Bayside STUDIO HIRE

Melbourne photography studio for hire
Bayside, Melbourne

       Welcome to Bohemia Bay Studio - a modern, fully equiped photo studio in Cheltenham, Melbourne.

Whether you're a brand, photographer, or content creator, our spacious studio is designed to meet all your professional needs. Drenched in natural light with flexible features and an industrial, creative aesthetic, this is the right photo studio for your next photo shoot.

A Bright, Creative Photo Studio for Every Project

Our photo studio is a flexible, professional space that adapts to your creative vision. The large north-facing window floods the concrete wall and paper roll area with natural light, whilst our 5m tall south facing garage door provides a beautiful, even light over our cyclorama all day.

Whether you're planning a photo shoot for eCommerce, fashion, personal branding or beauty, Bohemia Bay Studio is ready to deliver.

Creatives love our spacious studio for its minimal, industrial feel and welcoming vibe - a place where you can relax, experiment and produce your best work. We're proud to be one of Melbourne's popular photo studios, serving everyone from boutique brands to larger scale campaigns.

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A Bright, Creative Photo Studio, for Every Project.

Located in Bayside, Melbourne - a versatile space for content creation, product photography, video shoots, fashion campaigns and photo shoots.

Trusted by top brands and innovative companies

Ready To Book?

Hire our studio by the hour, or select an 'all day booking' for added value

About Our studio

designed for brands and photographers who value creative freedom, specialising in ecommerce and branding projects.

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A Fully Equiped, Self Access Studio

Bohemia Bay Studio gives you full privacy and control. After you reserve your photo studio hire, you'll receive a unique access code 24 hours prior. Come and go as needed without interruptions during your booking without staff hovering nearby. Our fully equipped layout means everything you need is already here - just bring your camera and crew.

A Comfortable Space for Clients and Creatives.

the environment

We know how important it is for models and clients to feel relaxed. That's why we've filled our studio with warm and welcoming plants, and comfortable furnishings. Your talent can get dressed in the private dressing room, complete final touches at the double makeup station, and refresh easily between shots. From commercial productions to simple headshot sessions, out atmosphere elevates every project.

Studio Features Designed to Support Your Vision
  • 4.5m cyclorama wall for clean, seamless shooting

  • Paper backdrops (variety of colours)

  • Constant & strobe lights included

  • Multiple C-stands, V-flats, reflectors, softboxes

  • Concrete walls and textured backdrops

  • Fast Wi-Fi for remote approvals or uploads

  • Makeup station with lighting & mirror

  • Private dressing room & changing space

  • Portable shoot trolley & styling table

  • Ground floor access - no stairs or lifts

  • Free onsite parking for up to 3 cars

  • Access from 7AM to Midnight, 7 Days/Week

The studio’s thoughtful layout, abundance of natural light from the facing windows, and stylish decor create an amazing and unique space for all your creative needs.

Studio Hire Pricing

Our studio hire pricing includes all standard equipment (backdrops, lights, odifiers and ore). No hidden fees. Need something specific? Just ask.

2-6 Hour hire

$99 per/hour
Great for brand shoots or team sessions.

All Day - 9 Hour Hire

$699
Ideal for eCommerce, fashion, and campaign shoots.

24 Hour Hire

$1,098
For big shoots, or flexible production tielines.

What You Can Create in Our Studio

Specialties

Bohemia Bay Studio is ideal for a wide range of creative projects. We've seen amazing work from bysinesses, content creators, and photographers across Melbourne. Our versatile space has hosted everything fro editorial shoots to social content creation and video work.

Looking for a studio Melbourne creators love? You're in the right place.

I couldn't recommend this studio more, and can't wait to be back!"

Melanie A


"Great space in perfect bayside location"

Bree Leech

"A wonderful studio that's perfect for small scale shoots in Bayside. I have shot here on many occassions and happily recommend is to anyone looking for a studio in Bayside"

Carlz J Soda

Amenities That Make Production Easier

Free onsite parking - no circling or times bays
Ground floor access - no stairs or lifts
Kitchenette with tea/coffee - keep your team energised
Toilet & seperate change area - freshen up before or after
High-speed Wi-Fi - For last-minute approvals or remove

Studio Equipment List

Discover the full range of professional equipment available at our Bayside studio, designed to elevate your photography and video projects. From top-tier lighting to versatile backdrops, everything you need is here to bring your vision to life.

150cm Octabox - Included in Hire

A versatile light modifier that’s ideal for use as a key light. Its large size creates a soft, even light that wraps around the subject, perfect for products, portraits, and beauty shots.

Removing the front diffusion panel gives a slightly stronger, more defined light. The octagonal shape also produces a clean circular catchlight in eyes and reflective surfaces, which looks more natural than a standard rectangular softbox.

90cm Octabox - Included in Hire

A smaller version of the 150cm Octabox, this modifier creates a more focused, slightly harder light. It’s great for close-up portraits, beauty shots, or adding light to specific areas - like legs in a full‑length setup.

Its compact size also makes it a practical choice in tighter spaces or studios with lower ceilings, while still giving a soft, flattering result.

Constant Lights x 2 - Included in Hire

Small to medium white umbrellas are extremely versatile - they can bounce light for a softer feel or aim directly at your subject for a bit more contrast.

They create soft, flattering light with smooth shadows, ideal for products, portraits, or as a fill light. Lightweight and quick to set up, they’re a flexible choice for almost any shoot.

Strobe x 2 + Wireless Trigger - Included in Hire

A bare strobe produces strong, hard light with crisp shadows and bright highlights - think paparazzi or high-contrast fashion shots. For best results, position your camera close to the base of the strobe to minimise harsh angles.

5-in-1 Circular Reflector - Included in Hire

This foldable reflector is incredibly versatile, offering multiple surfaces to bounce, diffuse, or block light. It’s especially handy outdoors to soften shadows under the nose and eyes or enhance catchlights. In the studio, it can even replace a V-flat by clamping it to a C-stand for side fill.

Scrim - Included in Hire

A scrim is a large frame with diffusion fabric, used to soften or reflect light. Moving the strobe closer or further from the scrim gives you control over light softness and intensity. Thicker white fabrics can also double as large reflectors or on-location V-flats, useful both indoors and outdoors.

V-Flats / Polyboards - Included in Hire

Made from two panels of foam board joined into a “V,” these are essential for controlling light and shadow. The white side reflects light; the black side absorbs it, adding depth and contrast.

They’re also versatile as quick backdrops for tighter portrait crops.

Card Stock - Included in Hire

Black and white card stock is a lightweight, portable option for blocking or shaping light when V-flats aren’t practical. Black card can be cut into shapes to create creative light patterns - an inexpensive way to experiment with textures and shadows.

C-Stands - Included in Hire

Black and white card stock is a lightweight, portable option for blocking or shaping light when V-flats aren’t practical. Black card can be cut into shapes to create creative light patterns - an inexpensive way to experiment with textures and shadows.

Sand Bags - Included in Hire

Black and white card stock is a lightweight, portable option for blocking or shaping light when V-flats aren’t practical. Black card can be cut into shapes to create creative light patterns - an inexpensive way to experiment with textures and shadows.

Range of Colour Backdrops- Included in Hire

Regularly updated, we have a whole collection of coloured backdrops for hire. If you have a specific colour you would like to enquire for, please send us an email or fill in our contact form for up-to-date availability.

Lighting Plans Made Simple

We know that a great lighting setup can be intimidating, especially for those new to studio photography. To make your experience seamless and stress-free, our studio features pre-prepared lighting plans. These simple, floor-marked setups are designed to help you quickly achieve a professional look without the guesswork, so you can spend less time setting up and more time creating.

Frequently asked questions

If you can't find your answer below, fill in our contact form.
How do I access the studio?
You'll receive a unique code 24 hours before your booking, providing you with complete access from 15 minutes before your booked time. Enter and exit the studio as you wish during your booking period.

Our studio is located within a small industrial estate off Bay Road. Go through the lane between storage king and Cosh Living then turn left. You'll see a large number 14 - this is us.  
Is there parking available?
Yes! We have 2 designated car parks just to the left of the studio access door. You're also welcome to park in front of the large 5m garage door during your booking. If you have more than 3 cars, there is parking in the side streets and over the road at Dan Murphy's.
What lighting equipment is included?
You'll have access to strobe and constant lights, softboxes, reflectors, V-flats, and C-stands - all included in your hire.
Can we bring the whole team?
Absolutely (providing your team isn't too big). There's space for up to 10 people comfortably, including your assistant, makeup artist, stylist and ever your client ;).
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
We allow reschedules up to 48 hours before your booking. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
How Much Natural Light Does The Studio Get?
Our photography studio gets soft, diffused natural light throughout the day thanks to the 5m tall south facing garage door and high ceilings. To open the door, simply press the up arrow on the controller. We also have a north facing window that gets more directional light throughout the day, depending on the time of year.

Many clients will combine natural light with studio lights to shape the look they want. Whether you're shooting beauty, fashion or ecommerce, you can create your ideal lighting setup inside.
What Makes Your Studio an Inspiring Space to Work In?
We've designed the studio to be both open, clean and function whilst maintaining some warmth, comfort and flexibility. Plant life has been introduced to the studio to give it a feeling of life and freshness.

Natural concrete textures, high ceilings and quiet surrounds create an inspiring space for long shoot days. There's a dedicated dressing room, lots of storage and a comfy lounge area if you need to pause between shots.

We've also styled the space to be content-friendly - which means it often doubles as a shoot location itself.
What Kinds of Shoots is the Space Best For?
Our photography studio is used for a wide mix of content - from beauty campaigns to brand refreshes. It's especially popular for Beauty and Skincare shoots, Product Shoots and eCommerce Content, On-Model Fashion Campaigns, Social Media Content Creation.

There's a large 4.5m cyclorama, multiple backdrop options, natural light, and enough space for crew setups, making it a great all-rounder.

Make no mistake, this is a commercial photo studio fit or the biggest brands right here in Cheltenham, Bayside.
Can I Come In To See The Space Before Booking?
Absolutely. We know how important it is to walk through a photography studio before commiting. If you'd like to come in, send us an email or fill out our contact form to arrange a walkthrough at a time that suits.

It's a good chance to test the natural light, measure for set design, or just get a fell for the inspiring space you'll be working in.

Ready To Book The Studio?

Book Bohemia Bay Studio for a flexible, accessible, and inspiring space for your next photo shoot..