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About Us

We’re a multipurpose studio in Manchester built to make content creation easy. We help creatives and businesses bring their branding, social content, and ideas to life through photography and film.

The studio began with a simple idea: transform a once derelict building into the perfect content studio for the North West.

Too many studios in the city felt impersonal. We wanted to do things differently, creating an affordable, welcoming space that genuinely supports growth, experimentation, and collaboration.

Our mission is to give North West based artists and businesses easy access to the right space, equipment, and environment to create without stress.

Studio hire is our core service.

Alongside this, we also offer a full creative solution, from concept and set build through to photography, videography, and strategic execution.

A model in a squat pose in front of a white studio background
three models wearing branded clothing in front of a white studio background
a model wearing black clothing in front of a blue studio background

Building the space

What was once an empty, forgotten building is now a space built for creators. These photos capture the hard work and vision behind the transformation, including the build of our infinity cove, skylights and dressing room.

Our philosophy: be thoughtful about content.

At Abstract Studios, we focus on understanding our clients’ vision and delivering exceptional results. Our team has extensive experience with high-profile brands across fashion, music, and product photography. People are consistently impressed by the scale of our building and our lighting. We empower Mancunians to create their best content, proving that with the right guidance and environment, outstanding results are always within reach.

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a model wearing black with a camera in front of a cream studio background
a model lay down with ginger hair in front of a studio background
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