Situated in the creative hub and heart of Dalston, The Ark Studio is a friendly space available for both photographic and film hire. Located just off Gillet square, we are just a short 2 minutes walk from Dalston Kingsland station. Local neighbours include NTS radio and Voodoo Rays. ♥ The Ark Studio has previously been hired out to shoot campaigns, magazine editorials, test shoots, portraits, lookbooks and music videos, as well as being used for workshops, meetings, castings and events. The studio is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Facilities
The following kit is offered as complimentary to the rates: two Bowens 500 lights and one Bowens 400 light, softbox, octobox, beauty dish, Bowens radio triggers, coloured gels, reflector with stand, tripod, polyboard. The studio can easily be re-arranged to suit your shoot, with the space including a 4m wide white area, 3m+ coloured mural wall, wooden wall and a black and grey Damask wallpaper corner. We also carry barley, red, yellow, black and white colourama backgrounds.
Canon 5D MK III camera, Canon EF L 135mm F1.2 lens and Canon EF L 24-105mm F1.4 lenses are also available for in-house hire at competitive rates.
Other facilities include a kitchen/communal area that has tables and chairs, makeup station with lights, changing area, clothing rail, large metal chest prop, toilet, free Wifi. If necessary we can also offer shower facilities (this needs to be booked).
We also allow the space to be hired out for other uses, so if you're looking for a rehearsal space or a unique meeting space.
We are happy to offer a selection of catering options - please don't hesitate to contact us for a quote and for more information.
Weekday Rates
Full day £120 I Half day £80 I £25ph (min. booking 2 hrs)
Weekend Rates
Full day £150 I Half day £100
We offer discounted rates for students and editorials. Our rates for events vary - please contact us for more information.
NB - All sessions to include set up/down times. Please keep this in mind when you book your shoot. All bookings require a £25 deposit, which can be done in cash or over the phone.