Backstairs Studio
Backstairs Studio is an independent photography and creative production studio based in London. We specialise in portraiture, commercial photography and concept-led visual projects, working with individuals, artists, brands, businesses, publications and agencies.
Portrait Sessions
Professional studio portrait sessions for artists, performers, models, creatives and working professionals. Choose from focused headshot and digitals appointments or extended editorial sessions, with selected dates available for direct booking throughout the month.
Sessions from From £150
30-minute session
Professional and creative headshots, model digitals and straightforward portrait photography.
£150
60-minute session
Creative portraiture, performer editorials, model tests and portfolio development, with additional time for styling, lighting and visual direction.
From £260
Creative Direction & Production
We provide creative direction and photographic production services for commercial, editorial and independent projects. From initial concept to final delivery, our services include visual research, art direction, production planning, location and crew coordination, photography and post-production. We work with established briefs or develop projects collaboratively, adapting our involvement to the creative and practical requirements of each commission.
About the studio
Backstairs is an independent London-based studio led by Studio Director and Chief Photographer Kate Ann Joy. Combining photographic expertise with creative direction and production management, we work across portraiture, editorial, commercial and industrial photography. Our dedicated studio supports individual sessions and smaller productions, while larger commissions are coordinated on location or with additional collaborators as required.
Start a Project
Tell us briefly about your project and we'll be in touch. For a fuller brief, use the Commission page.