Self-portrait photo studio
Say cheese —
take photos
you'll actually love
Pittsburgh
Private photo studio. No photographer. If you hate how you look in photos — this changes everything.
Sessions from $30
You don't need to know how to pose
It's easy, private, and fun — even if it's your first time.
Step 1
Step into your private studio
You'll be welcomed and walked through everything before your session starts. Professional lighting, camera, backdrop, and monitors are already set up for you.
Step 2
See yourself and press the clicker
Use one monitor to see yourself in real time, adjust your pose, and press the clicker when it feels right. No photographer, no pressure — just you in control.
Step 3
Review, retake, and keep going
The second monitor shows the photos you just took, so you can review them instantly and try again until you get the shots you love. Your images are color-corrected and delivered after your session.
Sessions
Choose your private photoshoot experience
60-Minute Half-Body Portrait
60 minutes
A session that can do it all. From clean portraits to creative shots, solo looks to group photos — this gives you the time and flexibility to make it happen.
$159+
- ✦Up to 5 people
- ✦White backdrop
- ✦Unlimited digital photos
- ✦4 prints (4x6")
- ✦Base price for 2 members
Weekends book fast — check availability
40-Minute Half-Body Portrait
40 minutes
Bring friends or family — and have enough time to try different poses, expressions, and ideas together.
$119+
- ✦Up to 5 people
- ✦White backdrop
- ✦Unlimited digital photos
- ✦2 prints (4x6")
- ✦Base price for 2 members
Weekends book fast — check availability
20-Minute Headshot
20 minutes
More variety in poses, expressions, and props — and time to enjoy the experience.
$69+
- ✦Up to 3 people
- ✦Choose 1 of multiple backdrop colors
- ✦Unlimited digital photos
- ✦Base price for 2 members
Weekends book fast — check availability
20-Minute Half-Body Portrait
20 minutes
New to self-photo studios? A simple, low-pressure experience — great for solo shots or quick photos with a friend.
$69+
- ✦Up to 3 people
- ✦White backdrop
- ✦Unlimited digital photos
- ✦Base price for 2 members
Weekends book fast — check availability
10-Minute Headshot
10 minutes
A quick, polished headshot with minimal time commitment.
$39+
- ✦Up to 3 people
- ✦Choose 1 of multiple backdrop colors
- ✦Unlimited digital photos
- ✦Base price for 2 members
Weekends book fast — check availability
Professional Portrait
20 minutes
A clean, professional portrait on a blue backdrop — ideal for LinkedIn, work, or applications.
$69
- ✦1 person
- ✦Blue backdrop
- ✦Unlimited digital photos
Weekends book fast — check availability
US Passport & ID Photo
5 minutes
A compliant, ready-to-use passport or ID photo — quick and stress-free.
$30
- ✦1 person
- ✦White backdrop
- ✦Unlimited digital photos
- ✦2 prints
- ✦Let us know if it's not a U.S. passport
Weekends book fast — check availability
Reviews
What people are saying
Guests come for the private experience, the confidence boost, and the photos they end up loving most.
"Highly recommend this studio! I came here to take LinkedIn headshots, and the entire experience was fantastic. The backgrounds and equipment were very professional, and the owner was incredibly patient in helping us adjust the lighting and setup. Photo delivery was super easy. They uploaded all of our photos to Google Drive right after the session. Two of us shared a 40-minute session, and we each ended up with over 50 photos, which was more than enough. We are both very happy with the results and have already replaced our old LinkedIn photos with ones from this shoot. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for professional headshots!"
"I had such a wonderful experience at Cheesy Studio! The space was clean and very comfortable to use. The set up was easy to understand, and the lighting and photo quality turned out great! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a unique and enjoyable photo experience."
"A super welcoming space and great experience! The ladies who run the studio are fun and efficient. The experience was fun and easy, even with my 3 year old. We had plenty of time to get settled and felt comfortable during the entire session. The photos came out great, too!"
"I had such a great experience at Cheesy Studio! My family and I wanted family portraits to print out for our home and when we walked into the studio, they had set everything up perfectly, and we used a clicker to take our own photos at our own pace which made the whole experience feel so comfortable and natural. We could laugh, redo shots, use the props they had provided for us and just be ourselves without feeling rushed or watched. Honestly, it turned into a really fun memory, not just a photoshoot! Highly recommend it for everyone."
Q&A
Frequently asked questions
Everything you may want to know before your Cheesy Studio session.
You'll receive all the digital photos you take, with no extra charges. For sessions longer than 20 minutes, 4×6 prints are included as well.
Visit Cheesy Studio
Easy to find.
Worth the visit.
6315 FORBES AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217
Pittsburgh, Squirrel Hill
Cheesy Studio is a private self-portrait photo studio in Squirrel Hill, easy to reach from Downtown, Oakland, and Shadyside — with plenty of cafés and shops right around the corner.
Driving in? Parking is simple — nearby street and lot options are available for both quick visits and longer stays.
After booking, you'll receive a confirmation email with detailed arrival instructions, including how to enter the building and find our studio.
Final step
Ready for photos
you'll actually love?
Private studio. No photographer. Just you, your people, and a photoshoot that feels easy from the first click.