The
Creative
Space

Affordable Photo & Video Studio Hire in Stretford, Manchester

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Ben P Williams
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Excellent studio. We used the ground floor for a recent shoot and it was perfect for what we needed. Plenty of space, great facilities and really easy to organise. We'd definitely book again.
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Chris Currie Photography
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I needed a studio to take a couple of headshots for a client and I couldn't have been happier with this fantastic space. I loved the built in curved white wall which you don't normally see. The amenities including on site parking were excellent and the instructions to use the studio were spot on. Above all the customer service and price were brilliant. I would definitely recommend.
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Mahbub Khan
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A great space for creatives. Got some fab pics as a result. The first floor gives you so many options to get a variety of images. Put my own strobes to good use. Can't praise this place enough. Everyone was so helpful.
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Chloe B
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Love it here!!
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Imogen
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Gorgeous studio. We used the 1st floor. Very spacious and great lighting. Communication was very quick and we will 100% use again.
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Rhys Scoley
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Amazing studio, great equipment and perfect space for photography and videography. I've rented this space out a couple of times now and I've received nothing but friendly and reliable service from Sandi. Will be returning
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Ace
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Really good experience with Budget Studios. The space was clean, well organised, and easy to access. Everything was straightforward from booking to using the studio, which made the whole process stress-free. The setup works well whether you're doing photography, filming, or content creation, and the environment feels professional without being intimidating. Good value for money and I’d definitely use it again.
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Agata Śliwa
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Fab space for photography and content creation. Big variety of backgrounds, great price. Very helpful crew and owner, amazing people. I’ll be back soon! Highly recommended ☺️
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Simon (s1mondinho)
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I had an excellent experience hiring Budget Studio for the entire day — the team (Sandi and Shirley) were incredibly welcoming and made everything run smoothly from start to finish. The space itself is spotless, well-organized, and clearly designed with photographers in mind and those who are on a budget. The lighting setup and equipment available were top-quality. I was especially impressed by how versatile the space was for different looks and setups (first floor). Communication throughout the booking was fast, friendly, and professional. Overall, a fantastic studio with outstanding service — I’ll definitely be returning.
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Mike Swales
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Great experience! Used this space to film some online content for a YouTube Channel I've been working on, and the Studio Space was perfect for what we needed. Would recommend for the price!

STUDIO HIRE OPTIONS

This new top floor project is the brainchild of Sandi Hodkinson, a professional photographer with over 30 years’ experience behind the lens. Having worked across countless commercial, portrait, and creative shoots, Sandi saw the need for an affordable, professional, and flexible creative space in Manchester.

Budget Studio Hire was built on that vision – making high-quality facilities accessible not only to established professionals, but also to up-and-coming photographers, videographers, content creators, and businesses looking to produce standout visual content without the premium price tag.

GROUND FLOOR

Our intimate studio space designed for high-quality photographic audio & video production. Perfect for commercial product & fashion shoots with versatile lighting options for a wide range of creative projects.

GROUND FLOOR FEATURES:

FIRST FLOOR

Our uniqely styled different backgrounds, ideal for photo, video & podcast recordings, utilise the different props, to create your bespoke backdrop. 

FIRST FLOOR FEATURES:

WHOLE BUILDING RENTAL

Take complete control of our facility for large-scale productions, workshops, or events requiring maximum space and privacy. Exclusive access to both floors recommended for uninterrupted sound recordings.

INCLUDED FACILITIES

£250

PER DAY

Minimum full day booking
Weekly rates available

2 HOUR TUESDAY OFFER

Until the end of October, we’re offering 4 x 2-hour Tuesday booking slots for the Ground Floor or First Floor studios individually (whole building hire not included in this offer).

TUESDAY OFFER BOOKING DETAILS

2 HOURS £65 only

TUESDAYS ONLY

Trial period – available until end of October 2026

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ABOUT THE WAREHOUSE STUDIOS

Offering affordable studio spaces for; photographers, videographers, musicians, everyone & all things creative.

How We Work

Having spent over 20 years in the photographic industry, we understand the importance of working in a creative space at an affordable price.

BOOK NOW TO SECURE YOUR SPACE

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N.B, we strongly recommend booking both floors if audio recordings are vital to your shoot

MEET YOUR
TEAM

First floor photography studio Manchester with natural daylight and various backdrops

Sandi

OWNER

Professional headshot photography example taken at Budget Studio Hire

Shirley

Studio Manager

Studio hire Manchester first floor - The Warehouse Studio with unique interior design

Hayley

Studio Manager

Professional headshot photography example taken at Budget Studio Hire

Alan

Studio Manager

Need a Creative?

HOW TO FIND US

Budget Studio Hire is just a 10 minute car journey from Manchester city centre and is only 2 minutes from the M60 ring road. Stretford tram station is situated within walking distance from the studio and the Stretford Mall provides ample parking and provisions for the day’s hire. There is one parking space available directly outside the studio and for larger crews alternative parking can be arranged.

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