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Not your average studio. Not your average results.

2,600 sq ft15 ft ceilings80+ lights100+ backdrops$100 / hour, everything included

If you shoot, film, or podcast, this is where you walk in and get to work. No extra fees. No nonsense.

2,600 square feet in Marysville, Washington, 30 minutes north of Seattle.

The space.

Sixteen pre-built sets, 80+ hand-painted canvases, 20+ colors of seamless. Tap any photo.

But why choose The Lounge?

Everything is already here.

All the gear included

Strobes, speedlights, continuous, modifiers, stands, C stands, clamps.

Backdrops and styles for any look

Paper rolls, hand painted canvases, fabrics, a 10 x 20 green screen.

Pre built sets with range

Fashion, editorial, glamour, classical, fine art. No setup time.

Podcast and audio ready

A dedicated corner with microphones and recording for clean sound.

Curated props that add personality

A tight selection of pieces to shape a scene fast.

A chill lounge area

Plan, network, sip coffee, reset between looks.

Shot at The Lounge.

Shoots and campaigns made in the space. Tap the speaker for sound.

Orange canvasDenim on a hand-painted backdrop
Editorial #01White gown, fresnels, ladder
Editorial in blueSeamless blue and prism filters
Vintage portraitRuffles and a golden canvas
Gravity BackdropsFive looks, five canvases
Beauty campaignMakeup editorial, color-lit
Gold editorialStrip boxes on a gold canvas
On set with SimonBeauty lighting, start to finish
Phottix G-CapsuleWorkshop day on the floor
Godox RS60RFull-color RGB, mylar and sequins
Poster: The most bad a$$ studio in the PNW
@thelounge_creativestudioFollow the studio on Instagram

Continuous Light.

Simon’s lighting workshops, filmed at The Lounge with Nanlite. Members get first access to the next one.

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The gear wall.

Flash (Strobe)
Flash (Strobe)Godox AD600, AD400 Pro, AD300, eVOLV 200
Flash (Speedlite)
Flash (Speedlite)Godox V1, V860
Monolights
MonolightsNanlite Forza 720B ×2, 500B II, 300B II, 60C ×16, 60 ×4 · Godox LA600R, LA300R · Zhiyun Molus B500, G300
Portable Continuous
Portable ContinuousNanlite FC-120B, FC-60B · Godox ML100R, RS60R ×4 · Zhiyun Cinepeer, Molus X60 ×2
Tube Lights
Tube LightsNanlite PavoTube II 30X, 15X, 6C · Godox TL60 · Phottix · Viltrox K-series
Softboxes
SoftboxesOctas, strips, deep parabolics, lanterns, grids
Umbrellas
Umbrellas40+ silver, white and shoot-through, 23" to 84"
Beauty Dishes
Beauty DishesWith diffusion or grid
Reflectors
Reflectors7" and 11", barn doors, snoots, grid sets
C-Stands
C-StandsHeavy-duty, with arms and heads
Light Stands
Light StandsTall, short, booms and babies
Cameras
CamerasSony ZV-E10 II ×4, action cams for BTS
Lenses
LensesFast primes 15mm to 135mm, plus zooms
Microphones
MicrophonesRØDE Wireless GO II ×2, PodMics + Caster Pro II · Fulaim X6 ×4 · Saramonic · Yeti
Stabilizers
StabilizersZhiyun Crane 4, Crane M2, Smooth 5S
Hand Painted Backdrops
Hand Painted Backdrops80+ canvases
Paper Backdrops
Paper Backdrops20+ colors of seamless
10×20
Green Screen10 × 20 ft
Golden backdrop surrounded by deep parabolic softboxes
Set 16. Gold canvas, four deep parabolics.
GodoxNanlitePhottixZhiyunViltroxGoProDJINikonSonyKupoWestcottMatthewsMolaRØDE GodoxNanlitePhottixZhiyunViltroxGoProDJINikonSonyKupoWestcottMatthewsMolaRØDE
Enjoyed your time at the studio? Come be a part of the family!

Choose your membership.

Built for creators, by creators. Monthly hours, the full gear wall, and the lounge, for photographers, filmmakers and artists.

Tier 1

Dreamer Pass

$500/ month

6 hours / month (~$83.33 / hour)

Availability: 12 memberships only

For emerging creatives.

  • Weekday access (Mon–Fri)
  • Full use of lighting equipment, grip gear, stands & modifiers
  • Access to lounge with Wi-Fi, coffee & refreshments
  • Access to premium lounge amenities
  • Priority booking for select events & workshops
  • Privacy option available for $100/day
Get your Dreamer Pass
Tier 2

Creator Pass

$1,000/ month

12 hours / month (~$83.33 / hour)

Availability: 6 memberships only

For working professionals.

Includes all Dreamer benefits, plus:

  • Weekend priority booking
  • Access to exclusive headpieces & jewelry collection
  • Use of client lounge for meetings/consultations
  • Early access to networking events & creative meetups
  • Complimentary use of select backdrops & set elements
  • Privacy option at 50% off
Unlock the Creator Pass
Tier 3

All-Access VIP

$1,500/ month

24 hours / month (~$62.50 / hour)

Availability: 3 memberships only

For creators who want it all.

Includes all Creator benefits, plus:

  • 24/7 studio access
  • Exclusive props for styled shoots
  • Full access to designer wardrobe collection
  • Complimentary private storage for personal gear/wardrobe
  • Personal studio assistant during booked time
  • Free privacy requests — full exclusivity guaranteed*
Become All-Access VIP

Every membership includes

  • Creative community in a premium, fully equipped space.
  • 30-day terms from your join date, book any sessions inside it.
  • Member pricing on extra hours, private rentals, workshops and gear.
  • Priority access to mixers, masterclasses and portfolio events.
  • Transfers of unused hours within the same paid month, with 7 days’ written notice.

Good to know

  • Shared use – up to 3 creators at a time unless you request privacy.
  • Full exclusivity* – the whole studio to yourself. A Lounge staff member stays on-site and the facility has 24/7 cameras.
  • ID and guest list – everyone shows government ID; send names and roles 48 hours ahead.
  • Tiers 2 & 3 – unused hours roll over 30 days and booked hours can be moved once within 60 days, while the membership stays active.

Disclaimer

  • All memberships are non-refundable and non-transferable, except as expressly stated above.
  • Tier 1 memberships (6 hours): Hours must be used within the same 30-day period. No rollover or rescheduling allowed.
  • Tier 2 & 3 memberships: Eligible for rollover (30 days) and flex rescheduling (60 days), as long as membership is renewed and remains active.
  • Transfers must occur within the same paid month and require at least 7 days’ prior written notice.
  • Simon Diez Photography L.L.C. reserves the right to deny or refuse service to anyone for any reason, including but not limited to intoxication, unsafe conduct, disruptive behavior, or failure to comply with identification/guest requirements.
  • Policies, pricing, and availability are subject to change at any time. By enrolling, members agree to all terms above.
Simon Diez in a black turtleneck, smiling, seated at a wooden table in the studio
Built by a working photographer

The studio Simon Diez wanted to rent.

Portrait and personal branding photographer, born in Lima, based in Marysville. The Lounge is the space he built for his own sessions and opened to everyone else.

“Technique is the mother of art.”
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