Photo studio hire London

Hire a design-led photo studio in Old Street, London with south-facing daylight, 250 m² of open-plan space, and a private rooftop terrace.

South-facing daylight through arched windows, 3.5 m ceilings, and 250 m² of open-plan floor — no ceiling grid, no visible fixtures. The architecture does the set dressing; editorial and commercial briefs both land without a paper roll.

Photo shoot lighting setup inside The Designer's Penthouse daylight studio in Old Street, London
Daylight photo shoot setup inside the 250 m² penthouse studio in Old Street.

A daylight photo studio in Old Street, available by the day

South-facing daylight through arched windows, 3.5 m ceilings, and 250 m² of open-plan floor — no ceiling grid, no visible fixtures. The architecture does the set dressing; editorial and commercial briefs both land without a paper roll.

Practical wins that London photographers care about: goods lift for heavy kit, private entrance so no public foot traffic walks into a fitting, and Old Street station four minutes away.

Why photographers book here

01

Daylight without compromise

South-facing orientation ensures consistent, high-quality natural light from morning through golden hour, filtering beautifully across the space.

02

Easy load-in

Goods lift access and a private entrance make it easier to move lighting, styling rails, and production kit through the space efficiently.

03

Architecture as backdrop

Exposed brickwork, concrete columns, and arched steel windows mean you don't need a paper backdrop unless you want one — every corner reads as a set.

04

Terrace access

A 35m² outdoor space enables natural light exterior shooting without the logistical hassle of leaving your base location.

Studio specifications

Space250 m² open plan
Ceiling3.5 m exposed concrete
Natural lightSouth-facing, all-day
Wi-Fi1 Gbps symmetric fibre
AccessGoods lift, ground floor load-in
LocationOld Street, 4 min from tube

Frequently asked questions

We provide basic grip and stands, and specific Colorama paper backdrop rolls can be pre-ordered via our rental add-on before your shoot date.

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Photo Studio Hire London | Old Street Penthouse with Daylight