daylight photography studio for hire in hackney wick, east london
peanut factory studio is a daylight photography studio for hire in hackney wick, east london, designed for photoshoots, video production, and creative projects that need natural light, flexibility, and professional support. located in a unique industrial space, the studio offers skylit shooting areas, equipment hire, and production-friendly facilities for brands, artists, and content creators.
a victorian
peanut factory
full of light.
a daylight photography studio in hackney wick, east london — set inside a grade ii listed victorian peanut factory on fish island, e3. five minutes walk from hackney wick overground, with 20+ original skylights filling the 1,600 sq ft of clear shooting space.
the studio has been a home for editorial, fashion, lookbook, brand campaign and headshot work since 2016. props, furniture, lighting and a kitchen are all on-site — set up ready to shoot, with production support if you need it.
everything a shoot needs,
already on-site.
natural daylight
20+ original sawtooth skylights flood the 1,600 sq ft floor with soft, diffused light all day.
flexible shooting space
4m ceilings, white walls, pink + orange stairs, exposed brick — multiple looks in one space.
equipment hire
bowens flash, continuous blondes, large softboxes, c-stands, polyboards and gels available on-site.
production support
from same-day quotes to crew sourcing — we can plug into your team or run the shoot end-to-end.
props + furniture
curated collection of folding chairs, vintage tables, plants, lamps and styling pieces — included free.
photo + video ready
blackout options, tethering points, kitchen, makeup area, changing rails and high-speed wi-fi.
services, end-to-end.
from dry studio hire to fully-produced shoots — pick what you need, we'll handle the rest.
studio hire
natural daylight studio with pink stairs, plants and skylights — set up ready for stills + motion.
photography & video
in-house photography, videography and production for editorial, fashion, e-com and brand campaigns.
equipment
lighting kits, c-stands, modifiers and grip — add a free lighting kit with every full day booking.
retouching
high-end colour, clean-up and finishing — delivered in the look your campaign needs.
head shots
affordable headshot packages starting from one hour sessions and 5 final images.
props + furniture
folding chairs, tables, plants and a curated prop library available on-site.
built for commercial
and creative work.
the studio suits both commercial production and self-led creative work. regulars include uk and international brands, indie photographers, london creative agencies, and content teams shooting both stills and video.
- brands.
campaign + e-commerce shoots that need daylight quality.
- photographers.
editorial, fashion, lookbook and beauty productions.
- agencies.
fast-turnaround creative briefs with crew and post built in.
- content creators.
video, social and direct-to-camera with on-site kitchen + props.
- artists.
self-led shoots with the run of the studio for a day.
- production teams.
music videos, fashion films and small commercial sets.
from brief
to final cut.
a simple, clear process — so production days run on time and on tone.
enquire
send us your dates, services and a quick brief — we get back same day.
plan
we tailor lighting, props and crew to fit your shoot.
shoot
show up to a studio set up and ready — we look after the rest.
deliver
edit, colour and retouch — delivered in the look your campaign needs.
corners, colour & daylight.
frequently asked.
what is peanut factory studio best for?
natural daylight photoshoots and video production — editorial, fashion, lookbook, brand campaign, e-commerce and headshot work. the 1,600 sq ft space, skylit roof and on-site props suit both crewed productions and self-led creative shoots.
where is the studio located?
fish island, hackney wick, east london, postcode e3. five minutes walk from hackney wick overground station and ten minutes from stratford international.
does the studio get natural light?
yes — 20+ original sawtooth skylights provide soft, diffused daylight from sunrise to sunset. the victorian roof was originally built to flood the floor with even north-facing light, ideal for editorial and beauty work.
can i hire equipment on site?
yes. bowens flash packages, continuous blondes, modifiers, c-stands, polyboards and gels are all available. every full-day studio booking includes a free lighting kit as standard.
do you offer production support?
yes. we can book stylists, muas, art directors, producers and assistants for you — or plug into your existing team. retouching, equipment hire and crewed photography can all be added to a studio booking.
how do i book the studio?
send your dates and a brief outline of the shoot using the contact form below. we respond to every enquiry the same day with a quote. most bookings lock in 2–6 weeks in advance; we can usually accommodate last-minute requests too.
tell us about
your shoot.
let us know what services and dates you're interested in, and we'll get back to you with a quote. photography, videography, production, and retouching available.