Photography studio hire

Hire Studio 30 for photography and content creation. This type of hire includes use of lighting kit as detailed below if needed, but flash triggers available are for Sony and Canon cameras only. 

For all hires you will need to have and show evidence of your own Public Liability insurance.

Specs & kit

Use of any/all of the following is included in the hire:

  • Two Elinchrom D Lite RX4 flashes
  • Two 120cm deep octaboxes (plus grids)
  • Strip softbox plus grid
  • Small square and octa softboxes
  • Westcott 7ft translucent umbrella & cover (though this takes up a ludicrous amount of available space)
  • Two small shoot through umbrellas
  • Rotolight NEO II three head kit
  • Sony and Canon hotshoe triggers (please let me know if you’re any other brand before booking!)
  • Manfrotto tripod
  • Vanguard tripod with adjustable angle central column
  • Lastolite 1.35m Super White paper roll
  • Fabric backdrops – photos to follow
  • Heavy duty backdrop stand
  • Shoot space flooring is light wood laminate
  • Grey chaise longue, blue velvet boudoir chair, green bar stool, blue wooden stool, wooden chair, grey chair

Hire fees – studio

All time slots are inclusive of set up & tear down/pack away time, and overrunning will be charged for – please arrive and finish promptly!

All hires include unlimited tea, coffee & squash. 

SHIMMER / 2 hours / £40

SPARKLE / half day (4 hours) / £75

DAZZLE / full day (8 hours) / £140

Please note Studio 30 is up a flight of stairs, and has neighbours, so is not suitable for group dance classes or music practice. Solo dancers with headphones are welcome – I use it for this too!

There are kitchen & toilet facilities on the same floor, and a small reception area with a fridge and kettle. 

I will usually be in my office during hires, but there is a second desk available by arrangement if you need it. 

Info & questions

Camera info

Studio 30 is kitted out with flash triggers for Sony and Canon DSLRs which have hotshoes. If you don’t have a camera with a hotshoe, you can still use continuous lights, but might be worth a chat first. If you have another make of camera, give me a shout first!

Accessibility info

Studio 30 is up a flight of stairs. There is free parking on site.

Facilities info

The studio has a kettle and a small fridge. Tea, coffee and bottles of water are included in your hire fee.

There is a kitchen on the same floor with a bigger fridge and a sink and microwave.

There are also toilets on the same floor.

Can I bring a model / how many people will fit?

Studio 30 is small – it’s beautiful but it is not suitable for big shoots, ideally just one photographer and one client/model. If you’re not sure, drop me a note with your thoughts and I’ll let you know honestly whether it’ll work or not.

Can I bring my own lighting/other gear?

Absolutely yes, but it must be PAT tested. Bear in mind that all the existing lighting is Elinchrom fit and triggered, so anything that’s not Elinchrom compatible won’t work with what’s already there.

You can’t bring anything gas-powered or any heaters (the studio has three heaters of its own and does get warm).

Are there any restrictions on what I can shoot?

Yes, there are some restrictions. If you let me know on the booking request what you’re planning to shoot during your hire session, I’ll let you know before confirming if there are any issues. Please be honest – if you turn up and are shooting something I don’t allow hire for or which isn’t covered by insurance, you will be asked to leave. 

I am always present in my office next door for the duration of the hire for insurance reasons so if you have any pets / dramatic kit / odd things please let me know in advance – I’d much rather not have to chuck you out on the day!

Do you teach lighting?

No, although it’s an ideal space to practice and learn. I will help you get set up and am in my office next door throughout shoots, so am on hand for any panic questions!

Studio hire booking request

Ready to book? Drop me a note and let me know what you’re after, and let the diary duelling begin!

Please note availability varies week to week, so please don’t book anything that is dependent on this until you’ve received confirmation from me and paid the booking fee.

Got a question? Chuck that in the form too (just put question marks or “none” in the dates & length boxes), or you can email me directly on hello@carlawatkins.com.