SMU Stories - Hilary Cinque

This week on SMU Stories, we sat down with Hilary Cinque, proud SMU alumna and Co-Founder & Creative Director at The Lumen Room — a growing collection of rent-by-the-hour photography and event spaces across Texas.

Hilary has led the transformation of 18 unique spaces across four major metro areas into beautiful, highly functional creative environments. From former auto body shops to strip mall units, she has a gift for turning unconventional spaces into clean, bright studios that creators love.

With over 11,000 bookings annually, The Lumen Room has tapped into the demand for flexible, well-designed venues. Hilary and her team have built a proven playbook for turning underutilized square footage into photo- and video-ready spaces that clients return to time and time again.

Tune in to SMU Stories to hear more about Hilary’s entrepreneurial journey