Parlay Studios

Wonderful, unique, and really beautiful event space that you can seriously transform into just about anything. I got married there this past November and working with Kathrin was so much fun! Kathrin is super organized, really good at getting back to you quickly, and very helpful when it comes to answering all of the questions you have (and trust me, I had a lot). She and the entire team at Parlay managed to transform a photo/​video studio into a super romantic and gorgeous space that we got so many compliments on (and was everything I had envisioned). Having our wedding at Parlay was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made and we are so happy with how everything turned out. I could not recommend Kathrin and the entire team at Parlay enough!

What a studio! Shooting in any other studio in NYC proves how incredible Parlay is. Adam, John, and Brian are unbelievably accommodating, knowledgeable, and kind regardless of your needs. They make shooting at Parlay a breeze.
Studios A, B, and C are all the best work spaces you could possibly ask for, and even their windowless green room (which used to be an edit room) was a pleasure to work in and made me feel at home 5 days/​week.
The space is vast and private, being where it is in JC, but more importantly the staff go way beyond to make sure your shoot is successful.
I’ve shot in many of the best studios in the NYC area, and Parlay is definitely the best space to get creative.

Extraordinary event space, small enough to be cozy and easy to get around while being large, well-​lit, and spacious enough to have room to move around and separate group areas as well as the equipment to support it all.
Easy to get to, and while parking may be a little tight, just ask if you can park where the signs say no-​parking. Parlay are the ones calling the tow trucks, so just be sure your vehicle is identified properly.

Parlay Studios is a full-​service photo studio and work room, and their massive warehouse space has played host to everything from craft fairs to the Jersey City Record Riots. The light is unbelievably good in here. Since its tucked into the PADNA district, parking is easy to come by and the staff are professional. Check out their web site for rental rates and equipment packages. They have abillity to accomodate AV and sound as well as top of the line photography gear and machines to process your work.
Recently contacted them about hosting a private event (my wedding actually!) and it sounds like they are getting away from opening their doors to events so much. They were still open to talking about it, though, and I appreciate their transparency. I’d love to work with them in the future in some way. The cool factor just oozes from the walls.
I’ve driven by and seen some really cool clients in here snapping fashion shoots as well as full scale product photography. If you’re a pro, pay a visit and see what Jersey City has to offer!

This place was awesome. Went to a Last Band Standing charity event there — the space is so cool — it’s big and open — warehouse style — but all fixed up.
Jersey City is awesome to begin with — add this space which I just found out about which they seem to use from anything from community events to photo shoots to music videos — makes JC even more bad ass.
Overall a good spot in JC.