Photography and Video Production Studio Space in Philadelphia
A private photo or production studio you lease by the year, not by the hour. D Street Studios has 17 to 20 foot ceilings, original factory windows, two truck loading docks, a gated courtyard for daylight shoots and around-the-clock access, in two restored 1888 mill buildings in Philadelphia. Every open studio is listed below.
Why photographers and film crews lease here
Hourly studios in Philadelphia run out of daylight, out of storage and out of time. A studio of your own means backdrops stay hung, lighting stays rigged, the edit bay is down the hall from the set, and clients, crew and talent are buzzed in from your phone through the ButterflyMX video intercom at any hour.
The original factory window openings were kept, so most studios get real daylight on at least one side. Several first-floor Tioga studios face north, the soft, even light photographers ask for, and corner units get light from two or three directions. Window direction is listed for every studio in the table below.
Ceilings run 17 to 20 feet, enough for a full-height seamless, an overhead grid, a green screen on a full frame or a jib inside. Two truck loading docks serve the complex, select first-floor studios have roll-up gate access straight into the unit, and corridors were built for mill machinery, so flats, dollies and road cases move without trouble. The heavy-timber, exposed-brick interiors photograph well on their own, and the gated courtyard with painted mill walls works as a second location.
What is included
Every studio is private and individually locked with 24/7 access every day of the year. Restrooms are renovated on every floor and there is secure indoor bike parking. Studios are leased empty so you set up the space around your own work. Photographers, film crews, fine artists and small brands who need product shots are already among the 130+ tenants. Electrical has been updated across the complex; bring your lighting load to the tour and we will confirm what the specific studio supports.
Leases are annual with a credit check and renters insurance. There is no month-to-month or hourly option.
Studios that suit this use
Every studio currently open at both campuses, in unit order. Rents are monthly on an annual lease. North-facing and corner units are the ones photographers usually ask to see first.
| Studio | Location | Size | Rent | Notes | Available |
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Availability changes weekly. The Available Spaces page shows every open studio with photos, floor plan location and price, and each card has its own tour link.
Questions we get asked
Can I rent a studio by the hour or the day?
No. D Street Studios leases private studios on an annual basis. If you shoot regularly, a studio of your own usually costs less per month than a handful of hourly bookings, and you never have to strike your set.
Which studios have north light?
Tioga Campus first-floor studios 101, 102 and 117 face north. Corner studios 100, 200 and 225 include north-facing windows along with east and south exposure; 223 and 318 face north and east. Orientation is listed for every studio in the table above.
Can I get a truck to the door?
Yes. Two truck loading docks serve the complex and a few first-floor studios have roll-up gate access directly into the unit. Tell us on the tour form what you will be loading in and we will show the right spaces.
Can clients, crew and models get into the building?
Yes. Tenants control entry from their phone through the ButterflyMX video intercom, so you can let people in whether or not you are already upstairs. Access is 24 hours a day.
How high are the ceilings?
Between 17 and 20 feet depending on the floor and building. That comfortably clears full-height seamless backdrops, overhead grids, green screens and cyclorama-style setups.
How much does a photography or production studio cost at D Street?
Open studios currently range from $700 to $2,600 a month, for roughly 311 to 2,600 square feet. Most photographers start between $850 and $1,500; production companies usually look at the 900 to 2,600 square foot rooms.
See it in person
Ceiling height and daylight do not photograph well. A 30 minute walk-through is the fastest way to know whether a studio works for you. Tours run at both campuses: 3437 D Street and 500 E Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134.
Schedule a Tour See Available Spaces
Call or text (267) 603-3611, or email thedststudios@gmail.com.