805 S Neil St · Champaign, IL
An industrial loft studio available for photo shoots, meetings, and intimate events. Elevated, versatile, and available by the hour.
Open by appointment only · Free tours · Photography sessions · Events in the loft
Built for
Portrait sessions, mini sessions, content creation, and branded shoots in a stunning industrial loft.
Client meetings, consultations, and small workshops. An elevated alternative to any conference room in town.
Intimate celebrations, pop-ups, and private gatherings. A flexible space that transforms with your vision.
For Photographers
Backdrop Options
Lighting
Good to Know
The Space
What's Included
Every booking includes full access to the studio, equipment, and an on-site manager. Focus entirely on your work.
Photography Rental Pricing
Photography Rental Pricing
Weekday Rate
Per 90-min slot · Mon–Thurs
Includes setup & teardown. A manager is available throughout your rental.
Photography Rental Pricing
Weekend Rate
Per 90-min slot · Fri–Sun
Includes setup & teardown. A manager is available throughout your rental.
Event Space Rentals
An industrial loft event space in Champaign. Warm, versatile, and unlike any conference room or banquet hall in town. With exposed steel trusses, pendant lighting, and a clean open layout, it's the kind of space that makes any gathering feel intentional and elevated.
Ideal For
What's Included
Hourly Rate
2-hour minimum weekdays · 3-hour minimum weekends. Furniture arranged, lobby & manager included.
Good to Know
Free on-site parking available. The space is wheelchair accessible via elevator. No refrigerator on site. Food & beverages welcome, catering is encouraged. Basic round tables, chairs, and linens are included in the rental rate. Rectangle or cocktail-height tables are available for an additional fee outside the normal rental rate. You're welcome to bring your own decor. Alcohol is allowed on a case-by-case basis; no smoking permitted on site.
Hosting a Wedding
Dreaming of an intimate wedding in our space? If you're interested in hosting an intimate wedding in the loft, you can find out more information here.
Open by appointment only · Free tours · Photography sessions · Events in the loft
Events We Host
Alongside rentals, we’ve started hosting our own small events in the space — a chance to see the loft with people in it, no booking of your own required. Follow along on Instagram or Facebook for what’s coming up next. The loft is open by appointment only — to see it in person, book a free tour through our Book the Space link.
Friday, October 9 · 6:30pm
Spend an evening upstairs setting a fall canvas — pumpkins, sunflowers and autumn leaves in pearls and gems. An easy, unhurried craft night under the pendant lights, no experience required.
$50 per person · Pearl art kit, charcuterie cup & mocktails included
Join Pearl Art Night
Friday, October 23 · 6:30pm
Pick a spooky pearl art design and leave with a finished piece. Sip from the mocktail bar and snack on your own charcuterie cup, with music playing all night. Come solo or bring your group. Spots are limited.
$50 per person · Pearl art kit, charcuterie cup & mocktails included · Ages 14+
Book Spooky Pearl Art Night