Photography & Content Studio at Photography Studio Manchester

Photo Studio
·
Whole venue
4 Cheltenham Street, Manchester, M6 6WY –
Salford

About this space

Abstract Studios is a 1,400 sq ft photography and content studio for hire in Manchester, designed for professional photo shoots, fashion campaigns, e-commerce, editorials, interviews, music videos and creative productions.

The studio spans two floors and combines abundant natural light with professional lighting equipment, clean white walls and flexible shooting areas. Our infinity cove provides a seamless backdrop for photography and video, while the outdoor yard and garden offer additional shooting options.

Key features
Professional lighting included – Every booking includes high-quality continuous and flash lighting options.
Free parking – Convenient on-site parking is included.
Infinity cove – Large seamless white cove for fashion, product, portrait and content shoots.
Natural light – Skylights and large windows provide generous daylight throughout the studio.
Custom set design – Bespoke sets can be created for your production for an additional fee.
Studio assistant support – Experienced assistance can be arranged to help your shoot run smoothly.
Outdoor shooting space – Access to our yard and garden provides additional options for photography and video.

Ideal for: photo shoots, fashion campaigns, editorials, still life, product and e-commerce photography, social content, interviews, music videos and small-scale video productions.
Abstract Studios is located close to Manchester city centre and is available for hourly and full-day studio hire.


Usually booked for

Photo Shoot

Typically for about 5 guests and costs between £70 - £80.


"This was a great studio. The manager made sure we were comfortable and provided support when needed."

- Leeroy M. Mar 2026


Prices

Monday
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Thursday
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Friday
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 23:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Saturday
11:00 – 19:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 19:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Sunday
11:00 – 19:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
Per hour
11:00 – 19:00
from £39 hire fee per hour
All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee
Minimum booking duration: 2 hours

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 25

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
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Projector
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Whiteboard
  • Flipchart
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Photo equipment Camera and photography equipment available on site
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Video equipment
  • Lighting equipment Professional lighting equipment for photography and filming
  • Backdrops Photography backdrops available
  • Storage space Place where clients can store items during their event
  • Quiet space
  • Mirrors Full-length mirrors available
  • Free parking is available on-site (20 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Infinity Cove
  • Skylights
  • Urban Garden
  • Makeup Room
  • Green Room
  • Kitchen
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • 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 Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • No promoted and ticketed events allowed
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Host rules

No smoking in the building.
Outside catering is allowed.

Cancellation policy: Standard 30 day with Grace Period

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Reviews and ratings

(12 reviews and ratings - )

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RP
Rebeka P.
Verified review
Photo Studio · 4 guests · July 2026

We had such a wonderful experience using this studio for baby’s milestone and nephews birthday photos! The space was bright, clean, and beautifully maintained, with plenty of natural light and high ceilings that made every setup look amazing. There was lots of room to create different backdrops, and everything was easy to move around to bring our vision to life. The studio was well equipped, comfortable and perfect for capturing beautiful memories. We were so happy with how our photos turned out and will definitely be booking again. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a professional, versatile photo studio! The booking process was smooth, and Charlie was really friendly, accommodating, and made the whole experience stress free. We can’t wait to come back!

Na

5.0
LH
Lily H.
Verified review
Photo Shoot · 2 guests · April 2026

went above and beyond to make us comfortable and helping on my shoot ,pristine venue , gorgeous dressing room and vanity’s , will definitely be back again. 10/10 stars :))))

5.0
JF
Joseph F.
Verified review
Event Space · 5 guests · October 2026

Amazing place, was very free with booking time, and allowed us to stay extra hours to do some work

5.0
OC
Ollie C.
Verified review
Photo Studio · 2 guests · September 2026

The space has been really well designed and was super clean!

Everything was great, nothing to dislike

4.7

FAQ

Yes, power outlets are available throughout the studio for hair tools, chargers, and other accessories.

Yes, the huge white infinity cove allows plenty of space for movement and full-body shots.

Yes, all studio lights are fully adjustable in brightness and warmth.


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About Photography Studio Manchester

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Meet your host

Charles Krell
Member of Tagvenue since February 2025
12 Reviews
5 Rating
100% Response rate

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