5 Best Photography Studios in Gold Coast for Your Next Shoot
I rarely have a genuinely good hair day, so when a top local hair salon finally gets everything behaving, I want photographic evidence!
That sent me looking for the best photography studio in Gold Coast to make the moment count.
A great studio can turn a decent photo into something I’d actually keep as my profile picture for more than a week. So I checked out local options with the right lighting, setup, and creative feel and found some worth reviewing.
How much does it cost to visit a photography studio in Gold Coast?
Photography studio hire in Gold Coast usually costs $130 to $390 per hour. Rates depend on the studio size and included equipment.
A half-day booking of around four hours may cost about $400 plus GST. A full-day hire of roughly eight hours can range from $700 to $1,250 plus GST.
Extra lighting and equipment can add another $150 to $250. Check what’s included before booking, as some studios bundle basic gear into the hire fee.
1. Gold Coast Studio
Address: 17A Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh Heads
Contact: 0449 250 450
Hours: Daily, 8:30 AM – 5 PM
Gold Coast Studio feels built for shoots where you need room to move and don’t want another crew wandering into frame. I like that bookings are private, so the space is yours while you’re working.
Studio 1 has a large cyclorama, green rooms, makeup stations, and kitchen facilities. Studio 2 gives you a brighter natural-light setup with skylights and a movable cyclorama.
There’s plenty of production gear available too, from lighting to audio equipment, although some items may cost extra. That flexibility makes the studios handy for everything from portraits to larger commercial shoots.
The main catch is timing. Early starts and shoots that run past 5:30 PM can attract additional fees, so it pays to keep an eye on the clock.
Some lighting, camera, and audio equipment may also require separate hire fees rather than being included in the base studio booking, which can push up the final cost.
Customer Reviews
Incredible experience
I’ve shot at Gold Coast Studio at least 10 times now and always have an incredible experience. From equipment to staff knowledge and friendliness, natural lighting options and technical assistance, this studio has it all. Would definitely recommend to any creative or business owner looking to capture high-level photo and video content!
Jac Lee | Google Review
One of the best studios on the Coast
After multiple shoots at Gold Coast Studio, I can confidently say this place is one of the best studios on the Coast. The space is cutting-edge, incredibly versatile, and always presented to a high standard.
Whether you’re shooting photography, video, campaigns, or content, the studio has everything you need. The cyclorama is immaculate, the facilities are excellent, and the team behind the studio are always professional, accommodating, and easy to work with. Absolute legends!
Jackson Kath | Google Review
2. 11past11studio
Address: U10 7 Villiers Drive, Currumbin Waters
Contact: 0452 077 220
Hours: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 8 PM, Saturday to Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM
11past11studio feels geared towards brands that want polished content without juggling several suppliers.
I like that photography and videography are both available in-house, which keeps shoots a little less chaotic.
They cater to e-commerce, branding, headshots, and digital campaigns, so the setup suits more than one kind of project. Their product photography and personal branding sessions are especially handy for businesses refreshing their online presence.
Weekday hours run until 8 PM, which gives you more breathing room for after-work shoots. Weekend availability helps too if your weekday calendar is already bursting at the seams.
The catch is the minimum hire period. Weekday bookings start at three hours, while weekends and public holidays require four, so quick shoots may not be the best fit.
Customer Reviews
Absolute best experience
Had the absolute best experience at 11 Past 11 with Masa! He did my partner’s headshots and absolutely nailed it. The studio itself has such a cool, relaxed vibe; you walk in and just feel good. Masa made everything super comfortable, easy, and fun. He’s got such a creative eye, loads of ideas, and really takes the time to try different things to get the perfect shot.
Also… Maggie, his adorable dog, is the real MVP…sweetest little studio assistant ever 🐶💛
Everything about it was just fabulous. Highly recommend, and yes, we’ll definitely be back. Thanks again, Masa!
Matthias Lubnau | Google Review
Good experience
Originally, I booked with 11past11 studio for a personal/professional photoshoot. I didn’t have much experience in front of a camera, especially in a studio, but Masa helped coach me, and we ended up with some solid photos. I just booked my second session last week, and the photos were unreal. Masa is really dialled in his approach to photography and knows how to get the most out of every shot.
Phillip Burns | Google Review
3. Creative Focus Studios
Address: 4/14 Energy Crescent, Molendinar
Contact: 0466 033 336
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9 AM – 5 PM, Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM, Saturday & Sunday: 9 AM – 5 PM
Creative Focus Studios feels like the sort of place where you can walk in with a rough idea and actually make it look polished.
I’m especially fond of the air-conditioning, because creative genius is hard enough without melting under studio lights!
The Molendinar space has a large cyclorama, paper backdrops, a makeup area, waiting space, and lounge facilities. You can bring your own gear or hire lighting on-site, which is handy if you don’t fancy hauling half a studio with you.
There’s professional photography support available if the technical side starts getting fiddly.
Weekend hours are a nice bonus too, especially when weekday schedules are already packed.
The catch is the booking policy. Full payment is required upfront, and payments are non-refundable, so spontaneous plan changes could sting a little.
Customer Reviews
Highly recommend
We went into the studio to get some headshots done for Dale and had such a great experience. Wesley was amazing. Professional, relaxed, and really knew how to make the whole process feel easy and natural. The photos turned out great, and it was just a genuinely good morning all round. Thank you so much. Highly recommend.
Carley Hann | Google Review
Exceptionally fitted out
Wes was amazing to work with. He made the team relaxed and comfortable to bring out the best in their images. The studio is exceptionally fitted out, comfortable and air-conditioned, with everything you need to get ready for the shoot and additional props on hand. Highly recommended if you need professional corporate shots.
John Cole | Google Review
4. Hawker Studios
Address: Warehouse 6, 2–6 Hawker Street, Currumbin Waters
Contact: [email protected]
Hours: Daily, 7 AM – 5 PM
I’m a sucker for a studio that can make even my half-baked shoot ideas look intentional. Hawker Studios wins points straight away with natural light that does a lot of the flattering work for you.
The studio has high ceilings, skylights, white concrete floors, curated furniture, plinths, and textured backdrop options. The included furniture and styling pieces make it especially handy for branding and content shoots.
There’s an air-conditioned upstairs area too, which sounds very appealing once a long shoot starts feeling like cardio.
Its Currumbin Waters location sits close to the M1, so getting there is fairly straightforward.
The main quirk is the pricing. Seven-hour and eight-hour bookings cost the same, so you may as well use the full day if your schedule allows.
Customer Reviews
A great experience
I recently shot at Hawker Studios (27) and had a great experience.
The space has an awesome vibe, heaps of natural light and a really great amount of chairs/backdrops to work with. If you’re on the Gold Coast and need a studio space, definitely check them out.
Alan Woodman | Google Review
Can’t wait to be back
Dare I say it… the best photo studio on the GC!!
My go-to studio to create content as the lighting is always perfect, no matter what time of the day. The studio is thoughtfully curated with a fantastic assortment of props and furniture, giving you so much creative flexibility.
Lately, I have been using their upstairs space a lot as it feels more like a living space rather than a photo studio -perfect for creating authentic content! Can’t wait to be back x
Eva-Maria Mueller | Google Review
5. Flavr Studios
Address: 13 Price Street, Southport
Contact: +61 414 072 445
Hours: Daily, 6 AM – 10 PM
Flavr Studios feels like the kind of place where you could arrive with one shoot idea and leave with five.
I like that the Southport studio gives you plenty of variety without making you lug half your creative kit through the door.
There’s a cyclorama room, more than ten backdrops, natural light, props, a lounge area, and a changing room. Air-conditioning and constant lighting are included too, which keeps things comfortable when shoots start running long.
The 6 AM to 10 PM hours are a big plus if you need to work around odd schedules. Afterpay is available as well, which takes some sting out of spreading the cost.
The catch is the cancellation policy. Bookings are non-refundable, although you can reschedule with enough notice.
Customer Reviews
Can’t wait to be back!
The perfect studio for content creation! It’s such a beautiful space and so thoughtfully curated. We had everything we needed and were able to shoot 3 different scenes. The team were so helpful in the lead-up as well, accommodating requests without hesitation. Easy self-check-in process too. Can’t wait to be back!
Chloe Styler | Google Review
Lovely service
Incredible studio, organised, clean, fully furnished and equipped with a stunning cyclorama.
I’d strongly recommend it to anyone looking for a retro/vintage aesthetic as the colours, props and lighting at Flavr will do most of the work for you.
Lovely service, great prices and a lovely coffee shop down the street.
Seth Gardner | Google Review