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Facilities & Equipment
Everything included when you hire the studio — the space, the lighting, the kit, and how the day runs. If you’re planning a shoot and want to check whether the studio suits your setup, you’ll find all the key information below.
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At A Glance
Studio Dimensions
The Space In Numbers
A large railway arch studio — more room than most London studios at this price point. Enough depth for full-length fashion work with real camera-to-subject distance.
The stage area is 6m × 5m. Ceiling height is generous enough for boom arms, overhead rigs, and long lens work without compromise. The movable workbench (1.2 × 2.4m) can be repositioned to free up more floor space.
The Studio
Studio Space & Setup
A practical, working studio designed for a wide range of shoots — from simple portrait setups to complex multi-light builds. Railway arch construction means full blackout capability and a characterful space that works equally well for stills and video.
Key Features
- Full blackout for complete lighting control
- Suitable for stills and video production
- Flexible layout depending on your setup
- Ground floor — no steps, easy load-in
- Private yard with space for one car
- Range of set-building materials and rigging options
Stage & Working Areas
- Stage area for shooting: 6m × 5m
- Large tether table: 1.2 × 2.4m
- Production office / changing room
- Dedicated MUA area with Hollywood mirror
- Equipment storage / optional second changing area
- Kitchen with microwave, tea & coffee
A Note On Train Noise
The studio is a railway arch, so there is regular train noise. For video work it is manageable for most productions, but if clean audio recording is critical to your shoot, please call ahead and we can advise whether the studio is right for your project.
Included With Every Hire
Lighting & Equipment
All lighting is included in your hire — no need to organise additional kit or pay extra for the flash heads. The studio is equipped for both flash and continuous setups, suitable for product, portrait, fashion, and video work.
Flash Lighting
- 8 × Godox flash heads
- Triggers for all major camera brands
Continuous LED
- 11 × continuous LED lights total
- 1 × 500w LED
- 1 × 300w LED
- 2 × 150w LED
- Additional smaller units
Modifiers
- Softboxes — multiple sizes
- Umbrellas
- Beauty dishes
- Reflectors & flags
- Diffusion material
- Gobo projector & spotlight modifiers
Grip & Support
- 10+ light stands
- 4 × C-stands
- Cambo boom arm, rails & rigging system
- Wheeled heavy-duty light stand
- Polyboards, clamps & clips
Backdrops
- 20+ Coloramas — paper backdrops
- Canvas backdrops (extra charge)
- Fabric rigging system & fabrics (extra charge)
- Paper usage included — reasonable policy applies
- Green Screen / Black Infinity Space (extra charge)
Tethering & Workflow
- Large tether table for laptop & monitor
- Single screen on Standard tier
- Dual-screen setup on Premium tier
- Fibre broadband Wi-Fi throughout
What’s Here
Facilities
The studio is set up to make shoots comfortable and easy — so your team can focus on creating, not logistics.
Comfort & Welfare
- Kitchen with microwave, kettle & toaster
- Tea, coffee & chilled water
- Cups, glasses, plates & cutlery
- Private toilet
- Production office / changing room
- Garment steamer
- Heavy-duty clothes rail & 60+ hangers
- Dog friendly
Crew & Production
- Hollywood illuminated MUA mirror
- Full-length mirror & 4 additional mirrors
- Multiple chairs, stools & tables
- Reception / client seating area
- Music system — NAD amplifier & 75w speakers
- Bluetooth & headphone input
- Laptop connected to Spotify / YouTube
- Fibre broadband Wi-Fi
VAT Included
Pricing
Lighting is included at every tier. Hire by the hour — 2-hour minimum weekdays, 3-hour minimum weekends. Not sure what to book? Just message and we’ll point you in the right direction.
Choose your tier
How many hours?
2 hr minimum weekdays · 3 hr minimum weekends
Add extras
Flat rate add-ons · Premium tier gets discounted rates
Your session — VAT included
£120
That’s £60 per hour · lighting with setup is always included
Ex. VAT
£100
From Arrival To Wrap
What To Expect On The Day
Arrival
Please allow enough time for travel and use the full postcode — which is for the yard entrance only — on your map app. Look out for the railway bridge, the blue gates, and the Lost In Yoga signage. Walk down the alley and knock on the shutter door. If you’re early, you’re welcome to wait in the reception area and use the Wi-Fi.
Setup
Robbie will get everyone settled in the right places — MUA at their station, crew where they need to be. He’ll then talk through the deliverables and the best lighting options for the shoot. A mood board is very useful at this stage so he can see the kind of look you’re going for. While you’re unpacking and getting ready, Robbie will be installing the paper backdrops and setting up the lights for the first scene.
During The Shoot
Robbie stays on site for the full duration — this isn’t a studio that hands over the keys and disappears. He’s on hand to change papers and help with the large boom arm on all tiers. On Standard tier, just call him from the reception desk when you need changes. On Premium tier he’s essentially part of your team — an extra pair of eyes making suggestions and helping with reflectors, lights, wind machines, and anything else that comes up. After six years and thousands of shoots, he has a good sense of what needs to happen and when.
Wrap & Overtime
Robbie will dismantle the lights and roll up the background paper — you just need to pack your gear, styling, and sets and be out within 5–10 minutes of your finishing time. Once you hit 15 minutes over your booked slot, an overtime payment will be due. If it looks like you might run over, let Robbie know 15–30 minutes beforehand so he can check whether there’s anyone booked in after you.
The Vibe
Robbie is both the studio owner and a working photographer, so he understands how stressful shoots can be. After hosting thousands of sessions he knows the best work happens when people are relaxed and not under pressure — so keeping the atmosphere good is always the priority. Just one rule: don’t be late. It’s his number one pet hate, and the number one way to create unnecessary stress and end up paying for overtime. If you have any other questions before your shoot, the FAQs page covers most of what people ask.
Who Uses The Studio
Who Books The Studio
Arch Photo Studio works for experienced photographers and first-time renters alike. If you’re new to studio lighting, friendly guidance is on hand to get you set up quickly. New to studio photography? Check out our guide on planning a photoshoot.
The space is designed to make your shoot smooth from setup to wrap. Visit our BTS gallery to see lots more images of how people use our professional photography studio.
Over 100 × Five-Star Reviews
What Clients Say
★★★★★
“Fantastic space to shoot in with an abundance of lighting equipment and goodies to use.”
Aaron Mundow
★★★★★
“Really lovely space and Robbie was brilliantly helpful.”
Ciaran Dowd
★★★★★
“Highly recommend this shoot space — will 100% be using again in the future.”
Emily Street
Camberwell, SE5
Location & Access
The studio is tucked under a railway arch — characterful, practical, and private. Walk down the alley past the Yoga Arch. Ground floor throughout, no steps anywhere.
Getting Here
- Arch 267, Urlwin St, London SE5 0NG
- Close to buses, trains & cycle routes
- Near Elephant & Castle
- Easy ground-floor access — no steps
- Street parking on Urlwin St & Grosvenor Terrace
- One space in yard — not guaranteed weekdays
Parking Notes
- Weekdays: Urlwin St / Grosvenor Terrace — 4hr max at £4/hr
- Weekends: street parking usually free, yard usually empty
- Coming south on Walworth / Camberwell Rd — no right turn at Urlwin St, turn down Grosvenor Terrace instead
- Please reverse into the yard and don’t block other businesses
Why Arch
Why Book Arch Photo Studio
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