Instant Film Portrait Studio

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Fine Art Portrait Commercial Alternative Photography
Capturing timeless moments in a hand-crafted monochrome process.
Instant development in 60 seconds.
Format sizes up to 24" x 32".
Studio located in a historic knitting factory in Toronto. One-of-a-kind prints for collectors, creatives, and connoisseurs. Personalized 1-on-1 portrait sessions. Safe, kind, and professional environment. Experience the art of photography like never before.

The Studio

At Mammoth Instant Studio in Toronto, we specialize in creating unique instant monochrome portraits using the historical Diffusion Transfer process originally patented by Polaroid. Our studio, housed in a historic knitting factory, offers an immersive 60-second development experience. You will be guided to feel relaxed and leave with a one-of-a-kind hand-crafted fine art piece.

We are open 7 days a week. Framing options are available, and our staff provides kind, caring, and professional service in a safe environment. Bookings are by appointment only. Contact us at 647-712-1984 or hello@instantfilmportrait.com. Hours: Monday–Sunday, 9am–8pm.

Portrait Session Packages


Special Studio Opening Price List - Prices Subject To Change

Each session is 1-on-1 with the artist. Walk away with an original alternative diffusion transfer reversal hand-crafted print. The offered format sizes are 20x24" and 8x10".



20x24" Format Size

"The Standard Package" 3 Prints (2.5 hour Session) $745
"1 Shot Wonder" 1 Print (45 min): $285
"The Octo" 8 Prints (4 hours): $1900
"Couples" 2 Prints (2 hours): $570

8x10" Format Size

"Ate-10" 1 Print, 8x10" Format (45 minutes) $110      (Additional Prints available, $75)


On Location / Event: Please contact for details

Packages include 1 hour of chemical preparation, post-shoot cleaning, and studio use. Styling services available. Prices subject to HST. A 20% deposit is required to confirm your reservation. This deposit is refundable only if cancellation is made at least 36 hours in advance.

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The Experience

Step 1: Enquiry
Call +1 647-712-1984 or email hello@instantfilmportrait.com and let me know your prefered studio shoot date and maybe a little about yourself!

Step 2: Confirmation
A confirmation email will be sent once details are finalized.

Step 3: Photoshoot
We will have fun making a great image! Compositional framing is limited to 3/4-body to full body. Prints develop in 60 seconds!

Please note:


To achieve the highest quality portraits, we utilize high-intensity LED lighting. Guests with a sensitivity to bright light may experience some discomfort and find the portrait experience to be intense. Be sure to consider that If you have a sensitivity to bright light, you might find it challenging to keep your eyes open for the exposure.

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About Kevin YuanKung "Bow and Arrow" Huang

Kevin received his first Singe Lens Reflex film camera, a 35mm Canon AE-1 Program, in grade 6 and has been capturing portraits ever since. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. Photography emphasizes intimacy, connecting with subjects in one-on-one sessions.

Kevin's early passion for street and candid photography evolved into a love for fine art portraiture. Outside photography, he is an avid cyclist, having ridden Toronto to Montreal at 17, and has performed fire-eating routines. Favorite music genre: Ska.

Artist Statement: The diffusion transfer reversal process captures ephemeral moments with historical significance. Each print is unique, offering tactile, museum-quality images that combine artistry, process, and instant gratification.

Book a Session

Fine Art Portrait Alternative Commercial Photography

Bookings by appointment only. Enquire via email or phone.

Phone: +1 647-712-1984
Email: hello@instantfilmportrait.com
Hours: 9am–8pm, Monday–Sunday

Map – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Contact

Kevin Huang / Instant Film Portrait Studio
#214 52 Saint Lawrence Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
+1 647-712-1984
hello@instantfilmportrait.com





I (we) wish to acknowledge this land on which the my residence, 52 Saint Lawrence Street Unit 214 M5A3N1 Toronto, Ontario Canada, operates. Corktown, a neighbourhood in Toronto, is situated on the traditional territory of several Indigenous nations. Specifically, it falls under the treaty territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as defined by Treaty 13. The broader area is also recognized as the traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, and Wendat peoples.