Free in-house lighting with every shoot

The studio · 245 Carlaw

Over 1,000 sq ft of sunlit factory loft.

Original 1916 details — soaring ceilings, fluted columns and concrete floors — styled with boutique, contemporary furniture in a natural colour palette.

1,000sq ft

Open-concept space

16ft

Ceiling height

14ft

West-facing windows

1916

Heritage factory

The design

Endless vignettes, one room.

The studio boasts a sophisticated, boutique aesthetic with a focus on high-end contemporary design. Each piece of furniture works seamlessly within a natural colour palette to give you unlimited opportunities for creating unique vignettes.

The room is flooded with natural light from 14 ft west-facing factory windows and has been tastefully updated with white brick walls, exposed pipes and a sleek, modern fireplace. Our fully functioning pool table can be easily transformed into a 10-person table for creative brainstorms and team meetings.

Black-and-white photo of the white fireplace with a plaster sculpture and ottomans
Hair and makeup station with tall mirror, wall sconces and stools
16 ftCeiling height

Studio perks

Everything on set, ready to go.

Arrive with your concept; the essentials are already here.

Free in-house lighting

Ask us about our in-house light set-up — free of charge for every shoot, including a Godox AD600Pro II.

Seamless backdrops

A variety of colours on two backdrop stands, plus V-flats, C-stands, sandbags and apple boxes.

Light control

Fourteen-foot west-facing windows with blackout blinds when you need a dark set.

Coffee bar & fridge

Espresso and Nespresso machines and a fridge stocked with a variety of beverages.

Easy load-in

Service elevator and street access for gear, wardrobe and props.

Room to work

Hair and makeup station, steamer, rolling rack, foldable tables, wifi and a pool table.

Equipment manifest

The full kit list.

Included with every booking. Need something specific? Mention it in your inquiry.

  • Seamless backdropsvariety of colours
  • V-flatsx2
  • C-standsx2
  • Backdrop standsx2
  • Sandbagsx4
  • Lighting · Godox AD600Pro IIask for details
  • Apple boxesx2
  • Blackout blindsincluded
  • Steamerx1
  • Foldable tablesx2
  • Rolling rackx1
  • Wifiincluded
  • Service elevatoron site
  • Street accesson site
  • Stocked fridgevariety of beverages
  • Coffee barespresso & Nespresso
  • Pool tablefully functioning

Drag to preview how west-facing daylight shifts from a cool morning wash to warm golden hour. Illustrative only.

Look around

Corners worth shooting.

Boucle sofa and round black coffee table under a steel-framed factory window
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Makeup vanity and white shelving with the bright loft studio beyond
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Black-and-white lounge view with fluted column, palm and pendant lamps
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Neutral sectional sofa below a gallery wall of black-and-white prints
WS · 04245 Carlaw
Black-and-white photo of a leafy plant against a fluted column
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Sculptural black lounge chair beside framed art and a potted plant in a bright white studio corner
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FAQ

Questions, answered

Where is the studio?

245 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2S1 — just north of Queen Street East in Leslieville, inside Toronto’s iconic Wrigley factory building.

How do I bring in gear?

The building has a service elevator and street access, making it easy to load in equipment, wardrobe and props.

Is lighting included?

Yes. Ask us about our in-house light set-up — it is free of charge for every shoot. Lighting includes a Godox AD600Pro II; ask for details when you book.

Is there a hair and makeup area?

Yes. The studio includes a makeup station with a tall mirror and sconces, plus a kitchen-style coffee bar and a stocked fridge with a variety of beverages.

Is the studio air-conditioned?

Yes, the studio has air conditioning, wifi and blackout blinds so you can control both comfort and light.

Ready when you are

Your next shoot deserves better light.

Book online in minutes or tell us about your production — we’ll help you plan the set, the light and the timing.