Photography Studio in Leeds
Dock Street Studio is a photography studio on the cobbles of Dock Street, ten minutes' walk from Leeds train station. Headshots from £95, studio hire from £125 — open seven days, with secure parking and the kettle always on.Actors: we shoot actor headshots in Leeds to Spotlight spec, directed by a team that includes working actors.
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Brands, agencies and actors come to Dock Street for the same reason: images that do their job.
Every shoot is planned before anyone lifts a camera — brief, shot list, usage — so the day runs to time and the files land ready to publish.
Prefer to shoot it yourself? The studio, lighting and full kit list are yours to hire by the hour or the day.
To talk through a brief or get a quote, drop us an email, book a shoot direct on this site or call me to arrange an appointment.
Book a headshot, or book the studio
Headshots in Leeds from £95
Three packages, prices published, no quote form to fill in. Shot tethered so you see every frame as we go, with retouched images back inside 48 hours. Pick a slot and it is yours there and then.
Photography studio hire in Leeds from £125
Lighting, backdrops and green screen included, secure parking on site, five minutes from the station. There is one space and one diary — once a day is taken, it is taken.
a bit about us
About The Photographer
Mark Wheelwright has spent 18 years lighting people, products and places for brands across Leeds and West Yorkshire. He reads a brief properly and delivers what it asked for.
More about Mark and the team →Press & Events Photography
An event only gives you one take. Mark has 18 years of press and event work behind him — he knows where to stand, when to shoot, and how to file the same day.
Check availability for your event →Commercial Photography
Product launches for Arctic Hayes, brand shoots for Paystrax, campaigns for Habitat and Clear Channel — half day £450, full day £750, editing included.
Commercial photographer in Leeds — rates and recent shoots →Editorial
Photography
Editorial photography puts a product or a person in front of an audience that hasn’t asked to look. Mark builds frames that hold that attention, on location or in the studio, and turns them round to deadline.
See the work →WORK
Services
Actor & Creative Headshot Photography, Leeds
Actor, corporate and personal branding headshots — shot in our central Leeds studio with direction throughout, and images you’ll actually use.
Commercial & Advertising Photography, Leeds
Clean, considered images of your people, premises and products — built for websites, campaigns and press. Shot in our Leeds studio or on location.
Product & E-commerce Photography, Leeds
Studio product photography for e-commerce, packaging and campaigns — consistent lighting, accurate colour, marketplace-ready files.
Event, Press & Awards Photography, Leeds
Natural, unobtrusive coverage of corporate events, awards, press calls and celebrations — capturing the moments and the atmosphere.
Photography & Content Studio Hire, Leeds
A bright, fully equipped photography and content studio in central Leeds. Dry hire from £125 for two hours, or book it with a photographer.
Content, Podcast & Video Studio, Leeds
Content days, podcast recording, interviews and video production — all in one central Leeds space, wired for sound as well as visuals.
Testimonials
Headshot photography
It was such a comfortable and amazing experience, with Mark considering that I was quite nervous as it was my first time getting my headshots done, he was very patient and guided me through different stages to make sure I was hitting the right marks and satisfied with the shots. Would definitely recommend it! 10/10
headshot photography
Everyone was nice, and also patient with me, I didn't feel rushed and everyone on hand to give me advice was really helpful.
Headshot photography
Given it was my first time getting headshots taken I was quite nervous as I didn’t know what to expect. Mark and Beya immediately took those nerves away by making me feel right at home and keeping me informed and involved throughout the whole process. I don’t think I could have asked for a greater experience
brand/e-commerce photography
Mark was fantastic, and very helpful and informative about the equipment. The photography studio was great. Would highly recommend to anyone who is in need of a very functional and well equipped photography studio.
Mark was fantastic, and very helpful and informative about the equipment. The photography studio was great. Would highly recommend to anyone who is in need of a very functional and well equipped photography studio.
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