A photo studio with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, large windows, and potted plants at Paper Mill Studios.
A photo studio with exposed brick walls, wooden beams, large windows, and a long wooden table at Paper Mill Studios.
A photo studio with exposed brick walls, wood floors, large windows, and ceiling beams at Paper Mill Studios.
A photo studio with exposed brick walls, wooden benches, and banquet tables set for dining at Paper Mill Studios.

The Studio at Paper Mill Studios

Photo Studio in a Photo / Film Studio
·
Private space
9 City Garden Row, The Paper Mill Building, London, N1 8DW –
Angel Station (0.3 mi)
Up to 40
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue doesn’t offer catering
External catering allowed

About this space

The studio is a long rectangular room with exposed brick walls, painted timber beams and a timber floor, offering an open, uncluttered shooting area. The high ceiling and large sash windows deliver strong directional daylight for natural-light setups.

Room features: An integrated PA system and wall-mounted mirrors support rehearsals, presentations and performance filming. On-site Wi‑Fi and air conditioning sustain digital workflows and longer production days.

Best for: Portrait and lifestyle photography, small-scale video shoots, rehearsals and creative workshops.

What sets it apart: A ceiling-mounted projector provides fixed overhead projection for screenings and video playback.

Prices

Monday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
6:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Friday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
Per day
9:00 – 18:00
from £1500 hire fee per day
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 9 hours

Capacity

Standing
up to 80
Dining
up to 40

Catering and drinks

No in-house catering available
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
External catering allowed Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Unavailable: Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests Space where you can prepare food
No alcohol provided by the venue
BYO alcohol allowed You can bring your own alcohol free of charge
Unavailable: Corkage fee for BYO alcohol

Facilities

Wi-Fi available
Projector
PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
Conference call facilities Equipment for video or phone conferencing during your event
Air conditioner
Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
Quiet space
Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
Paid parking is available on-site (4 spaces)
Paid parking facilities available nearby
32 AMP 3 Phase Power
Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
Unavailable: Whiteboard
Unavailable: Flipchart
Unavailable: Photo equipment
Unavailable: Video equipment
Unavailable: Lighting equipment
Unavailable: Greenscreen
Unavailable: Backdrops
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Soundproof
Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
Bring your own DJ not allowed
No noise restrictions

Accessibility

Unavailable: Accessible toilets
Unavailable: Ground level
Accessible parking spot available
Unavailable: Lift to all floors
Unavailable: Cargo lift
Unavailable: Wheelchair accessible

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
No wedding licence
No Temporary Event Notice (TENs) available

Host rules

Paper Mill Studios – House Rules (Short Form)

Plants and Décor
* Do not water, move, or damage any plants
* Do not move artworks or decorative items without permission

Furniture, Walls, and Floors
* Lift furniture and equipment; do not drag
* No stilettos indoors
* Any floor damage will be charged
* Do not drill, nail, or tape anything to walls or wooden paneling
* No gaffer tape on any surface
* Ask before decorating

Kitchen and Surfaces
* Protect kitchen and marble surfaces from heat or heavy items
* Plant-based kitchen: bring your own food or catering
* Free tea, coffee, and oat milk provided
* Use appliances safely and clean after use

Cleaning and Waste
* Leave the space as you found it: return furniture, clean areas used, and load dishwashers
* Cleaning fees apply if left untidy

Smoking, Pets, and Neighbours
* No smoking or vaping indoors
* Smoking only with permission and away from entrances or terraces
* No BBQs without approval
* No pets without prior agreement (guide and assistance dogs welcome)
* Be respectful of neighbours when using outdoor spaces

Access, Security, and Deliveries
* Deliveries must arrive during your booking time
* Only pre-approved guests allowed inside
* Secure your own deliveries
* Building is monitored with alarms and CCTV
* Overnight equipment storage possible with consecutive bookings

Toilets and Accessibility
* Use only the toilets assigned to your group

Working Hours and Charges
* Overtime charged at 20% of the day rate per hour
* Extra charges may apply for overtime, damages, cleaning, waste, parking, or power use

Haze and Smoke Machines
* Only allowed with prior approval
* Only water-based haze is permitted

Cancellation policy: Flexible with Grace Period

Show cancellation details

About Paper Mill Studios

Paper Mill Studios is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Emily Hillier
Member of Tagvenue since April 2025
5h Response time
94% Response rate

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