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chicago’s premiere daylight studio featuring a modern shooting kitchen
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See You Soon is an exciting new photography studio located in the vibrant Kimball Arts Center. Our studio offers daily rentals for photographers & videographers who need a space to bring their creative vision to life. The studio is equipped with a beautiful kitchen, complete with modern appliances and a stylish design, perfect for preparing food & beverage during shoots. Additionally, our space features a comfortable client area, ideal for hosting clients or reviewing work in progress. With ample natural light, a variety of backdrops, and high-end equipment, See You Soon provides everything you need to create stunning visuals. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding artist, See You Soon is the perfect place to bring your creative ideas to life.
We offer our space for rent on a daily basis and will gladly discuss lower budgets per studio availability. Peep our calendar page and find further details below and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions! 👍
➡️ Reach out to seeyousoon@claytonhauck.com for availability, hourly rates, policies, cocktail recipes, etc ⬅️
Studio Rental Rates:
We offer a flexible rate package catering to shoots of all sizes & budgets. Please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and we’ll be happy to discuss your needs!
$1,200 /day
without grip access
$1,500 /day
includes access to grip list below ⬇️
$600 /day
non-production fittings & castings
$400 /day
testing/spec rate, booking no greater than one week ahead, 9-5pm
rates based on a 12hr day.
overtime @ $200/hr.
weekend rates add 20%.
What we’ve got:
Space
⚫️ 3000+sf
⚫️ 12ft ceilings
⚫️ Large north & east-facing windows with blackout shades
⚫️ In-unit bathroom/changing room
⚫️ 4 nearby common-area bathrooms
⚫️ common-area plant lounge
⚫️ Freight elevator load-in (87”w x 105”d x 80”h)
⚫️ Alley garage door load-in
⚫️ Dedicated Client Area with private office space
⚫️ Coffee station and mini-fridge
⚫️ HEPA air filter/unit-dedicated HVAC
⚫️ Full kitchen with backstage prep area
⚫️ Small bar set (coming soon!)
⚫️ Secured storage room
⚫️ Security system
⚫️ Sonos sound system
⚫️ 55” Frame monitor w hdmi input
⚫️ Fast wifi
Kitchen
⚫️ Large separate fridge and freezer
⚫️ Double electric Viking ovens
⚫️ Gas 6-burner Viking stovetop w/ hood
⚫️ Dishwasher
⚫️ Microwave
⚫️ Baking racks & trays
⚫️ Dedicated Prep space with tables
⚫️ Misc cookware, dishware, flatware
Production
⚫️ 20 folding chairs
⚫️ 5 large folding tables
⚫️ 3 small folding tables
⚫️ full length mirror
⚫️ 2 wardrobe racks
⚫️ steamer
Studio & Grip
⚫️ 3 Profoto B10 (additional fee)
⚫️ 2 Profoto A1 (additional fee)
⚫️ 2 Profoto B1 (additional fee)
⚫️ 3 Profoto C1Plus
⚫️ Profoto remote (Canon)
⚫️ Fatif monostand
⚫️ 12 C-stands with arms
⚫️ 3 baby C-stands with arms
⚫️ 2 medium roller stands
⚫️ 2 boom arms
⚫️ misc clamps, knuckles, etc
⚫️ small, med. & lg. Elinchrom octas
⚫️ Profoto 3x4 softbox (w grids)
⚫️ Profoto 1x1 softbox
⚫️ 2 Profoto umbrellas
⚫️ 12x12 frame with silk
⚫️ Road Rags kit
⚫️ Profoto magnum reflector
⚫️ 2 Profoto reflector with grid sets
⚫️ Hive Leko (19º Profoto-compatible)
⚫️ 2 sets of apple boxes
⚫️ 4 additional full apple boxes
⚫️ 4 additional half apple boxes
⚫️ 10 Sandbags
⚫️ 4 saw horses
⚫️ 12’ white & grey seamless
⚫️ misc colored seamless rolls
Parking
Kimball Arts Center has a small off-street parking lot & ample free street parking nearby. One reserved parking space is available upon request.
“Clearly, the best photo studio in the world, and I’m not biased at all!”
“My clients kept repeating how happy the studio made them feel!
Lots of north and east daylight, good music, essential grip, and good-sized space. And never did we trip a breaker! This part made me happy.”
“It is rare to come across a kitchen studio like See You Soon, something so premium and elevated. Shooting there was a dream - we had an incredibly smooth experience and always felt so taken care of. Clayton truly thinks of every small detail!”
Photographers/Directors who have shot here include:
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