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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! πŸ‘

➑️ 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
⚫️ 10 8’ folding tables
⚫️ 4 6’ 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.

β€œClearly, the best photo studio in the world, and I’m not biased at all!”

-Clayton Hauck

β€œMy 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.”

-Saverio Truglia

β€œIt 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!” 

-Louise Palmberg

Photographers/Directors who have shot here include:

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