Looking for a space to bring your creative vision to life? Whether you’re a seasoned photographer or planning your very first shoot, booking a fully-equipped photography studio can elevate your work and ensure a smooth process for your shoot day (or days!).
While hiring photography studios in Melbourne or the inner eastern suburbs can be costly, Yarraville Studio Hire aims to be the cheap photo studio that’s also close to the city.
Here’s everything you need to know before you lock in your shoot at Yarraville Studio Hire.
Where is Yarraville Studio Hire located?
Our Melbourne photography studio is based in Yarraville on Earsdon Street. Only 6kms from the city, with easy access to the freeway, plus public transport options makes us an accessible photography studio in Melbourne.
Yarraville Studio Hire studio is based on the ground floor with double garage doors that open to give you and your clients accessible and direct access to the space. This eliminates the need to climb stairs or go through other buildings making it wheelchair and mobility aid friendly. We will send you instructions on how to operate our garage door once your booking is confirmed.
Our studio is tucked away in a quiet pocket perfect for focused, uninterrupted work, with 1 dedicated parking space plus ample street parking close by.
When is Yarraville Studio Hire Open?
The Yarraville photography studio is available for hire Monday to Saturday, 7am to 7pm. You can book directly through the Booking page on our website, with no third-party involvement.
Please note that if you book through a third party, we cannot offer the same fee as these third parties take fees from both the studio and any bookings.
Need a last-minute booking?
Bookings can be made online with just 3 hours’ notice, pending availability, making us one of the most accessible studios in the area.
How Much Is Melbourne Photography Studio Rental?
Ready to create? We believe photography should be accessible to all, which is why we’ve made it our mission to offer cheap photography studio hire in Melbourne, without compromising on quality.
We never cancel bookings and can guarantee that if you’ve locked in a spot, your shoot is going ahead!
Our full-equipped studio is available for just $90 per hour base rate with some discounts available for longer bookings. This includes full access to our lighting equipment, makeup stations, kitchenette, cyclorama, backdrops and basic props at no extra cost to you.
What’s Included in Your Studio Booking?
Our Yarraville photography studio is a fully-equipped, versatile space featuring everything you need for a successful shoot. Your booking includes full access to:
- Multiple backdrop options and seamless paper rolls
- Professional studio lighting
- Light modifiers, stands, reflectors, and extension cords
- Darker space for controlled lighting
- Private change room and makeup tables
- Bluetooth speaker, steamer, and basic props
- High ceilings and clean, minimalist finishes
- Onsite kitchenette and chillout zone
- Accessible bathroom and shower with some mobility aids
We also have the option to include tethering to your Adobe Lightroom account (Canon, Nikon and Leica Cameras), Sony Imaging Edge Desktop, or your camera’s specific image management software. See our equipment page for pricing. You can choose from our extras at the checkout when booking.
Whether you’re shooting portraits, fashion, content, or commercial campaigns, you’ll have all the tools to create with ease.
Got a question before you book? Please get in touch with our friendly team.
Advantages of Running a Photoshoot At Yarraville Studio Hire
Great content starts with a great environment. Using a cheap studio hire in melbourne is a great way to make a positive impression on clients, models or collaborators who can help bring your vision to life in a professional space. No more lounge room setups or asking your corporate office if they can all be quiet while you film something in the board room. You’ll have the freedom to try new setups and styles without distractions.
Fully-equipped studio hire experience:
Our studio offers consistent lighting and clean backdrops, including a full sized cyclorama so there’s no need to worry about shooting at a certain time of day or cluttering up your home and office environments.
One thing we pride ourselves on as a studio is being fully-equipped with lighting, makeup tables, change rooms, tables, chairs, props and backdrops.
So when it comes to shoot day, you can spend more time with your creative vision and less time worrying if you brought all your equipment.
What Do Other Photographers like about Yarraville Studio Hire?
We’ve had some really wonderful and creative shoots come through our studio – the talent and creativity is always inspiring to see!
Here’s what a few of our recent bookings have said:
A fantastic space with great access and an easy booking process! The cyc is a great size, and the inclusion of lights and paper backdrops is super handy. Thanks to the wonderful team for making our half-day shoot super simple! – Emily
Super happy with my half day here. Very simple entry & exit process, space was incredibly clean, had an abundance of lighting & amenities. Absolutely amazing value for money. Will be back very shortly. – Otto
We had a fantastic experience at Yarraville Studio Hire, it had all the amenities we required and the space was extremely clean and easy to use. We are looking forward to using this space again! – Yousef
FAQs:
Does Yarraville Studio Hire offer any promotions?
Yes we do! We know shoot days can be long as you explore a variety of directions, work with different models and remember to take a lunch break too. This is why we offer 15% off our already cheap photo studio hire for bookings of 8 hours or longer. You can use the code SAVE15 at the checkout to activate this discount.
Promotion – 15% off bookings for 8+ hours
Are there any places near Yarraville Studio Hire to order food or coffee?
There are several local food vendors in the area including Smash Burgers Co, Madison Cafe, and the Victoria Hotel. We’ve tried them all and think they’re all yum!
Who Can Book Yarraville Studio Hire in Melbourne?
Photography studios aren’t just for professional photographers, although they love us too. We also welcome photographers from interstate or international! Our Yarraville space is regularly hired by:
- Photographers (portraits, product, fashion, editorial, branding, dancers)
- Videographers shooting interviews, short films, or reels
- Brands and small businesses creating marketing content
- Social media creators and influencers
- Models, actors or dancers updating their portfolios
- E-commerce sellers needing crisp, clean product images with a variety of backgrounds
- Creative agencies requiring a space for campaign shoots or content days
No matter your experience level, our studio is designed to make your shoot run efficiently and professionally.
Can I View Yarraville Studio Hire Before I Book?
You are welcome to check out the studio before you book and make sure the area will suit your shoot. Just get in touch with our team to let us know you’re coming!
What Are the Ideal Photography Shoots to Book in Our Melbourne Studio?
Here are a few different shoot types that can benefit from using a professional photography studio:
- Product launches: we have space for all your products, plus the ground level floor makes it accessible for backing in trucks of stock, or bringing out clothing racks
- Rebrands: we have a large and consistent space to be able to style and shoot your product, or team members in your new style.
- Seasonal shoots: we have plenty of space to bring your own props and explore different photography styles
- Content batching: our consistent backgrounds can help you create a content series so you can batch your social media and build brand recognition
- Portfolio updates: neutral backgrounds and lighting that makes the editing process easy. Use fill lights for coloured backgrounds or choose from our available range.