Share the brief.
Send preferred dates, cast and crew numbers and the setup you need. Shot lists and reference images are optional; share them if helpful.
Photography studio hire · Greenwich, London
BEST MUSIC ARTIST & ALBUM ARTWORK
PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO HIRE
LONDON - UK
Create artist portraits, album artwork and release-campaign photographs at Cineview Studios in Greenwich. Bring your creative team and turn a clear visual direction into a planned studio shoot.
One artist. A complete release image set.
Start with the identity of the release: mood, colour, styling and the places the photographs will appear. Plan a principal artwork frame alongside press portraits and campaign variations, with room for different crops and text. Studio hire provides the setting for your photographer and team; artwork design, retouching and music production are separate services unless specifically agreed.
Artwork with room to design
Share layout references with your photographer before the shoot. Plan square, portrait and landscape compositions where useful, and consider the placement of titles and artist names without relying on one tightly cropped photograph.
Press portraits that belong to the release
Keep a consistent lighting and styling direction across the artist’s main portrait, full-length images and alternative expressions. For groups, schedule combinations clearly so individual and ensemble frames receive enough time.
Build the look before shoot day
Bring wardrobe, instruments and props that are relevant to the concept. Discuss set construction, background preparation and any unusual materials beforehand. Allow time for styling, lighting checks and changes between looks.
From clean portraits to a constructed world
Use the cove for simple graphic imagery or explore blackout lighting for a more controlled atmosphere. Your brief determines the setup; additional equipment, set dressing and production support are agreed in your quote.
Photographs illustrate artist portrait and performance creative directions. Props, backgrounds and production services are planned separately.
Plan your studio booking.
Allow working time.
Include load-in, styling, preparation, lighting, photography, resets and pack-down in your schedule.
Confirm the quote.
Your written quote sets out hire hours, preparation and agreed extras. Full payment is required to secure the booking. Bring your own equipment at no extra charge.
Your studio hire questions.
Can we bring our own equipment?
Yes. You can bring your own equipment at no extra bringing-kit charge. Cineview also has over 400 items of equipment in house. Hiring suitable kit from the studio can save time and transport costs. Explore our equipment list and contact us with your equipment requirements to confirm availability and prices.
Are dogs and children welcome?
Yes. Dogs and children are welcome, and Cineview is a dog-friendly studio. Please contact us before bringing dogs so we can discuss the practical arrangements for your booking.
Do clients need insurance?
Client insurance is not required unless the work involves fire or water. Contact us before booking any fire or water activity to discuss the necessary cover and practical arrangements.
Do we need to send shot lists or call sheets?
No. Shot lists and call sheets are optional; you do not need to send them before shoot day. You are welcome to share them if they will help the studio team support your plans.
Does studio hire include an album-cover designer?
No. Hire the studio with your photographer and creative team, or discuss specific additional support before booking. Design, retouching and artwork delivery are not automatically included.
Can we bring instruments and a larger artist group?
Send the number of people, instrument and prop dimensions, and the planned frames. Agree access, working space and setup time before booking.
Does hire include a photographer?
Studio hire does not automatically include a photographer, creative team or full production service. Bring your own crew or discuss specific support before booking. Any extras must be agreed in your quote.
