Memberships · 2026
Find the tier that
fits how you work.
Access to all four spaces, professional gear, and a creative community — built for working creatives at every stage.
Starter · Access
Starter
For occasional use
$250/mo
3-month commitment
= $62.50/hr effective
- ✓ 4 private hrs/mo
- ✓ All 4 studio spaces
- ✓ Gear access
- ✓ Weekend booking
- ✓ Commercial use
- — No co-op access
- — No member events
Overage rate
$55/hr
27% off rack rate ($75/hr)
Creator · Regular use
Creator
For weekly creatives
$375/mo
3-month commitment
= $46.88/hr effective
- ✓ 8 private hrs/mo
- ✓ All 4 studio spaces
- ✓ Gear access
- ✓ Co-op: wkdays 9am–3pm
- ✓ Weekend booking
- ✓ Commercial use
- — No member events
Overage rate
$40/hr
47% off rack rate ($75/hr)
⭑ Most Access
Resident
Your second home
$500/mo
3-month commitment
= $25/hr effective
- ✓ 20 private hrs/mo
- ✓ All 4 studio spaces
- ✓ Gear access
- ✓ Co-op: anytime available
- ✓ Weekend booking
- ✓ Commercial use
- ✓ Member events
Overage rate
$25/hr
67% off rack rate ($75/hr)
Student · Enrolled creative
Student
For enrolled creatives
$200/mo
3-mo + enrollment verification
= $50/hr effective
- ✓ 4 hrs/mo (weekdays only)
- ✓ All 4 studio spaces
- ✓ Gear access
- ✓ Co-op: wkdays 7am–5pm
- ✓ 1 free hr / 6 months
- — No weekend booking
- — Personal / educational only
Overage rate
$35/hr (first 4) · $55/hr after
53% off rack on first 4 hrs
15% off first Starter month upon graduation
At a glance
Side-by-side comparison
| Starter | Creator | Resident | Student | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly rate | $250 | $375 | $500 | $200 |
| Private hours/mo | 4 | 8 | 20 | 4 (wkdays) |
| All 4 spaces | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gear access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Co-op access | — | Wkdays 9–3 | Anytime | Wkdays 7–5 |
| Weekend booking | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Commercial use | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Member events | — | — | ✓ | — |
| Partner Add-On eligible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Overage rate | $55/hr | $40/hr | $25/hr | $35→$55/hr |
| Effective rate | $62.50/hr | $46.88/hr | $25/hr | $50/hr |
Every membership includes
Everything you need to shoot.
All members get the full studio experience — no hidden costs.
The Spaces
- The Loft, Boho Room, Blue Room & Library
- Exceptional natural light throughout
- Cyc wall for seamless infinity backdrops
- Customizable portable walls (Loft)
- Dressing rooms in Loft & Boho Room
- Dedicated HMU areas
Gear & Lighting
- 3× Godox Strobes + various softboxes
- C-Stands, apple boxes, sandbags
- Paper & fabric backdrops
- V-Flats & curated props
- High-speed Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth speakers / Alexa Echo
- Full-length mirrors + steamers
Load-In & Access
- Free on-site parking
- Loading bay / garage access
- Freight elevators to every floor
- Gear carts on site
- Cove App — booking, calendar & payments
- Member directory & social feed
Add-On · Available on Starter, Creator & Resident
Partner — share a membership
Add a named secondary user to your account. Both users share the primary member's hour pool and benefits — hours aren't doubled. Both sign the agreement and are jointly liable. One active booking at a time. If the primary membership ends, the add-on ends with it.
+$125
/mo
Not available on Student tier
The fine print, simplified
Booking, billing & conduct
Booking & Cancellations
- Book in advance through the Cove app
- Hours don't roll over month-to-month
- Cancel 24+ hrs out: hours returned
- Cancel within 24 hrs: hours forfeited
- No-shows: hours forfeited; repeated no-shows lead to review
Gear & Spaces
- Gear is on-site only — cannot leave the studio
- Members responsible for damage during sessions
- Leave spaces clean and as found
- No permanent alterations to spaces
- Access credentials are non-transferable
Commitment & Billing
- 3-month minimum on all memberships
- Monthly billing on membership start date
- Auto-renews; 30 days' notice to cancel
- No mid-commitment cancellations; special circumstances reviewed individually
- Price changes: 30 days' notice, next cycle
Not ready to commit? · Non-member option
Standard Bundle — 10 hours, never expires
Hours valid for any space. Gear access is a member-exclusive benefit and not included. Non-refundable and non-transferable. Standard $75/hr rack rate applies beyond the bundle.
$600
10 hrs · never expires
FAQ
Common questions.
Yes — free parking is available along Lumber Street to Canal Street (aside from alleyways and fire hydrants), and around the building as well.
Co-op hours don't count against your private allocation. Paid bookings always take priority. Resident: anytime; Creator: wkdays 9am–3pm; Student: wkdays 7am–5pm; Starter: not included.
All scheduling and booking is handled through the Cove app — real-time calendar, check-ins, payments, and the member directory in one place.
Absolutely. You can switch plans, upgrade, or make changes to your membership at any time.
All memberships require a 3-month commitment. Special circumstances are reviewed individually — reach out and we'll work with you.
Student membership requires enrollment verification at sign-up and every 6 months. Personal and educational work only — no commercial use. Students earn 1 free hour every 6 months, and get 15% off their first Starter month upon graduation.