Studio

The 1,000 sq ft fully-equipped studio is located in a Grade II-listed Victorian warehouse alongside Regent’s Canal in Hoxton, North London. The large open plan space is lit with plenty of natural light and is perfect for beauty, fashion, still-life and video work. The studio is approximately half a mile from the City and is served by excellent public transport: the studio is equidistant to Old Street and Angel tube stations (under 10 mins walk) and various bus routes run along City Road. Islington’s Upper Street is close by with a wide variety of cafes, bars, pubs, restaurants and shops to fuel your creativity. Or chill-out and relax by the canal.

Facilities

  • 1,000 sq ft studio with 13ft high ceiling (550 sq ft usable shooting space)
  • Extensive range of Profoto studio lights and light shaping tools (see below)
  • Separate makeup and changing areas
  • Indoor and outdoor (by the canal!) client lounging areas
  • Separate kitchen area with fridge and microwave
  • Free internet access
  • Goods lift
  • Open 24/7

 

Studio Hire

The studio is available for hire when not in use. For availability please email studio@colinchau.com.

Mon-Fri Weekends
Full day (10am-6pm) £150 £180
Half-day (4hrs) £100 £120
Hourly (min. 2hrs) £30/hr £35/hr

Bank Holidays attract a 50% charge on top of the weekday rate

Overtime is charged at £50 per hour.  Please allow time for set-up and set-down.

Colorama at £10 per metre soiled.

Discounts available for loyal and regular customers.

Equipment

Included in the studio hire:

  • Profoto D1 Air 500W and 1000W monoblocs
  • Profoto Air wireless triggering with optional USB transceiver at additional cost
  • Profoto RF softboxes (with soft grids) in various sizes: 3×4′, 2×3′, 2×2′, 1×4′, 1×3′, 1×1.3′
  • Profoto reflectors (with grids): Softlight reflector (aka beauty dish), Magnum reflector, standard and new Zoom reflectors
  • California Sunbounce reflectors: 6×4′, 4×3′, 3×2′
  • Sekonic L-358 light meter
  • Plenty of lighting and c-stands (century stands) and boom arms
Available at extra cost:
  • Profoto ProRing ringflash
  • Profoto ProRing2 1200W ringflash
  • Profoto ProHead
  • Profoto ProGlobe kit

Equipment hire

Available for hire during your time in the studio (rates per day):

Canon 5D Mark II body £119
Canon 1D Mark IV body £129
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L II £49
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II £39
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L £39
Profoto ProRing ringflash £30