Photography Studio Hire in London — from £35 per hour

STU 22 is a purpose-built photography studio in Wapping, East London, five minutes from Tower Bridge. Three distinct spaces under one roof — a full infinity cove, a blackout studio, and a versatile daylight room — mean you can shoot everything from clean e-commerce packshots to moody editorial portraits without changing location. Hourly hire starts at £35, with no hidden fees and lighting included.

Choose your space

  • Infinity Cove — from £100/hr. A seamless white cyclorama for fashion, campaigns, music videos and full-length work.
  • Blackout Studio — from £100/hr. Total light control for dramatic portraiture, product lighting setups and video work that demands precision.
  • The Portal — from £35/hr. Our most flexible room: content creation, headshots, castings, podcasts and DJ recordings.

What's included in every booking

  • Professional lighting — strobe and continuous LED options
  • Backdrops, stands and basic grip
  • Fast Wi-Fi, tethering table, changing area, kitchenette
  • On-site support to get you set up and shooting fast

Why photographers choose Wapping over Central London

Central London studios routinely charge £120–£250 per hour before you've added lighting. STU 22 sits ten minutes from the City and Shoreditch — Wapping Overground is a four-minute walk, Tower Hill is one stop away — at East London prices.

Who shoots here

Fashion and editorial photographers, e-commerce brands shooting product, agencies running corporate headshot days, content creators filming for TikTok and YouTube, and music artists shooting press kits and video. See recent work on our Instagram or explore our studios.

FAQs

How much does it cost to hire a photography studio in London?

In London, expect £35–£250 per hour depending on size and location. At STU 22 in Wapping, hire starts at £35/hr for The Portal and £100/hr for the Infinity Cove and Blackout Studio, with lighting included.

Is lighting included in the hire price?

Yes — professional lighting is included in every booking.

Where exactly is the studio?

STU 22 is in Wapping, London E1W — a 4-minute walk from Wapping Overground, one stop from Tower Hill, and 10 minutes from Liverpool Street by car.

Can I view the studio before booking?

Yes. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll arrange a viewing that fits your schedule.

Ready to book?

Check live availability and book your session online in under two minutes, or chat with us on WhatsApp for a same-day answer.