Having a hard time trying to find black owned studio spaces in London? Well, we know the struggle all too well. On our endless search for photo & film locations we noticed a prominent issue, with the issue being how hard it is to locate black owned studio spaces and the lack of exposure in which they have. In order to help alleviate the struggle for all those in need of a photo studio that want to support back-owned businesses, we have created a list of amazing studios right here in London. Go ahead and check them out below! I am sure there is one that will tickle your fancy and make a perfect location for any upcoming film and photoshoots!

THRDS Studios

THRDS STUDIO is a 3000 sq ft photography & film space  based in Peckham. THRDS offers two studios, a co-working space and is connecting work and leisure for the community of creative professionals and entrepreneurs under one roof, shaping contemporary culture. Studio A has a large over 2000 sq ft drive in infinity cove space and Studio B is ideal for smaller crews of up to 8 people.

Features include:

  • Infinity cove
  • Concrete floors
  • Exposed white brickwork
  • High vaulted ceiling
  • Sound proofing curtains
  • Daylight
  • Blackout curtains
  • Green screen
  • Hair and Make up area

Mail: studio@thrds.co.uk
Website: 
www.thrds.co.uk 
Location: 3-5 Latona Road, London, SE15 6RX

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Ding Studios

Ding Studios is a 51 sqm infinity cove photo studio space for hire with skylight, lounge seating and hair & makeup area. Ideal for editorial, portraits, lookbooks, still-life and e-commerce shoots.

Features include:

  • Concrete floors
  • White brickwork
  • High ceilings
  • Daylight
  • External kitchenette

Mail: contact@dingstudios.co.uk
Website:
www.dingstudios.co.uk
Location: 14 Feathers Place, London, SE10 9NE

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Silverspace Studios

Silverspace Studios is an affordable daylight professional photography & video studio based in Silvertown, East London. Their Studio A is 400sqft with south facing natural daylight space and Studio B is 550sqft with a 4m x 3m infinity cove and a separate changing room. Silverspace Studios is perfect for photographers, filmmakers and all-round creative’s interested in shooting both small or medium scale productions & photoshoots.

Features include:

  • Option for daylight or blackout
  • Lighting Equipment
  • Clothing Rail
  • Hand held portable garment steamer
  • 20 plus coloured backdrops
  • Bluetooth Speaker System
  • Free Wifi
  • Changing room

The studio hire comes with a selection of flash heads​, modifiers, grips, continuous lights and miscs.

Mail: hello@silverspacestudios.com
Website: www.silverspacestudios.com
Location: 213-215 Silverspace Studios, The Silver Building, 60 Dock Road, Silvertown, London, E16 1YZ

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RGZG Studio

RGZG Studio is a professional photography and film studio based in north London. The studio space is perfect for any creative, brand or Vlogs who are looking for a creative space to shoot or record in.

Features include:

  • Changing room
  • Clothing rails
  • Kitchenette
  • Additional lighting
  • Disabled access
  • Toilets
  • Colouramas
  • Make-up area
  • Speaker

Mail: info@ramongazhang.com
Website: www.rgzgstudio.com
Location: Unit 34, 639 High Street, London, N17 8AA

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QUEST Studios

QUEST Studios is a large, modern, adaptable studio space in East London. The studio is fully equipped with great quality equipment and available for photo shoots and filming.

Features include:

  • Backdrop System for Colorama
  • Elinchrom strobe lighting
  • Godox continuous lights
  • Elinchrom modifiers
  • Clothing rails
  • Handheld clothing steamer/iron
  • Blackout
  • Professional makeup stations
  • High ceilings

Mail: Info@queststudios.co.uk
Website: www.queststudios.co.uk
Location:12 Cody Road, Canning Town, London, E16 4SR

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The Lounge Studio

The Lounge Studio offers 3 hireable studio spaces and offer a range of equipment and backdrops to meet their clients creative needs. Studio 1 is an intimate studio space great for small scale photoshoots & projects. Studio 2 is an infinity cove studio and Studio 3 is a professional natural light photography studio.

Features include:

  • Lighting and softboxes
  • Heavy duty stand & boom arm
  • LED Panels + gel option
  • Mobile backdrop sytem
  • Reflectors

Mail: hellotheloungestudio@gmail.com
Website: www.theloungestudio.space
Location: 12 Cody Road, East London, E16 4SR

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GUAP Studios

GUAP Studios a purpose-built photo/ video studio where you can connect and create. It is designed to become the home for young emerging creatives in London. The studio is located in Peckham and has been given a professional yet chilled ambient.

Features include:

  • Lighting and softboxes
  • Daylight/blackout options blinds
  • Makeup table with mirror
  • Backdrop support sytem
  • Coloramas: Arctic White, Black, Cherry, Sulphur, Lagoon, Barley, Tan, Green

Mail: studios@guap.co.uk
Website: www.guap.studio
Location: Unit 10.14, Print Village, Chadwick Road, SE15 4PU

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23 Units Studio

23 Units Studio is an affordable studio close to central London. At 23 Units Studio you can choose from a range of backdrops to create you unique look. Lights and gels are included. The studio is suitable for Podcasts, YouTube Vloggers, Makeup shoots and Fashion shoots.

Features include:

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Free on-site Parking
  • Internet – wifi
  • Access to Showers & Kitchen
  • Studio Lights & Equipment

Mail: 23UNITSLDN@GMAIL.com
Website: https://23unitslondon.wixsite.com/photostudio
Location: Unit 23A Daisy Business Park, London, SE15 1PD

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48FOUR Studios

48FOUR Studios offers the means to create in a professional studio space. The studio is designed for high quality production film or photography. 48FOUR Studios is the perfect place to bring your creativity to life.

Features include:

  • Wide range of colour paper backdrops 2.72m wide
  • Make up area & changing Room
  • Clothing rail, iron and iron board
  • Free WIFI
  • Fridge, microwave & kettle
  • PA speakers
  • Toilets
  • Free parking

Mail: info@48four.com
Website: www.48four.com
Location: 48FOUR Studios, 12 Imperial Way, Croydon, CR04RR

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Mavro Worldwide Studios

Mavro Worldwide Studios has a state-of-the-art photography and film studio for hire located in London. The studio space is open 24/7 and includes multiple coloured backgrounds, a green screen and additional lighting. It’s the perfect space to create and conceptualise visuals. ​

Features include:

  • Changing room
  • Clothing rails
  • Kitchenette
  • Additional lighting
  • Disabled access
  • Toilets
  • Colouramas
  • Make-up area
  • Speaker

Mail: mavroworldwide@gmail.com
Website: www.mavroworldwide.com
Location: Cannon Wharf Business Centre, Pell St, Surrey Quays, London SE8 5EN

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Renaissance Studios

Renaissance Studios is a loft-style space, based in the heart of Brixton. The white in-house and multi-disciplinary studio facilitates content creation and productions, operating as a blank canvas for creatives to bring their ideas to life.

Features include:

  • Dressing Area
  • Casting Facilities
  • Roof Terrace
  • Make-up area with mirror
  • Diverse Grips and modifiers
  • Diverse Flash Heads

Mail: studio@renaissance.london
Website: www.renaissance.london
Location: Studios 10 & 11, 34-44 Tunstall, London SW9 8DA

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Take More Photos Studio

Take More Photos Studio is a 320 sqft studio and 2088 sqft cove in East London catering to photo-shoots, video-shoots and workshops. The team at Take More Photos created a space and hub where photographers and creatives can come and exercise they’re ideas.

Features include:

  • Backdrops in different colours
  • Makeup and wardrobe area
  • Forza 60, 300, 500 lights included
  • Additonal equipment available to hire
  • Infinity cove
  • Free Parking

Mail: studio@takemore.photos
Website: www.studio.takemore.photos
Location: 5 Hancock Rd, London E3 3DA

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THRDS Studio

THRDS Studio

Ding Studios

Ding Studios

Silverspace Studios

Silverspace Studios

RGZG Studio

RGZG Studio

QUEST Studios

Quest Studios

The Lounge Studio

The Lounge Studio

23 Units Studio

23 Units Studio

Mavro Worldwide Studios

Mavro Studios

48FOUR Studios

48FOUR Studios

GUAP Studios

GUAP Studios

Renaissance Studios

Renaissance Studios

Take More Photos Studio

Renaissance Studios

We want to share all the amazing black-owned locations with you! If you own or know of a space we should add get in touch with us.

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