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Photo studios in Melbourne average $109 hire fee per hour. Most studios sit between $75 and $150 per hour, with full-day rates from $440 to $935 for shoots that run long. Hourly hire is the standard model – you book the room, and lighting, backdrops and stands are usually included, though gear packages and crew cost extra. Small portrait rooms start at $50 per hour, while green screen and cyclorama studios sit at the top on $120 to $220. South East Melbourne has the deepest supply of the city's studios, and Footscray is the value pick at $90 average – against $165 in Richmond. Browse Melbourne's photo studios below and filter by hourly rate, capacity and suburb to find the right space for your shoot.
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In Melbourne, prices of photo studios average $110 hire fee per hour. The cost depends on capacity, location, and equipment available. Some spaces may offer lower prices on certain days of the week, so make sure to keep an eye out for discounted options. You can find options that offer packages with crew or professional gear, which can also affect the booking costs. Here's a breakdown of price ranges in Melbourne on Tagvenue:
| Typically between $75 | and $165 | hire fee per hour |
| Typically between $50 | and $1045 | hire fee per day |
| Typically around $650 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated November 2026), the best options include:
Ground Flr. Drive-In. Lights. at Yarraville Studio Hire
in Yarraville - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘The large cyclorama was perfect for our photoshoot. A wonderful space to shoot in!’
NY Loft Photo/Video Studio at La Fabrica NY Loft video & Photo Studio
in Footscray - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Plenty of space and amenities to support a photoshoot or creative project. Exceeded expectations.’
Studio at Lithium Studios
in Thornbury - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘10/10 loved this venue for a business photoshoot.’
These are the venues within 450 m from central Melbourne, available to book on Tagvenue:
There are plenty of places in Melbourne where you can focus your search. Try the artsy and edgy Fitzroy for some excellent options. Also, check South Brunswick for excellent studio hires with easy access to the suburbs. If you are looking for something more central, you should definitely check out the Docklands, North Melbourne or even Southbank.
When hiring a photo studio, discuss any extras that might be included in the room, or that are available for hire for an extra fee. This can be especially important if you are just starting out in photography and haven’t had a chance to collect an impressive collection of equipment yet. Many studios offer stands, basic light equipment, modifiers and backgrounds on-site, but if you want to be sure that you have what you need, you should discuss your needs directly with the venue manager. The clearer your list of demands is, the quicker you will be able to find the right photo studio for you.
When planning to hire a photo studio, search for a venue platform such as Tagvenue and carefully check all the offers that are relevant to your needs. This can make the process of finding the right photo studio much shorter and definitely less painful. Once you have made a shortlist, compare the offers, contact the venue and finalise your booking. You will be in direct contact with the venue manager, so don’t be afraid to ask any questions you might have.
Cyclorama studios – best for e-commerce, fashion and product
A cyclorama is a curved wall-to-floor join with no visible corner, which is what gives you an infinite white background straight out of camera. Melbourne cyc studios run $99 to $150 per hour for hourly hire, or $600 to $750 per session and day for the largest.
Top pick: Single Wall Cyclorama at Dragon Image Melbourne, Collingwood – from $99 per hour, up to 24 crew.
Daylight and natural light studios – best for lifestyle, branding and portraits
Daylight studios in Melbourne average $110 hire fee per hour, ranging from $80 to $165. Large north or south-facing windows, high ceilings and pale floors. Ask which direction the windows face and what time of day the light is usable – a south-facing studio gives you soft, consistent light all day in the southern hemisphere, while north-facing gives you stronger, more directional light that moves.
Top pick: The Loft Studio Melbourne, Footscray – from $90 per hour, up to 40, a 150m² warehouse conversion with tall windows and lifestyle furniture.
Blackout and green screen studios – best for video, compositing and full lighting control
Green screen studios average $120 hire fee per hour, from $88 to $220. Blackout means you control every light in the room, which matters for product colour accuracy and for video. Check the green screen is lit separately from your subject, and ask about ceiling height for boom and backlight placement.
Top pick: Production Studio with Kitchen at Glow Studios G37, Footscray – from $120 per hour, up to 50, soundproofed with a food-prep kitchen.
Warehouse and large production studios – best for crews of 50 to 450
For commercial shoots, music videos and content days with full crew, sets and multiple stations. Priced $98 to $190 per hour depending on capacity and rig.
Top pick: Photography at ON3 Studio, Brunswick – from $98 per hour, up to 120, rated 4.9/5.
Small studios for solo and one-to-one shoots – best for headshots and portraits
The cheapest way into a Melbourne studio. Rooms for one to fifteen people, priced $50 to $100 per hour, with lighting and backdrops included.
Top pick: Studio B at Kindred Cameras, Docklands – from $50 per hour for up to 4, rated 5/5.
Food photography studios – best for menus, recipes and hospitality brands
Purpose-built with a working kitchen, prep bench and dedicated tabletop lighting, so styling and shooting happen in the same room.
Top pick: Food Photography Studio at Food Photography and Media Studio Melbourne, Footscray – from $500 per day, up to 6.
Character and location studios – best when a plain backdrop is wrong
Not every shoot wants a cyc. Melbourne has apartment sets, galleries, rustic lofts and styled interiors listed under photo shoot locations, which averages $120 hire fee per hour across 516 venues.
Top pick: Rustic Loft at CBD, Melbourne CBD – from $120 per hour, up to 80, exposed brick and timber, 350m from the centre.
Creative and art studios – best for workshops, classes and making-of content
Creative studio spaces in Melbourne average $100 hire fee per hour across 346 venues, with per-person workshop rates from $40. Best when the shoot is a workshop or the content is about the making.
Top pick: Co-working Studio at Artful Gallery, St Kilda – from $20 per hour, the cheapest hourly rate on the platform, for a 3x3m space.
Film, video and podcast studios – best for moving image
Film and TV studios in Melbourne average $110 hire fee per hour, with day rates from $500. Most double as photo studios, so if you are shooting stills and video in one day you can book a single space.
Top picks: Video & Photography Studios at We Make Online Videos, South Melbourne – from $182 per hour, up to 30.
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Crew and cast |
Typical Melbourne rate |
What to book |
Example |
|---|---|---|---|
|
1 – 6 |
$50 – $75 per hour |
Small portrait rooms and single-wall setups |
Studio B at Kindred Cameras, Docklands, from $50 |
|
10 – 25 |
$90 – $130 per hour |
Standard studios with a changing area and vanity |
Ground Flr. Drive-In at Yarraville Studio Hire, from $91, up to 20 |
|
30 – 60 |
$99 – $165 per hour |
Loft studios and daylight warehouses |
NY Loft at La Fabrica, Footscray, from $99, up to 50 |
|
80 – 150 |
$98 – $190 per hour |
Warehouse studios and sound stages |
Photography at ON3 Studio, Brunswick, from $98, up to 120 |
|
200 – 450 |
$100 – $150 per hour |
Large cyclorama and basement warehouse spaces |
Large Cyclorama at Valeon Studio, Brunswick, from $150, up to 450 |
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Shoot type |
What to look for |
Best studio type |
Melbourne budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Corporate headshots |
Consistent lighting, plain backdrop, changing space |
Small studio or daylight studio |
$50 – $110 per hour |
|
Fashion and lookbook |
Cyclorama, 3m+ ceilings, vanity stations, rails |
Cyclorama studio |
$99 – $200 per hour |
|
E-commerce and product |
Blackout, tabletop setup, colour-accurate lighting |
Blackout or green screen studio |
$88 – $182 per hour |
|
Food photography |
Working kitchen, prep bench, overhead rig |
Food photography studio |
$120 per hour, or $500 per day |
|
Family, maternity and newborn |
Warm natural light, heating, privacy, parking |
Daylight studio |
$90 – $130 per hour |
|
Content and social |
Multiple looks in one room, styled corners, fast turnaround |
Character or location studio |
$100 – $150 per hour |
|
Video and interviews |
Acoustic control, blackout, power, green screen |
Film and TV studio |
$110 – $182 per hour |
|
Commercial and campaign |
Crew capacity, drive-in access, load-in doors, kitchen |
Warehouse studio |
$98 – $190 per hour |
The cheapest photo studios in Melbourne start at $50 per hour. Cheap photo studios in Melbourne average $110 per hour, with day rates from $440.
Four ways to bring the cost down:
Melbourne CBD studios average $132 hire fee per hour. Supply is thin, so book early if you need a central location for talent arriving by tram or train.
Tagvenue makes it easy to browse and book Melbourne's top photography studios without wasting time. Use filters to narrow down by price, gear, or location—whether you need natural light, a green screen, or a fully soundproofed setup, you’ll find it fast on our platform.
Whether you're planning a commercial shoot, music video, or high-production content day, there are big spaces with serious capacity and pro-level amenities ready to handle the full crew, gear, and action.
Melbourne’s studios cater to a wide variety of shoot styles. Here are some of the most commonly booked:
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Fraser was very welcoming, showed me the space right away making it very easy. I could access anything I needed to make the photos the way I wanted. Great photo studio .
Studio G49 was such an amazing space! High ceilings and these amazing windows that spilled in the most amazing natural light! But also with the option to block that light out and use lights and the cyclorama. Its such a malleable space that can be used for multiple purposes and backdrops and lights and screens and i definitely will be shooting projects here mlre often. Robert and Vik were amazing and accomodating my shoot, super helpful and offered so much assistance and then left us alone to our own devices to shoot and be creative. Super nice and I really appreciate them for kicking off the day and making it so special! New favourite studio for sure!
We had a fantastic experience at Ripe Studios. From the moment we arrived, everything ran smoothly. Studio 1 was exactly as shown online. It’s clean, spacious, and beautifully lit. Andrew, the studio manager was professional, welcoming and incredibly helpful throughout our booking. Highly recommend this space and team!
Absolutely gorgeous space! Anton wad very hospitable and accomidating. The grazing board was immaculate and a huge hit with the girls! Interior is absolutely gorgeous and wonderfully kept. Anton was very flexible and patient with us. So grateful to have been able to use this gorgeous space for our photoshoot and can't wait to use it again!
I recently had the pleasure of using POP Studio in South Melbourne, and it was a fantastic experience! The communication was clear and professional from the start, and Rhys, my main contact, went above and beyond by waiting for me to arrive and being super helpful throughout the session. The studio itself is well-equipped and thoughtfully designed. I loved the variety of props and the layout, which made setting up for the shoot so easy and enjoyable. The option to hire additional lighting and backdrops for an extra charge was incredibly convenient and added to the flexibility of the space. Another great feature of POP Studio is its additional amenities. Having access to a fridge, kitchen, toilets, and a dedicated changing space made the whole experience smooth and stress-free. It’s clear that a lot of thought has gone into making this studio functional and comfortable for clients. Overall, I highly recommend POP Studio for anyone looking for a well-equipped and versatile space with excellent customer service. I’ll definitely be returning for future projects!
The staff are incredible!! I accidentally booked on the wrong day and didn’t realise til arriving but they let me reschedule and were super helpful with letting us in and giving instructions on the door. The space is incredible too!! So atmospheric!! Also it has a bathroom/change room which is an added bonus
This location exceeded my expectations! It was the perfect place to shoot my new collection. Amazing and creative atmosphere, everyone had a great day and lots of fun. The access to building was easy, communication prior was quick and the owner very helpful. 10/10 recommend this place. I will book again in future!
This is such an incredible space! Gorgeous and bright, exactly like the pictures. It has a large range of photography equipment and backdrops that can be used. This space can be catered for any project and is a fabulous option that is nice and secluded. There is an accessible bathroom, and this space is disability-friendly, being ground level. Malvina is incredible with her communication and made any troubleshooting so effortless, thank you so much for your help.
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