Looking for a photo studio with a cyclorama wall in New York? Things like the room’s size, lighting, blackout options, and available equipment can make a big difference in what you’re able to do. FD Photo Studio has five cyc wall studios in New York, each one has a different style, light setup, and vibe. Some cyc wall studios are small and bright, great for solo portraits or product runs. Others are large enough to fit a car, a crew, and multiple lighting setups.
A cyclorama wall is a curved wall that removes the visible corner where the wall meets the floor. This creates an endless background effect. You get no horizon lines, no distracting corner shadows, and a super clean look that works for everything from e-commerce product shots to music videos to fashion editorials.
The curve at the bottom is the key. It keeps shadows from pooling in a hard corner, which means your background stays even from edge to edge. For photographers who shoot on white backgrounds and need clean cutouts, this saves 3 to 4 hours of masking work in post. For videographers, it keeps the infinite background effect even when the camera moves.
FD Photo Studio has five different studios with cyc walls across New York. Each one has its own setup, so you can pick what works best for your shoot.
If you need a big and bright studio, this is a great option with white walls and white floor. Daylight photo studio with white corner cyc wall and grand piano in Long Island City, LIC 1. This 1,520-square-foot space has a 15×16 ft L-shaped white corner cyc wall with an 11 ft ceiling, north-west-facing windows that give you soft indirect light in the morning and direct afternoon sunlight as the day goes on, a white grand piano, white steps, a bed, and white floors throughout.
LIC 1 is located at 4020 22nd street, 4th floor, Long Island City, NY 11101. The studio has included equipment like three strobe lights with modifires, c-stands with arms, v-flats and much more. Makeup and changing areas provided. A freight elevator is available on request (notify at least 24 hours in advance).
Cyc wall note: The cyc wall comes as-is. If you need it freshly painted, request it at least 24 hours in advance. The repaint fee is $75.
With smaller shoots, solo portraits, or lifestyle content where a warm, lived-in feel works better than a large white box, daylight photo studio with white L-shaped cyc wall and evening light in Astoria, Queens, Astoria 8 is the one to rent. This 752-square-foot studio has a white L-shaped cyclorama wall, hardwood floors, and large windows that bring in beautiful evening light. The warm tones you get later in the day work well for lifestyle and portrait shoots that need a natural feel without heavy post-processing.
Astoria 8 is located at 35-58 37th St 3rd Floor, Astoria, NY 11106. The studio has included equipment like three strobe lights with modifires, c-stands with arms, v-flats and much more. Makeup and changing areas provided. A freight elevator is available on request (notify at least 24 hours in advance).
Dancer @mahautsun and ballerina @scarlettcepler photographed by @melinanastazia at Astoria 8
Cyc wall note: The cyc wall comes as-is. If you need it freshly painted, request it in advance. The repaint fee is $75.
For photographers who prefer working with natural light without relying on strobes, Brooklyn 5 has it. Daylight photo studio with white corner cyc wall, west-facing window, and skylight in Brooklyn, Brooklyn 5. This 1,250-square-foot studio has a white corner cyc wall, a large west-facing window for afternoon and golden hour light, and skylights that add overhead natural light throughout the day. The skylights cannot be blacked out, so this studio is built around natural light. The combination of overhead skylight and a side window gives you two different light angles, which opens up more options for portraits and lifestyle shots without adding extra modifiers. Use blackout curtains to reduce the amount of natural light if needed.
Brooklyn 5 is located at 114 Scott Ave 3rd floor, Brooklyn, NY 11237. The studio has included equipment like three strobe lights with modifires, c-stands with arms, v-flats and much more. Makeup and changing areas provided.
Photographed by @vika.photographer.nyc at Brooklyn 5
Cyc wall note: The cyc wall comes as-is. If you need it freshly painted, request it in advance. The repaint fee is $75.
The only cyc wall in the group that is black. Blackout photo studio with large black cyc wall and rain feature in Brooklyn, Metro 5. This 1,000-square-foot blackout studio has a black corner cyc wall and a full rain system with multiple rain options. The rain feature adds a cinematic element that works well for moody editorial and music video work.
The studio is on the ground level with car access through a roll-up door, so you can bring in large props or vehicles on the cyc wall. Metro 5 is located at 1003 Metropolitan ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211. The studio has included equipment like overhead RGB lights, three strobe lights with modifires, c-stands with arms, v-flats and much more. Makeup and changing areas provided.
Cosplayers @ms_craftypants and @hylia.lynx photographed by @onekinggarcia at Metro 5
Perfect for consistent shots, whether it’s a long product shoot or a full day of e-commerce outfits – our blackout Brooklyn studio Metro 6 with a white corner cyc wall has you covered. This blackout space has a large white corner cyc wall and gives you complete light control. No ambient light means your exposure stays consistent no matter what time you shoot, which cuts re-lighting time between rounds of outfits or products.
Metro 6 is located at 1003 Metropolitan ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211. The studio has included equipment like three strobe lights with modifires, c-stands with arms, v-flats and much more. Makeup and changing areas provided.
BTS OUTLIER “CROWN” Music Video at Studio Metro 6. See more here.
Cyc wall note: The cyc wall comes as-is. If you need it freshly painted, request it in advance. The repaint fee is $100.
Every FD Photo Studio rental in New York comes with a 1-hour minimum and core equipment at no extra charge. Three flash units, wireless triggers, C-stands, sandbags, v-flats, makeup stations with mirrors and seating, a Bluetooth speaker, and free WiFi are included. Check the full equipment list.
Seamless paper backdrops are available for an additional price.
FD Photo Studio rates start from $29.99 per hour. Try our 4-hour, 8-hour, and 12-hour packages that give you better rates than booking single hours. A 12-hour package drops the rate by up to 30% compared to hourly rates. Hours never expire and can be split across multiple shoot days.
Cyc walls stay clean when everyone follows a few simple rules. Wear clean shoes or booties when walking on the cyc. Avoid bringing paint, glitter, confetti, or oil onto the cyc wall without getting approval from the studio first. If you need the cyc repainted before your shoot – request it in advance.
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