Hire the Studio
For Studio Hire we currently offer an hourly rate, a half day rate (4 hours) and a full day rate (8 hours).
Bookings do not include lighting equipment or backgrounds. Profoto lighting and backgrounds are available at an additional cost.
Bookings are handled via our online calendar showing live availability and hire rates. If you’d like to have a quick chat about your project before booking, drop us a message or give us a call - we’re always glad to help you get the most out of the studio.
Hire the Darkroom.
You can hire our darkroom for your own use anytime or we also offer group and 121 workshops. Our Darkroom has ample space for film development, black and white print making and also film scanning.
You can book using our online calendar or alternatively you can give us a call or send us a message if you have any questions.
We Develop & Scan your Film!
We Develop & Scan your Film!
Keep Shooting Film. We'll Handle the Processing.
We provide in-house black & white film developing, high-quality scanning, and traditional contact sheets—all handled with care and attention to detail. Simply drop your film at the studio or post it to us.
More details about the process
Our Services & Pricing
All services include postage within the UK. For international, please contact us.
Develop Only (35mm or 120mm film) - £9
Black & white film developing with negatives returned
Develop & Scan (35mm or 120mm film) - £19
Film developing + high-quality digital scans
Develop & Traditional Contact Sheet (35mm or 120mm film) - £15
Film developing + traditional darkroom contact sheet
Develop, Scan & Traditional Contact Sheet (35mm or 120mm film) - £27
The complete package: developing, digital scans, and contact sheet
Large Format Processing: Please contact us for pricing and availability
Turnaround Time: 7 working days from the day we receive your film
Did you know we also offer a Black and White film (35mm & 120mm) developing service? If you'd like large format processing please contact us.
We offer 3 postage options - choose your preferred delivery method when adding to cart. See details below.
Standard Post (Included) - £0
Your negatives, scans, and contact sheets will be returned via standard Royal Mail post at no additional cost.
Please Note: Standard post is untracked and does not include proof of delivery. While we take every care in packaging your film, we cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged in transit when using standard post. We strongly recommend upgrading to tracked postage for valuable or irreplaceable film.
Delivery: Typically, 2-5 working days, but not guaranteed.
Tracked Postage Upgrade
Price: £3.00
Short Description (for product listing): Upgrade to Royal Mail Tracked 48 for full online tracking and photo proof of delivery. Strongly recommended for valuable film.
Full Description:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - Full Tracking & Peace of Mind
Upgrade your return postage to Royal Mail Tracked 48 for complete peace of mind when we send your negatives, scans, and contact sheets back to you.
What's Included:
Full online tracking from dispatch to delivery
Photo proof of delivery
Up to £75 compensation cover
Delivery within 2 working days
Why We Recommend This:
Film is irreplaceable. While we take every care in processing and packaging your film, we cannot be held responsible for items lost in standard untracked post. Tracked postage provides proof of posting and delivery, giving both you and us complete visibility of your film's journey home.
This service is strongly recommended for all film orders.
Guaranteed Next-Day Delivery
Price: £12.00
Short Description (for product listing): Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm. Next working day delivery with signature, full tracking, and up to £1,000 compensation. For irreplaceable or very valuable film.
Full Description:
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm - Maximum Protection
The premium option for irreplaceable or highly valuable film. Your negatives, scans, and contact sheets are guaranteed to arrive the next working day by 1pm.
What's Included:
· Guaranteed next-day delivery by 1pm
· Full online tracking with signature on delivery
· Up to £1,000 compensation cover
· Priority handling throughout the postal network
· SMS/email notifications
When to Choose This Option:
This service is ideal for:
· Irreplaceable memories (weddings, once-in-a-lifetime moments, historical film)
· Valuable or rare film stocks
· Time-sensitive projects with tight deadlines
· High-value commercial work
Complete Peace of Mind:
While we take the utmost care in processing and packaging your film, Special Delivery Guaranteed provides the highest level of protection and security during transit. This service includes proof of delivery and significantly higher compensation cover than standard or tracked services.
Please Note: Delivery is guaranteed for next working day (Monday-Friday). Items posted on Friday will arrive Monday.
Did you know we also offer a Black and White film (35mm & 120mm) developing & Traditional Contact Sheet service? If you'd like large format processing please contact us.
We offer 3 postage options - choose your preferred delivery method when adding to cart. See details below.
Standard Post (Included) - £0
Your negatives, scans, and contact sheets will be returned via standard Royal Mail post at no additional cost.
Please Note: Standard post is untracked and does not include proof of delivery. While we take every care in packaging your film, we cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged in transit when using standard post. We strongly recommend upgrading to tracked postage for valuable or irreplaceable film.
Delivery: Typically, 2-5 working days, but not guaranteed.
TrackedPostage Upgrade
Price: £3.00
Short Description (for product listing): Upgrade to Royal Mail Tracked 48 for full online tracking and photo proof of delivery. Strongly recommended for valuable film.
Full Description:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - Full Tracking & Peace of Mind
Upgrade your return postage to Royal Mail Tracked 48 for complete peace of mind when we send your negatives, scans, and contact sheets back to you.
What's Included:
Full online tracking from dispatch to delivery
Photo proof of delivery
Up to £75 compensation cover
Delivery within 2 working days
Why We Recommend This:
Film is irreplaceable. While we take every care in processing and packaging your film, we cannot be held responsible for items lost in standard untracked post. Tracked postage provides proof of posting and delivery, giving both you and us complete visibility of your film's journey home.
This service is strongly recommended for all film orders.
Guaranteed Next-Day Delivery
Price: £12.00
Short Description (for product listing): Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm. Next working day delivery with signature, full tracking, and up to £1,000 compensation. For irreplaceable or very valuable film.
Full Description:
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm - Maximum Protection
The premium option for irreplaceable or highly valuable film. Your negatives, scans, and contact sheets are guaranteed to arrive the next working day by 1pm.
What's Included:
· Guaranteed next-day delivery by 1pm
· Full online tracking with signature on delivery
· Up to £1,000 compensation cover
· Priority handling throughout the postal network
· SMS/email notifications
When to Choose This Option:
This service is ideal for:
· Irreplaceable memories (weddings, once-in-a-lifetime moments, historical film)
· Valuable or rare film stocks
· Time-sensitive projects with tight deadlines
· High-value commercial work
Complete Peace of Mind:
While we take the utmost care in processing and packaging your film, Special Delivery Guaranteed provides the highest level of protection and security during transit. This service includes proof of delivery and significantly higher compensation cover than standard or tracked services.
Please Note: Delivery is guaranteed for next working day (Monday-Friday). Items posted on Friday will arrive Monday.
Did you know we also offer a Black and White film (35mm & 120mm) developing , Scan & Traditional contact sheet service? If you'd like large format processing please contact us.
We offer 3 postage options - choose your preferred delivery method when adding to cart. See details below.
Standard Post (Included) - £0
Your negatives, scans, and contact sheets will be returned via standard Royal Mail post at no additional cost.
Please Note: Standard post is untracked and does not include proof of delivery. While we take every care in packaging your film, we cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged in transit when using standard post. We strongly recommend upgrading to tracked postage for valuable or irreplaceable film.
Delivery: Typically, 2-5 working days, but not guaranteed.
TrackedPostage Upgrade
Price: £3.00
Short Description (for product listing): Upgrade to Royal Mail Tracked 48 for full online tracking and photo proof of delivery. Strongly recommended for valuable film.
Full Description:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - Full Tracking & Peace of Mind
Upgrade your return postage to Royal Mail Tracked 48 for complete peace of mind when we send your negatives, scans, and contact sheets back to you.
What's Included:
Full online tracking from dispatch to delivery
Photo proof of delivery
Up to £75 compensation cover
Delivery within 2 working days
Why We Recommend This:
Film is irreplaceable. While we take every care in processing and packaging your film, we cannot be held responsible for items lost in standard untracked post. Tracked postage provides proof of posting and delivery, giving both you and us complete visibility of your film's journey home.
This service is strongly recommended for all film orders.
Guaranteed Next-Day Delivery
Price: £12.00
Short Description (for product listing): Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm. Next working day delivery with signature, full tracking, and up to £1,000 compensation. For irreplaceable or very valuable film.
Full Description:
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm - Maximum Protection
The premium option for irreplaceable or highly valuable film. Your negatives, scans, and contact sheets are guaranteed to arrive the next working day by 1pm.
What's Included:
· Guaranteed next-day delivery by 1pm
· Full online tracking with signature on delivery
· Up to £1,000 compensation cover
· Priority handling throughout the postal network
· SMS/email notifications
When to Choose This Option:
This service is ideal for:
· Irreplaceable memories (weddings, once-in-a-lifetime moments, historical film)
· Valuable or rare film stocks
· Time-sensitive projects with tight deadlines
· High-value commercial work
Complete Peace of Mind:
While we take the utmost care in processing and packaging your film, Special Delivery Guaranteed provides the highest level of protection and security during transit. This service includes proof of delivery and significantly higher compensation cover than standard or tracked services.
Please Note: Delivery is guaranteed for next working day (Monday-Friday). Items posted on Friday will arrive Monday.
Did you know we also offer a Black and White film (35mm & 120mm) developing& Scan service? If you'd like large format processing please contact us.
We offer 3 postage options - choose your preferred delivery method when adding to cart. See details below.
Standard Post (Included) - £0
Your negatives, scans, and contact sheets will be returned via standard Royal Mail post at no additional cost.
Please Note: Standard post is untracked and does not include proof of delivery. While we take every care in packaging your film, we cannot be held responsible for items lost or damaged in transit when using standard post. We strongly recommend upgrading to tracked postage for valuable or irreplaceable film.
Delivery: Typically, 2-5 working days, but not guaranteed.
TrackedPostage Upgrade
Price: £3.00
Short Description (for product listing): Upgrade to Royal Mail Tracked 48 for full online tracking and photo proof of delivery. Strongly recommended for valuable film.
Full Description:
Royal Mail Tracked 48 - Full Tracking & Peace of Mind
Upgrade your return postage to Royal Mail Tracked 48 for complete peace of mind when we send your negatives, scans, and contact sheets back to you.
What's Included:
Full online tracking from dispatch to delivery
Photo proof of delivery
Up to £75 compensation cover
Delivery within 2 working days
Why We Recommend This:
Film is irreplaceable. While we take every care in processing and packaging your film, we cannot be held responsible for items lost in standard untracked post. Tracked postage provides proof of posting and delivery, giving both you and us complete visibility of your film's journey home.
This service is strongly recommended for all film orders.
Guaranteed Next-Day Delivery
Price: £12.00
Short Description (for product listing): Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm. Next working day delivery with signature, full tracking, and up to £1,000 compensation. For irreplaceable or very valuable film.
Full Description:
Royal Mail Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm - Maximum Protection
The premium option for irreplaceable or highly valuable film. Your negatives, scans, and contact sheets are guaranteed to arrive the next working day by 1pm.
What's Included:
· Guaranteed next-day delivery by 1pm
· Full online tracking with signature on delivery
· Up to £1,000 compensation cover
· Priority handling throughout the postal network
· SMS/email notifications
When to Choose This Option:
This service is ideal for:
· Irreplaceable memories (weddings, once-in-a-lifetime moments, historical film)
· Valuable or rare film stocks
· Time-sensitive projects with tight deadlines
· High-value commercial work
Complete Peace of Mind:
While we take the utmost care in processing and packaging your film, Special Delivery Guaranteed provides the highest level of protection and security during transit. This service includes proof of delivery and significantly higher compensation cover than standard or tracked services.
Please Note: Delivery is guaranteed for next working day (Monday-Friday). Items posted on Friday will arrive Monday.
B&W Film Develop & Traditional Contact Sheet Service
B&W Film Develop Service
B&W Film Develop & Scan Traditional Contact Sheet Service
B&W Film Develop & Scan Service
Payments Towards - Portraits Services
Important: Please review our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy before purchasing.
You will be required to accept these terms before completing your payment.
Portrait Session Deposit -£100
This £100 deposit secures your portrait or headshot session booking with The S.P.A.C.E.
Please only purchase this deposit AFTER you have agreed on your session date and time with us via email or phone.
Your deposit confirms your place in our calendar and goes towards the total cost of your portrait session (£400)
This £100 deposit secures your portrait or headshot session booking with The S.P.A.C.E.
Please only purchase this deposit AFTER you have agreed on your session date and time with us via email or phone.
Your deposit confirms your place in our calendar and goes towards the total cost of your portrait session (£400).
Portrait Session - Final Payment -£300
This is the remaining balance payment for your portrait or headshot session at The S.P.A.C.E.
Please only purchase this if you have already paid your £100 deposit and have a confirmed session date.
This payment covers the remaining £300 of your total £400 portrait session cost and must be paid before or on the day of your session.
This is the remaining balance payment for your portrait or headshot session at The S.P.A.C.E.
Please only purchase this if you have already paid your £100 deposit and have a confirmed session date.
This payment covers the remaining £300 of your total £400 portrait session cost and must be paid before or on the day of your session.
Portrait Session - Full Payment £400
Pay the full amount for your portrait or headshot session upfront and you're all set!
Please only purchase this AFTER you have agreed on your session date and time with us via email or phone.
This £400 payment covers your complete portrait session - no additional payments needed.
Pay the full amount for your portrait or headshot session upfront and you're all set!
Please only purchase this AFTER you have agreed on your session date and time with us via email or phone.
This £400 payment covers your complete portrait session - no additional payments needed.
Give The Gift of the Creative S.P.A.C.E
The S.P.A.C.E Gift Voucher - Product Description
Give the gift of creative freedom.
Our gift vouchers are perfect for photographers, filmmakers, artists, and anyone who values dedicated creative space and time. Whether they're an experienced professional or just beginning their creative journey, a S.P.A.C.E gift voucher gives them the freedom to choose exactly what they need.
What it can be used for:
Studio Hire – Access to our fully equipped photography studio with 7.1m infinity cove, professional Profoto lighting, hanging gantry rig, and ground-level access for larger projects
Darkroom Hire – Traditional darkroom facilities for film development and black & white printing, available by the hour or day
Black & White Film Developing & Scanning Service – Professional in-house film processing with high-quality scanning, handled with care and attention to detail
How it works:
Purchase your chosen voucher amount (£25 – £250)
The voucher will be emailed to you (or directly to the recipient if preferred)
The recipient books their session or service and redeems the voucher at checkout
Valid for 6 months from date of purchase
Perfect for: Birthdays, Christmas, graduations, congratulations, or simply celebrating someone's creative passion.
Why choose The S.P.A.C.E? We're more than just a studio — we're a creative community based in Southend-on-Sea, dedicated to providing a welcoming, professional environment where ideas come to life.
Give The Gift of Creative S.P.A.C.E
The best gifts aren't things — they're time, space, and permission to create.
Whether it's studio time for a budding photographer, darkroom sessions for a film enthusiast, or professional film developing for someone who still shoots on analogue, our gift vouchers give the creatives in your life exactly what they need: S.P.A.C.E to bring their vision to life.
Valid for studio hire, darkroom sessions, and black & white film developing and scanning services.
Choose from £25 to £250 — perfect for birthdays, Christmas, or simply celebrating someone's creative journey. Gift cards can be delivered to you or sent directly to the recipient.
Gift vouchers are valid for 6 months from the date of purchase.
Make The S.P.A.C.E Your Creative Place, Make It Your Space !
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