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A spacious, empty room with white walls, a window, and a gray area in one corner.
From£60/hr
Stoop Creative Studio

Manchester, England

5.0(7)
Venue capacity icon100

Daylight Studio

Stoop Creative Studio. 1500sqft of high spec studio space flooded with controllable natural light. The venue boasts a mix of pure white and polished concrete, all while maintaining the original industrial feel of the mill it’s situated in. Available for film, photo and workshops. 6 x 4m white cove Concrete floor
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A colorful interior living space featuring an orange sofa, a glass coffee table, a large mirror, and various decorative wall art.
From£90/hr
Indigo Dreams Studio

4.4 miles from Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon18

Photo Studio

Indigo Dreams Studio. a LGBTQIA+ and visible/invisible disability, friendly space with inclusive mobility for all people to create and collaborate. The studio has a unique y2k dreamy aesthetic. The furniture and be moved and arranged to the needs of the client. Studio​ Offers Studio hire (without photographer) Photographer 2000s vintage clothing styling MUA
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A minimalist studio space with large windows, a wooden stool in the center, and a light setup on a stand beside a stepladder.
From£30/hr
Tomalinlightworks - Photo Studio

6 miles from Manchester, England

4.9(12)
Venue capacity icon20

Photo / Video Studio

Tomalinlightworks - Photo Studio. Tomalinlightworks is a beautiful photography and videography studio just off the M60 in Stockport. Designed with dance photographers in mind, our wooden panel floor with grippy matt paint is a great performance floor for comfortable movement. With a cool, industrial look and huge windows, we are a
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A photography studio setup with a camera on a tripod facing a plain backdrop illuminated by softbox lights.
From£60/hr
Enterprize Studios

28 miles from Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon15

Photo Studio

Enterprize Studios. Our flexible photography studio is designed to give you the full width with a minimum of floor stands. The studio is 7.5m deep x 4.75m wide x 2.4m tall so enough width for group shots and enough depth for long lenses. Our aim is to make your life
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Kelham Studio Image in Sheffield, Sheffield, England
From£70/hr
Kelham Studio

33.2 miles from Manchester, England

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon100

Photo / Video Studio

Kelham Studio. This impressive 2500sqft creative space in Sheffield, features industrial brickwork, a bespoke overhead lighting infrastructure and an outdoor courtyard. Suitable for Video, Photo, Events, Exhibitions, Workshops and more. The ground floor studio offers a large black electric roller shutter and on site parking, making loading in
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The scene features a cozy seating area with two leather sofas, a wooden coffee table surrounded by plants, and a large window providing natural light.
From£50/hr
Dock Street St

35.8 miles from Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon8

Film / Photo Loft

Dock Street St. This studio is perfect for shooting photo and film, interviews or casting. The space is bright and airy space located in central Leeds. Huge kit list for videography and photo projects. Our warm and friendly studio is located in Leeds City Centre LS1 less than
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Photo and Video studio with Infinity Cove Image in Central Retail District, Manchester, England
From£60/hr
Photo and Video studio with Infinity Cove

Central Retail District, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon20

Photo Studio

Our large 1,500 sqft studio space features an open floor plan with modern wood style flooring and a sleek black ceiling. This space is perfect for photography, videography, workshops, and events, with flexible setups to suit your project’s unique needs. Includes a makeup area, fully fitted kitchen
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A well-lit corner of a living room features a wooden window sill with plants, a lamp, and a stack of logs visible through the glass.
From£90/hr
Boutique Penthouse In Manchester City Center

Northern Quarter, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon20

Flat

Perfect for all of your residential production needs. Great for Photo shoots Video shoots Social media shoots commercial shoots Adverts TV Filming. Experience life in Manchester’s trendiest neighbourhood with this stunning penthouse apartment located in the heart
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A dimly lit room with red walls covered in graffiti that reads phrases like "FIND HIM," "CATCH," and "KILL," alongside an empty wheelchair and a wire cage.
From£80/hr
Creepy Captured Production Room

Northern Quarter, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon5

Escape Room

Crazy captured room is the perfect spot for your next photo shoot. 7ft x 14 ft We have on site toilets and unfortunately we don't have wheelchair access due to our flight of stairs into our site which are quite steep. However, if the
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An interior of an art gallery with various framed artworks displayed on a white wall and a large sculptural piece on the right.
From£125/hr
Contemporary Art Gallery in Manchester (Spinningfields) Perfect for events

Deansgate, Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon300

Gallery

Smolensky Gallery. Unique gallery space with high ceilings and polished concrete floors. The gallery displays Urban and Contemporary art and has lots of character and atmosphere. The space is perfect for gallery exhibitions, product launches, art shows previous use has been from Fashion campaigns to elaborate concepts for
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A spacious gym interior featuring rubber flooring, wall mirrors, and exercise equipment along with a mural of an octopus.
From£90/hr
Clean Physical Fitness Gym with Natural Light | Great for Fitness Photo & Video Shoots

Manchester, England

4.7(3)
Venue capacity icon10

Gym

Book our Clean Physical Fitness Gym with Natural Light conveniently located in Manchester. We’d love to host you for your next creative project. Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you have any questions or are interested. Features: • 2700 sq. ft • WiFi • Existing Gym Equipment • Kitchen •
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A spacious, empty interior with white walls, a polished floor, and large windows, featuring a small partitioned area in the center.
From£80/hr
Industrial Open Plan Photography Studio With Optional Natural Light

Ancoats, Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon100

Photography Space

Creative film and photography studio based in the heart of Ancoats, five minute walk from the city centre. Open plan space with lots of optional light, featuring production office and separate kitchen area. Studio One features a large infinity wall and includes a beautiful changing room and
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An indoor gym space with various weightlifting equipment, mats, and storage shelves against a black wall featuring a graffiti-style bee design.
From£65/hr
Private Gym In The Heart Of Ancoats

Ancoats Urban Village Regeneration Area, Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon20

Gym

A fully equipped, private gym in the industrial area of Ancoats! Perfect for gym equipment or sportswear brands to shoot. Also a great space for client photoshoots. Black on black interior and very little branding makes this space perfect for your brand shoot. Changing room, toilet and shower fitted
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A spacious studio with white walls and a gray floor, featuring minimal equipment and a large open area.
From£45/hr
Versatile City Centre Studio with Huge Cove: Your Creative Hub in Manchester

Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon50

Photo / Video Studio

Located in Manchester City Centre, Honey Street Studio is a multifunctional creative space set up to empower Manchester’s local creatives. Combining the functionality of a studio and the versatility of an event space, Honey Street mirrors the flexibility and adaptability of the vibrant creative community it
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Modern boutique home Image in Manchester, Manchester, England
From£50/hr
Modern boutique home

Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon6

House

Beautiful 3 bedroom house situated 5mins from city Manchester centre, Beautifully decorated with large back garden, Living room: Tastefully decorated with a modern grey finish and rustic feature wall / fish tank coffee table to finish off this beautiful lounge. Kitchen: Minimal, clean
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Spacious photography studio providing a wide variety of backdrops Image in Manchester, Manchester, England
From£35/hr
Spacious photography studio providing a wide variety of backdrops

Manchester, England

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon30

Photo Studio

1. Extensive Equipment and Amenities: * Professional Lighting: Multiple lighting setups for every mood and style. * Backdrops: A wide variety of colors and textures to suit your project's aesthetic. * Props and Accessories: From classic to contemporary, we have an array of props to enhance your shots. 2. Natural
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A room with wooden flooring, a gray curtain hanging in front of a wall, a tall speaker cabinet, a framed picture, and a lamp on a stand.
From£30/hr
Urban Warehouse Basement Studio | Manchester | Production

Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon15

Recording Studio

Underground recording studio complex of recording areas and control rooms. The arrangement is for one control room and one recording area including a kitchen and toilet facility. Each recording area is well lit and has laminated flooring and a rug For larger projects both studios can be
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High Ceiling Photo/video Studio Image in Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England
From£27/hr
High Ceiling Photo/video Studio

Cheetham Hill, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon15

Photo / Video Studio

Located in the heart of Cheetam Hill, Unit UFK is a newly refurbished 1180 sqft warehouse/industrial unit, perfect for a range of creative projects. Whether you're looking for a space to shoot content, host a birthday or pre wedding shoot, record a podcast, or hold a
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A modern living space with a blue sofa, a large television against a teal wall, a dining table, and skylights overhead.
From£95/hr
Large Stylish Home for Photo and Film Shoots

Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon15

House

Book our Entire 5 bed Huge Space Perfect Family Retreat conveniently located in Manchester. The space consists of a huge hosting space open living area, 5 bedrooms or 4 bedrooms and another huge living space. Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you have any
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A modern living room features a tall, legged lamp and a green armchair with a decorative pillow, overlooking a garden through large glass doors.
From£125/hr
Stylish Family Home With A Mix Of Contemporary & Traditional Styles | Manchester | Production

Old Trafford, Manchester, England

5.0(7)
Venue capacity icon20

House

Recently renovated 1930s semi detached property in Manchester, 3 miles from the city centre. A family home with a mix of contemporary and traditional features throughout. Two living areas with different styles so it can look like two different locations in one house. Ground floor consists of
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Scandi, Parisian NYC inspired Extended Victorian Villa & Large Garden space Image in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England
From£150/hr
Scandi, Parisian NYC inspired Extended Victorian Villa & Large Garden space

Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon25

Victorian House

Scandi, Parisian NYC inspired Extended Victorian Villa in leafy suburb & Large Garden and patio kitchen. Set over four floors this grand Victorian house has been modernised and elongated to provide ideal shoot space for photo film and tv. Previously divided rooms have been combined to
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A modern living room with a red sofa, a glass coffee table, and a bookshelf next to large windows that let in natural light.
From£115/hr
Manchester Suburb Victorian House with Architectural redesign

Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon30

House

In the suburbs of South Manchester in Chorlton close to Central Manchester. What looks like a traditional Victorian house has a double height architectural extension giving excess space and light great for shoots. We experience with other location shoots and often get feedback that the house
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A well-organized living room featuring a large beige sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a gallery wall adorned with various framed artworks.
From£100/hr
Scandi/Japandi Family Home Perfect For Production

Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England

4.9(12)
Venue capacity icon30

House

Close to Central Manchester but with countryside type views and decking area. We have had many advertising shoots here and have had location houses previously too. A large open plan living and kitchen area, with lots of room for lighting and to shoot from. We have
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A living room with a dark sofa, a teal couch, a marble coffee table, and large windows adorned with plants and art on the walls.
From£100/hr
Victorian Production House w/ Large Garden

Manchester, England

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon20

Victorian House

Book our home conveniently located in leafy South Manchester. We’d love to host you for your next creative project. Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you have any questions or are interested. Features: • WiFi • Existing Furniture • Lounge Space • Kitchen • Natural Light • Bathrooms • Parking Available for: • Photo/Film Shoot • Content
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A red brick house with large windows, a symmetrical facade, and a front staircase leading to the entrance.
From£140/hr
Double Fronted Victorian Villa. Plant filled, boho space with Mediterranean terrace

Manchester, England

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon20

Victorian House

Open plan living, dining, garden and terrace. Great for photo shoots or filming. High ceilings and grand proportions. Open south facing private garden with no overlooking properties in view. Separate lounge with a gentleman’s club vibe. Hot tub in garden. Lots of light and plants
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A photography studio features a gray backdrop, a teal chair, potted plants, and a large light source on a stand.
From£40/hr
Bright High Spec Studio

Stretford, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon12

Photo / Video Studio

Budget Studio Hire Manchester. Offering an affordable studio space for; photographers, videographers, musicians, everyone & all things creative.
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A bar counter covered in green foliage with various decorative elements and a well-stocked shelf in the background.
From£150/hr
Cosy Style Bar In Manchester, great for production or photoshoot

Swinton, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon40

Bar

A cosy and stylish bar in Manchester with a seating capacity of around 30 people or around 50 standing. This family run bar is perfect for photoshoots, filming production, a product launch.
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A living room with a red leather sofa, a coffee table, and bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.
From£80/hr
Classic Victorian Home in Manchester for Photography & Film

Worsley, Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon15

Victorian House

Book our home conveniently located in Manchester. Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you have any questions or are interested. Features: • Kitchen • Natural Light • Game area • Patio/ Garden • Living Area Available for: • Photo/Film Shoot • Content Creation/Blogging/Youtube Videos • Podcasts/Interviews • Movies/Films • Tik Tok Videos/Social Media
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Radiant Natural Light and Flash Photography Studio, for photographers by photographers. Image in Stockport, Stockport, England
From£35/hr
Radiant Natural Light and Flash Photography Studio, for photographers by photographers.

5.9 miles from Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon8

Photography Space

Light Box Creative Studio is a dynamic and inspiring space crafted by photographers, for photographers. With an abundance of natural light streaming through its spacious, open layout, this studio is designed to fuel your creativity. Whether you're capturing portraits, still life, or experimenting with lighting setups,
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Photo & Film Studio in Victorian Manor with natural light and 3-metre infinity cove Image in Wigan, Wigan, England
From£70/hr
Photo & Film Studio in Victorian Manor with natural light and 3-metre infinity cove

17 miles from Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon30

Photo / Video Studio

Hyde Studios presents a unique opportunity for anyone to exercise their ideas within a professional and scenic environment. Housed in an 18th century Victorian estate that is located within beautifully landscaped grounds providing a unique experience to all that visit. Our multi functional production studio is secured
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A spacious photography studio with wooden flooring, white walls, and various lighting equipment arranged around a neutral backdrop.
From£60/hr
Creative Photography Studio for Commercial Photography

25.9 miles from Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon20

Photo Studio

Welcome to The North's Most Creative Photography Studio. Our impressive 7,000 sq ft Studio complex is a recently renovated Victorian textile mill which still retains many of the original brick and stone features, nestling among the very picturesque Leeds/Liverpool canal waterways, there is a potential fashion/still life
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Videography Studio Image in Longton, Preston, England
From£60/hr
Videography Studio

28 miles from Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon10

Video Studio

Our flexible video studio is designed with the videographer in mind. The studio is 7.5m deep x 4.75m wide x 2.4m tall so enough width for group shots and enough depth for long lenses. Our rates are fully inclusive of the following equipment: Cameras: Sony A7iii plus Neewer FW568 5.5
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A minimalist studio space featuring a white backdrop, large windows allowing natural light, and industrial-style beams and columns.
From£45/hr
200 Year Old Pottery Factory with Infinity Cove

33.8 miles from Manchester, England

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon25

Pottery Studio

We are a newly opened studio in stoke on Trent specialising in fashion, but not limited to. We have over 2000 square ft space with a large variety of scenery to work with. Located in a 200 year old pottery factory. We boast the only infinity
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A spacious industrial interior with a metallic truss structure overhead and various panels against the walls.
From£60/hr
4500sqft Leeds Based Film & Photography Studio

34.8 miles from Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon25

Film Studio

If you need a versatile production studio for your upcoming project, our 4,500sqft site has got you covered! With full drive in access, food prep kitchens, customisable sets, cinema grade cameras and a wide array of lighting equipment all in house, we’ve got everything you need. We
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A spacious room features a large round mirror, a tripod with a reflector, and decorative elements arranged around a fireplace.
From£60/hr
Leeds Central Studio: Versatile Lighting for Dynamic Content Creation.

35.9 miles from Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon12

Photo / Video Studio

Step into The Phos – a studio meticulously designed to light up your photos, videos and your right hemisphere with creative fire; significantly improving your content creation game. We are particularly excited about the textured wall in this space, and we think you might fall in
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A woman interviews a man in a photography studio, with a camera on a tripod capturing the scene.
From£40/hr
Leeds Central Photography & Videography Space

36 miles from Manchester, England

Venue capacity icon8

Photography Space

Where creativity breathes freely, and inspiration fills the air. Named after the very essence of atmosphere, this space is your oxygen tank for diving deep into the realms of photography and videography. Stepping inside, and you'll feel the expansive freedom of our studio, yet it keeps
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Frequently Asked Questions




Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2025.

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!