Your Studio. Your Schedule. One Monthly Membership
A 3,000 sq ft professional studio with 24/7 access for photographers, filmmakers, and brands — no hourly rates, no equipment surprises.
San Leandro, CA · East Bay
Trusted by:
Benefit Cosmetics · PLPG Global Media · JAWS Media · Sam Bennett Media · Our Neighbor Studio · and more
Bay Area Studios Are Expensive. Membership Isn’t.
Studios in San Francisco, Berkeley, Emeryville and Oakland often charge $150–$200 per hour, plus equipment fees. A single full‑day shoot can easily cost $1,200–$1,600+.
Our memberships start at $499 per month (Creator tier) for up to 10 hours of studio time. You always get 24/7 key access, full use of the space (cyc wall, makeup room, green room) and a studio cart stocked with essentials (4× C‑stands, stingers, apple boxes, basic LED lighting, grip gear).
Need more gear? Rent only what you need on the Creator tier, or upgrade to Studio Pro and above, where the full equipment package is always included.
It’s a smarter way to shoot: no surprise hourly fees, no equipment up charges, and predictable access to a professional space.
What Every Member Gets Access To.
Everything you need to shoot professionally — without the hourly headache.
What’s Included With Every Membership
3,000 sq ft creative studio
Cyclorama wall, open shooting floor, flexible layouts for photo & video
Studio cart essentials (always available)
C-stands, apple boxes, stingers, basic LED lighting for simple 2–3 light setups, grip gear
Makeup room & green room
Client-ready prep space and downtime area
Flexible access
Nights, weekends, and off-hours depending on membership tier
Clean, professional environment
Reset, maintained, production-ready
No check-out. No setup fees. The basics are just there.
Who This Is For.
Built for creators who want professional results — without hourly rates or surprise fees.
Individual Creators
Photographers, videographers, and content creators who want a reliable studio to shoot regularly — without hauling gear or worrying about hourly rates.
Perfect if you’re building your portfolio, shooting client work, or creating consistent content.
Small Teams & Startups
Creative teams that need a flexible space for product shoots, campaigns, interviews, or social content — without booking a new studio every time.
Ideal for brands producing ongoing photo and video work.
What This Isn’t
Not a one-off hourly rental.
Not a shared coworking space.
Not a DIY warehouse with surprise fees.
This is a professional studio membership — built for people who shoot often.
Agencies & Brands
Agencies and in-house teams that need predictable access, full equipment, and a clean, production-ready environment for recurring shoots.
Designed for teams that value consistency, speed, and professionalism.
Choose the Membership That Fits Your Work.
Flexible options for creators, teams, and brands.
Creator — $499 / month
For independent creators who shoot regularly
Up to 10 hours/month (flexible 2-hour blocks)
Full studio access (cyc wall, makeup room, green room)
Studio cart essentials included (no checkout required)
Rent additional equipment as needed
14-day advance booking
24/7 key access
Studio Pro — $999 / month
Best value for frequent shooters
⭐ Most Popular
3 half-days + 4 weeknights (~34 hrs)
Full equipment package included
Partial key access
30-day advance booking
Enterprise — $1,800 / month
Built for teams producing at scale
2 full days + 2 weeknights (~32 hrs)
Full equipment package included
Designed for recurring team shoots
Priority scheduling
24/7 key access
45-day advance booking
Custom scheduling and production support available.
Brand Partner — $3,000 / month
For brands & agencies with recurring production needs
3 full days/month (~36 hrs)
All equipment included
Priority gear requests
Optional on-site storage (Brand Partner exclusive, limited availability)
Custom shoot workflow setup for recurring productions
60-day advance booking
Custom contracts and onboarding required
Built to Grow With Our Members
Cuento Studio is designed as a living, evolving space.
Membership allows us to continually reinvest back into the studio — improving the space, upgrading equipment, and expanding creative possibilities for everyone who uses it.
As the studio grows, members benefit from:
Ongoing investments in professional, high-end equipment
Studio infrastructure upgrades to support more advanced productions
Expanded prop collections and flexible set builds
Improvements that enhance sound control, workflow, and shoot efficiency
Examples of future upgrades may include:
Overhead grip solutions for set builds and the cyclorama
Sound treatment and soundproofing improvements
Additional lighting, grip, and production tools
Expanded props and modular set elements
These improvements are made with long-term use in mind and are shared across eligible membership tiers as the studio evolves.
Cuento Studio is built to grow alongside the teams who use it — not stay static.
Membership Commitment
Creator memberships are month-to-month.
Studio Pro and higher tiers require a 2-month minimum commitment, after which memberships continue month-to-month.
How Membership Works.
Simple, predictable access to a professional studio.
1. Choose Your Membership
Pick the tier that matches how often you shoot.
Upgrade anytime as your needs grow.
2. Book Your Time
Reserve your sessions in advance based on your tier.
No hourly rates. No surprise fees—ever.
3. Show Up & Shoot
The studio is ready when you arrive—clean, reset, and production-ready.
Studio cart essentials are always available.
Full equipment included on Studio Pro and above.
That’s it. No check-outs. No invoices after the fact. Just show up and create.
4. Repeat
Shoot as often as your membership allows.
Consistent access. Predictable costs. Zero hassle.
