brushco studio rentals

A studio for photographers to call home

a little about us


Back in 2018, I decided to create a photo studio in my home. What started as a space shared with friends eventually became open to the public. As the studio expanded, it outgrew my home and made its way to the Firestone Building, where BrushCo now calls home in 2024.


The creative community in Kansas City is truly special, unlike anything you'd find in other cities. I'm incredibly grateful for the chance to share my love for photography with all of you. BrushCo is more than just a space for personal creativity; it's a place to connect with amazing people like you. Your support and involvement keep the studio's dreams alive. Looking ahead, I can't wait to host more community events like coffee camera talks, workshops, styled shoots, and content swap days. Thank you for being a part of our journey. This studio is for you; for many of you, it's the space you call home. Without the community, BrushCo wouldn't be what it is today.


If you're a client looking for a photographer, I highly recommend checking out our Instagram. So many incredible people call our studio home, and I know you'll find the perfect one on our feed and tagged photos.

We love highlighting you! Send us a collaboration request on Instagram to be featured in our next post!

The Team


Before your session, you might catch us tidying up and swapping backdrops. If you see us, don't be shy to say hello, and make sure to give us a follow on IG!

Niah is a full-time photographer, and cat lover! She specializes in creating bold and vibrant portraiture inside and outside the studio.


Rachel is a Mizzou Journalism grad and KC native who has been photographing for 10 years. She loves shooting couples, headshots, and fun editorial concepts. 


Shelby is a local model and creative director for Runway Review a christianMICHEAL fashion experience. She loves fashion show production and is passionate about the arts.

Niah

owner | manager

@niahrosephoto

Rachel

Manager

@shots.with.rach

Shelby

Manager

@shelbagram1

we are Open seven days a week from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. by appointment only.

Payment in full is required when reserving a time on the schedule.


BrushCo Studio is split into two unique spaces filled with gorgeous natural light in the heart of the crossroads. (20th & Grand Blvd) in the old Firestone building. Our studios welcome you with a private entrance and elevator access to our studios located on the fifth floor. Detailed entry instructions will be e-mailed once scheduled. We are currently set up for the holidays see sets below. Click here to schedule a self-guided tour.

STUDIO A

sTUDIO B

please review studio policies here before booking

Studio A

Natural light boho room

STARTING FROM

$60


  • Private Entry
  • East & South Facing Windows
  • Bedroom Set
  • 9' Curtain Backdrop
  • Lounge Area
  • Newborn Wraps
  • Kitchen Island with Fridge & Sink
  • Various Studio Props & Seating
  • 3 Large East Facing Windows
  • 1 Small South Facing Window
  • 150 watt LED with 36in Softbox
  • Clothing Rack

Studio b

BIG BLANK CANVAS WITH VIEWS

STARTING FROM

$65


  • Private Entry
  • 30+ 107' Seamless Backdrop Options
  • Includes ONE optional paper color (with the exception of 30 min or "as is" rentals)
  • Black Garage & Grey Textured Wall
  • White Rolling Wall
  • View Of KC Skyline
  • 2 White & 1 Black Couches
  • Various Stools & Chairs
  • 3 White Posing Boxes
  • Disco Balls in various sizes
  • 7 Large East Facing Windows
  • 2 Large North Windows
  • 300 watt LED with 42in Softbox
  • Rolling Stand, C Stands, and Stands
  • Vflats and bounce boards
  • Clothing Rack


Studio A & b

both studios

starting from

$90


  • Everything in Studio A & B
  • Access to Unlock Middle Door for easy access to both spaces.

add ons

optional extras

• $20 – Additional Backdrop Color

• For groups over 15: $10 per additional person

Discounted rental packages

-choose from 6, 8, 10-hour packages

-Packages Do Not Expire & Make Great Gifts

*Not valid for Commercial Productions or Photographer Minis

frequently asked questions

Studio Location

The studio is located in the Abdiana Firestone building in downtown Kansas City.

LOCATION: 2001 Grand Blvd, Suite 505, Kansas City, Missouri 64108

PARKING: Free street parking, Free Abdiana parking lot (1917 McGee St) next to a yellow mechanic shop, and pizza.

You will receive entry access details via e-mail after you've booked.

Client access codes

Yes! Please feel free to give your client entry codes and instructions for your photoshoots and minis.

Running Late

The rental period commences at the specified time and ends as scheduled. Late arrival by the renter will not extend the rental period. The renter can request additional time, but it is not guaranteed. You will be charged at the studio's hourly rate.

Bringing your own props or Paper | staging studio

Yes, you are allowed to move visibly displayed studio props and furniture. If you use studio fabrics or linens, they must be folded and placed back neatly. Unauthorized access to closed storage areas is prohibited.

Yes, you can bring your own props as long as they are removed at the end of your rental. You may also use the two stands and backdrop pole provided in the studio for your own personal paper. You cannot use the mounted backdrop station for your personal paper colors.



The studio must be cleaned, and items put away and back in their original position by the end of the rental period. Otherwise, a $25 cleaning fee will be charged to the card on file.

Photography Minis

Yes we welcome minis and multiple shoots as long as they are under one session. Please contact the studio owner via e-mail, text, or phone to add more time to your rental.

add ons

Select the add-on check box at the top of the booking calendar. List the lightning you'd like in the booking forms, and it will be set up and put away for you.

$20 - Additional backdrop color

lighting

Please take note of the following information:

Both studios receive plenty of natural light during the day. In addition to this, both studios are equipped with one Daylight Color Balanced LED light. This equipment can be used in conjunction with natural daylight or on its own. It's important to note that the provided lighting equipment is continuous, not flash.

Group Size

The 15-person limit is for groups of people in the room simultaneously.

Additional Fee for Large Groups:
An additional fee may apply for bookings that exceed 15 people. Once we are notified of your group size, a charge of $10 per person over the 15-person limit will be invoiced.

Cancellation | Rescheduling | Refund Policies

Brushco. Studio does not offer refunds of any kind. If you cancel your session, you forfeit your payment. If you need to reschedule your session, please do so at least 72 hours before your scheduled booking. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of payment. The availability for rescheduling will be subject to BrushCo Studio's discretion. Requests to reschedule less than 72 hours before your scheduled booking will incur a $25 fee automatically charged to your payment form on your account. Weekend requests to reschedule less than 72 hours will NOT be permitted unless a replacement is found. You will need to rebook your session. Please plan ahead with your clients & customers and be sure to arrive for your scheduled booking.

Bad Weather

We have a rain-or-shine policy. If the streetcar is running, we are, too. However, we take the safety of our guests very seriously. If the weather becomes excessively dangerous, we will reschedule on a case-by-case basis. Please pay attention to the weather and plan for traffic and road conditions.

Security camera | On Site manager question

We value your privacy and security. While we utilize security cameras for management, security, and damage control, we respect your space and utilize surveillance responsibly. The studio manager will only be on-site to switch backdrop colors, emergencies, suspicious complaints from the building, or if requested. The studio manager will knock and announce their presence before entering. Kindly inform your guests that security cameras are in use during their visit. Women-owned and operated. Cameras are checked when something has been found damaged to see if you're still in space after session time has ended or have received suspicious complaints from the building.

Under 18 Restrictions | Nudity & Professional Conduct

You must be 18 or older to rent the studio. Subjects under 18 being photographed in the studio must have parent or legal guardian approval and be accompanied by an adult at all times on Abdiana property. The renter is solely responsible for verifying that all client's subjects are of legal age or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The provider has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter activities but reserves the right to demand proof of parental consent. The provider is not liable for any invalid ID or other form of age verification.

Nudity is allowed. The Renter is solely responsible for verifying that all subjects are of legal age. The Provider has no responsibility to determine or verify the age of participants in the Renter activities but reserves the right to demand proof. The Provider is not liable for any invalid ID or other form of age verification. You must maintain a professional environment in and outside of the studio. The Renter shall be solely responsible for the conduct and welfare of all persons accompanying the client while at the studio. Absolutely no sexual intercourse and or acts allowed under any circumstances. If the Provider observes or becomes aware of dangerous, illegal, or negligent practices or activities. The Provider reserves the right to stop the shoot and may require the Renter and party to leave immediately. The authorities will be alerted to any illegal activities witnessed by the Provider. In such cases, refunds will not be given for any used time.

cake smash

FOOD is okay, but please do not use Liquids or Food that will stain Fabrics and furniture. Plexiglas is down to protect paper from cake smashes, etc., but please have kids and cake positioned in front of the crack to ensure the cake does not seep on paper.

No water in the tub! We do not have a pump.

If you bring a baby tub prop, please do not use it on the paper backdrops. Instead, use walls with concrete, wood laminate, or white plexi flooring. Water will seep under the plexi and ruin the paper. Thank you for understanding.

Any damage done to seamless paper backdrops will result in a charge of $5 per foot.

pets

Animals are almost always welcome but please give us a heads up!

Must be friendly, leashed, or in a crate outside of the studio and when not in photos, and are not allowed on any of the furniture unless approved otherwise in writing.

Photographer On site?

A photographer is not included in the booking; you'll be renting the space only.

If you need a photographer, feel free to check out our Instagram page, where all the photographers are tagged. Be sure to reach out to them directly for their pricing.

Back 2 BACK SHOOTS

Back-to-back studio rentals are strictly prohibited.

Yes, we do allow mini sessions and multiple clients within a single rental timeframe. Multiple photoshoots during one reservation are treated as one rental period, similar to how photographers structure mini sessions.

Please DO NOT book a second rental session to extend your time, as this is considered a back-to-back rental. If additional time is needed, please contact the studio owner via email, text, or phone to extend your reservation.

Any separate studio rental booked with less than 1 hour and 15 minutes between sessions will be considered a back-to-back rental. If a booking falls within this timeframe, we reserve the right to adjust the reservations to remove the short gap or charge the card on file for the additional studio time.



Why this policy exists:

Back-to-back bookings often unintentionally create an additional 25 minutes of studio access, complimentary backdrop changes, and scheduling disruptions due to short gaps between reservations. In some cases, renters have remained beyond their reservation time, creating delays for incoming bookings and limiting our ability to properly reset the studio.

Additionally, short gaps between reservations create unusable time blocks that are difficult to rebook, resulting in lost studio availability.

To keep things fair, consistent, and running smoothly for everyone, multiple clients within one reservation timeframe are treated as one rental, and short-gap back-to-back bookings are not permitted. If additional shooting time or backdrop changes are needed, we are always happy to help add time to your reservation in advance.