the NOOK

Photo / Film Studio

#27 of 1510 Photo Studio venues in London
#9 of 151 Blank Canvas venues in Hackney Borough
  2 reviews  – 
1B Darnley Road, London, E9 6QH
Hackney Central Station (0.2 mi)
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Mariola Zoladz
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Your Personal Event Manager from the nook
Response rate: 95%
Response time: Within 2 hours
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Partnered with Tagvenue for 2 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 5/5
1 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
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Venue overview

Located in East London, the NOOK offers 547 sq ft of space with 3.4m-high ceilings and north-facing windows for consistent natural light. Ideal for photoshoots needing professional equipment and flexible blackout options.

This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile

Spaces for hire at the NOOK

the NOOK studio
Photo / Film Studio
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Whole venue
15 seats
15 standing
Book 4 hr. minimum
Featuring a make-up station, workspace, and portable food trolley, the NOOK Studio makes sure your team of artists is productive, comfortable, and well-fed. A cool nook that fosters creativity! Our studio spans 547 square feet (50.8 square meters) with ceilings 3.40 meters high. Bathed in natural light from two large north-facing windows, the spac...

Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Storage space
Unavailable: Air conditioner

Reviews and ratings

4.7
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
1 recent guest highly rated location and service quality
Amenities
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
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Talia H.
Verified review
Photo Studio · 5 guests · April 2026 · the NOOK studio
The space is super spacious, had great natural life, good equipment to use for an event or photoshoot and the communication with the team at the Nook was really good. They were responsive, kind and helpful.
The window ledges needed to be cleaned
4.7
AS
Anna S.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
the NOOK studio
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Tuesday
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
the NOOK studio
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Wednesday
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
the NOOK studio
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Thursday
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
the NOOK studio
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Friday
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
the NOOK studio
8:00 – 6:00
from £60 hire fee per hour
Saturday
8:00 – 6:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
the NOOK studio
8:00 – 6:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
Sunday
8:00 – 6:00
from £70 hire fee per hour
the NOOK studio
8:00 – 6:00
from £70 hire fee per hour

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 15
standing
Up to 15
seats
External catering allowed
Parking available
Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: In-house catering
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Alcohol provided
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About the NOOK

the NOOK is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

the NOOK is a photo/film studio whose large north‑facing windows flood the whole studio with natural daylight.

Venue highlights: The studio provides 50.8 m² (547 sq ft) of open floor area, a 3.40 m ceiling height and wooden floorboards. The space has an industrial finish, blackout capability and on-site basic studio kit.

Best for: Editorial and fashion photography, portraits and product shoots, and small-scale film and video productions. The venue also accommodates workshops, classes and creative events that need an adaptable studio layout.

Location: Hackney is the neighbourhood, offering an industrial, creative setting that provides urban backdrops and room to stage shoots. Paid off‑site parking is available for crew vehicles and load‑ins.

What guests say: The hosts are responsive and provide equipment guidance on arrival. The studio offers an elevated platform, a selection of backdrops and prop chairs and a clean, easy-to-work-in layout.

FAQ

Cancellations 7 days in advance will receive a full refund.

Cancellations 7 days to 24 hours in advance will receive a 50% refund.

Cancellations for events starting within 24 hours are non-refundable.

At the NOOK, the following catering options are available:

  • Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at the NOOK:

  • the NOOK studio hosting 5 guests: £396

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

the NOOK is located at 1B Darnley Road, in Hackney, London. The nearest metro station is Hackney Central Station.

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