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Monday 7am - 10pm Tuesday 7am - 10pm Wednesday 7am - 10pm Thursday 7am - 10pm Friday 7am - 10pm Saturday 8am - 10pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm

The LightBox

The LightBox is a creative and event rental studio available to rent by the hour in Kearney, NE.

It houses Brooke Butterfield Photography and Capturing Images by Kenzie, who own and operate everything behind the scenes.

10/25/2024

RENTERS!! Here ya go! 👩‍🍳 🎄 ❄️

Home for the Holidays.
Feel free to share this post with your clients so they know the 3 set ups that will be available for use and their color schemes for outfit planning ☺️

❄️ Important to note! We attached a photo of the cool winter blue that will be up soon with the flakes! You can expect that blue with the dangling snowflakes.

🎅🏽 the living room set speaks for itself with the beautiful rug and deep reds, golds, and greens for a classic at home feel.

👩‍🍳 you will need to bring your own cookies/dough. We have a small container of flour and all the utensils/cookie cutters for your use!

🧼 ALSO! We have added half an hour option for clean up during this rental time. You can add that on for a small fee if you plan on using the flour for the 🍪 or simply just need extra time with all the delicate things! We recommend adding it if you plan on doing a simple 1 hour session all the way up to minis you’re hosting, as it does take a bit to clean up/move things back for the next guest.

We’ll see ya when you come on home for Christmas 🎄 🥲

10/18/2024

🎁 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS 🎄

MINI SESSIONS ARE HERE! They will be on November 16th in Kearney .studio

Oh this years set up is WAY too cute. Our brains stormed up some holiday cheer 🥲

🛋️ We have the cutest “cozy living room” set up this side of the Mississippi. Perfect for families and kids. Filled with faux presents, our 9 foot tree, the red couch, and a cute touch on the wall, this is your classic take on Christmas.

Hanging flakes ❄️ think BLUE! We will post in our “Christmas”highlight the blue that will take over the cream wall, but for now, envision a simple yet whimsical set up with hanging white snowflakes with a frosty blue background. Options are endless with this one.

Christmas cookies 🍪 with the real deal! For our mini sessions, we will have flour and dough and pre baked cookies to make the perfect baking scene! A hands on station to create some fun memories during your 2024 holiday session. Complete with all the kitchen essentials. The smell of a home during Christmas is almost unbeatable.

Sessions are LIVE! Go to our link in bio to book.
🎅🏽 click book the lightbox, and scroll down to mini session
🎅🏽 select your time slot and pay to secure it!
🎅🏽 check your email for details to come!

Photos will be delivered within 10 days of shoot! Just in time for Christmas cards 📬

09/15/2024

🤍Sunday Surprise!🤍

A few weeks ago we had you guess what was coming. And although no one quite got it, we hope you’ll fall in love with our change up. 🛏️

Not only does it move easily, but we’ve attached some curtain clips if you want to use some colored curtains/drapes. You can hang them, clip them, however they work for you! Or, you can not use them and photograph it plain! Endless options for the feel you are going for.

Some have already been able to use it for their sessions and we can’t WAIT to see how you use the new bed frame. Be sure to tag us! 🏷️

What are you most excited to shoot in studio this month 👇🏻 tell us below!

Thanks for loving us well!

09/04/2024

A fresh new wall color for you!!

We know most of us will be outdoors for those sweet and rich fall colors, but just in case the weather gets a little rough, we wanted something indoors with a little fall vibe too that can stretch for any outfit or session.

Think Toffee - Deep Taupe - Golden 🥧🍂

This color is darker, more rich and yellow tone based compared to our pull down cream backdrop. And once they open those pumpkin patches, those iconic white and pale green pumpkins will make their way in to play along with this little neutral number!

We got more updates and newness coming…stay tuned!

08/27/2024

We can’t believe we’re already posting about holiday things, but, as a creative, IYKYK 🤪

We wanted to give you a heads up on dates the studio is completely closed for holiday hours, as well as share about a new policy we’re implanting for this winter season! We wouldn’t have this problem if it weren’t for all of our great renters 😭 so in a way, thank you!

We often run into the issue of so many people wanting to use the space during the cold and dreary months. 1. It books FAST! And 2. WELL in advance! So in order to be as fair as possible to all our renters, our policy will have a clause for these months, that your refund - regardless of cancellation time - will only be refunded at 50% regardless of when cancelled. Unless you reschedule your apt, there is no fee there. The 50% return will come to you if you decide to completely cancel your rental.

Of course, weather and sickness happens. We understand these situations! We will be in contact with you if you need to reschedule your rental. 🤒

As bookings pour in, we are hopeful you and your clients stay healthy and safe this coming season. Saturdays and Sundays are high volume days, so take advantage while they’re open! 🗓️

We will send out an email and have a sign posted in our studio during these months with our closed holidays and winter rental policy.

Thank you for loving us well, and keeping us going for over 2 years! 💡

07/15/2024

It’s Christmas in July around here! 🎅🏽 🧨 ☀️

As downtime occurs, we are busy at work thinking months ahead. Although our vision with this red tufted beauty is for Christmas time, we know it’ll get some summer use!

Along with our second hand couch, we found these beauties 🤩 A fur rug! Think babies, kids, bo***ir. And a nice velvet black and gold stool. Truly endless options with all these timeless pieces!

We try to update our lighted box with things that will spark creativity and mean something to you!

With our black wall ⬛️, our red couch ❤️ 🛋️, our fur rug 🐻‍❄️, and the gold & black stool 🪑 — there’s so many new ways to create in the space!

Getting tagged in your work is a joy to see! Happy Monday and Merry Christmas 🎄 in July 🎁

07/11/2024

Collaboration and community, we’re all about it! 👏🏼 Working with Hello Beautiful to get them some updated images has been so so good, and this last stylized shoot with them was icing on the wedding cake 🎂. Pulling in other amazing small business women in the community made it all that much more special 🤍💛. A dream come true it is to support each other in what we do! Check out all their talent 🥹

Models: Ryan and Hannah Bruna
Hair:
Makeup:
Floral:
Indoor Set-up/Design:
Dresses:

And all right here, at home in The LightBox 🤍💛.

07/11/2024

Every part of this gown is just 🤌🏼🤌🏼

06/26/2024

Year ✌🏼 for this event! Love working with local businesses! Who doesn’t love an updated headshot ☺️

06/12/2024

Today, we woke up T W O 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲

Our little dream has been alive, thriving, and shining light for 730 days. We nearly have no words. The LightBox was birthed out of an idea to create a communal space for photographers and creatives to have ample space and light; and it has brought so much more. Small events, bridal parties getting ready the morning of the wedding, graduating seniors hosting their parties, newborns, families, branding photos, and everything in between.. we are in awe! We cannot wait to see what another 3️⃣6️⃣5️⃣ days has in store for us.

🫢 truly, crying typing. It’s just a beautiful gift to have our space so loved. THANK YOU DOES NOT COVER IT!

We wanna give away 4 free rentable hours to be used however you feel! Whether you’re a regular renter or have never been in; enter to win some time in the box of light, right here in Kearney.

🥂 tag, share, and like this post. Each person tagged in the comments is an entry for you!
🥂 winner announced June 13th at 12 pm

With so much love and a lot of natural light,
Brooke & Kenzie 💡

04/03/2024

🚨 ☘️ KEARNEY CATHOLIIIIIIC! It’s your turn ☺️

This Sunday, we will open our doors for photos. The weather is looking kind, but we know our state well 💨 Swing by for an open, bright, and beautiful space to snag some mems of your 2024 prom!

🕚 3:00-5:00pm PROMPT ☺️ We will kindly ask those to leave once open house is timed out.

💸 $5 per student! Basically those dressed up for the occasion! Please note we are doing CASH ONLY. Entry fee gets you access to take photos anywhere you would like in the studio using our props, chairs, rolling wall, etc. Please be kind and rotate through timely so everyone gets a chance to use each spot. Students are welcome to bring in loved ones to take their photos.

Can’t wait to see you all dressed up! ☺️

03/23/2024

🌈 RAINBOW READY 🌈

Its up. It’s petite and cute. It’s short and perfect for the littles.

Rainbow rules ‼️

🌈 you may remove the balloons carefully IF you need to use the paper roll backdrop. They are slightly touching the paper rolls when rolled down. There are command strips holding them on, and there’s THREE. You will carefully unlatch and then you may leave off if you don’t feel comfortable attaching back. Please place on the couch. If you can get away with not removing, that would be ideal ☺️

🌈 it’s just streamers and balloons, so please remember that littles hands can get curious!

🌈 if something happens during your rental, just shoot us a message! We’re happy to help.

🌈 not sure how long this will stay up, so book while it’s here!

It’s giving majooooor spring vibes 🍀 🌸 ☀️ **chair is for reference on height. It’s about 4 feet tall!

03/13/2024

🎉🪩 Round One for Kearney Prom! 🪩🎉

We hear you and love that you want to include us in your prom photos! We’re happy to say that we’ll open our doors to see all the glitz this weekend!🕺

🕚 3:00-5:00pm PROMPT ☺️. We love serving everyone and that means our customers who have privately rented the studio as well! We will kindly ask those to leave once open house is timed out. 🙃

💸 $5 per student! Basically those dressed up for the occasion! Please note we are doing CASH ONLY. Entry fee gets you access to take photos anywhere you would like in the studio using our props, chairs, rolling wall, etc. Please be kind and rotate through timely so everyone gets a chance to use each spot. Students are welcome to bring in loved ones to take their photos.

Can’t wait to see you all dressed up! ☺️

01/24/2024

💘 LOVE IS IN THE BALLOON AIR 💘

Are ya kiddin’?! Our girl Christie over at created the most magical Valentines Balloon set. Look at those colors 😍

And! It’s moveable. We got a little note for ya in the studio, but feel free to gently move, slide, and glide this sweetheart 🩷 wherever you need. As always, be gentle and kind. This set is live for you ALL to use. It’ll stay up until February 16th.

🎈 is your party destination! She has soooo much to offer. Balloons of alllll kinds. Decorations. Rentable inflatables. A COTTON CANDY 🍭 MACHINE?!? Christie is bubbly and fun. So easy to work with and can create the balloon set up of your dreams. Snag a business card from our credenza as you walk in and swing by her shop downtown on the bricks.

Tag us and in your photos! We’d love to see 💘🎈

01/23/2024

🔥 Flame Reminder 🔥

The goal is always to keep the studio clean, safe, and ready for the next renter! With that, as a reminder, there are no flames/fire of any kind allowed in the studio. Yes, even for just a few seconds! And yes, even if you are really really responsible 😉. The last thing we want is for our paper backdrops to catch on fire or cause any damage to a space so loved by many!

Any flame presence detected in your rental will be an automatic fine of $40, even if there is no damage. And oh goodness we don’t even want to think about what comes next if there is damage 🫣. Our contracts have all the important information such as this in them, so when they are sent to you, please please read! Contracts are cool because they keep YOU and US safe! 😎

Thank you for respecting the space and creating the coolest things (without flames) in our space!

01/12/2024

This vintage beauty needs a permanent spot on here 🫶🏽

Now in studio. 💡

The blue photographs so well. The chair itself has lots of fun options. This ol’ girl is ready for some people to see her. Tag us in how you use it!

01/08/2024

❄️ winter is here ❄️ and with it comes in tracks 👣

Friendly reminder to care for our floors the best you can. We have a little cart by the door for your feet ☺️ You can wipe off wet/dirty shoes and leave shoes on the mat if you wish!

Enjoy the winter wonderland to come & we cannot wait to see what you create 💡

01/04/2024

Another simple addition to add to your time in the studio 🥳

Vinyl backdrops. We have a variety of them. With floor choices and fun designs, you can create a scene for newborns, toddlers, and small kids! Our highlight reel on our page shows you how to set up, change, and tear this down. There’s also a “how to” on the cart. It is pretty self explanatory, but we’d love to share some basics! 👇🏻

📷 booking 2 hour minimum is recommended but not required. To set them up, photograph, change it out, etc. we think this would best fit you.
📷there’s over 10 backdrops to choose from. Feel free to check it all out, but as always — take care when replacing & rolling them back up.
📷as of right now the baseboard is behind the rolling wall, please take care when moving it!
📷this is great because you can place this ANYWHERE in the studio; based off your lighting preferences.
📷get yourself familiar with the cart and how to use this system so you can be efficient with your time and clients.

As always, if you have questions, we are here to answer what we can!

We are just so thankful for another year with you guys. 🥂 here’s to the best yet!

Address

124 W 25th Street
Kearney, NE
NE

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 10pm
Tuesday	7am - 10pm
Wednesday	7am - 10pm
Thursday	7am - 10pm
Friday	7am - 10pm
Saturday	8am - 10pm
Sunday	12pm - 6pm

Website

http://thelightboxkearney.com/

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