Photography Studios
Boutique studio rentals for editorial, artful shoots.
Make Well offers thoughtfully styled photo studio rentals in downtown Salt Lake City for shoots that need warmth, texture, and a more distinctive point of view.
Our studios are designed for portraits, brand sessions, content days, product photography, family photos, bridal shoots, dance photography, and creative projects that need more than a blank wall.
A studio with atmosphere.
Make Well is a shared creative studio inside a historic downtown building with original brick, hand-painted murals, curated furniture, and flexible studio setups.
Our photo spaces are designed to feel thoughtful, tactile, and a little analogue. Whether you need soft natural light, a controlled lighting environment, or access to the full studio for a larger shoot, Make Well gives you room to create images that feel personal, editorial, and alive.
What Makes Our Space Different
Curated Furniture and Props
Styled furniture pieces are available to help create warm, lived-in, editorial setups without having to source everything yourself.
Historic Building with Original Brick
Our downtown studio has texture built in, with original brick, wood floors, architectural details, and a natural sense of character.
Natural and Controlled Light Options
Choose between a soft natural light studio or a controlled light studio designed for photographers bringing or using their own lighting setups.
Hand-painted backdrops and murals
Create images with more depth and artistry using our hand-painted murals, and one-of-a-kind visual backdrops.
Flexible Lifestyle Setups
Our larger studio can be arranged for brand shoots, portraits, content days, family sessions, bridal, movement, and more.
Downtown SLC location
Located near Rio Grande and The Gateway, with Pioneer Park nearby for shoots that want to move between indoor studio portraits and outdoor city imagery.
Pricing
Natural Light Studio
A soft, simple studio space for portraits, lifestyle sessions, brand photos, maternity, bridal, family photos, and content shoots that benefit from natural light.
This studio is best for photographers and creatives who want a clean, warm, naturally lit space with room for simple styling and quiet, intentional images.
Rate: $65/hr
Full Day*: $520
Best for: Portraits, brand sessions, lifestyle content, family photos, maternity, bridal, artist portraits, and simple product or editorial shoots.
Controlled Light Studio
A flexible studio option for shoots that need more lighting control.
This space is ideal for photographers bringing strobes, continuous lighting, or more intentional lighting setups. It works well for headshots, editorial portraits, product photography, creative lighting, and shoots where consistent light matters.
Rate: $65/hr
Full Day*: $520
Best for: Headshots, studio portraits, product photography, editorial shoots, creative lighting setups, and content creation.
Full Studio Access
For larger shoots, brand sessions, campaign days, mini sessions, and projects that need more space, Full Studio Access gives you use of the larger studio environment, including the mural backdrop, available styled furniture setups, and approved photo areas throughout Make Well.
This is the best option for shoots that need multiple looks, more movement, larger teams, or a more immersive setting.
Rate: $125/hr
Full Day*: $1000
Best for: Brand campaigns, content days, larger portrait sessions, creative family photos, bridal shoots, dance photography, editorial sessions, mini sessions, and productions needing multiple setups.
*Full Day includes up to 10 hours.
A Studio Designed for Storytelling
Not every photoshoot belongs against a seamless backdrop.
Make Well is a creative photo studio in downtown Salt Lake City, designed by artists for artists, photographers, founders, and brands who believe the environment shapes the work. Every room is thoughtfully curated with natural light, rich textures, and collected details that add depth and character to your images—without competing with your vision.
Whether you're creating timeless portraits or launching a new brand, our spaces are designed to help you make work that feels intentional, artful, and distinctly your own.
Our studio is especially suited for: brand photography, founder portraits, personal branding sessions, product and lifestyle photography, editorial photography, artist and maker portraits, bridal and engagement sessions, creative family photography, dance and movement photography, content creation days, mini sessions, small campaign shoots.
Studio Use & Policies
Please email hello@makewell.studio if you wish to book outside of listed hours.
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Your booking time includes setup, shooting, cleanup, and load-out. Please reserve enough time for your full session.
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Furniture and props may be moved carefully within your reserved studio area, but must be returned to their original location before you leave. Please do not drag furniture across the floors.
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Full Studio Access includes use of the larger lifestyle studio, mural backdrop, available furniture setups, and approved photo areas throughout Make Well. It does not guarantee unrestricted access to every room or member area unless approved in advance.
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Photographers may use studio bookings for paid client sessions. The booking photographer must be present for the full session and is responsible for all guests, clients, props, cleanup, and any damage during the rental.
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Some of our favorite shoots start with an unconventional idea. If your concept involves paint, glitter, confetti, powders, candles, or other materials beyond a typical photoshoot, we'd love to collaborate with you on making it happen. Please reach out before your session so we can discuss your plans and any cleanup or preparation that may be needed.
To keep the studio safe for everyone, smoke bombs and open flames are not permitted.
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Studio reservations are paid in full at the time of booking. A $25 booking fee is non-refundable for all standard studio reservations. This fee covers payment processing, administrative costs, and the opportunity cost of reserving the studio.
Cancellations made more than 7 days before your reservation will receive a refund of the remaining balance after the $25 booking fee. Cancellations made within 7 days of the reservation, as well as no-shows, are non-refundable.
You may reschedule your reservation once at no additional charge with at least 48 hours’ notice, and your payment will transfer to the new date. Rescheduling requests made within 48 hours will be treated as a cancellation.
This policy applies only to the Make Well studio reservation. Photographers and other service providers may establish their own separate cancellation and rescheduling policies.
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Guests are responsible for any damage to the space, floors, walls, furniture, props, or equipment during their booking.
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Street parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods.
We offer access to an unloading area and ramp to simplify load-in and load-out. If you're bringing substantial equipment or coordinating a production team, please reach out in advance so we can help you prepare.
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Amenities available for use upon rental
Bluetooth Speaker
Power outlets
Wifi
Shared kitchenette access (fridge, freezer, microwave)
Bathrooms (shared)
Cleaning supplies
Clothing steamer
Painters tape
Broom
Fan
Step Ladder
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Our studios were designed to celebrate natural light in all its forms. The quality and direction of light will vary depending on the time of day, season, and weather, giving each shoot its own character.
If you're planning around a specific lighting style, we're happy to recommend the best time to book. Please note that refunds cannot be issued due to weather-related lighting conditions.
Location
We are conveniently located in downtown Salt Lake City near Rio Grande and The Gateway.
Make Well
331 S Rio Grande St #108
Salt Lake City, UT 84101