Photo Studio Hire in East London – Studio 102, Bethnal Green

Looking for a bright, simple photo studio in East London without the faff? Studio 102 at The First Studio is a soft-cream space in Bethnal Green, built for headshots, product photography, brand shoots and content days. Bring your own kit and make it your own, or use our lighting and let our team help you plan the session.

What's included

  • A spacious, bright creative studio with a clean, neutral backdrop

  • Professional lighting

  • A flexible layout you can rearrange for your set

  • Power points and Wi-Fi

  • A bring-your-own-equipment option (dry hire welcome)

  • A technician at no extra charge until 31 December 2026 (normally £50/hr)

Need a photographer as well? We offer personal branding and headshot sessions, product and campaign photography, content photography and studio portraits. Each is quoted to your brief, from £150, with no VAT. Filming on the same day? Studio 102 works for video and social content too.

Prices

  • Hourly: £85/hr with a two-hour minimum (£170)

  • Half day (4 hours): £323

  • Full day (8 hours): £646

  • With an engineer: normally £523 for a half day or £1,046 for a full day. The engineer is free on half and full days until 31 December 2026.

Half and full days save 5% on studio hire. No VAT is added. Four people are included, and extra people are £20 per person, per hour. Set-up and pack-down count towards your booked time, so do allow for them.

Getting here

Studio 102 is at Containerville, Unit 45, 1 Emma Street, London E2 9FP, just off Hackney Road.

  • Cambridge Heath (London Overground, direct from Liverpool Street) is about 3–5 minutes' walk away.

  • Bethnal Green (Central line) is about 10 minutes' walk away.

  • From Hackney, London Fields and Shoreditch: buses 26 and 55 run along Hackney Road and Mare Street to Cambridge Heath.

  • Bringing lots of kit? Please get in touch before your shoot to arrange arrival and loading.

Who it's for

Studio 102 is for photographers who want a dependable dry-hire space, small brands shooting products for their website, founders and professionals who need new headshots, and creators planning a content day. It's also a good fit for creative workshops and small teams. If you shoot often, our membership gives regular creators flexible studio access.

FAQs

Can I hire the photo studio without a photographer?

Yes. Studio 102 is available for dry hire. Bring your own kit, or use our professional lighting.

What's the backdrop like?

Studio 102 has a bright, soft-cream space with a clean, neutral backdrop that works well for headshots, products and brand content.

How much does photo studio hire cost?

£85/hr with a two-hour minimum, £323 for a half day or £646 for a full day. No VAT is added.

Can you provide a photographer?

Yes. We offer headshots, personal branding, product, campaign and content photography, quoted to your brief from £150.

Can I film in Studio 102 as well?

Yes. It's used for filming and social content as well as photography.

When is the studio available?

Standard studio sessions run Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm. Evenings, weekends and other times are available to members only.

Call to action

Got a shoot in mind? Tell us what you're planning and when, and we'll get back to you within 24 hours.

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