Welcome to Union 206 Studio!
Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions or need more clarification feel free to use the Contact button below, or you may email booking@union206.com or call 202-567-7206. The Studio Director’s hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. The front desk is staffed any time we have shoots in session.
No, your client may not pay for your reservation. The card used to pay for the reservation must match the name on the account. We suggest you have your client pay you first then you submit the reservation and payment with your information.
You can update your personal information including your credit/debit card on file for both your membership payments and shoots at any time. Please give us a call at 202-567-7206.
We accept all major credit/debit cards for memberships. Cash is accepted for bookings on a case by case basis. Online reservations require a credit/debit card. We do not accept checks or services like PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App.
Our membership has a 12 month minimum contract. Once you complete your original contract you can cancel your membership by emailing booking@union206.com. Please including the full name on the account.
Memberships are offered to one person and are not allowed to be shared. The member must be present at every shoot and stay until the end.
Our membership has a 12 month minimum contract. We have two different payment options: monthly (pay each month for 12 months) or annually (pay for 12 months up front) and receive a 10% discount. Our monthly membership rate is $19.99 per month + tax. Our annual membership rate is $215.89 + tax. Both membership options auto renew at the end of the contract.
See our terms of use for more details.
We follow OPM.gov for inclement weather.
You must call or email to cancel, reschedule, or shift your booking. If you cancel:
- 15 days or more- We will credit 100% of your total reservation hours to your account. We will move, change, or reschedule your booking at no additional cost.
- Less than 15 days and more than 48 hours- We will credit 50% of the total hours to your account. If you rebook, you’ll pay 50%.
- If you cancel less than 48 hours prior to your reservation, no credit will be issued. You’ll pay the full amount to reschedule. If you tell us you’re not coming and don’t reschedule, your reservation will remain on the calendar. We will not resell your spot so you always have the option to change your mind and come in.
You are welcome to add hours before or after your booking. Shifting the booking to a different start and ending time, studio changes, and rescheduling are all subject to our cancelation policy.
Please call or email to dicuss your needs. Overtime charges may apply.
We have a ten-person limit per studio. If you’d like to have more than 10, give us a call PRIOR to making your reservation.
Everyone on set must have be part of your production. Additional family, friends, and entourage can inhibit a successful shoot.
GLITTER IS NOT ALLOWED. Seriously. Otherwise, the studio is happy to host many creative projects. Please give us a call or email PRIOR to making your reservation. We typically approve most messy shoots. Excessive cleaning or damage will result in a fee of $150+.
We highly suggest renting the full venue. If you plan to record audio and don’t rent all three studios, you’ll be at the mercy of the other shoots in the building. Everyone is allowed to play music and talk during their shoot. Every booking is equally important and we will not ask anyone to be quiet.
Every shoot is different and what is listed below may not work for your project. What has worked best for other audio shoots:
- Rent the full venue.
- Use lapel microphones instead of boom or on-camera microphones.
- Use a location scout who is knowldgable about audio productions.
Even following the aforementioned suggestions does not guarentee an uninturrupted audio experience. Full terms and conditions apply if a cancellation is necessary.
We are not a soundstage. We can control the ambient noise inside the building by reserving all three studios. However, you may encounter room tone, the sound of rain on the roof, and sounds from outside. We have successfully hosted hundreds of professional audio productions that do not require the noise attenuation of a soundstage. A site survey is recommended if you’re unsure of your requirements.
Studio C must be reseved for music videos and dancing. It has plenty of room and our loading dock loads directly into the studio. This studio was designed to accomodate dancing and other bookings with lots of moving pieces.
Please call or email for bookings with less than 24 hours notice. We’re happy to accept same day and next day bookings.
We provide the venue, lights, modifiers, and props. The rest is up to you! We do NOT set up the lights for your shoot. If you’re new to studio lighting, we suggest researching lighting setups prior to your booking. Good luck!
If it’s your first time shooting in a studio we’ll show you how to use the light and the wireless flash trigger, and show you how to attach and detach the modifiers. There are always staff on duty to help troubleshoot any equipment problems.
If you’re new to studio photography and you’d like to learn more about lighting, our studio director Tiffany Butler teaches a Studio Basics workshop. Reach out to her at 202-567-7206 or send us an email through the Get In Touch button at the top of the screen.
Every studio rental includes the following:
- One studio (choose from three when booking)
- 4 Godox strobes
- Wireless flash trigger
- Light modifiers (Soft boxes, PLMs, reflectors, gels, beauty dishes, etc.)
- Props (furniture, artificial plants, and misc. small props)
- Lighted hair & makeup station
- Private dressing room with wardrobe rack, full length mirror, and props table
- Individually controlled sound system
You really should read your full contract. This does not void your waiver. However, here is the nutshell version.
- No Alcohol. No Drugs. No Weapons. No Pornography.
- Food and beverages must be consumed within the studios. Ask us if you need a larger trash can.
- Do NOT stand, sit, run, etc. on the curve of the cyc wall. Damage fees will apply.
- The person with the account is responsible for paying all damages.
- Do NOT enter studio spaces without permission from staff.
- Animals & Minors must have handlers at all times.
- Messy Shoots (oil, fog, water, etc) must be approved. NO LOOSE GLITTER. Cleaning fees may be applied if you leave a mess in the studio.
- No more than 10 people per studio.
- You must rent all three studios if you plan on recording audio or you have a live band. Both need to be approved prior to your booking.
- Fog machine in Studio C ONLY. Fog must be cleared by the end of your shoot.
- Each studio has a sound system. We don’t allow portable speakers.
- We follow OPM.gov for incliment weather closings.
Yes, and we encourage it. Please reach out to us for an appointment. We do tours Tuesday through Saturday. Please give us a call at 202-567-7206 or email booking@unio206.com to schedule a tour.
We are happy to host industry related events such as model castings, photograhy or makeup workshops, shooting events, and other events with a specific photography component. Capacity limitations apply. Please contact us at 202-567-7206 or booking@union206.com to discuss the details.
We are not able to accommodate social events such as book signings, reunions, cocktail receptions, parties, etc.
You’re welcome to bring pets but it is mandatory to let us know ahead of time. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Dog owners must call the studio BEFORE entering the building with a dog. All other animals need to be approved by the studio PRIOR to your shoot. Animals must have a dedicated handler at all times.
Please make a reservation ahead of time. We can usually accommodate same-day bookings.
Scheduled Shoot = We are at the studio.
No Shoot Scheduled = Call ahead.
