Whiteroom Photo Studio

Our 450 sqft basement white room is a bright open space that can be utilized by all types of creatives. AVA's photo studio is intended as a resource for artists to photograph their artwork for portfolios, websites, social media, temporary installations or for professional headshots, etc. Please note, that because AVA is a mixed use space open to the public, we cannot accommodate photoshoots that include actual nude models or sexually explicit content.

Rental of the white room includes: Lights, Reflectors, Ladders, Tripods, Digital cameras and Basic Grip Equipment.

The room is free to reserve to photograph your own work. We can provide a 5-minute general guidance on how the camera, lights, and tracking systems operate, but we are not professional photographers and may not be qualified to direct setting adjustments on the Camera. If you’d like to learn more about the camera we have, you can familiarize yourself with this resource before your appointment.  You will need to provide your own SD memory card. Reservation only, no less than 48 hours in advance.

Our contract photographer, Sabrina Mohler, is available to take portfolio images and professional headshots on Wednesdays from 12-5 PM and Thursdays from 12-4 PM, by reservation only, no less than 48 hours in advance.

Sabrina’s Rates: 

AVA Members: $30 per 2D work and $40 per 3D work

Non AVA Members: $40 per 2D work and $50 per 3D work

Headshots: $60 for AVA members and $70 for non AVA members

As before, each session is a one hour photo shoot with 3-5 images edited and sent to the artist and AVA within 2 business days. Edited images will be made available via Google Drive (if you have a gmail account, you have a Google Drive account). Alternatively, it is recommended that you provide your own flash/usb drive.

Note- you will be required to be present for the duration of the appointment with the photographer to help set up and take down your work and to provide feedback for your needs. This is not a “drop-off” service.

Payment for service will be due at time of appointment and can be paid at the AVA front desk.

To schedule an appointment to use the studio or to hire the photographer, fill out the reservation form linked below. Once your reservation has been submitted, you will receive an email calendar invitation with 24 hours to confirm your appointment. Email any questions to AVA Curator & Education Director Tim Goldsmith at tim@avart.org