An accessible, versatile Allston rental studio, ready for your creative vision
With dozens of hand-built, interactive features, stunning natural light, and beautiful designer furniture throughout, the possibilities are endless. With easy freight and passenger elevator access, free parking, and included lighting equipment make load-in and setup a breeze. Just ten minutes from downtown Boston, whether you need an accessible and beautiful room to film an interview, a bright and airy backdrop for a boudoir experience, or a simple portrait studio, we have everything you need to create amazing still and moving images.
RATES
Rates include entire studio, all equipment, and unlimited, free-off street parking. These rates are based on single-day use and a maximum group size of 5 people; groups more than five and/or looking for multi-day bookings should contact me for a custom quote.
The studio is open from 6AM-11PM, seven days a week.
WEEKDAY
1 hour: $125
2 hours: $130
4 hours: $260
8 hours: $500
12 hours: $700
WEEKEND
1 hour: $145
2 hours: $150
4 hours: $300
8 hours: $600
12 hours: $900
Please note that once 24 hours have passed since the booking was made, we do not issue refunds for any reason, no exceptions. Rescheduling with full or partial credit may be possible and will be handled on a case-by case basis.
Please see our full cancellation/rescheduling policy here
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Studio Monday is only available for creative projects. We are happy to host your video shoot, photography session, podcast recording, class or workshop, or gallery showing. We do not allow bookings for non-creative endeavors such as parties, weddings, or corporate events.
All bookings are fully self-serve and on-site assistance is not available. We are however, always a phone call or text away and respond immediately to all requests for help.
The maximum group size allowed is 15 people. The rates listed above are for groups of five or fewer.
The studio is not childproof, though it is not hazardous as long as children are supervised.
Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved before your booking.
We are open from 6AM-11PM 7 days a week; we can occasionally accommodate a load-in before 6AM. We do not allow bookings to start later than 9PM. The studio must be vacated and all doors must be locked by 11PM
Anything in the studio is yours to use and/or move as needed at no additional cost (EXCEPT SEAMLESS PAPER, SEE BELOW)
We do not permit open flame, glitter, smoking of any kind, consumption of alcohol, or filming of pornographic material. (Tasteful nudity is permitted.) Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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You will receive a confirmation email and text within 24 hours of your booking containing your unique access code for the studio door.
Your booking starts and ends at reserved time. We do not allow early arrival for setup or scouting. If your booking needs to extend past your reserved time, overtime is possible so long as the studio is available. Please be sure your booking includes enough time for setup and cleanup!
We expect that the studio be returned to the same condition it was in when found. It must be ready for the next guest, with all furniture, props, and equipment returned to their storage locations, trash taken out, and any dirt/dust/mess cleaned up with the available cleaning tools. If the studio is not restored appropriately you will be charged a $250 cleaning fee.
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We are located at 119 Braintree Street, Allston MA.
We are on the fourth floor of a vibrant commercial building, tucked away in a corner with west-facing windows.
Use this link for easy step-by-step directions to the studio.
There is private, off-street parking for dozens of vehicles in the lots near the studio as well as street-level loading dock access to a freight elevator that opens directly adjacent to the studio entrance on the fourth floor.
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Off-white boucle armless sofa by Bernhardt
84x36” wall mirror
White painted stair and cube units
2x black and chrome MR-style leather chairs
Low chrome Milo Baughman rectangular coffee table
Cream-colored leather low office chair on chrome base
Handmade wood and metal sofa table
2x MCM acrylic side chairs
2x MCM folding acrylic chairs
Red metal Urban Outfitters rolling table
White metal CB2 counter height rolling table
Rolling grey metal storage/computer cart with wooden top
Assorted weathered crates and boxes
Vintage ladders
3x folding plastic utility tables
Tan/brown rug, 8x10
Glass-top side table
Assorted folding chairs and stools
Numerous plants
Vases and decorative objects
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The studio is outfitted with:
6x C-stands with 40” grip arms
1x Rolling Junior stand w/mini boom
2× 13’ rolling straight stands
1× 10’ rolling straight stand
Backdrop stand and crossbar
Assorted small and medium straight stands
L and XL deep white umbrellas w/diffusion
2x GVM LED panels
1x Nanlite FS-300B Bowens-mount continuous light
Bowens mount pop-up octabox w/grid
Bowens mount pop-up 1x3 strip box w/grid
Various silks, scrims, bounce cards, and other grip
Dozens of backgrounds and textures for flat lays or headshots
Gaff tape, clamps, extension cords, scissors
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We keep a large amount of seamless paper on-site. You are welcome to use (and use up) any open roll.
However, if you are looking for a fresh roll of white, black, or tan seamless, these must be purchased as an add-on for your booking. If you purchase a roll of seamless it is yours to keep and you may take it home if you would like.
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The studio is heated with a building-wide boiler system. It is very warm in both winter and summer. There are two window AC units which may be used anytime, and windows may be opened to cool the space.
There are many restrooms available throughout the building.
There is a mini-fridge, microwave, and water cooler in the studio.
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We have three Sonos speakers connected to wifi, easy to cast music throughout the space.
Wifi is a T-Mobile 5G Hotspot, which offers reasonable upload and download speeds.
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There are two security cameras in the space for safety and accountability. We do not actively monitor them and footage is automatically deleted after ten days. We will only view the footage at the very start and very end of your booking to be sure all rules are being followed, or in the event of an injury or other incident. The cameras do not see into the changing rooms or storage areas.
We use August/Yale smart locks for access, they will track your arrival departure times with a unique code.
The studio is private and no one will be accessing the space during your booking. It is in a corner of the building that does not receive much foot traffic, even during business hours.
About The Owner
Nile Scott Hawver is an NYC-based headshot and performance photographer. Nile opened his first studio location in 2016, his second in 2020, his third in 2023, and a fourth in 2025. He has combined his extensive theatre training, experience with furniture building and DIY projects, obsession with design, and commitment to customer service into a highly successful studio sharing operation. Studio Monday is his first rental space, and it has served him well for nearly seven years. He can’t wait for you to create amazing things in this space!
(Why Studio Monday? Nile has a dog named Odin, from which “Wednesday” is derived - “Odin’s Day". The first studio to receive a name was the third one; it is called Studio Wednesday. This being Nile’s first location, and Monday being the first day of the week, it all made perfect sense!)