A long, long time ago, well in 1997 ... quite a long time ago ... in a studio far, far away…well, in Pimlico, SW1. In a time of soft focus lenses and feather boas (yup – it was pretty cheesy) Doubletake Studios was born.

We set off on our photographic adventure with five brave staff, one second hand Hasselblad camera, a 19th century carousel projector prone to showing upside down images and a slightly dubious TV commercial fronted by a then star of Home and Away. The commercial appeared at huge expense in the middle of Tricia on Channel 4, or the Jerry Springer Show on Five.


Almost 12 years, a quarter of a MILLION customers and 10 million photographs later, we now offer the very latest in luxury photoshoot experiences, backed up by a wonderfully friendly team of more than 500 staff.

Indeed, our unique brand of professional photoshoot experiences is now so popular that customer numbers have quadrupled since June 2007 and by November 2009 more than 300 customers will be enjoying doubletake photoshoots every day of the week.

Every photoshoot experience takes place at one of our fabulous multi-set photography studios: the gorgeous flagship operation in London, Farringdon, the magnificent Grade II listed Manchester studios, the more intimate boutique in Pimlico, the Southampton 'dream factory' or our brand new addition in London, Clerkenwell. This year, we will also be opening our fabulous new 10 studio complex in Birmingham. Each studio has its own unique range of set designs and backdrops and Clerkenwell includes a host of sets that have literally never been seen before! – check out the studio galleries to see the fabulous variety available.


Is to ensure that you have the time of your life when you’re with us and to create a stunning & individual portfolio of images that will allow you to take away memories that last for a lifetime.

Whether you’re already booked to come and visit, or if you’re just browsing for portrait photography gift ideas, we hope you enjoy our website and if you do decide to come and try us, we look forward to giving you the warmest of welcomes to our studios.