your dream photography rental studio + community space

Rental studio designed for central Illinois creatives, business owners, photographers, and community.

Cozy living room with a green sofa, pink and white striped pillows, cream ottoman, and brick walls.
Studio backdrop setup with colored rolls and white curtain
Cozy bedroom with white bedding, pillows, and a throw blanket on the bed. A round side table holds a small plant and a picture frame. Exposed brick wall, white curtains, and wooden ceiling beams visible.
Minimalist interior room with white walls, sheer white curtains, hardwood floor, and black ceiling track lights.
Interior with brick wall, hanging paper decorations, wavy mirror, pink chair with cushion, side table, and vase with dried flowers.
Minimalist bedroom with dried pampas grass and beige pillows on a white bed.

a natural light rental studio

perfect for lifestyle photography, portraits, product photography, content creation, videography, small pop-ups, mini classes, workshops, bride’s getting ready, and so much more!

designed for photographers and creatives

  • Photographers

    The studio offers amazing natural light, tall ceilings, several furniture options, seamless paper backdrops, and the creativity to bring your vision to life in 3 different rooms.

  • Small Business Owners

    The studio is designed to welcome all business owners. Whether you wish to have a co-working day, photograph your products, create reels, or celebrate your team. We are here to give you the perfect space for you to feel inspired.

  • Content Creators

    Are you needing a space to create content? The studio will give you all that you need to create and feel inspired.

  • Workshops, Retreats, Mini Classes

    We are all about community here. The studio can host small events up to 25 people for a workshop, retreat, or mini class.

  • Brides

    Are your struggling to find the perfect getting ready space that will give you amazing photos and plenty of space for your crew to get ready? Look no further, the studio would love to be part of your special day.

  • Pop-Up Shops

    Do you need a space to host a pop up for your business? Whether you wish to host a solo pop up or gather your business besties. The studio gives you the perfect space to create a fun shopping experience for your customers.

photography studio with exposed brick wall, green and beige sofas, round wooden coffee table with decorative vase, floral patterned rug, white sheer curtain, and hanging string lights.
Assortment of different chairs inside a photography studio in Tremont, Illinois including white cushioned chair, cane chairs, and rattan chair against brick wall.
Simple line drawing of two pink flowers on a black background.

What’s Included with Your Studio Rental

* 750 sq ft. of space

*tall ceilings, windows throughout, brick, hardwood floors

*beautiful natural light

*3 spaces - the lounge, all white, and the bedroom

*fully furnished with trendy pieces

*2 seamless paper setups with 8 color options

*private bathroom

*complimentary wifi + bluetooth speaker

*clothing rack

located in the heart of Tremont, IL

ready to create?

THE STUDIO SPACES

Empty photography studio corner with hanging colorful backdrop rolls and wooden floor.

The White Room

The white room is the perfect space to create simple and clean content.

-white wall + white floor

-curtain wall

-4ft. seamless paper setup featuring pink, blue, tan, hot pink

-multiple posing chairs

*best lighting in the morning

Cozy bedroom with exposed brick wall, white bedding, beige throw blanket, decorative pillows, and a small side table with a plant and candles.

Bedroom

The bedroom is setup perfectly for lifestyle photographers + offers a space for hair/makeup to setup.

-moveable full size bed

-high top table w/ 1 barstool

-1 table top mirror

-additional styling blankets and pillows

-clothing rack

*best lighting 1:00-4:30

Cozy living area with brick walls, wooden ceiling with exposed beams, string lights, modern furniture, and wooden floor.

The Lounge

The lounge is a space that is created for community to gather, while also being a great space to shoot in.

-sitting area that features an olive green couch, 2 neutral chairs, and a coffee table.

-table and chairs (seats up to 6)

-7ft seamless paper - white, black, and olive green, and ruby

-9ft curtain wall

-edison lights

-selfie mirror

*lighting is great throughout morning-afternoon

tour the photography rental and small events space in Tremont, Illinois

Christmas In The Studio

The Studio on Sampson in Central Illinois is prepping for Christmas mini sessions for photographers in the Peoria, Bloomington, and Morton areas! For a limited time, we're decking the halls with three gorgeous set ups styled for Christmas photoshoots.

Whether you're planning festive family portraits, cozy couple sessions, or adorable kids’ minis, our natural light photo studio near Peoria IL offers a warm, polished backdrop to bring your vision to life.

The booking link is officially open!

Two children sitting on a couch by a decorated Christmas tree in a photography studio in Tremont, Illinois, set up for Christmas Minis for central Illinois photographers to rent

Photography Studio Rental Add-On’s

  • Colorful studio backdrop rolls mounted on a wall

    Seamless Paper

    7’ Automatic System In The Lounge - Ruby, Green, Black, White

    4’ System In The All White Room - Pink, Blue, Tan, Hot Pink

    Additional $10 per color

  • Multiple reflective disco balls on a dark background

    Disco Balls

    We have over 12+ disco balls ranging from size extra small - medium that you can rent.

    $10 for the whole tub

  • Florals

    Our new four faux florals are available to rent! They are the perfect addition to any session.

    Pairs well with disco balls + posing box!

    Additional $20 to rent

Book The Studio

Use the scheduler below to secure your desired date + time, fill out the rental questionnaire, and agree to our rental contract.

Three women taking a mirror selfie in a photography studio and small events space with exposed brick walls, a potted plant, and a neon sign that reads "where the magic happens."

Studio FAQ

  • Photography Studio Add-ons:

    • seamless paper is an additional $10 per color

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  • The studio is located at 201 S. Samson street in Tremont, Illinois all within a short drive of Bloomington, Peoria, Pekin, and Washington. Our photography studio and small events space is above Perdues restaurant. You can find our glass door with ‘The Studio on Sampson’ logo on it.

    We are located directly across from Louisa Jane.

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  • There is street parking for The Studio on Sampson photography studio and small event space on S. Sampson Street as well as a lot across the street if you need.

    We are located directly across from Louisa Jane.

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  • In order to confirm and hold a reservation, a non-refundable full payment must be paid at the time of booking.

    No refunds are given.

    One (1) reschedule will be granted if the request is made at least 48 hours before the start time. The new rescheduled date needs to be given at the moment the request is made and must be within 60 days of the original date. If the reschedule notice is less than 48 hours in advance, there will be a $50 reschedule fee.

    If a rental needs to be canceled, payment will not be refunded. Please plan accordingly.

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  • We don’t allow cake smashes, confetti/glitter, smoking, alcohol, pets, smoke bombs, fog machines.

    We ask that you care for the space during your use. Click to book the studio.

  • For the 7ft seamless paper setup, we offer white, black, olive green, and ruby.

    For the 4ft seamless paper set up, we offer tan, pink, and purple.

    Seamless papers are available to rent for an additional $10 per color.

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  • Yes, all the furniture can be moved around. We ask that you pick it up vs. sliding on the floors. Please place all the furniture back to it’s original place when done.

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  • Unfortunately, it is not. We are located on the second level with no elevator access. Please make note that the stairs are the only option to enter and exit the studio when booking.

  • No pets are allowed in the studio and will be subject to a fee.

See the magic that has been created in the space

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Hannah Knight, founder of The Studio on Sampson and Always Flourishing Photography sitting on a director's chair holding a sign that reads "the studio on sampson," smiling and making a peace sign, wearing a pink shirt and beige pants.

Meet The Creator

Hey hey, I’m Hannah.

I’m a brand photographer and small business supporter. My love for serving the community has allowed me to bring this dream to life. My hope is that the studio on sampson brings people together and supports small business owners/photographers with a beautiful space for their business to flourish in.

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