Your Studio. Your Schedule. One Monthly Membership
San Leandro, CA
A 3,000 sq ft professional studio for photographers, filmmakers, and brands — no hourly rates, no equipment surprises.
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+.
Cuento Studio memberships start at $625 per month (Creator tier) and include up to 8 hours of studio time in a professional, fully maintained space—without surprise hourly rates or forced gear bundles.
Creator members get access to the cyclorama wall, makeup room, green room, Studio Sets, and a studio cart stocked with core grip essentials, so you can walk in and shoot without extra checkout or setup friction.
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 included.
A smarter way to shoot—predictable pricing, clear limits, and a professional studio built for repeat work.
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, grip gear, one basic LED light for simple, lightweight setups
Makeup room & green room
Client-ready prep space and downtime area
What Every Member Gets Access To.
Everything you need to shoot professionally — without the hourly headache.
Studio Sets
pre-built sets designed for repeat content and fast turnarounds (sets rotate over time).
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.
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.
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.
Choose the Membership That Fits Your Work.
Flexible options for creators, teams, and brands.
Creator — $625/month
For independent creators who shoot regularly
8 Hours
Full studio access (cyc wall, makeup room, green room)
Studio cart essentials included (no checkout required)
Includes 10% off in-house equipment rentals.
14-day advance booking
Designed for individual creators.
Studio Pro — $999 /month
Best value for frequent shooters. Ideal for weekly or bi-weekly shoots
⭐ Most Popular
16 Hours
All equipment included
30-day advance booking
Designed for individual creators.
Enterprise — $1,950 /month
Ideal for teams, campaigns, and recurring content cycles
24 Hours
All equipment included
45-day advance booking
Designed for teams of up to 8 people per session.
Custom contracts and onboarding required
Brand Partner — $3,000 /month
For brands & agencies with recurring production needs
32 Hours
All equipment included
Dedicated production storage space for props, wardrobe, and product inventory.
Shipment receiving and production material coordination between shoots.
Quarterly production planning consultation.
60-day advance booking
Designed for productions with 8+ people on set.
Custom contracts and onboarding required
Membership Terms
Memberships include defined commitments by tier. Hours reset monthly and do not roll over. Full terms and cancellation details are available during checkout and must be accepted prior to booking.
Membership Terms & Commitment
Creator & Studio Pro memberships require a 2-month minimum commitment. After the initial term, memberships continue on a month-to-month basis unless canceled with proper notice.
Brand Partner & Enterprise memberships require a 3-month minimum commitment and operate under custom agreements, with specific terms established during onboarding.
Memberships may be paused once per calendar year for up to one month.
As membership spots are limited, extended pauses are not available.
Memberships do not include public or ticketed events of any kind.
Events require a separate rental agreement and pricing structure.
Members receive preferred event rates.
Built to Grow With Our Members
Cuento Studio is designed as a living, evolving production 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 grid 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.
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 (subject to availability).
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.
