Stay Warm And Get All The Natural Light You Need At The Vintage Loft Studios This Fall Semester

The semester has started for many photography students in Canada - whether they are entering into their first year or finishing up their final two semesters, one thing remains the same: photo assignments. As the season transitions to fall and becomes cooler, staying indoors offers a more comfortable setting for you and your model. Read more about how the vintage loft studios can keep you warm without sacrificing beautiful natural light.

Vintage Loft Studios is located in the downtown core of Whitby, ON, directly above the Pizza Nova and surrounding plaza. It’s easily accessible by car or bus transit and is walking distance from many local shops and restaurants. It’s open year round and includes event hosting options outside of photography shoots and offers a selection of brightly designed rooms to maximize natural outdoor lighting that stream in from the surrounding windows.

The Spaces

The Grand Room

This is Vintage Loft’s most popular studio! It measures at a spacious 800 square feet with 10 ft ceilings with 6 windows. Of those windows, four of them face north and two face east. While inside the studio, you’ll see featured a 13 ft. wide white classic trim wall with an adjacent wall showcasing a 15 ft. white squared wainscoting wall. The studio also includes a white brick wall (13 ft. wide) and a grey Venetian plaster wall (20 ft. wide). Floors are natural wood throughout.

New! When you enter the studio, your photography logo will be displayed on the large TV screen, providing a personalized and welcoming touch.

For information on pricing, please visit Vintage Loft Studios website for an up-to-date price list.

The Dream Room

This room is small but mighty. Tucked in right next to the grand room, it features 2 north facing windows, white shiplap wall, natural wood floors, furniture and a French door entry. Pose your models or clients on a white couch with neutral coloured throw pillows & blankets, moveable olive trees and cream side table. When it comes to assignments, this is the perfect spot to do headshots or fashion portraits! Room is sized at 150 sq. ft.

The Marilyn Room

This is their smallest room but has so much creative potential for shoots. It functions as a makeup room for two people but just like the surrounding studios, this space envelops with natural light from the above skylight. This space measures at 130 sq. ft. with two beauty stations with Hollywood mirrored lighting, a taller make-up director chair, white walls and a classic checkerboard flooring (60% of room). The remaining floor is cement.

New! A larger skylight was recently installed to add even more natural light

The Gatsby Room

This room is their second largest studio space at 600 sq. ft. which features a queen sized bed and a desk area with a built in bookcase. This studio has been a popular spot for more intimate style shoots such as boudoir but can also be used as a space to take brand style photos. The Gatsby has 3 south facing windows and a glass door to the outside terrace. The bed is backdropped by a 15 ft. decorative wainscot trim wall and facing opposite is an 8 ft wide white bookshelf. This room also includes:

• Private washroom and dressing room

• 6 foot white vertical shiplap wall

• Creamy white fireplace

• 9 foot white-washed brick wall with rustic barn door

• Rustic light wood flooring

Customize! You can customize the bookcase with your branding materials or products during your photoshoot.

The Terrace

The terrace is an outdoor balcony space that leads directly from the Gatsby or Carnegie room . One or both rooms must be booked together to gain access to the terrace. You can also book out the entire north studio (Gatsby, Carnegie, Marilyn and Terrace). Enjoy 900 square feet of event space from birthdays to weddings. You can work with the on-site event coordinator to design your event to your specific desires.

There are many ways you can customize the space to fit your theme. The terrace offers ample space to bring in large tables and chairs, a privacy fence and built in light holders that can be placed over tables for a cozy look! Speak with the onsite event coordinator to discuss your decor details - they are experienced, ready and excited to bring your vision to life!

Also, it’s a perfect venue for the beginning of semester while summer is coming to an end. But it’s also a great spot to host your photography graduation party!

Outdoor terrace at the Vintage Loft Studios. Surrounding trees are shown cascading over the corner end of the privacy fence.

All rentals include…

• Access to the kitchenette:

  • Bottled water,

  • Nespresso machine for brewed coffee

  • Coffee condiments

  • Fridge and microwave

• Studio props:

  • Furniture setup

  • Plants

  • Accent tables

• Basic Set Equipment:

  • Backdrop stand

  • Light stands

  • Sand bags

  • Apple boxes

If you’re currently struggling to book studio space on campus, or the available times don’t work for you - consider shooting your assignment here at the Vintage Loft Studios. Depending on the studio room you select, their photography rates are pretty affordable. You can also rent photo equipment here too!

Your photos will definitely stand out to your professors - and will reflect positively in your marks!