FAQs

Your session includes access to every available lifestyle set, the white infinity cove, paper backdrop area, moveable wall, makeup and styling space, Wi-Fi, complimentary drinks, loading-bay access and the building lift. Paid extras are listed separately at checkout.

Yes. The front studio receives soft natural light for lifestyle, beauty, editorial and social content. The rear studio is darker and fully controllable for ecommerce, campaign work and repeatable lighting. Natural light will vary with weather, season and time of day.

Included in every booking at no extra charge:

2 × Godox AD600BM II 600Ws flash lights

Godox CS-85D 85cm lantern softbox

Godox S120T 120cm quick release softbox

Godox XProII-C wireless flash trigger for Canon cameras

1 × LED panel

The studio gives you both a naturally lit zone and a controlled shooting zone. Use the included flash and continuous lighting to shape your shoot.

Using another camera brand? The supplied XProII-C can also trigger the flashes manually with compatible cameras that have a standard centre-contact hot shoe, using Godox’s single-contact mode. TTL and high-speed sync are not available in this mode. Compatibility varies by camera model, so please check with us before your booking.

Studio hire starts from £70. Current guide prices are £70 for one hour, £145 for two hours and £195 for three hours. Check the live booking calendar for exact availability and current pricing.

At the time selected during checkout. Arrival, unloading, setup, changing, shooting, pack-down and departure must all happen within your booked session—build that into your production schedule.

You may extend if no booking follows, subject to availability and payment before your original session ends. More than seven days’ notice receives a full refund; within seven days ACAI retains 25%; within 72 hours bookings are non-refundable. Rescheduling outside 72 hours is subject to availability.

Selected moveable pieces can be repositioned carefully and must be returned before departure. Fixed or heavy items should only be moved with permission—ask the studio team before the shoot.

ACAI Studios is at Ivy Mill Business Centre, Failsworth, Manchester M35 9BG. On-site parking is £3 per day, with a loading bay and large lift for rails, props and production equipment.