Capture the editorial beauty of an Old World villa or chateau in our daylight studio which was painstakingly renovated using ancient techniques and all-natural materials imported from Italy and France.

Our 800sqft self-service boutique space is drenched with sunlight. It offers 64 linear feet of shooting wall, 11ft ceilings, and large South-facing windows. The space is also 100% blackout capable with retractable blackout curtains.

We are located in a historic textile mill in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It is a 5min walk from the Morgan L train with free street parking.

***For optimal light, we are located on the 3rd floor. A freight elevator for large and heavy items is operated by our building supervisor from 8am-5pm daily. If you require an elevator outside of these hours, arrangements can be made 24hrs in advance for a fee.***

Our full-service studio offers a complete range of amenities for your comfort, including:
-private bathroom
-HMU station
-wardrobe rack
-Jiffy steamer
-lounge
-fridge
-espresso machine
-filtered water station
-folding tables & chairs

EQUIPMENT:
-2 Profoto D2 500w monolights
-Neewer bi-color LED light panel (NL288A)
-Godox 30W continuous monolight w/ barn doors
-60” octobox w/ optl. grid
-Profoto Connect Pro universal flash trigger (non-TTL)
-White and black show cards
-3x 40” C-Stands
-2x 10’ rolling stands
-Expandable backdrop cross bar (58”-156”)
-3 full size apple boxes
-2 half size apple boxes
-various 107” seamless backdrops (contact to confirm color availability)
- 4x8 V-Flat
-Sawhorses
-2x extension cables
-A-clamps
-Rolling cart

We provide a variety of seamless paper options for you to use free of charge if pulled only to the floor and undamaged. A seamless backdrop pull to the floor for full coverage is $15.00/item

ACCESS
We offer self-service instant booking. After making your reservation, you will receive a unique access code to let yourself in and video instructions.

Our video intercom system allows you to see, talk to, and buzz in any guests from the street.

The building is not wheelchair accessible.

General Rules
Booking INCLUDES setup and clean-up times. If you need to load in using the freight elevator, arrive 15 minutes early. Please allow time to clean and reset the space before you leave. You must be out of the space by the end of your booking time or you will be charged another hour plus an overtime fee.

No tape, command strips, nails or screws on walls.
No smoking in building.
No photographing in hallway, stairways, elevator, or fire escape.
No shattered glass, paint, melted wax, or smashed food.
No bulk trash items larger than garbage can.

Failure to comply with these general rules will result in a $250 fee.

For insurance purposes, our studio is expanding with 2 security cameras. Because we value your privacy and creative freedom, you will never be monitored in real time. Footage will only be reviewed for dispute resolution.

Free street parking. Please be aware of alternate side parking regulations.

About This Lister

Grapefruit Studio was co-founded, designed and renovated by Melanie Drew Chambers and David Van Witt. With over a decade of experience in commercial set design and prop styling and a passion for antiquity, we hope you’ll be as inspired to create here as we were to make it. We live very close by and are happy to help make you’re experience as fluid and fruitful as possible.