to sit on. A second monitor at the tether station for art directors. Espresso that's better than fine. The studio that turns a six-hour shoot from a marathon into a conversation.
IV
The Building
Yours, midnight or sunrise.
209 Kalamath St, Unit 1. Free parking, a load-in ramp, an outdoor deck, and a real working kitchen. Easy in, easy out, midnight or sunrise — the studio is yours when the work is.
Included with every rental
Walk in ready.
A starter light and grip kit comes with the room — no setup fees, the same rate 24/7. Here's what's in the box.
- A starter Profoto strobe or LED lighting kit
- Colorado's largest in-studio grip selection — C-stands, flags, booms, cutters, frames, fabrics, apple boxes, sandbags, and more
- Tether station (Capture One, Lightroom, Phocus)
- Chroma green & blue, seamless paper, and V-flat backdrops
- Controllable daylight on giant windows
- Working kitchen & client lounge
- Free parking & load-in ramp
- 24/7 keyless access
Available as add-ons
À la carte from the on-site gear house — discounted for members. Premium lighting, modifiers, cameras, and lenses are not included with the room.
- Premium strobe & continuous lighting kits (Profoto, Arri, Nanlux)
- Lighting modifiers — softboxes, octas, parabolics, beauty dishes
- Cameras & lenses (Phase One, Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fuji, Blackmagic)
- Specialty grip & electrical
- On-call assistants & digital techs
Step inside
Everything the day needs.
Cyclorama wall
20' w × 17' d × 15' h, repainted between campaigns
Controllable daylight
Individually controllable blinds on giant windows
Tether station
Capture One, Lightroom, Phocus, Resolve, Photoshop — wired + WiFi
Client lounge
Sofa, second monitor for art directors, espresso
Entry library
Teak treads, leather chairs, a curated editorial reference library
Working kitchen
A real kitchen used by food stylists — prep, water, coffee
Make-up station & changing room
Motor-controlled backdrop system
Outdoor deck & load-in ramp
Free parking
Unlimited on side streets; 2-hr on Kalamath
Sound dampening
5-zone mini-split HVAC
24/7 keyless access
Keyless door access — codes active around your booking
Built for the work
From a 30-minute headshot to a three-day campaign.
If you can imagine it, the studio scales to fit. A few of the formats that walk in most:
Editorial & brand campaigns
From a single-subject portrait to a full agency takeover — cyc wall, modifier wall, full grip cart, tether station calibrated to your bay.
Motion & film
Continuous LED, a monitor lounge for clients, real sound dampening, and a kitchen for craft service. Sets that hold up under a 12-hour day.
Product & food
Tabletop, flat-lay, and lifestyle stills. The kitchen isn't a set piece — it's a working kitchen used by food stylists every week.
Content days
Shoot an entire month of content in one afternoon. Batch 20–50 pieces with variety of looks and zero gear-wrangling.
Podcast & interview
Multi-camera interview and podcast recording in a controlled, sound-dampened space with a comfortable client lounge.
Headshots & personal brand
Fast, client-ready sessions — executives, talent, founders, and teams. Reliable lighting, easy load-in, no weather.
From the archive
Shot here.
A small sample of the campaigns, editorials, and shoots booked, lit, and shot on this floor.
36 frames · the work continues
And every one of them was shot at photospace.
From the floor
What creators say.
“Photospace is an amazing facility for professional photography. Not only is the equipment state-of-the-art but the space is beautifully designed and inspiring.”
“It's truly the only professional photo studio available to creatives in Denver. An insane amount of equipment, a real cyc wall (not made of ¼″ plywood), and fully controllable curtains for adding or removing ambient light. It's also cheaper than most places. Using this space has made me a better photographer.”
“Beautiful agency-quality studio. Dan is regularly updating not just his cameras, but his computing and grip equipment as well. Excellent shooting area, comfortable client area, great kitchen.”
“I worked with photospace for a two-day photo shoot and everything was great. The gear, atmosphere, and studio space are top notch and will be my go-to location for studio shoots in the future.”
“Excellent studio atmosphere with all the latest and greatest in top-end professional camera gear, lighting, and grip equipment. Private closed-studio sessions are a fantastic way to wow your clients. Great to have the full kitchen, upstairs loft, and plenty of space for clients and models to move around.”
“photospace has been our go-to studio for several years now. Dan and company are great and I highly recommend the studio. It offers both a great place to shoot and is extremely comfortable — which is a plus for our clients, and us.”
FAQ
Studio questions, answered.
Can I rent a photo studio in Denver by the hour?
Yes. Hourly rentals are $100/hour with a two-hour minimum, the same rate 24/7 — no evening or weekend surcharge. Half-day (5 hours, $485) and full-day (10 hours, $925) blocks are available for longer productions, and recurring shoots can move onto a monthly membership at member rates.
Can I rent a video studio in Denver?
Yes. The shooting floor is built for video as well as photo — continuous LED lighting, real sound dampening, a working cyclorama, a monitor lounge for clients and art directors, and a full kitchen for craft service. Most productions pair their own camera package with our lighting, grip, and tether station.
What equipment is included with a studio rental?
Every booking includes the full 2,400 ft² space, 1,900 ft² shooting floor, real cyclorama, a starter strobe or LED lighting kit, a working grip & stand package, tether station (Capture One, Lightroom, Phocus), backdrops, kitchen, make-up station, changing room, outdoor deck, free parking, and load-in ramp. Premium lighting, modifiers, cameras, and lenses — Phase One XF IQ4 150MP, Profoto B1X / B10X Plus / D2 / Pro8a kits, premium Canon / Nikon / Sony / Fuji bodies and lenses, plus on-call assistants and digital techs — are available on-site as add-ons at member-friendly rates.
Is photospace good for commercial shoots and brand campaigns?
It's what the studio is built for. Brands including Nike, Under Armour, Oakley, New Balance, Amazon, Allstate, RH, the Denver Broncos, and Marie Claire have shot campaigns, editorials, and lookbooks on this floor. The space is sized and equipped for multi-look productions, agency teams, art-director-friendly client lounges, and full-day takeovers.
Can I bring my own camera and crew?
Absolutely. Most clients bring their own camera package and crew and use the studio for the space, lighting, grip, cyclorama, and tether station. There's no per-person fee for your team.
How do I book photospace?
Book directly through the live availability scheduler on the booking page — pick your block, confirm, and the studio is yours. Free 20-minute studio tours are bookable through the same scheduler if you'd like to walk the space first. For multi-day campaigns or custom productions, request an estimate and we'll send a written quote.
Is lighting equipment included with the studio rental?
A starter strobe or LED kit and a working grip package come with every booking — no setup fees, and the same rate 24/7 with no evening or weekend surcharge. Premium Profoto kits (B1X, B10X Plus, D2, Pro8a), additional continuous lighting, and lighting modifiers are available as on-site add-ons at member-friendly rates.
What are the cancellation and rescheduling policies?
Reschedule or cancel up to 72 hours before your booking for a full credit on file. Inside 72 hours, the booking is non-refundable but rebookable for up to 60 days. Members get a more flexible window — full details are in the membership terms.
Can I tour the studio before I book?
Yes. Free 20-minute studio tours are available 7 days a week and bookable through the same scheduler — pick the “Studio Tour” option. Walking the space before a campaign day is the smart move, and we recommend it.
The studio is open
Pick a day. Make the work.
The lights are on. The cyc is clean. The espresso is hot. Reserve your time and walk in ready — or come by for a free 20-minute tour first.