The top 7 photography studios in Birmingham

Calling all aspiring supermodels. Located in Digbeth’s Custard Factory, this photography studio is a former warehouse and church. The architecture is clear – from the high ceilings and natural light, it’s ideal for you to get all the best angles. With the total building being a huge 80,000 square feet, you have plenty of choice as to where to shoot.

Open every day, Fazeley Studios can fit up to 300 people standing, and it’s also it’s just a 10-minute walk from Birmingham New Street Station.

For when you need to refuel, there’s a restaurant, bar and café inside the building. Post-shoot pint, anyone?

We’re not straying far from the Custard Factory with this next Birmingham photography studio. Introducing Factory Works — an industrial 1200 square metre space. Fitting up to 600 people standing, this venue is one to consider if you have a large cast or crew.

The best thing about Factory Works has to be its rich history. Previously the loading docks for the Custard Factory, it’s managed to keep its former charm a la chipped white walls and high ceiling beams.

All things considered, this photography studio is basically a blank canvas – and with three extra rooms as well as a cloakroom, getting set up (and avoiding clutter) has never been easier. Perfect.

Thought we were moving on from Digbeth? Well, you were wrong. Sitting on Fazeley Street, is Centrala, a centre for Central and Eastern European art.

This Birmingham photography studio is open Wednesday to Saturday from midday to 6pm. It’s an ideal location for those looking for interesting and dynamic backdrops. Take in the textured feature wall with wooden beams, the red chairs and the expressive blackboard.

If you’re in need of tech, both a projector and a drop-down screen are available. Do with them what you will – and when you get peckish, there’s a delicious modern Eastern European-inspired bar and café area.

This Birmingham photography studio is the king of versatility. Located on Pershore Street, One Zero One has not just one, but two studios.

The first studio can fit up to 50 standing guests and is open every day. Choose from a number of different backdrops – whether that’s a white wall (pre-lit with DMX lighting), with the measurements of 6m x 5m x 5m, a green screen (10m x 6m x 5m) with DMX controllable lighting, a black wall or a daylight space.

The second studio is slightly smaller as it's only able to fit up to 30 people. However, its ample natural daylight is what sets it apart.

The in-house crew are also available to hire if you’d like some extra assistance.

Sometimes there’s nothing better than two photography studios. At least that’s what Pershore Street seems to think. Phos Media Studios is open everyday from 9 am to 8 pm and has a portfolio of both established brands and up-and-comers.

Should you decide to hire this photography studio, you’re getting access to the studio’s 685 square feet of floor and 11.4 feet high ceilings, plus its infinity cove, glass windows, LED video lights, softboxes and studio flash heads.

How’s that for choice?

You might have heard of Crane as one of Digbeth’s newest party venues, but did you know that you can hire it out as a photography studio?

Built in 1909, Crane is only one of 3 surviving retort houses in Birmingham. With its exposed metal beams and brick walls, chipped paint and distressed grey floors, this photography studio certainly leans into its industrial history.

From editorial shoots to music videos, this studio could be the backdrop you need to give your projects that extra something.

Welcome to Iron House, Jewellery Quarter’s converted warehouse. With 3600 square feet of space, air conditioning (for the days it’s actually hot in Birmingham) and accessibility taken into consideration, this photography studio is fully accessible.

The venue has lots of natural light (so ideal for filming from all angles), and what with its mix of exposed brick walls, white walls and dark walls, you can switch up your aesthetic with ease.

Also fun fact, ITV filmed a TV segment here. Are you ready to follow in the footsteps of one of Britain’s biggest channels?