An accessible, versatile North Cambridge rental studio, ready for your creative vision
With dozens of hand-built, interactive features, stunning natural light, and beautiful designer furniture throughout, the possibilities are endless. Easy ground-floor access, free parking, and included lighting equipment make load-in and setup a breeze. Whether you need a quiet room to film an interview, a moody backdrop for your boudoir experience, or just a simple portrait studio, we have everything you need to create amazing still and moving images.
RATES
Rates include entire studio, all equipment, and up to three parking spots, depending on vehicle size. These rates are based on single-day use and a maximum group size of 5 people; groups more than five and/or looking for multi-day bookings should contact me for a custom quote.
The studio is open from 6AM-11PM, seven days a week.
WEEKDAY
1 hour: $190
2 hours: $200
4 hours: $360
8 hours: $640
12 hours: $900
WEEKEND
1 hour: $245
2 hours: $250
4 hours: $460
8 hours: $880
12 hours: $1260
Please note that once the booking is made, we do not issue refunds for any reason, no exceptions. Rescheduling with full or partial credit may be possible and will be handled on a case-by case basis.
Please see our full cancellation/rescheduling policy here
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Studio Wednesday is only available for creative projects. We are happy to host your video shoot, photography session, podcast recording, class or workshop, or gallery showing. We do not allow bookings for non-creative endeavors such as parties, weddings, or corporate events.
All bookings are fully self-serve and on-site assistance is not available. We are however, always a phone call or text away and respond immediately to all requests for help.
The maximum group size allowed is 20 people. The rates listed above are for groups of five or fewer.
The studio is not childproof, though it is fairly safe as long as children are supervised.
Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis and must be approved before your booking.
We are open from 6AM-11PM 7 days a week; we can occasionally accommodate a load-in before 6AM. We do not allow bookings to start later than 9PM. The studio must be vacated and all doors must be locked by 11PM
Anything in the studio is yours to use and/or move as needed at no additional cost (EXCEPT SEAMLESS PAPER, SEE BELOW)
You are welcome to move things onto the dock or into the parking lot, weather permitting, but please do not take furniture or equipment further out of the area.
We do not permit open flame, glitter, smoking of any kind, consumption of alcohol, or filming of pornographic material. (Tasteful nudity is permitted.) Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
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You will receive a confirmation email and text within 24 hours of your booking containing your unique access code for the studio doors.
Your booking starts and ends at reserved time. We do not allow early arrival for setup or scouting. If your booking needs to extend past your reserved time, overtime is possible so long as the studio is available. Please be sure your booking includes enough time for setup and cleanup!
We expect that the studio be returned to the same condition it was in when found. It must be ready for the next guest, with all furniture, props, and equipment returned to their storage locations, trash taken out, and any dirt/dust/mess cleaned up with the available cleaning tools. If the studio is not restored appropriately you will be charged a $250 cleaning fee.
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We are located at 91 Harvey Street, in Cambridge, MA.
We are set back far from a residential street in a very quiet area abutting the Minuteman bike path, just a short distance down Massachusetts Ave from the rt 2 junction.
Use this link for easy step-by-step directions to the studio.
There is private, off-street parking for up to three vehicles, directly next to the entrance to the studio. If you require additional parking, you can find metered street parking a few blocks away in various spots. You can also park nearby in resident parking, but you do so at your own risk! (Anecdotally, I often park in resident parking and rarely receive a ticket; the tickets are $30.)
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Our studio is outfitted with:
Full-size brass bed (on wheels) with mattress and bedding. This can be easily disassembled if needed.
White boucle Vladimir Kagan “Zoe” sofa.
Eero Saarinen Tulip Table + chairs
2x Acrylic folding chairs
2x Platner-style gold+black boucle chairs
2x cream and chrome pleather chairs
Moustache “Bold” chair
CB2 horseshoe side table
CB2 round resin coffee table
Rolling custom oak/metal cart and table
3x black and chrome adjustable stools
2x red and gold square benches
Antique red and brown high-back chair
Vintage room divider
Vintage ladder
Textured folding table, wood top
White shag patterned rug
Red rug, 8×10
Side tables and plinths
Assorted folding chairs and stools
Numerous plants
Vases and decorative objects
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The studio is outfitted with:
7x Avenger C-stands w/grip arm
1x Avenger C-stand (5 feet) with grip arm
1x Rolling Junior stand w/boom
2× 13’ rolling straight stands
1× 10’ rolling straight stand
Backdrop stand and crossbar
Assorted small and medium straight stands
M, L, and XL umbrellas w/diffusion
2x GVM LED panels
1x LED Monolight w/Bowens Mount
Bowens mount pop-up softbox
Various silks, scrims, bounce cards, and other grip
Dozens of backgrounds and textures for flat lays or headshots
Gaff, clamps, extension cords, scissors
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We keep a large amount of seamless paper on-site. You are welcome to use (and use up) any open roll.
However, if you are looking for a fresh roll of white, black, or tan seamless, these must be purchased as an add-on for your booking. If you purchase a roll of seamless it is yours to keep and you may take it home if you would like.
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The studio has a central heating and cooling system. This is operated via a Nest thermostat. We do our best to make sure the studio is comfortable upon your arrival.
There is a single-stall bathroom on site, as well as two sinks with potable water.
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Studio Wednesday is outfitted with modern smart home technology, such as:
Philips Hue lights, there are over a dozen throughout the space in both RGB and adjustable white color options. These are controlled with an on-site iPad.
Sonos speakers connected to wifi, easy to cast music throughout the space.
Nest thermostat controlled by on-site iPad.
T-Mobile 5G Hotspot Wifi for reasonable wifi speeds.
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There are two security cameras in the space for safety and accountability. We do not actively monitor them and footage is automatically deleted after ten days. We will only view the footage at the very start and very end of your booking to be sure all rules are being followed, or in the event of an injury or other incident. The cameras do not see into the changing room, bathroom, or storage areas.
We use August/Yale smart locks for access, they will track your arrival departure times with a unique code.
The studio is quite private and despite being a ground-floor space there is minimal foot traffic. All windows feature both blackout blinds and sheer privacy curtains.
About The Owner
Since picking up a camera in 2013, Nile Scott Hawver has rapidly become known as New England’s premiere actor headshot and theatre photographer. Nile opened his first studio location in 2016, his second in 2020, and his third in 2023. He has combined his extensive theatre training, experience with furniture building and DIY projects, obsession with design, and commitment to customer service into a highly successful studio sharing operation. Studio Wednesday is his first full-build out, and it was created entirely with image-making in mind. He can’t wait for you to create amazing things in this space!
(Why Studio Wednesday? Nile has a dog named Odin, from which “Wednesday” is derived - “Odin’s Day". This being Nile’s third location, and Wednesday being the third day of the week, it all made perfect sense!)