Complete photo and multimedia studio designed for photographers, by photographers.
Founded to celebrate photography and the creative process,
Cobalt Studios in Portland is key to achieving your goals!
2,500 Square-Foot Studios
Our main floor is unmatched in the Northwest. We have five shooting walls with many backgrounds.
New to studio photography?
Break the Rules
If you see a prop in the studio and want to use it, as long as it’s not glued to the wall, you can use it.
Located in SE Portland
Professional Equipment
The One Studio & Equipment You’ll Need
This platform is a thoughtfully designed space with countless shooting opportunities, state-of-the-art equipment and enough props to accent your efforts.
- Free wifi
- Alexa
- Tethering dock with monitor for Mac
- Internet Access
- Plenty of Parking
- Walk to local restaurants
- Easy Access to I-5, 1-84 and HWY 26
Main Studio
Our 1500 square foot Main Floor is unmatched in the Northwest. We have five shooting walls with more than a dozen variations for backgrounds.
Boudoir & Glam Studio
Our modern yet soft boudoir suite is designed for intimate and private sessions with many variations to shape the shot.
Product Photography Studio
Newborn Studio
Using many of the tools from our product shooting area, our baby station includes a 3 foot wide posing pillow, a large wicker bassinet, and a variety of props.
Studio Salon
Use our fully equipped salon for model hair and make-up needs. Designed by local make-up artists and hair stylists, use of the the make-up area is included in the rental fee.
Studio Dressing Room
Our changing room is spacious and private. We include places to hang clothes as well as a three panel mirror, professional steamer and accommodations for long gowns.
Full Studio
Full Studio booking is only available by contacting Cobalt Studios PDX in advance.
Professional Lighting
Our lighting package includes three Profoto D2 Strobes (two 1000W and one 500W), one Westcott 59” Zeppelin Parabolic with internal focus, one 7′ Parabolic White Bounce Umbrella, one 21″ Profoto beauty dish with diffuser, two 4′ foot Octa Softbox with 50% Softgrid, one Profoto Zoom Reflector with gel holder, two Avenger 600 Booms and Avenger Rolling Stands and sandbags.
Meet the Team and
in-house photographer
When you reach out, You’re either talking to Rose or Michael. Portland’s alternative photography duo, spearheading Cobalt, Nilas Photography, Wedding Photographer Guy, and Darchive: Creative Networking.
At Cobalt Studios we are dedicated to proving the best experience possible. We are there to help along the way to make your shoot a success. From lighting tips to posing ideas, we have the experience and are happy to share.
If you’re someone in need of a photographer, reach out to see if Michael (Nilas) is available. Or we would be happy to connect you with the perfect creative from our community that best suits your needs.
If you need any creative service from photo and video, modeling, hair and make-up, design, wardrobe, floral, prop connections, SFX, sound and lighting, or so much more, just let us know. We’re humbled to have an incredible, talented, and diverse creative community surrounding us. Through events we host and events we’ve attended, we’ve met the best Portland has to offer, and we’d happily recommend and connect you with creatives of ALL kinds for your production.
Book Your Photo & Video Studio in Portland.
Check our availability and enjoy your favorite studio experience.
FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions for your convenience. If you have other questions, feel free to email our studio or give us a call!
Yes! We love bringing animals in the studio. Please be mindful to clean up after any messes and that the animal is under your control the entire time. Any products or studio property that is damaged by an animal brought into the studio must be replaced by the owner.
Yes! The private changing area is for main studio guests only. Only two models in the changing room at a time. Boudoir studio guests should change upstairs in our private changing area or check beforehand when using the main studio changing room.
We have multiple props, lighting equipment, and features at our studio! All we need is for you to bring your own camera. If you are unsure if we have something you need, give us a call or send us an email. We are more than happy to make sure we have all the equipment you need to make your session a success!
