Photography studio hire in Birmingham
A large, flexible photography studio in the heart of the University of Birmingham campus, ideal for commercial, editorial, campaign and content photography.
Based in the historic Aston Webb building and just seven minutes by train from Birmingham New Street, the studio offers a substantial, light-controlled shooting space alongside changing and make-up facilities, kitchen access and on-site parking.
Ideal for independent photographers and creative agencies looking for a professional, flexible studio space in Birmingham.
About the studio
Our windowless studio gives photographers complete control over lighting conditions, with plenty of room for everything from portraits and headshots to product, editorial and larger campaign shoots.
The studio measures [INFO NEEDED: length x width / total floor area], with a ceiling height of [INFO NEEDED] and a usable shooting area of [INFO NEEDED].
The scale of the space has previously allowed an entire courtroom set to be constructed for a BBC production, giving an indication of just how flexible the studio can be.
A [INFO NEEDED: confirm white backdrop / infinity wall / cyclorama and dimensions] provides a clean, versatile setting for a wide range of photography.
Studio facilities at a glance
Studio hire includes access to:
Studio size
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Ceiling height
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Shooting area
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White backdrop
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Capacity
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Wi-Fi
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Changing and make-up
Dedicated changing area and make-up facilities [INFO NEEDED: mirrors, worktop, clothes rail, hangers, steamer etc.]
Furniture
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Kitchen
Kitchen facilities available for clients and photography teams [INFO NEEDED: tea/coffee, fridge, microwave etc. if relevant]
Toilets
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Accessibility
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Parking
On-site parking [INFO NEEDED: number of spaces, booking arrangements and any charges]
Loading and access
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Hire times
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Studio hire covers the space and facilities. Photographers should bring the photography and lighting equipment required for their shoot.
Studio and campus locations
The studio sits within the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston campus, giving you access to a distinctive setting with historic architecture, contemporary buildings and landscaped outdoor spaces.
For shoots requiring a mixture of studio and location photography, this provides the opportunity to create a varied collection of images without travelling between multiple locations.
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Easy to reach
University Station is a short walk from the studio, with direct trains from Birmingham New Street taking around seven minutes.
On-site parking is available for clients and photography teams.
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Studio hire
Half day
up to 4 hours:
£200
Full day
up to 8 hours:
£340
Ready to plan your shoot?
Whether you know exactly what you need or would like to talk through whether the space is right for your project, our Creative Media team can help with availability, access and studio specifications.