Video & photo studio · Gastonia, NC

Where vision
becomes visual.

A video and photo studio rental minutes from Charlotte, NC. Two rooms — a large, expansive set and a smaller focused room — both shoot video and photo, by the hour, half day, or full day.

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40-ft cyc wall · Full lighting grid · Equipment available
Inside Alchemy Studios, a video and photo studio near Charlotte, NC
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Studio tour

See the space in 90 seconds.

A quick walkthrough of both studios, the gear that comes with them, and how booking works.

We built two dedicated spaces so you don't have to choose between video production and photography — Studio A for talking-head interviews, brand shoots, and documentary work, and Studio B for portraits, headshots, and family sessions.

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Limited time · Through Dec 31

Christmas mini sessions

The holiday set is up: a decorated tree, garland and candlelight, and a tufted sofa beside the big mill windows. Book a short session for family photos, holiday cards, or seasonal content. Offered through the end of the year.

$85/hr
Christmas minis
Prices go up to $100/hr on Nov 20th. Get your booking set while they last.
Studio A, the large set with a 40-ft cyc wall and lighting grid
The full set

Studio A

Our largest space: a 40-foot cyc wall, full lighting grid, and total light control. Room for crews, multi-camera setups, and full sets — brand films, commercials, documentaries, multi-person interviews, and large product builds. Includes all Amaran RGB background lights and one Amaran 600W RGB key light — $125/hr.

40-ft cyc wall Lighting grid Amaran RGB lighting Changing room 1 GB internet
Studio B, the focused room with motorized paper backdrops
The focused room

Studio B

A tighter room for quick, controlled sessions — photo or video. Motorized paper backdrops, pro lighting on rolling stands, and a private changing room. Ideal for product shoots, headshots, portraits, and single-person interviews.

Paper backdrops Pro lighting Changing room
Pricing

Transparent rates, no surprises.

Every booking includes the lighting, backdrops, changing room, kitchenette, and 1 GB internet. Book 4+ hours and save 10%, or 8+ hours and save 20%.

The full set

Studio A

$125 /hr

The large set — 40-ft cyc wall, full lighting grid, Amaran RGB background lights and a 600W RGB key light, blackout or window light.

The focused room

Studio B

$85 /hr

The smaller room — motorized paper backdrops, pro lighting on rolling stands. Right for product shoots, headshots, and single-person interviews.

Up to 4 people

Podcast

$100 /hr

Ready to record: four RØDE PodMic microphones, the RØDECaster Pro II, all cables, and its own lighting for video episodes.

Both rooms

Full Studio

$165 /hr

Book Studio A and Studio B together — run a set in one room and shoot stills, interviews, or B-roll in the other without resetting.

Location & hours

Minutes from Charlotte, in Gastonia.

Address
300 S Firestone St, Suite 200M
Gastonia, NC 28052
Hours
By appointment · Reserve online anytime
Frequently asked

Good to know before you book

Is Alchemy Studios near Charlotte, NC?
Yes. Alchemy Studios is located at 300 S Firestone St, Gastonia, NC, in the Charlotte metro area — a short drive from Uptown Charlotte.
What's included in a studio rental?
Studio A — the large set: a 40-ft cyc wall, full lighting grid, total light control (blackout or natural window light), changing room, kitchenette, and 1 GB internet. Studio B — the focused room: motorized paper backdrops in multiple colors, professional lighting on rolling stands, a private changing room, and the same amenities. Both rooms shoot video and photo, by the hour, half day, or full day.
What lighting is included with the studio?
Studio A includes all Amaran RGB background lights and one Amaran 600W RGB key light, on a full lighting grid with C-stands — plus total light control, so you can black the room out or shape natural window light. Studio B includes professional lighting on rolling stands, sized for one subject or a product table. Every light is yours for the duration of the booking at no extra charge. Bringing your own kit or need a specific modifier, grip, or additional heads? Tell us before your shoot and we'll have it staged.
Do you provide equipment if I don't have my own?
Yes. Contact us about camera and lighting equipment needs before your shoot and we'll have it ready.
How much does it cost to rent a studio?
Studio A is $125/hr, Studio B is $85/hr, the podcast studio is $100/hr, and booking both rooms as the full studio is $165/hr. Book 4+ hours and save 10%, or 8+ hours and save 20%.
Do you have a podcast studio?
Yes. The podcast studio seats up to four and comes ready to record with four RØDE PodMic microphones, the RØDECaster Pro II, all the cables you need, and its own lighting for video episodes. It's $100/hr, with the changing room, kitchenette, and high-speed internet included.
What is a cyc wall and why does it matter?
A cyclorama (cyc) wall is a curved, seamless wall used in video and photo production to create a backdrop with no visible corners or edges. It's standard for product shoots, talking-head video, and clean studio photography.

Ready when you are.

Reserve Studio A, Studio B, or the full studio online — by the hour, half day, or full day.

Alchemy Studios

A video and photo studio rental in the Charlotte metro — Gastonia, NC. Two dedicated spaces, transparent rates, equipment on request.

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300 S Firestone St, Suite 200M
Gastonia, NC 28052 [email protected] Instagram
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