

Welcome to East End Loft, Pittsburgh's premier photography studio rental, where modern, classic, and luxury designs come together to create timeless images. Each space has been thoughtfully crafted with photographers in mind, with every detail chosen to complement and enhance your unique artistic vision.
Located in Pittsburgh's East End, East End Loft offers three distinct studio spaces within a large, urban-style historic building. With 14-foot ceilings and oversized brand new industrial windows, each studio is flooded with natural light and professionally designed to provide a luxurious experience for both photographers and clients.
Whether your next session is a family, newborn, senior, branding, boudoir, maternity, or engagement shoot, East End Loft is the perfect backdrop for your creativity. Our mission is to provide a space that inspires innovation and elevates your photographic experience.
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the studios
201 N. Braddock Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15208
ALLURE LOFT
Allure Loft is a vibrant, dynamic studio space thoughtfully designed to inspire creativity. With 660 square feet and an oversized west-facing industrial window, the studio showcases original concrete floors from 1914, adding a unique, industrial and historic element to the space. To enhance your experience, we’ve included luxurious high-end furniture, hand-painted backdrops, a movable wall, and more, offering versatility and ease of use. Allure Loft is crafted to elevate your imagination and bring your artistic vision to life in a space rich with character and history.
LUXE LOFT
Luxe Loft is flooded with natural light and offers versatile options for all types of photography. Spanning approximately 500 square feet, the studio features two oversized industrial windows facing north and east, providing beautiful, consistent lighting. The space is highlighted by elegant engineered hardwood floors, timeless wainscoting, and modern black shiplap, adding both texture and contrast. Luxe Loft is a truly unique space that will inspire creativity and leave a lasting impression on your clients.
URBAN LOFT
Designed with lifestyle in mind, Urban Loft offers a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. Spanning nearly 400 square feet, the studio is bathed in natural light, enhancing its warm and cozy ambiance. This inviting environment ensures that your clients feel relaxed and at ease throughout their session. Urban Loft provides a comfortable, stress-free experience, allowing you to capture stunning, authentic photographs.
event & creative center
AFFILIATED WITH EAST END LOFT
907 West Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15221
IVORY ON WEST
Ivory on West, a distinctive event and creative center in Pittsburgh and just 3 minutes from East End Loft, was designed to emanate timeless elegance, charm, and beauty. Available at a discounted price for creative professionals for photo shoots, extended family shoots, styled shoots and content days. This intimate event space has been meticulously restored to its prior grandeur; including an ornately crafted traditional coffered ceiling, original hardwood floors, and custom-built windows that radiate natural sunlight. Below is the link to book for creative professionals only. For events, please visit our website.

An abundance of natural light and beautiful views.




Conveniences
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Climate Control
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Free parking
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Wifi
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Public Restrooms
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All furnishings and props
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Bluetooth
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Luxe Loft: Queen Bed
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Urban Loft: Full Bed
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Passenger Elevator
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Freight Elevator
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Secured building
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Luxe Loft: Sliding curtains (North & East)
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Urban Loft: Sliding curtains (North)
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Allure Loft: Sliding curtains (West)
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Brand new large industrial windows
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Coffee shop located in the courtyard
Allure Loft
MONDAY-THURSDAY || $50 / HR
8 HOURS || $400
10 HOURS || $450
FRIDAY-SUNDAY || $70 / HR
8 HOURS || $500
10 HOURS || $600
Luxe Loft & Urban Loft
MONDAY-THURSDAY || $45 / HR
8 HOURS || $350
10 HOURS || $400
FRIDAY-SUNDAY || $65 / HR
8 HOURS || $450
10 HOURS || $550
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2 hour minimum and 10 hour max. Please inquire for additional time.
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You are provided the option to add-on a half hour once your hourly selection is made on our booking site.
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Liability insurance is required.
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Please contact us to inquire about our studio share.
studio
RATES



"it feels like home..."
"The studios are elegant and timeless and the perfect backdrop for my family sessions. It feels like ahome for my families."
- Danielle Blewitt Photography


"beautiful light..."
"I prefer natural lighting when shooting boudoir. There isn't an area of the studio that doesn't get beautiful light."
- Boudoir by Becca

FAQ
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Which direction do the windows face?ALLURE LOFT: The large window faces West (sunset) which allows perfect even lighting during the day and beautiful sunset lighting. Sheer and partial shade curtains are provided for you to control the lighting as you see fit and do an excellent job at defusing any evening sun. LUXE LOFT: The window toward the back of the room faces north and the window to the right of the room faces east (sunrise). The sun is brightest in the room in the morning. Sheer and partial shade curtains are provided for you to control the lighting as you see fit and do an excellent job at defusing any morning sun. URBAN LOFT: The large window faces North which allows perfect even lighting during the day.
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What are the studio policies?START AND END TIMES: Please book with set up and tear down/clean up in mind. Renters may be booked back to back, therefor, do not enter the studio before your listed start time and please complete the checkout procedures and exit at your end time. Do not assume you can stay beyond your end time, as someone may be scheduled right after you. If you need time added, please notify us BEFORE your session and we will see if there is availability for additional time. IF YOU ARRIVE BEFORE YOUR START TIME OR END AFTER YOUR END TIME, A ONE HOUR INCREMENT WILL BE APPLIED IMMEDIATELY TO THE RENTER'S METHOD OF PAYMENT BY WHICH THE RENTER SECURED THEIR STUDIO RENTAL. CHECKOUT AND CLEANING PROCEDURES: To make the studio a positive experience for you and other photographers that follow, please follow the check-out procedures located on the back of the door or refer to the cleaning procedure checklist here and provided in your confirmation email. Cleaning supplies are provided. If the studio cleaning checklist is not complete and the studio is not in a satisfactory state, a $50 fee will be applied immediately to the Renter’s method of payment by which the Renter secured their Studio Rental. CANCELATION POLICY: AS STATED IN THE RENTAL CONTRACT, ALL RENTALS ARE NON REFUNDABLE FOR ANY REASON. If the studio needs to close due to weather restrictions which may cause unsafe travel, all renters will be credited for the amount they paid. The credit will be good for 30 days from their original scheduled rental date and must be used all in one booking. Renters should rent with the expectation that your payment is non-refundable and plan your business policies accordingly. Please take into consideration that setting up and tearing down are strictly included in your booking time. RESCHEDULING POLICY: It is the Studio's sole discretion to approve or deny any reschedule requests. If we are able to accommodate your rescheduled request, you must reschedule your session within 30 days or your credit will no longer be applied. You must use your credit all in one booking and at the same studio you originally booked. STUDIO LIMITATIONS: No confetti, glitter, smoke bombs, liquids, vaping, powders, smoking or open flames may be used in the studio. Cake smashes are allowed with restrictions. Please bring your own cleaning supplies and notify us first. You are renting East End Loft only and not the hallways or open community spaces, etc. Photographers are not permitted to photograph anywhere other than East End Loft. Pets are not permitted. You may bring your own props but absolutely NO CARTS, FURNITURE OR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF ANY KIND ON THE PASSENGER ELEVATOR. The building is very strict about this and will ask you to leave. Should any of the above studio limitations not be followed, a $50 fee will be applied immediately to the Renter’s method of payment by which the Renter secured their Studio Rental.
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How do I enter the studio?When you book the studio, you will receive a booking confirmation email with detailed instructions and procedures. You will receive the access code 24 hours before your session.
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Do I have access to all three studios when I rent?You only have full access to the studio you rented.
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Do I need to have liability business insurance when renting the studio?Yes, it is a requirement by East End Loft as well at the Rockwell building that every renter has liability/business insurance to rent the studio which you agree to in your contract.
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What can I use in the studio?Everything you see in the studio is yours to utilize unless there is a sign on it. Since our bedding is for aesthetic purposes only, we strongly recommend and encourage you bring your own bedding.
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What is your cancellation and rescheduling policy?All studio payments are non-refundable and we ask that you please plan your business practice accordingly. We understand things come up, people get sick and emergencies happen. If you need to reschedule, we will do our best to accommodate and apply your credit to be used within 30 days of your session. Rescheduling requests will not be approved if cancelled within 48 hours of your session. If the studio needs to close due to inclement weather and unsafe travel based on our discretion, you will be credited for the amount you paid to use within 30 days of your original scheduled session. Your credit cannot be split between multiple sessions.
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Is the studio pet friendly?Although we love pets, unfortunately we do not allow pets at this time
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What is the booking process?Simply click the book now button to reserve the studios. Once booked, you will receive a confirmation email reviewing studio policies and procedures. 24 hours before your session, you will receive a reminder email with directions on how to enter the studio and use the elevators. If you have any questions, you can email us at eastendloft412@gmail.com
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Are cleaning supplies provided?Yes, there is a cleaning cart in both studios. There is a short cleaning checklist provided in your emails which consists of swiffering the floor and disinfecting surface areas.
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Can I tour the studio?We provide images here on our site to give you the most accurate description of our studio spaces however, fifteen minute self tours are available. Please contact us to schedule your self tour.
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Are there elevators?Yes. We are on the 6th floor. There is a passenger elevator as soon as you walk in to the left. There is also a freight elevator for heavy equipment with detailed instructions in your booking confirmation email.
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Is there free parking?Yes! There is a free parking lot connected to the building and across the street labeled 3M parking. Parking directions will be provided when you book the studio.
