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From£80/hr
Detached House with Gardens bohemian mid century interior with vinyl records

Housein Stretford, Manchester, England

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon15
...The kitchen is new and rooms have recently been painted all white. Great for photo shoots, film shoots, editorials, interview recordings, filming, portrait shoots and much more. Interested in booking? Just drop us a message! We are friendly and helpful...
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From£80/hr
Colourful & cosy loft-style photography studio designed with babies & children in mind

Photo Studioin Northern Quarter, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon8
...The studio is perfect for family portraits, children, babies, newborns and pets • Large backdrop selection - Paper rolls in every colour & over 130 patterned backdrops • Prop & accessories available • Strobe on a boom arm along with a lastolite hi-lite box and additional umbrellas/softboxes...
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From£80/hr
Industrial Open Plan Photography Studio With Optional Natural Light

Photography Spacein Ancoats, Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon100
...hub for the heads of the session to plan and organise the shoot. All studios have access to the kitchen and W/C facilities as well as high-speed wifi. Great for a variety of photo shoots, film shoots, commercial shots, product shoots, filmin, TV production...
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From£25/hr
Unique Photography Studio

Photography Spacein Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon6
...small converted shipping container, ideal for headshots or product photography. Space is 40 feet long by 8 ft wide and has a long desk, lighting stands and a small seating area. Approx half of the space is dedicated to posing. White walls with a backdrop...
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From£25/hr
Cool Industrial Natural Light and Flash Studio

Photo / Video StudioNear Manchester, England

4.9(9)
Venue capacity icon20
...great performance floor for comfortable movement. With a cool, industrial look and huge windows, we are a perfect destination for dance, fashion, portrait and editorial shoots. For photographers who want that control we have a wide range of continuous, studio lighting and backdrops. We offer...
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From£50/hr
Multi Functional Film and Photography Studio hire in South Manchester

Film StudioNear Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon50
...can be used for a host of photography and video productions. The space can adapt to your needs whether this be interviews, headshots, product shots through to pieces to camera and podcasts. It is also the home to our Lightboard (link to lightboard page) The...
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From£49/hr
Modern Photography and Videography Studio

Photography SpaceNear Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon50
...Whether you're looking to shoot a high-end commercial campaign, create stunning visuals for your online content, or capture the perfect headshot, our studio is the ideal place to bring your vision to life. We pride ourselves on our flexibility and attention to detail...
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Frequently Asked Questions




Explore where to do a portrait shoot in Manchester

From birthdays to boudoir, people have many reasons to hold a portrait photography session. Portraits give us a chance to look back on memorable moments in the future and remember with more clarity. They are also self-celebratory and artistic expressions of ourselves.
As important as it is to hire a talented portrait photographer, it's equally essential to have a venue that supports the visual story we're trying to tell. A chic downtown restaurant, for example, adds a lifestyle element that makes a birthday photoshoot session feel even more special. A loft studio, on the other hand, provides a controlled environment where lighting, comfort, and props all come together for ideal images. What sort of portrait session are you looking to hold?

The best Manchester studios for portrait photography

Are you looking for portraits that best reflect who you are? Manchester has studios and other venues well suited to tell your story. Corporate portraits reflect professionalism and competence, making studios and offices the best place for a shoot. Portrait studios are also ideal for lifestyle, fashion, family photoshoots, boudoir, and couples' portraits.
You hire a portrait studio when you need to have total control over the environment. Lights, camera flashes, light stands,and modifiers create precisely the right vibe for a moody boudoir or brightly lit fashion portrait session. Studios also include green screen or infinity cyc backgrounds for a given approach.
Don't forget about the amenities, either. Stations with experts to touch up your makeup, changing rooms, water fountains, bathrooms, and waiting rooms for your friends add to the comfort a portrait studio offers. Fast WiFi, computer workstations, and printers allow you to work with the photographer to select the best images and walk home with prints that same day! Free parking is also essential the closer your studio is to the heart of Manchester.

Portrait photography studios with natural light in Manchester

Natural light has a romantic quality that's hard for electric lighting to match. From warm Golden Hour tones to moody Blue Hour ones, it's easy to set the scene when working outdoors, except that outdoor photography has its own problems with wind, rain, and bugs. A natural light portrait studio, on the other hand, gives you all of the benefits without the discomfort. Check out loft and warehouse photography studios in Manchester. These buildings retain the large factory windows that face the right direction for maximal natural light. Be sure to inquire with the venue beforehand so your booking takes place during the times of day where natural light is most effective!

Reviews for portrait photography locations

Hugh M.
Vintage Warehouse Photo And Video Studio
Great communication, ease of booking and a lovely space for my headshot session. Max was helpful and attentive. Would recommend...
Charlie M.
Vintage Warehouse Photo And Video Studio
Slightly smaller than we thought but enough space for the 6 people we had for our portrait shoot. We enjoyed the variety of back drops and settings available to get a range of images. Max was lovely and helpful and helped us get everything set up...
Bianca V.
Daylight Studio With A View
The space is exactly as described and has plenty of natural daylight which was perfect for my quick portrait shoot. This was my second time booking with Richard. As always he made my experience very smooth on account of his attentiveness and responsiveness...
Nigel B.
Central London Balcony Studio
love it. The balcony and roof spaces give it a uniqueness and indoors there is a bright, well lit space ideal for fashion and portrait work. Comms are very good and Claudia is always helpful if needed. Thanks for another great shoot...
Bronte L.
Natural Light Studio
The Cove was the perfect location for a varied photoshoot. The white cove itself was very useful for portrait-style images, and the lounge area with Chestefield sofa, mirror and plants provided a good contrast. The windows were workable in the shoot too despite the backlighting. Our photographer was very...
Sarah C.
Studio With White - Black and more Colour Backdrops
What a perfect studio. Great for portraits! Alexis is super helpful and his studio has everything you need for a simple portrait shoot...
Venetia J.
Photography Studio in Camden Town - Central London
This was the perfect studio hire for my small portrait shoot! Fully equipped with great lighting equipment, triggers, backdrops etc. Everyone in the space was very friendly, polite and welcoming - the coffee machine is an added bonus. Thank you, I will be back for sure...
Andy T.
Affordable Natural Light Multi Set Photo Studio Based in West London
Very nice studio, really good for portrait work - individuals and families. Would be equally as good for product photography. Lots of overhead natural light from big skylight windows. Good range of backdrops and lighting too. A shout-out for the staff Olga and Kate...