Essex Photography Studio

How to use

Hiring the Studio

For Studio Hire we currently offer an hourly rate, a half day rate (4 hours) and a full day rate (8 hours).

Bookings can be made either directly though the online calendar, where you’ll be able to see what dates/times we have available (as well as the current cost).

Or if you’d like to tell us about your project first, please send us a message so we can discuss how we an help :)

  • Popular with those that only need the studio for 1-2 hours. You’ll have exclusive access to the S.P.A.C.E for the allotted time and can also hire additional items such as cameras and lighting etc.

  • Same as above except you have The S.P.A.C.E to yourself for 4 whole hours!

  • This allows you full, exclusive access to THE SPACE for the entire day. Additional items such as lighting, cameras and even professionals can be added meaning you’re project can come to life with ease :)

Hire a Pro

for your Project

Studio Photographers

  • Essex Photographer

    Graham Cann - CEO

    Graham is multi published UK Photographer specialising in Commercial Fashion, Beauty Editorials + Fine Art photography. He initially started The S.P.A.C.E with the goal of sharing his life’s knowledge with others and having an environment for other creatives to collectively grow.

  • Southend Photographer

    Tom Humble - Studio Manager

    Tom is a photographer + creative that excels at portraits. With years of wedding and event experience under his belt, he’s mastered a candid approach to his photographic style, which he believes helps to capture a true representation of each and every person he photographs.

  • Southend Photography Studio

    Nikki Hazelton - Creative Director

    Nikki is a diverse and talented commercial photographer with years of experience photographing people and products. She’s worked closely with some large marketing teams and big brands and as such has gained a wealth of experience she can add to any campaign, event or shoot.

Darkroom Servies

We can Develop + Scan your Film!

We can Develop + Scan your Film!

Essex Darkroom

Did you know we also offer a Black and White film developing and scanning service?

Simply drop your film in or post it to us and we’ll develop it, scan it, email you the digital files and even post back your negatives :)

Southend Darkroom

Darkroom Hire

You can hire our darkroom for your own personal use anytime or we also offer group and 121 workshops. Our Darkroom has ample S.P.A.C.E for film development, black and white print making and film scanning.

You can book using our online calendar or send us a message if you have any questions.

  • We have multiple film containers with potential to develop 35mm, medium format and up to 4×5 and 10×8 large format.

  • We have 2 separate black and white enlargers that can make up to 10×8 negative prints.

  • We use a 50mp digital medium format camera to scan your negatives and convert them using negative lab pro.

  • We regularly hold group darkroom workshops or you a book a 121 workshop if you’re interested in dipping your toes into the wonderful world of film!

Southend darkroom hire
Essex Studio

Hold a Class or Workshop

Something we pride ourselves on at The S.P.A.C.E is our dedication to inclusivity, community and sharing knowledge amongst our fellow creatives.

If you’ve got a skill, some knowledge or anything else you’d like to share with others, please get in touch with us and we’ll do our very best to help you bring your creative vision to life!