The space is comfortable for 4 people, no additional payment required.
Let us know if you want to have more.

Clothes
All-black outfits might blend into photos, especially in black and white. Try mixing in some lighter colours or fun patterns for a standout look.

Other than that, you can wear whatever you like. Feel free to try different outfits. The more, the better.
You can be naked if you want to — we don't have CCTV in the studio, and no one will enter during your session.
We don’t look at your photos without approval (though you must know we technically can).

Shoes
Read the following question.

We don’t allow street shoes in the studio as they can ruin your photos (and our background).
We recommend being barefoot or in socks.
You can also take spare shoes with you, but please wash the soles thoroughly at home.

We’ve prepared detailed instructions for you self-portrait studio photoshoot here, and here you’ll find everything you need to know about our space.

One full session is 60 minutes; on average, that’s enough to try 3-4 outfits. If you want to try more, we’d advise you to book a second slot.

30-minute sessions will suit 1 outfit (or 2 if you are very fast and know exactly how you want to pose).

You can bring whatever props you want and whoever you need (artist, stylist, photographer, journalist, stage manager...) as long as that doesn't damage the studio.

We have few rules at the studio to keep everything and everyone safe and happy :-)

• Arrive 10 minutes before, no need to arrive too early.
• Please note that if you arrive late, your session time may be shortened to ensure we stay on schedule.
• For you safety and to protect our equipments we kindly ask that you do not touch the studio equipment or setups, everything will be arranged for you.
• For everyone's safety and to ensure you look and feel your best, please don't attend your session under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Black and white is straightforward and timeless, and almost every photo looks brilliant. It keeps things easy but still captures all the fab moments.

Colour is complicated. Some prefer cooler tones, others want them warmer, greener, or bluer...
We don’t manually edit colours, so we can’t guarantee perfection. But you’ll still get amazing photos using our professional camera in a relaxed studio environment where you control every shot!

We offer coloured photos as an add-on, and we try to make colours as close to natural as possible.
See more info here.

Technically, we have access to your photos, but the system is designed in a way that ensures privacy: your photos are processed and sent to you through an algorithm with no human eyes involved.

We will delete your pictures automatically after 1 week, starting the day after the photo shoot.

You can reschedule or cancel the appointment up to 48 hours before the session.
Just find our email from scheduling@acuityscheduling.com (a quick search for diyphoto.co.uk in your emails should do the trick), click "Reschedule" or "Cancel", and follow the instructions.

In case of cancellation, we will issue a refund, which should reach your bank account within 10 business days, though it’s usually faster.

Gift certificates (digital or physical) can be refunded within 30 days of purchase, as long as the code has not been used or redeemed. Once the code is used to book or apply credit to a session, the certificate becomes non-refundable. Please get in touch at info@diyphotostudio.co.uk to refund for a gift certificate.

See details in Terms and Conditions.

Why not! Email us at info@diyphotostudio.co.uk or DM on Instagram.
Pricing for 1 hour will be the same as for a 60-minute shoot. For 2+ hours, you will receive a progressive discount.
By the way, if you want a photo shoot with a photographer (rather than a self-portrait shoot) - co-founder of the studio is a photographer so we can always arrange that for you.

Please be aware that our studio is on the second floor but with lifts available.

You can leave the buggy or stroller at the studio before entering the set up area.

You will receive all the photos you take. If you take 300 then you'll get them all.

You will have one week to download them.

Up to 2% of all photos might appear dark — that is a rare flashlight glitch.

You will receive photos within 24 hours from your shoot via e-mail.

Sure, we have them as an add-on!
You can select it while booking the shoot or get in touch within 7 days after.
You will receive all photos in both black-and-white AND colour versions.

You can read more and see samples here: diyphotostudio.co.uk/colour.

Prices are here.

Raw photos are the source photos taken by a camera before being processed. You'd need professional software like CaptureOne, Lightroom or Photoshop to edit them.

Absolutely!
Select "Raw photos" as an add-on while booking the session or get in touch within 7 days after.
You will receive all black-and-white and raw photos if you choose this.

Prices are here.

We don’t print them ourselves, but here are some convenient options you can use to get your photos printed in store or online across the UK:

• Boots – Instant photo prints via CEWE kiosks, super convenient if you're nearby.
• Photobox – Easy online service across the UK for standard prints, photo books, and more.
• Inkifi – High-quality, eco-friendly prints with next-day delivery in the UK.
• Tesco Photo – Affordable prints with same-day click & collect.

You’ve got plenty of ways to bring your memories to life!