A household name in the Atlanta creative scene is bringing his studio onto the Beltline.
Cam Kirk Studios, named after its founder and Morehouse alum photographer Cameron Kirkland, who goes by Cam Kirk, completed its move from its previous Downtown space and opened its new studio location on the Beltline near Krog Street Market On Wednesday, Feb. 5.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was followed by an open house in the afternoon and a VIP night to cap the day of celebration.
The new studio, located right in the most vibrant part of the Beltline, extends both the physical location of the brand and its mission — to empower creatives around the city with a space to create and network.
“Opening our doors on the Atlanta Beltline feels like the start of an incredible new chapter for Cam Kirk Studios,” said Kirk in a press release. “We’ve always been more than just a space; we’re a home for creators. This move represents our commitment to being a pillar in Atlanta’s creative community, and we’re thrilled to welcome our neighbors and creators to this incredible new location.”
Shelly Andrews, chief operating officer for all of the Cam Kirk brand-affiliated entities, said she and her team had been working to make this move happen for some time and that the grand opening was everything they could have hoped for to start their next chapter.
“I think the grand opening surpassed all of our wildest dreams,” Andrews said. “The energy outside, especially knowing we had the full support of Mayor Andre Dickens who has been a long-time supporter of Cam Kirk Studios… to have him there and give such inspirational words and remind us of what we’re doing… I think it just made everything full circle for us.”
Cam Kirk Studios’ original location opened in 2017 and quickly rose to prominence in the photography and videographer space.
In that time, the studio welcomed over 35,000 appointments and cultivated countless relationships between the city’s creatives.
The new space features “multiple creative spaces, including a cyc wall studio, premium private suites, seamless backdrops, strobe and video lighting, color gels, and advanced tethering tools like Microsoft Surface Pro setups,” according to Cam Kirk Studios, along with continuing its amenities from the old studio like private dressing rooms and on-site studio assistants to help bring each creative’s vision to life.
The studio isn’t forgetting its roots, though; it is keeping its prices the same as its old location and bringing back one of its hallmark features — a portion of free studio hours offered each week to support creatives who can’t otherwise afford to book a session.
“It’s always for the community, and we’re just looking forward to people seeing our new space and utilizing it just as they have before, if not better,” Andrews said. “I think a space like this is really a testament to who Cam Kirk is… he’s very much a believer and takes things to the next step — he doesn’t just do anything to do it. So if he was going to open up a studio, it was going to thrive and it was going to be for the people.”
Bookings for the new location will officially be opening on Saturday, Feb. 8.
