Photo shoot location in Old Street
Book a daylight photo studio in Old Street, London with south-facing natural light, 3.5 m ceilings, a rooftop terrace, and multiple editorial backdrops in one venue.
South-facing natural light, 3.5 m ceilings, and a 250 m² design-led penthouse for fashion editorials, brand campaigns, product shoots, and multi-look content days. The 35 m² rooftop terrace adds a second location without moving the team.
At a glance
- Space
- 250 m²
- Ceiling
- 3.5 m
- Terrace
- 35 m²
- Access
- Private entrance and goods-lift load-in
A daylight photo shoot location with enough technical support to keep the brief moving.
South-facing natural light, 3.5 m ceilings, and a 250 m² design-led penthouse for fashion editorials, brand campaigns, product shoots, and multi-look content days. The 35 m² rooftop terrace adds a second location without moving the team.
- 3.5 m ceiling height, with no visible grid or ceiling reflections
- Full blackout for controlled lighting setups
- South-facing natural light for daylight or mixed-light shoots
South-facing arched windows deliver soft, consistent daylight from early morning through golden hour. The 3.5 m ceilings eliminate visible ceiling reflections in full-length fashion work, and the 250 m² open floor plan gives you room to build and reposition setups without moving the camera across the room every fifteen minutes. The light does most of the work, and you shape it.
The 35 m² rooftop terrace functions as a second location without a separate recce or travel day. Exposed brick, concrete columns, steel beams, and floor-to-ceiling arched windows create the kind of editorial backdrop that would cost considerably more to hire as a dedicated studio in Shoreditch or Bermondsey. Here, it is the default.
Why this space works for Photography
Full blackout blinds on every window allow controlled lighting setups when daylight is not what the brief requires. The window glass delivers a neutral colour temperature, reducing post-production correction.
The goods lift takes your equipment directly to the fifth floor. A private entrance means no shared lobby with office tenants. Nearby parking options can be shared with confirmed bookings. The building remains accessible for late shoots; amplified sound should be kept at a considerate level after 10 pm.
Practical information
The goods lift accommodates full lighting cases, background stands, and wardrobe rails. Access runs from ground floor to the penthouse with no intermediate stops required. All production equipment, furniture, and set-build materials can be brought in by this route.
A detailed access and layout brief is shared with your booking confirmation so your crew can plan the day in advance.
Nearby parking options are available and can be shared in advance. Old Street station (Northern Line) is four minutes on foot. Courier deliveries can be sent to the building on the day of your hire, and the address is shared after booking confirmation.
Equipment for photo shoots
Godox strobes, Bowens-mount softboxes, a 2.5 m vinyl backdrop, and an eight-lens Sony kit are available on site, pre-staged and tested before your crew arrives. Choose a ready-made pack or build a custom setup from the individual items.
Photo & Editorial Pack
Strobes, softboxes, backdrop, and lenses, portrait-ready from the first frame.
View pack →Content Creation Pack
Gimbal, action camera, wireless audio, and LED panels for fast-paced social and brand content.
View pack →Walk the penthouse, then watch it move.
A commercially useful preview section: the full 3D tour for layout confidence, plus two short videos to understand atmosphere, light, and flow.
Walk the full space before you commit the date.
Open the interactive tour to understand layout flow, terrace access, and where each part of the penthouse sits in relation to the next.
- Preview circulation between the main loft, kitchen, terrace, and support zones.
- Sense the natural light direction and how each setup sits in the room.
- Share a practical walkthrough with clients, producers, or decision-makers before the recce.
Living room entrance in slow motion
A slow-motion entrance shot into the living room that captures arrival, scale, and atmosphere in a calmer, more cinematic way.
Watch on YouTube →Lighting mood stop motion
A quick read on how the living room atmosphere shifts when the lighting mood changes, useful for brand, event, and editorial briefs.
Watch on YouTube →Hannah G.DirectorThe south-facing light in this space is extraordinary. I shot an entire editorial without reaching for a strobe. The raw textures and ceiling height gave me six distinct setups without moving a single piece of furniture.
Frequently asked questions
Standard access begins at 8 am. Early access from 7 am is available as an add-on at £120 per hour. This is commonly used for complex lighting builds or set construction that needs to be ready before talent arrives.
Yes. Full blackout blinds are fitted to every window. The space can be switched from full daylight to complete darkness within minutes, allowing you to move between natural-light and strobe-based setups during the same shoot day.
Yes, without restriction. You are welcome to bring your own lighting kit, and the on-site equipment catalogue is available to supplement your setup if needed.
The 35 m² private rooftop terrace is included with every booking. It offers an unobstructed London skyline view and is accessible directly from the main loft space. It is used regularly for portraits, lifestyle content, and golden-hour setups.
A dedicated changing area is available within the space, separate from the main shooting floor. It is suitable for talent wardrobe changes, hair and makeup, and personal storage during the hire.
Godox strobes, Bowens-mount softboxes in four sizes, a 2.5 m white vinyl backdrop, light stands, a tall C-stand, and an eight-lens Sony E-mount kit are available as add-ons. The Photo & Editorial Pack groups these items at a bundled rate. All equipment is pre-staged and tested before your crew arrives.
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