Backstairs Studio
Backstairs Studio is a London-based photography and creative production studio specialising in portraiture, commercial imagery, and concept-led visual projects. We work with individuals, artists, brands, and businesses to create distinctive imagery through thoughtful creative direction and professional production.
Portrait Sessions
Professionally produced portrait sessions for creatives, performers, models, and professionals. Choose from focused 30-minute appointments or extended 60-minute editorial sessions, with dates released throughout the month.
Sessions from £150
30-minute session
Professional headshots, creative headshots, and model digitals.
£150
60-minute session
Editorial portraits, performer editorial portraits, model tests, and portfolio development.
Creative Direction & Production
Backstairs supports projects from early creative development through planning, coordination, photography, and final production: concept development, creative and art direction, production planning, and the coordination of collaborators and production requirements.
About the studio
Backstairs Studio is a photography and creative production studio based in London. Led by Studio Director and Chief Photographer Kate Ann Joy, the studio produces portraiture, commercial photography, and concept-led visual projects, from directly bookable portrait sessions to commissions that call for creative direction, production planning, and a wider team of collaborators.
Start a Project
Tell us briefly about your project and we'll be in touch. For a fuller brief, use the Commission page.