Ranked · London 2026
Best London Photo Studios for Fashion Shoots (2026)
Short answer: choose 69 Drops for an all-round fashion production, Soif for a small daylight shoot, Arch for blackout and included lighting, Street Studios for a larger campaign, and KITSCH for a low-cost full day. This comparison uses each studio's current published rates and practical production criteria; no studio paid to appear.
| Best for | Studio | Published price checked 17 Aug 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| All-round fashion/editorial | 69 Drops | £475–£750 / 8h +VAT |
| Small daylight shoot | Soif | from £35/hour |
| Blackout + lighting included | Arch Photo | £120 / 2h; £456 / 8h Basic, VAT included |
| Large campaign production | Street Studios | £500–£1,400 weekday day rate +VAT |
| Low-cost full day | KITSCH | £120 weekday full day |
69 Drops Studios — best all-rounder for fashion & editorial
Four daylight spaces from 750 to 1,506 sq ft, so you can size the room to the production. 8-hour days £475–£750; 12-hour days £700–£1,100; 20% off editorial bookings of 9+ hours.
Verdict: the strongest all-round choice here for lookbooks and editorial teams that need a proper cove, loading access or room for crew. Check the official 69 Drops hire rates.
Soif Studios — best budget daylight space
Compact natural-light and styled spaces with warehouse character. Published rates currently run from £35 to £45 per hour.
Verdict: the price-to-atmosphere winner for tests, portraits and small fashion teams. Check Soif's current studio prices.
Arch Photo Studio — best blackout / full light control
Railway-arch studio with blackout control and flash, LED heads, modifiers and stands included. From £50/hour; £120 for 2 hours; £456 for 8 hours at the Basic tier, VAT included.
Verdict: beauty, controlled-light fashion and product work when a predictable kit-inclusive price matters. Check Arch Photo's official hire table.
Street Studios — best for production scale
Spaces from 52 to 213 m² with in-house set build and e-commerce support. Weekday day rates £500–£1,400 +VAT.
Verdict: multi-set campaigns and e-commerce days that need room to grow. Check Street Studios' current rate cards.
KITSCH Studio — best low-cost full day
500 sq ft with a 13 ft ceiling, flash and LED lighting, modifiers, backgrounds, makeup area and changing room. £80 weekday half day; £120 weekday full day; £130 weekend full day.
Verdict: the lowest published full-day price in this comparison for portfolio tests and small teams. Check KITSCH's official hire rates.
How the comparison was made
Mariya compared the spaces as a working fashion photographer: usable floor area, daylight versus blackout, cove and backdrop options, included lighting, access for kit and crew, changing facilities, VAT and overtime exposure, and the type of shoot each room can support.
Rates were checked against the studios' own public pages on 17 August 2026. TYX was removed because its current public offer no longer confirms the photography-space rates previously listed here. Always request a final quote for your date and crew size.