About our space
About our space
Located in Toronto’s vibrant Leslieville neighborhood, Akali Studio is a thoughtfully curated, 1,500 sq ft creative space designed for photographers, content creators, and storytellers. With 16-foot ceilings and beautiful southwest-facing natural light, our space is as versatile as it is inspiring.
Types of Bookings
Whether you're capturing memories, crafting visual content, or producing events, our studio is fully equipped to meet your needs. We welcome bookings for:
Content Creation
Whether you're filming TikToks, building a YouTube series, or curating visuals for social media, our space is ideal for content creators who need great light, clean backdrops, and room to experiment. Akali is plug-and-play ready — just bring your ideas.
Photography & Videography
From fashion editorials to product photography and branding sessions, we’re fully equipped to handle polished, production-level work. With seamless backdrops, strobe lighting, and pro-grade modifiers, your shoot will look as good as it deserves to.
Events
Hosting an intimate workshop, panel talk, or branded activation? Our open-concept layout and curated amenities make Akali a welcoming space for small-scale events. Let your community connect and engage in a creative environment.
Equipment
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V-Flats
C-Stands & Sandbags
Steamer
Clothing Rack
Seamless Backdrops: White, Black, Grey, Tan, Beige
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4 × Kupo Baby Kit Stands (12')
3 × Turtle Base C-Stands
1 × Rocky Mountain Leg C-Stand
4 × Mafer Clamps w/ Pins
8' × 8' Westcott Aluminum Frame
8' × 8' Full Grid, Ultrabounce & Solids
4 × 8' Painters Poles
Impact 24" × 36" Flag Kit
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Strobe Lighting
4 × Westcott FJ400 400 W/s Strobes
3 × Vivitar 285 HV Flash Units
2 × Westcott FJ-X2M Universal Transmitters
3 × FJ XR Wireless Receivers
Sony Adapter + Sync Accessories
Light Modifiers
6' Silver Umbrella w/ Diffusion Sock
7' Octobox w/ Grid
1' × 4' Strip Bank w/ Grid
36" Octobox w/ Grid
Godox Snoot w/ Grid
Westcott Optical Spot Snoot Kit (EF 150mm Lens)
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Your booking comes with access to a range of complimentary amenities to make your time here comfortable and productive:
🚀 High-Speed Wifi
☕ Nespresso Machine
🥤 Red Bull Fridge
💧 Top-Loading Water Dispenser
🧺 Clothing Rack
🪑 Foldable Tables for Prep & Layout
Studio Gallery
