CoLab Create is a photography studio in the heart of downtown Opelika, equipped with backdrops, lighting, a product photography room, boudoir suite, and an open space studio. Bring your camera, and capture the moment.

  • Click: Essential Membership CoLab Shared Photography Space Opelika

    Click: Essential Membership

    6 Bookable Studio Hours for $250/Month

  • Capture: Premium Membership CoLab Shared Photography Space Opelika

    Capture: Premium Membership

    10 Bookable studio hours for $375/Month

  • Connect: Elite Membership CoLab Shared Photography Space Opelika

    Connect: Elite Membership

    20 Bookable studio hours, and access to CoLab CoWorking from 9AM-5PM, M-F for $500/Month

What’s Included?

  • Historic studio space

  • Great natural lighting throughout

  • Professional studio lights

  • 4 Seamless backdrop options

  • Original exposed brick walls

  • Furniture options

  • Tripods (Standard & Mini)

  • Product photography setup

  • Walkable to downtown Opelika, and many beautiful outdoor location options

  • Kitchen space with free coffee

  • Fully equipped boudoir suite

  • Ambient lighting options

  • Cleaned and maintained by CoLab

  • Online booking, or assisted bookings on the phone or email

  • Month to month memberships

  • Studio access Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM-8PM, and CoLab coworking access* from 9AM-5PM (*Connect tier only)

 

Your Questions, Our Answers:

  • We provide the following basics for your shoots:

    • Professional Lighting

      • 4 soft box lights

      • 1 ring light

      • 1 LED color changing backlight

      • Miscellaneous ambient lamp options

    • Wall Mounted Backdrops

      • Black Seamless

      • White Seamless

      • Reversable bright blue/stone blue crushed Muslin

      • Historic brick walls

    • Studio Equipment

      • C Stand on wheels for mixed use

      • Green & Blue Chroma Key Backdrop

      • Full size multi-function tripod

      • Step Ladder

    • Product Photography Studio

      • Product Photography tent with dialed adjustable lighting

      • various backgrounds for the tent

      • Tabletop tripod

      • Motorized turntable for filming products at all angles

      • Glossy White product photography table

      • Various surfaces & props

    • Seating Options

      • An assortment of chairs, a chaise lounge, a futon, stools, bar height chairs, and a bed.

  • Yes! We have taken care of the basics (see the “what equipment is in the space” question above), but we welcome members bringing their own equipment into the space as needed for your shoots. Please make sure all personal items are removed when your booking is over.

  • We do not offer event booking, overnight bookings, or bookings for any other needs outside of professional photography.

  • The entire space is just over 2,300 square feet, and is broken up into an open studio space, a product photography studio, and a private photography studio perfect for boudoir photos. There is also a full kitchen, laundry room, 3 restrooms, and a dressing room.

    When you book the space, you book the whole space, so you won’t have to worry about privacy or sharing the studio with any other members.

  • CoLab management can book for you via email or phone: info@colabopelika.com / 334-748-9700.

    Monthly members will be able to self book through our online booking system (or the app for iPhone & Android) once onboarded.

  • No worries! We can offer additional hours at $40/HR for members who hold a CoLab Create membership, and have run out of hours in their monthly package.

  • Yes, if a current CoLab member has not already reserved the space, we will offer one-off bookings at $100/HR. Call 334-748-9700 for more details.

Interested in booking with us?