Rating of the best photo studios in St. Petersburg 2020 for high-quality photo shoots

Photo studios - auxiliary premises for various kinds of good quality filming. Capturing special events in your life, organizing a thematic evening or making an individual photo session - the studio's operating area. The review provides the most popular studios for photo shoots in St. Petersburg.

List of major studios

There are many different locations for filming. Their functionality differs in scale, price segment for rent, equipment, decorations and much more. The most common, according to buyers, are the following studio premises. Their peculiarity lies in the parameters and the number of locations.

"Mimika"

Description: the premises are in demand among those who like to take beautiful and unusual photos, wedding ceremonies, individual or family photos. All rooms are rooms in calm, warm colors. There are various halls in the studio, which differ in their parameters, interior design and the cost of photo or video shooting in them.

Briefly about the halls:

"Family" - the hall is suitable for family or solo performances. It has: fireplace, boudoir, bedroom, large windows. The room is spacious and light, reminiscent of a hotel. Everything is in light, gentle colors.

"Nicole" is an imitation of an apartment with a kitchen and a bedroom. The walls are brick, there are swings and various themed decorations. It is in great demand among “couples in love”.

"Shabby baby" - a small room for children's photography. There are various decorations, bedroom, boudoir. The wall is brick, the floor is wooden.

"Balance" - a small room, used in various directions: wedding, individual thematic or sports photography (ballet studio).

"Sonnet" is a small hall, stucco and plaster walls, wooden floor, fireplace, mirror, sofa, wardrobe and other decorative elements.

"Lux" is a spacious bright room with a fireplace, a mirror above it, a large convertible sofa in white and a wall for books and other little things. There is a small rug and a coffee table on the parquet floor, and there is also a tall, massive armchair; chandelier in several tiers, white brick walls.

"Aviator" - in a bright spacious hall there are: loft, attic, bedroom, boudoir, crane. The studio is used for single shoots (most often).

"Fantasy" is an imitation of a porch and a summer veranda, and, directly, one of the premises of the house, which has: a fireplace, a large window and themed decorations. Wood floor, walls - stucco + plaster.

"Columns" - resembles a cozy, small-sized living room, which houses a fireplace, a grand piano (piano), a carved sofa and an armchair.

"Cabinet" - a room with natural light and textured wall.

Specifications
For what:	various conventional designs; commercial and creative filming
What is:	10 different; car parking for clients; dressing room; elevator; Wi-Fi
Equipment:	Hensel and Profoto.
Auxiliary equipment for filming:	smoke car; fan, color filters, constant light
Props:	outfits, decorations, animals for children's photography, various decorations and much more
Working hours:	from 09:00 to 22:00
Total studio area	700 sq. meters
Window size (meters):	panoramic (to the floor) - 33.5; normal 2.3 by 1.5
Sizes of some premises (in sq. M.):	39,3; 40; 50; 60; 70
Hourly rental price	from 800-1000 rubles
Address: Obukhovskoy Oborony Ave., 38 V

• Carrying out any filming;
• Huge assortment of backgrounds and concepts;
• Spacious dressing room and free;
• Large rooms;
• High quality equipment;
• For all;
• There is shooting with animals;
• View from the window to the river;
• Acceptable prices;
• Parking next to the studio.

• Lack of makeup artists;
• Narrow specialization;
• There is no rental equipment for filming.

Polygon Photo Manufactory

Description. This studio has become a popular group of budding photographers and professionals in their field. There are many different rooms here, which differ in volume and purpose.

Information about the premises:

"Aquazona" - a room of 106 sq. m., which is used for shooting with water. It is equipped with modern equipment: drip system, water cyclorama, pool and an abundance of light sources.

"Alice" is a light, small-sized room, walls made of stucco and plaster. Suitable for child and adult photo shoots.

"Apartment" - a bedroom from royal times, with an area of ​​116 sq. m. There is a wrought-iron bed, a boudoir, a copper bath, a fireplace, armchairs and lots of natural light.

"Art Hall" - the largest area provides great opportunities due to its modularity. Designed for shooting motorcycles and cars.

"White Classics" - a hall with stucco moldings, "golden" walls and antique furniture is provided for those who appreciate the classics and monochrome.

"Kitchen" is a place where you can shoot culinary talk shows, battles and hold a master class. The hall is equipped with everything necessary (imitation of a kitchen): household appliances, dishes, tables, chairs, fireplace and armchairs. The wall of the room in the cooking area is wooden.

“Subject hall” is a compact room with natural light for subject shooting. A brick wall around a huge window opening gives a special atmosphere to the room. There is a rotating stage and a special chair with a backrest for photography (for example, a portrait of a person) or video of small exhibits.

The Texture Room is the place to create deep and beautiful photographs. Master classes can be held here. The room resembles an old woodcarving workshop: a play of shadows, massive carved window shutters, textured walls. Suitable for trash shooting.

"Factory" is a steampunk hall. Available decorative elements: a pylon, a cage, industrial objects, a lot of metal and a futuristic flair, a suspension system, a textured wall. The room is suitable for an erotic or thematic photo shoot.

"Cyclorama-fleet" is a room that is divided into two zones: a white cyclorama (size 7 by 7 meters) and a loft-style area. The total area of ​​the hall is 160 sq. M. contains a working drum kit, loft furniture and many other mobile decorations.

"Black Classic" - a room for connoisseurs of classic black made in the Renaissance style, thanks to which the room is full of luxury and elegance.The eye-catching elements of decor are bifor windows with an unusual glass texture, a massive crocodile leather fireplace, marble walls and a sofa with a carved back. This room can become one of the shooting locations for a model portfolio.

Eco-Loft is a wonderful corner with real vegetation and many glowing elements (bulbs, lanterns). This is a piece of paradise that has various design solutions: textured and wooden walls, stucco molding, swings, many wooden stairs and structures, etc. The place is ideal for holding master classes, and a nude photo session will also look great.

"Nursery" is a spacious, light room in a white tone. It contains: a wooden house with shelves and decorative elements, several armchairs (colored and monochromatic), a canopy, a boudoir, multi-colored pillows. The walls of the hall are of linen texture; there is a small wooden podium in two steps.

Cosmos is an ideal location for filming schoolchildren. The presented hall is an imitation of a spaceship, in which there is a real robot (R2D2). The whole room is white, the floor is glossy with LED lighting.

The "Ring" is a huge room imitated as a gym. There is a dressing room, a ring, punching bags, natural and artificial light, as well as an area with ballet bars and a mirror along them. The hall is suitable for both personal photography and group photography.

"Chromakey" is a green room with a hanging system; paper backgrounds are used for the floor. In such a room, you can take pictures of anything (suitable for a business portrait) and video.

Specifications
Working hours:	from 09:00 to 23:00
Services:	photography, stylists and makeup artists, rental of photographic equipment
What is:	16 sites, parking for visitors, dressing room, shower, toilet, kitchen (liver), wi-fi
Technical support:	projector, soap bubble generator, fan, smoke machine, computer, projector, table for subject shooting
Total area of ​​the photo studio	3 thousand sq. m
Simultaneous work (number of people)	about 200
Payment:	bank card
Rent for 1 hour	from 600 rubles
Address: st. Mikhalkov, building 14, the territory of the Arsenal plant

• Opportunities;
• Equipment rental;
• Variety of choices for creative ideas;
• Stylists;
• Smoking area;
• Possibility to take water treatments;
• Parking nearby;
• For any photographer;
• Opening hours;
• A cafe;
• Wardrobe;
• Approximate zones;
• Rental discounts;
• Almost all rooms have natural light;
• The ability to shoot cars;
• Many positive reviews.

• High prices.

"Skypoint"

Description. The studio is located at several addresses. Each mini-branch has its own purpose and views of the city. Locations are rented for photo shoots, various meetings (for example, holding seminars or lectures) and holidays, video filming. One salon for filming from the network is presented for consideration.

Features. Panoramic view from the studio on the Neva. The building itself has a wide front staircase, the halls of the photo studio are located one after another (enfilade) and each has its own separate entrance.

About locations:

"White Room" - a spacious room allows you to photograph furniture, and a convenient access to the location will facilitate its transfer. The wedding day can be spent in the same room (capacity up to 50 people). The lighting is natural, it lasts up to 20 hours. From the interior: geometric shapes of black color of various dimensions; soft blue sofa (large); a small oak round table with two armchairs; mirror with an ornate gold frame; artificial palm tree 2 meters; console brown; floor lamp, bar stool and more. The outside windows are equipped with roller shutters.

"Gray Room" - this room is suitable for evening thematic gatherings, group photo sessions.Interior of the room: gray walls with stucco molding, wooden floor. From the scenery: a sofa, a floor lamp, a rectangular table, chairs, a carpet, an armchair, a plaster bust of David and a huge painting in black and white with his image on the wall.

The Balcony Room is the perfect place to take romantic photos or a photo session for the bride. There is: a staircase to the second tier, an exit to the balcony. Interior and decorations: large windows, wooden floors, stucco moldings, all in white and beige, the perimeter of the balcony in decorative white petunias, a mirror, a table, chairs and armchairs, a frameless bed and other decorative elements.

Specifications
Number of locations:	"Skypoint" - 11, Studios under consideration - 3
Equipment:	brand of photographic equipment - "Profoto", backgrounds from fabric and paper, mobile mobile system, jays, cranes
How to get:	through the Mosaic courtyard, to the left until it stops, on the right side there is a vine door (upper intercom)
Ceiling height (in meters):	5.7 and 4.5
Premises area (in sq. M):	50 and 80
Opportunities:	booking a ticket machine (free of charge), Internet access, ordering fabric backgrounds, a place for snacks
Rooms for rent:	from 1100 rubles
Location: emb. R. Fontanka, building 2

• Location - city center;
• The uniqueness of the studios;
• Rentals not only for filming;
• Views from the window;
• The possibility of taking out the rented equipment is provided;
• Gift certificates;
• Hall with a second tier;
• The presence of a kitchen;
• Free provision of a ticket machine;
• Provision of chairs for 50 persons;
• For filming large objects (like furniture), an empty room can be provided.

• It is forbidden to take out the requisites to the balcony;
• You cannot conduct nude photo sessions on the balcony;
• Cost.

"Focus"

Features. This studio stands out among others for the design of the rooms, most of which are abstract drawings. The room has a separate fitting room.

About locations:

"Black" - a huge hall (100 sq. M.) With parquet boards and dark floor tiles, huge windows on the entire wall. The room has a spacious podium, furniture, a bookcase, artificial lighting and many other design elements. Great location for filming.

"Gold" - the hall resembles palace chambers. It is geared towards shooting in natural light. Features: glossy floor, snow-white room with gold frames, both on the floor and on the walls. There is a fireplace, a minimum of furniture, columns, a small table, a separate dressing room.

“Space” is a hall for holding master classes, photographing large companies or singles. Interior features: street-style graffiti, staircase (old), decorative wall in the form of a library, large windows.

Andy Worhol is an imitation of a corridor in honor of a famous person. Interior: pineapple wall, neon banana; luxurious turquoise sofa and Andy Worhol Bananas.

"White" - boudoir shooting room (small): light, with elements of wooden decor. Natural and artificial light is used.

"Air" - the room is used for photo shoots of large companies, look books or advertising filming. Features: large corner cyclorama and windows.

“Hall” - the hall is a real living room of the studio, so the presence of third parties is inevitable.

"Repair" - imitation of a construction site. There are: scaffolding, waste backgrounds, paint, bare concrete walls and much more. The hall is temporary.

Specifications
Working hours:	10:00-22:00
Locations	9
total area	more than 1 thousand sq. m., shooting room - 800
Ceilings	4.5 m
Equipment:	monoblocks, fabric and paper backgrounds, computer, smoke machine, fan, light sources, cranes, projector, table for subject shooting and octobox
What is:	air conditioning, wifi, dressing room, cafe, parking next to the studio for visitors, culinary
Services:	make-up artist, rental of photographic equipment, requisites for filming are provided
Opportunities:	filming movies, motorcycles and cars, conducting master classes and various photo sessions
Rent of premises	from 400 to 1400 rubles
Address: st. Gas, 10

• Unusual rooms;
• Any shooting;
• For professionals;
• Dressing rooms, in almost every room;
• Various price assortment;
• Filming of large and dimensional objects;
• Parking;
• The latest equipment;
• Stylists;
• Rental;
• Photographer;
• Hosting an event;
• For large companies.

• Some premises are under development.

List of small photo studios

As a rule, small premises for filming have a narrow specialization. Consider popular locations with their capabilities.

"Rainbow"

Address: st. Soldier Korzun, building 1/2, St. Petersburg.

What's next: m. Prospect Veterans.

Short information. A spacious hall with a spiral staircase leading to the second tier and huge windows to the floor, due to which the room is lit with plenty of natural light. The studio is new and is in the development stage and is looking for partners to implement interesting creative ideas. On the eve of the new year, the premises are drawn up accordingly.

Specifications
Hall size	108 sq. M.
Number of windows	5 pieces.
Services:	stylist, make-up artist, photographer
What is:	rental of shooting equipment and props, projector, paper backgrounds, fan, restroom, dressing room, parking for customers, soap bubble generator, kitchen
Interior elements:	a wooden floor, a fireplace, a wooden accordion screen, several armchairs, a black leather sofa, an area with brick walls, a column and a Christmas tree
Scenery:	Christmas toys, Christmas decorations, gifts, a blanket, soft toys, wooden rocking horses, a couple of trees of different heights, garlands, etc.
For what:	family or individual photo session, film shooting, master classes
Rental price (in rubles)	900, on weekends - 1000

• Acceptable prices;
• Props for filming are provided;
• Professional equipment;
• Parking;
• Services;
• Opportunities.

• Narrow specialization;
• The second tier is not available.

"Portal"

Address: st. Atamanskaya, 4.

Short information. The studio consists of two mixed rooms, one of which is equipped with natural light, and the other opposite.

About the halls:

"Classic" is an imitation of a one-room apartment: the main living space. The hall is visually divided into two zones. Parquet floor in two types of masonry. One area (large in size) is reserved for the bedroom, in the other there is a small living room. What's in the room: bed, dressing table, mirror, fireplace, two armchairs, piano, swing. Suitable for personal, family or romantic photography.

“Delight” is a small, dark room with a concrete floor and a leather lounger. The main lighting is artificial. The windows are hung. Used for nude photo shoots.

Specifications
Parameters:	area - 55 and 40 sq. m, ceiling height - 5 m
Window:	number - 2 pcs.; width - 2.5, height - 3
Equipment (2 copies of each):	monoblocks model "Bowens 500", softboxes 60x60 and 60x80, stripboxes (30x120), portrait plates with a diameter of 40 cm, octbox and reflectors
Hall decoration style	classical
Services:	photographer, stylist, makeup artist, props rental
Auxiliary equipment:	projector, fan, smoke machine, artificial light
What is:	wi-fi, parking, dressing room, restroom
Rent price	600 and 800 rubles

• Lots of lighting possibilities;
• Rent of suits;
• Inexpensive;
• For a motley photo shoot;
• Services;
• Rental;
• Ceilings;
• Car parking;
• Opportunities.

• No kitchen.

"Aquaphotostudio"

Address: st. Yesenin, 19, building 2.

Short information. The studio consists of several rooms of huge areas, most of which are fully or partially intended for filming with water. Most often, the studio provides services for advertising agencies.

About the halls:

There are completely black and white rooms for purely aqua filming, an imitation of a hayloft with various decorations, a gym and a creative place where you can even shoot motorcycles - an area in the style of an abandoned factory.

Specifications
Number of locations	5
total area	500 sq. m
Working hours:	10:00-22:00
Equipment:	pole, suspension system, generators, octobox, aquazones, paper backgrounds, cranes, stands, artificial light, music center, plasma
Scenery:	window sill, podium bed, hayloft, transformers, machine tools, mirrors, chairs, poufs and much more
Opportunities:	conducting various trainings and seminars, individual and nude photo sessions, shooting commercials, etc.
Services:	photographers, stylists and makeup artists
What is:	dressing room, restroom
Rent	from 500 rubles

• Lots of ideas for creativity;
• Specialization - aqua photography;
• Huge studio area;
• Equipment;
• 3D shooting;
• Cheap rent;
• Wholesale package for rent;
• Services.

• No rental;
• There is no kitchen.

"Vintage Photostudio"

Address: st. Novoselov, 11 "L"

Working hours: 10: 00-22: 00.

Short information. The studio provides the opportunity for filming of any kind, master classes and seminars. A huge selection of props is provided, which allows you to translate any idea into reality.

About the halls:

Fashion is an ideal location for family, individual and thematic photography. There are four colors of paper backdrops, a fireplace, brick walls, parquet boards and furniture. Feature - complete blackout of windows is possible.

“Vintage” - the gloomy tones of the hall are perfect for portrait photography, business or hunting photo sessions are appropriate. The main decor is a fireplace, a table, chairs, small thematic elements, and a large window.

Story is the place to create beautiful love story photography. The interior of the room is predominantly white. There are: a bed, a bench, chairs, a table, a bedside table and other attributes of a romantic mood.

"Fantasy" - the room is suitable for family photography. The room is dominated by a children's interior: there are a lot of various toys and decorative trinkets for children's attention.

Specifications
Equipment brand	"ProFoto"
total area	190 sq. M., Shooting room - 46
Ceilings	4.2 m
Number of halls	4
Technical support:	PARA, fan, light cube, monoblocs, subject table, chroma key and paper backgrounds
What is:	Internet access, cafe (restaurant), parking nearby, dressing room, restroom
Services:	make-up artist, rental of props, photographer
Scenery:	brick wall, fireplace, armchairs, bed, other decorations for the interior of the room
Rent	from 600 to 800 rubles

• Low prices;
• Provision of props for filming;
• Parking;
• Opportunities;
• Food establishments;
• Equipment;
• Rental;
• For any topic;
• Other events;
• Not far from the metro;
• The main directions of photography in demand.

• Not identified.

Tips for choosing studios

How to choose a photo studio for high-quality shooting? Many people ask this question. The main selection criteria are the interior and the possibilities of the room.

Here are some tips to look out for when choosing a location for photography:

• Color spectrum;

Light and delicate colors are suitable for family, individual (for example, during pregnancy) or wedding photo sessions.

Calm tones with dilution of bright decorative elements (greenery, balls, red hearts, etc.) are suitable for the “Love story” style.

Any play of color elements, both light and dark tones, is suitable for boudoir photography.

• Style;

The most widespread trend is the high-tech style. It is often used for filming various talk shows, photo sessions for couples or other individual programs.

Retro style faded into the background, but fans of the "old fashioned" still delight themselves with amazing photographs. Some models choose this style for their portfolios (it always looks great).

• Space;

Small rooms - subject shooting or individual, spacious - design ideas for any kind of photo session.

• Shine;

Most photographers prefer to use halls with daylight. This helps to more accurately display each contour in the photo, down to the smallest detail, of the subject.

Output

The presented review of the best photo studios in the city suggests that studios with a large number of locations are very popular.

Studying the parameters and possibilities of the location will help to avoid mistakes when choosing a room for shooting, as well as on the website or by phone, you can clarify the rules for renting props, equipment, etc.

The most expensive halls are for large-scale filming: master classes, filming, group filming, etc.

The cheapest are children's and single photo sessions.

Considering customer feedback, the positive and negative sides of the studios were highlighted.