FAQs.
Is there natural daylight in the studios?
We are situated on the lower ground floor. We do have loads of windows, but we have very little in the way of usable natural light. The upside of this is that you have complete control over your artificial light, whether you shoot video or strobes.
Are your studios soundproof?
Unfortunately not, although extremely quiet, the studios aren’t soundproofed. We are located in a co-working building, and we have no control over what happens outside of our units.
Access.
We have stair and passenger lift access. Although this is not a service lift, the lift can handle most items (imagine a hotel lift). Flats for sets and more oversized items are brought directly into the studio via their external door.
There is disabled access to the studios and a disabled toilet on our floor.
Is there parking available at the studios?
Yes, there is. There are up to 3 parking spaces per studio. However, we might be able to offer more on request. Please request your space at the time of booking.
Will there be any help to set up the lighting, ongoing support and breakdown sets?
There will always be a member of our team present in the building to meet and greet you and your team and aid in the event of any technical issues. You and your crew are expected to work autonomously, manage your shoot, be competent with using all the equipment used, and work in a studio environment safely.
If you require a studio assistant for your shoot, we can supply this for an additional £150 per day.
Can I hire a photographer and videographer for my session?
Absolutely, booking photography or videography may well make things a little more cost-effective.
Blend Have full-time photographers and videographers on-site. Please let us know your requirements, and we’ll provide a competitive quote.
Can I book your studios for less than half a day?
The shortest duration for any booking is half a day. However, if we aren’t busy, we might accommodate you for a few hours if we can.
What if I need longer in the studio than booked initially?
If you need overtime, please discuss this with the studio manager, and we can see if we accommodate. As long as there isn’t a booking straight after yours, we would not have a problem with you continuing your booking at the overtime rate.
What are your studio hours?
Our studio is open from 8:30 am until 6 pm Monday-Sunday.
We can often accommodate shoots that run later than 6 pm at the overtime rate. However, the studio must be cleared by the latest 10 pm.
Do you supply lighting equipment with the booking?
Yes, the booking comes with a fair amount of lighting equipment, but additional lighting can be hired. Please head to our equipment page for a complete list. How do I book the session?
Please call our studio and provide all the details.
Can I take a look at the studio before booking?
We would be happy to show you the studios; please call to request a tour.