That Toronto Studio vs Mintroom Studio

April 30, 2021 Tay Jay

That Toronto Studio is one of Toronto’s photography studios in the rental space, and is Toronto’s top choice for renting short-term, hourly & daily studio time! And for good reason…

That Toronto Studio has been open since 2016, and has since grown to be a household name in the Toronto photography community. We are located in Leslieville, Toronto, right in the heart of Studio District.

And best of all, we’re TTC accessible—there are Northbound and Southbound bus stops for the 72 Pape bus (goes to Pape station on Bloor/Danforth Subway) right outside the studio building. We are also just North of Queen Street, where the 501 Queen Streetcar runs, connecting to the Yonge/University Subway.

Parking is a breeze too, with several lots in the area, as well as free street parking after 6pm, and free side street parking! Check out our parking options here.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES TO BOOKING THAT TORONTO STUDIO?

PRIVACY & AUTONOMY

Unlike Mintroom Studios shared studio environment, where you are likely to experience studio walk-ins and no noise insulation between studios, To avoid this issue, That Toronto Studio only rents to one group of people at a time, despite having multiple rooms. This is because we value your privacy and we want you to have the space to yourself when renting. We also don’t have a concierge so you can come and go as you please. This is why we have had some of Canada’s biggest broadcasters choose and continue to choose That Toronto Studio for their filming needs.

IN SUITE WASHROOM & CHANGEROOM

Unlike Mintroom Studios, you don’t need to leave the studio to use our facilities. The washroom is located in our suite and doesn’t require anything special from you!

Makeup Station - On the House!

You and your team also don’t need to share it with anyone. It’ll just be you and your team! Based on the lumens per square foot, our makeup station is the brightest in Toronto! It’s also dimmable! As for the hair and makeup artists, it’s super easy to lay out all your tools in a nice spacious manner, with a spillover table right next to the makeup station in case you need more space (which no one ever does!). We also have our steamer in the makeup area, as well as a rod and hangers to hang your clothes from 8’ high, for those really long items of clothing!

ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT

While Mint Room Studios also has abundant natural light, we have sheer diffusion curtains in our big loft style windows, as well as Blackout Curtains to help you modify and control the light, since we are not only a natural light studio, but a fully equipped multi-use studio with professional studio light you can rent from us if you want a perfectly controlled lighting environment.

BLANCA ROOM - THE ALL WHITE ROOM

We also have an all white room with a glossy floor which always has bright light shining in the space. Check out the Blanca Room!

HOW TO: VIDEOS

We have all the instructional videos you’ll need to know how to use everything in our studio!

EQUIPMENT: WE HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED

At That Toronto Studio, we believe that you should have options! So on top of being a fully furnished lifestyle studio where you can move most of the furniture around to stage it however you please, we also offer professional lighting equipment, stands, lights, modifiers, triggers, and a variety of different coloured seamless backdrops! We also have a kitchen, a TV for tethering your camera to, as well as a music system where you can play all the tunes you like!

COSTS

Especially now, during the COVID-19 epidemic in Ontario, it’s important to manage your costs well. That Toronto Studio can help you do that! Compared to Mintroom Studios pricing of ~$100/hour every hour, we start at $100, and then our rates drop to as low as $45/hour depending on how many hours you decide to rent! And unlike Mintroom Studios, we also include the free use of the hair and makeup station without charge! And what’s more? We also have gear you can rent (as specified above), so if you forget some gear at home or the rental shops are closed, you’re always welcome to call us to rent the gear on the same day!

WHAT ARE OTHERS SAYING ABOUT THAT TORONTO STUDIO?

Read the 200+ 5-star Google Reviews on our Google My Business listing.

WE CARE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE; SUPPORT & EASE OF BOOKING

Although we’re sure most studios care about their user experience, we take our care to the next level. We answer 99% of calls, and if we miss a call we often return the call quite quickly. So if ever you need any help, we’re on it! You can call, text, WhatsApp, email, message us on Instagram. Whichever choice you prefer, we’re on it!

On top of that, you can book our studio in under a minute using our online portal here BookThatTorontoStudio.as.me

If you’d like to find out more, give Daniel a call at +1 416-277-6355!

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That Toronto Studio’s List of Gear for Photographers!

Here’s a list of gear that can help make your shoot a success. We have tried to list products from several price points / tiers so that no matter your budget, you can have an awesome and successful shoot!

Portable Lighting

Neewer 300W Battery Powered Flash w. Softbox | Neewer RGB Camera Mounted LED | Heavy Duty, Tripod-base Light Stand

Drones & Cameras

DJI Mini - highest-end drone manufacturer, great for exploring new areas

Off Brand Drone - affordable drone for low cost urban aerial exploration

GoPro 360 Camera - great for documenting your shoot. Shoot BTS & time-lapse!

Sony A7IV Camera - excellent low light camera. Professional grade.

Canon R6 Mirrorless Camera - high quality pro-grade mirrorless camera.

Canon M200 Vlogging Camera - excellent vlogging camera. Low price point.

Portable Computing, Storage, & Power

Gimbals, Screens, Tripods & Tools

Rainproofing

Rainproof Camera Cover or this Waterproof Cover | Large Umbrella for 2 people

And don’t forget to take care of yourself too!

Protein Bars | Filtered Water Bottle | Mentos Fresh Gum (6 x 50 pack) | SPF 50 Sunscreen