Doris

Photo / Film Studio

  2 reviews  – 
242 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T7
Chinatown, Vancouver, BC
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Spaces for hire at Doris

Front Room
Photo Studio
·
Private space
15 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The Front Room of Doris is like stepping in to a vintage Loft. Hard wood floors, big windows and assorted vintage furniture makes this space flexible for your photoshoot needs. It has several background available beside the windows, v-flats and light stands available as well. Perfect for a lifestyle, fashion, dance or product shoot.

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Air conditioner

Back room
Photo / Film Studio
·
Semi-private area
10 standing
Book 2 hr. minimum
The back room of Doris is designed for studio commercial photography. It has a huge built in white cyc wall, a bunch of chairs to use, a rolling rack, light stands, shoot throughs and v-flats available. 10 foot ceilings and a 40 foot depth makes it easy to get the shots you want. There is almost no natural light so you're in control.

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Air conditioner

Explore other spaces in the area

242 East Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1T7
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Subway Main Street-Science World 800 m
  • Subway Stadium-Chinatown 800 m
  • Bus EB Keefer Place @ Taylor St 550 m
  • Bus Vancouver Bus Terminal 750 m
  • Bus Main Street-Science World Station @ Bay 2 800 m
  • Train Pacific Central Station 750 m
  • Train Waterfront Station 1.1 km
Parking
  • Parking 246-290 Keefer St Garage - 290 Keefer St #246, Vancouver 100 m
  • Parking 268 Keefer - Sun Wah Centre - Lot #1118 - 268 Keefer St, Vancouver 150 m
Hotels
  • Pender place 50 m
  • Savoy (SRO) 100 m
  • Hotel Empress (SRO) 150 m
  • Astoria hotel 150 m

Prices and opening hours

Sunday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$100 hire fee per hour
Front Room
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$100 hire fee per hour
Back room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$100 hire fee per hour
Monday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Front Room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Back room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Front Room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Back room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Front Room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Back room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Thursday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Front Room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Back room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Friday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Front Room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Back room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$80 hire fee per hour
Saturday
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$100 hire fee per hour
Front Room
10:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$100 hire fee per hour
Back room
9:00 am – 9:00 pm
from C$100 hire fee per hour

Facilities and catering options

Up to 15
standing
External catering allowed
Parking available
In-house catering
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
Alcohol provided
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

Communication
5.0
CS
Cody S.
July 2024
Excellent communication
5.0
AS
Andrew S.
March 2024
Excellent communication
5.0

About Doris

She is a photo + creative production studio and multidisciplinary workspace. Named for our Oma, she is a spatial dedication to an unconventional, fierce and supportive woman.

Doris is dedicated to fostering community and co-creation in photography, visual media and design. The doors are open to those in need of a space to shoot a project, a place to hash out ideas, or a desk to work at. Doris is keen to host events surrounding creation and exhibition.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At Doris, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Free on-street parking is available

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Doris:

  • Front Room hosting 3 guests: C$150

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Doris is located at 242 East Pender Street, in the Downtown Eastside / Strathcona district of Vancouver.