how big is the studio?

1,600 sq ft of shooting space, with 4m ceilings under the original victorian skylight roof.

is the studio fully daylit?

yes — 20+ skylights provide soft, diffused natural light from sunrise to sunset. the roof was originally designed to flood the factory floor with even, north-facing light, which is exactly what photographers want.

where exactly is the studio?

fish island, hackney wick, london e3. five minutes' walk from hackney wick overground station and ten minutes from stratford.

limited street parking on-site for unloading. most clients arrive via hackney wick overground.

can you supply lighting equipment?

yes — every full-day booking includes a free lighting kit. additional equipment is available on request.

can we shoot video as well as stills?

absolutely. the space works equally well for stills and motion — we host fashion films, music videos and brand spots regularly.

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daylight photography studio hire — hackney wick

peanut factory studio is a 1,600 sq ft natural daylight photography studio for hire in hackney wick, east london. set inside a grade ii listed victorian peanut factory, the space is built around 20+ original skylights — soft, daylight that floods every corner of the studio. we've been welcoming photographers, brands, agencies and stylists since 2016. the space is set up ready to shoot, with a curated prop library, a wide range of coloramas and hand painted backdrops and a kitchen on-site.

check availability what's included

from £50 per hour or £350 per day

1,600 sq ft daylight photography studio with skylights, white walls and pink stairs at Peanut Factory, Hackney Wick

what's included with studio hire

1,600 sq ft daylight studio with 4m ceilings
20+ original skylights — pure natural light all day, pink stairs, orange stairs, white walls and exposed brick details
a wide range of colorama and hand painted backdrops
curated prop library — folding chairs, tables, plants, vintage furniture
kitchen with full appliances + makeup and changing area
high-speed wi-fi, tethering points and changing rails
free lighting kit (bowens + modifiers + c-stands + wireless trigger) with every full-day booking

day rate, hourly rate and what's included

studio hire starts from £50 per hour or £350 per day. full-day bookings (10 hours) include a free lighting kit — bowens heads with large soft box, 2 x c-stands, umbrellas and a wireless trigger — at no extra cost. for multi-day shoots, brand campaigns, fashion-week capsule shoots and editorial productions we offer custom rates. get in touch with your dates and brief and we'll send a tailored quote within hours.

how to book

we respond to every enquiry the same day. send us your dates, the kind of shoot you're producing and any special requirements (extra lighting, crew, props beyond what's on-site). we'll reply with a quote and lock the booking in once you confirm. most clients book 2–6 weeks in advance, but we can usually accommodate last-minute requests for short-notice shoots.

· common questions

frequently asked.

how big is the studio?: 1,600 sq ft of shooting space, with 4m ceilings under the original victorian skylight roof.
is the studio fully daylit?: yes — 20+ skylights provide soft, diffused natural light from sunrise to sunset. the roof was originally designed to flood the factory floor with even, north-facing light, which is exactly what photographers want.
where exactly is the studio?: fish island, hackney wick, london e3. five minutes' walk from hackney wick overground station and ten minutes from stratford.
is there parking?: limited street parking on-site for unloading. most clients arrive via hackney wick overground.
can you supply lighting equipment?: yes — every full-day booking includes a free lighting kit. additional equipment is available on request.
can we shoot video as well as stills?: absolutely. the space works equally well for stills and motion — we host fashion films, music videos and brand spots regularly.