Natural light photo and video studio in Winnipeg
A heritage loft with twelve foot east-facing windows, white columns and original brick. Rent it by the hour for portraits, brand shoots, video and content days.
- Up to 50 guests
- From $275 per hour
- 3,700 sq ft heritage loft
- Exchange District 70 Albert St
Built by a photographer, for photographers
Co-owner Mark Eadie has photographed in Winnipeg since 2014, and he chose this loft for the light. East-facing windows flood the hall with soft morning light, and white columns, brick walls and hardwood floors give you a dozen backdrops in one room.
The prep room has a Hollywood vanity mirror for hair and makeup. Antique furniture, a velvet lounge set and a tufted chaise are ready to use as props.
What you get on set
- Window light
- Twelve foot east-facing windows. Mornings are brightest; afternoons are soft and even.
- Many backdrops
- Brick, white walls, columns, windows, hardwood and a styled lounge corner.
- Hair and makeup room
- A Hollywood vanity mirror with full surround lighting in the private prep room.
- Props included
- Antique chaise, writing desk, vintage sofa, Chiavari chairs and velvet lounge set.
- Easy gear load-in
- Service elevator from the rear alley loading dock for C-stands, cases and wardrobe racks.
- Hourly from $275
- Three hours is $475. Same rate any day.
A three hour morning shoot
Book the morning for the best window light. Three hours is $475.
- 8:00 am Load in, hair and makeup at the vanity
- 8:45 am Shoot by the windows in full morning light
- 10:00 am Lounge, brick and column setups
- 10:45 am Pack up
- 11:00 am Wrap
Book only the hours you need, one to twelve. Events wrap by 10pm; cleanup can run later. See every rate.
$475 for 3 hours
$158 per hour, private use of the full loft
Hours booked
Creators book us for
- Portrait sessions
- Maternity and family photos
- Brand and product shoots
- Fashion and lookbook shoots
- Headshots
- Music videos
- Social content days
- Interviews and podcasts
- Workshops for photographers
Questions and answers
When is the light best?
The windows face east, so mornings are the brightest. Late morning into early afternoon gives soft, even light across the hall.
Is there studio lighting?
The room is built around natural light. Bring your own strobes or continuous lights; power is available throughout.
Can we film video here?
Yes. Music videos, interviews, brand films and social content are all welcome.
Is there a place for hair and makeup?
Yes. The private prep room has a Hollywood vanity mirror with full surround lighting, a sofa and a kitchenette.
How do vendors load in?
Through the rear alley. A 6 x 7 foot service elevator rises from the loading dock straight into the suite, so caterers, florists and rental companies can bring in equipment easily. Vendors load in during your booked hours.
How long can we book?
Anywhere from one to twelve hours, in one hour blocks. Events wrap by 10pm, and cleanup can run later. If your event runs over, overtime is $250 per half hour.
How much does it cost?
Rentals start at $275 for one hour, and the hourly rate drops the longer you book: 3 hours is $475, 4 hours is $600, 5 hours is $700, 8 hours is $950 and 12 hours is $1,200. See every rate.
Where do guests park?
Several public lots sit within half a block of 70 Albert Street. Street parking is free for two hours on Saturdays and free all day Sunday. The venue is two blocks from City Hall and a short walk from Portage and Main, with transit nearby.
Is the venue accessible?
The Harlow Exchange is on the second floor of an 1880 heritage building. Guests enter at the corner of Albert Street and McDermot Avenue and climb about 25 stairs. A 6 x 7 foot service elevator runs from the rear alley loading dock, which sits about 3.5 feet above the alley, so it is set up for vendor load-in. If a guest has mobility needs, call us at (204) 400-5700 before booking and we will plan it together.
Can we see the space before booking?
Yes. Start with the four minute virtual tour. To walk the loft in person, request a private viewing and we will set a time.
Loft photo studio rental in downtown Winnipeg
The Harlow Exchange is a natural light photo and video studio rental in Winnipeg's Exchange District. The heritage loft offers 3,700 square feet of brick, white columns, hardwood floors and twelve foot east-facing windows, with a vanity prep room.
Photographers, brands and creators rent it by the hour from $275 for portraits, maternity sessions, product shoots, headshots and music videos.
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Book your shoot
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Prefer to talk it through? Call (204) 400-5700.