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Central Saint Martins pop-up photography studio 2026

In the foreground there is a large camera set up on a rig. The camera is photographing work on a table that is out of focus in the background.
  • Written byHarry Crumless
  • Published date 10 April 2026
In the foreground there is a large camera set up on a rig. The camera is photographing work on a table that is out of focus in the background.
Image credit: Ana Blumenkron, 2025

Our pop-up photography studio for final year students is back. The studio will open in The Street from 30 April and will be open for bookings from Monday to Friday up to 29 May (excluding Monday 4 and 25 May).

What is the pop-up photography studio?

Would you like to have some free professional images taken of your work (or even you!) for your portfolio or Graduate Showcase? All CSM students can book a free thirty minute slot with a photography technician in the pop-up studio which will be located in the Street at CSM. No experience is necessary, and you are welcome to bring work in any medium: individual pieces of work, collections, outfits, costumes, or performances can all be photographed.

What should I bring?

All equipment will be provided, including a camera, lighting and professional backdrop, but you should bring a 32GB+ SD card, USB or hard drive, or laptop to your appointment to save your images.

Location

The studio will open in The Street from 30 April to 29 May.

The studio will be located at Archway 8 - 11 June for final year students on MA Fine Art and MA Art and Science.

Make a booking

Thirty minute appointments are available Monday–Friday, 10am–1pm and 2pm–6pm (excluding the Monday dates listed above). Please arrive to your appointment promptly and wait outside the studio until the previous session has finished. Please make a booking online. Please only book one 30 minute session per person, so that as many students as possible can use this service.

Can't make your slot?

If you need to cancel your appointment, please do so as soon as possible so that another student can take your slot. Spaces are limited so please only book a slot if you plan to attend.

Using models

You are welcome to bring a model with you to display garments or jewellery, for example, during your photoshoot. We advise that all models are current UAL students. If you need to bring an external model onto site, please request permission from your tutor in advance. Students can only bring one model into the pop-up photography studio.