Yarraville Studio Hire is designed for photographers, creatives and production teams, providing everything needed for a seamless shoot. With competitive hourly rates and access to a wide range of equipment included, you can focus on shooting great content rather than logistics.
Read on to see what’s included in your studio hire and how each feature can support your next session.
Professional lighting
Studio hire includes professional constant lighting with softboxes for even, flattering light, RGB LED panels for creative colour effects and Bowens mount modifiers to adjust the light shape and intensity for different shoot styles.
Perfect for: Student photographers, small businesses, and content creation agencies.
Jordan, a photography student, looked for cheap photo studio hire in Melbourne to gain hands-on experience with professional lighting setups and start building a high-quality portfolio without investing in costly equipment. Yarraville Studio Hire was exactly what Jordan was looking for.
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Coloured backdrops
Our wall-mounted coloured backdrops let you change moods or campaign styles within a single session. Available colours include navy blue, light cream, grey, black, light cyan blue, and chroma key green (green screen).
Perfect for: Retail photography, e-commerce photography, macro photography, portraits.
Retail photographer Brett uses the range of backdrops to shoot multiple products against different backgrounds, giving his clients versatile imagery for websites and social platforms without the need for extra shoots.
Mobile tables
2 x heavy-duty mobile tables with waist-height working surfaces to position items or products.
Perfect for: Flatlays, photography of smaller items, and macro photography.
Carla runs a small jewellery business. She uses the mobile tables to create consistent flatlays of her product range. Having a stable surface means she can style pieces easily and quickly adjust their positioning to capture clean, detailed images, making the most of her studio time.
Ground level studio
The studio offers ground-level access with wide double barn doors to make load-ins and large-scale shoots easier, with no need to navigate stairs, lifts or tight spaces.
Perfect for: Unpacking large items, shooting a large selection of items, and unloading directly from a van.
Richard is photographing furniture for a client. He loves Yarraville Studio Hire because the floor-level access and wide doors allow his team to unload large items directly from his van, saving time in the studio and keeping shoots running smoothly.
Accessible toilet
Yarraville Studio Hire has an accessible toilet to ensure the studio is comfortable for everyone.
Perfect for: Models with accessibility needs, LGBTQIA+, parents and young kids, or family photographs with older subjects.
Priya booked the studio for a family portrait session with her grandmother. When looking for a studio to hire, she sought accessible toilets so her grandmother could comfortably participate in the shoot.
Shower
Our Yarraville Photography Studio has a shower, opening up creative possibilities and adding practicality for more intensive shoots.
Perfect for: Body paint, wet looks, editorial or experimental concepts.
Lin, an editorial photographer, uses the on-site shower for wet-look shoots, allowing models to reset between shots without worrying about mess or downtime.
Kitchenette
In-studio kitchenette with a bar fridge, sink and microwave.
Perfect for: Long sessions, food photography, or shoots catering to large groups (e.g. dancers).
Food photographer Emma uses the kitchenette to prep and store ingredients between shots, keeping dishes fresh and looking their best for photos.
Clothing steamer & iron
Don’t let wrinkled garments get in the way of your shoot. The studio offers access to a clothing steamer, iron, and table for last-minute touch-ups.
Perfect for: Fashion photography, professional headshots, and any outfit touch-ups.
Sam takes professional headshots. She uses the clothes steamer on hand to refresh outfits between clients, ensuring all looks are crisp and camera-ready.
Clothing rack
Dedicated clothing rack to keep garments organised and easily accessible.
Perfect for: Fashion or retail photography/styling.
Fashion photographer Luca uses the clothing rack to organise outfits for his shoot. The clothing rack enables quick changes and seamless transitions between looks during the session.
Makeup tables and Hollywood-style light mirrors
Access to a portable makeup station featuring 2 Hollywood-style light mirrors for makeup application, touch-ups, and styling.
Perfect for: Bridal photography, fantasy/cosplay, editorial, models, and dance groups.
Aisha booked the studio for a cosplay shoot. She used the makeup station provided for detailed applications and touch-ups throughout the shoot. Access to the mirrors helped her crew stay on task with quick touchups in their session.
Yarraville Studio Hire offers thoughtful inclusions and equipment to help you get the most out of your studio time. With high-quality equipment and practical amenities to support long sessions, everything is in place for a smooth shoot.
View the full list of equipment available as part of your booking with Yarraville Studio Hire.
Is the Yarraville Studio Hire suitable for large items or group shoots?
Yes! Our studio can accommodate large groups and bulky items. With floor-level access, double barn doors, and a spacious shooting area, the studio is perfect for a team to hire and for shots featuring large products or props.
Can I shoot different styles or campaigns in one booking?
Definitely. Our Yarraville photography studio provides equipment like coloured backdrops, lighting, mobile tables, a makeup station, and showers to capture various looks in a single session.
How affordable is Yarraville Studio Hire compared to other studios in Melbourne?
Yarraville Studio Hire offers competitive rates, making it a popular option for cheap photo studio hire Melbourne. The standard rate is $90/hr, or our full-day rate is $67/hr (Prices exclude GST). Plus, longer studio bookings receive discounts of up to 25%.