Best Photography Studios in Oslo (2026)

Introduction

Oslo has a compact but capable photography studio scene, and the eight studios below cover most commercial briefs, from a two-hour headshot session to a multi-day campaign with vehicles on set. They were chosen for the quality of their space, the productions and clients they have hosted, and whether they are open for bookings in 2026.

Most of the city’s stills work for fashion, retail and consumer brands runs through a handful of rental studios that photographers and agencies hire by the day. Many sit east of the centre, in Grønland and Gamle Oslo, with larger stages further out in Nydalen and Rommen where there is room for drive-in access and high ceilings. Client lists include Zara, Nike, Helly Hansen, Holzweiler, DNB, IKEA and Vogue Scandinavia. Some studios also offer crew, casting and location scouting, which matters for international teams shooting in Norway.

Every studio here runs a real space in Greater Oslo in 2026. The list includes both rental studios and photographer-led production studios, and it runs in no fixed order of merit, since the right choice depends on the size of the set, the crew you bring and your budget.

The best photography studios in Oslo

1. Oslo Fotostudio

Independent studio and production company · Gamle Oslo · oslofotostudio.no

Oslo Fotostudio (OFS) is a photo and film production company with two studios, one small and one large, at Schweigaards gate 34B, a short walk from Oslo S. Alongside the studios it rents lighting, grip and cameras, and it handles casting, location scouting, crew and production support through a network that reaches beyond the city.

The client list leans towards fashion and retail: Nike, Zara, Banana Republic, TK Maxx, Helly Hansen, Holzweiler and Vogue Scandinavia, with Dacia and Beats by Dre on the commercial side. For visiting productions, the combination of studio, kit and local fixing under one roof saves a lot of coordination.

2. Zone 5 Studios

Studio rental · Oslo · zone5studios.no

Zone 5 Studios rents two professional studios just outside central Oslo, about ten minutes by train from Oslo S, with a freight lift from ground level and a dedicated studio manager. The main space is 120 m² with a 4.2 m ceiling, a 6.6 by 6 m infinity cove, northwest-facing windows with blackout curtains, and a make-up and styling station. Flash, LED and HMI lighting, including Broncolor, is available to hire.

It has one of the strongest client lists in the city: Zara, DNB, Holzweiler, IKEA and Zalando, magazines such as ELLE International, KK and Costume, and artists including a-ha, Aurora, Sigrid and Kygo. A full day costs 6,000 NOK before VAT. The studios are not soundproofed, so talk to the studio before booking a shoot that also records audio.

3. Slakteriet Studio

Studio rental · Rommen · slakterietstudio.com

Slakteriet Studio occupies the former Strøm Larsen premises at Nedre Rommen 5, about 100 m from Rommen metro station. Its 221 m² floor has a 4.9 m ceiling and a 9 by 7 m cyclorama, one of the larger in Norway, and a drive-in gate lets vehicles and large props roll straight onto the floor. Profoto and Hensel lighting is available to hire, and crews get a kitchen and lounge.

The studio suits car shoots, large-scale product photography, fashion and lookbooks, and food and still life. Bookings run through Laukli & Laukli, the photographer and art director duo whose own commercial clients include Audi, DNB, Equinor and Telenor. A full day is listed at 8,800 NOK, and parking is free outside.

4. Kolonihaven Studio

Independent, majority-owned by photographer CF-Wesenberg · Sentrum · kolonihaven.no

Kolonihaven Studio traces its history to 1989, when it started as Sort-Hvitt Service, and it is one of the longest-running studios in central Oslo. It has two rental spaces at Tollbugata 35: a dark studio and a larger white studio suited to product work, plus green screen and a lounge with make-up space. Rental includes flash and LED lighting, with assistants on hand to help rig.

The house photographers cover corporate work (staff portraits, press images, interiors and advertising) as well as portraits and creative work for musicians. Photographer CF-Wesenberg, who has 13 years of advertising experience, leads the creative-industry side and holds the majority of the company.

5. Backyard Studios

Creative collective · Grønland · backyardstudios.no

Backyard Studios is a creative collective in Grønland that works across music, photography and film. Its photo studio has a cyclorama and is rented by the hour from 500 NOK, with online booking.

It is one of the more accessible options in the city for smaller shoots, test sessions and musicians’ press images. Studio size and lighting details are not published, so ask for specifications before planning a large set.

6. Abrakadabra

Founder-led · Gamle Oslo · abrakadabra.studio

Abrakadabra is a photography and creative direction studio founded in 2021 by photographers Julie Hrnčířová and Jan Khür. It covers architecture and interiors, portrait and editorial, still life and product, travel and hospitality, and sustainability and technology subjects, and it works for tech companies, cultural institutions and the public sector.

The studio handles production and location scouting, post-production and colour itself, and it rents out equipment and a car. That makes it a good fit for brands that want one small team to run a shoot from art direction to final files.

7. Sturlason

Photo studio, founded 1933 · Sentrum · sturlason.no

Sturlason was founded in Oslo in 1933 by photographer Svein A. Sturlason, and more than 50 photographers have worked with the company since. Its street-level “Whitebox” studio at Tordenskiolds gate 12, next to Oslo City Hall, is an open, minimal space built around the person in front of the camera. A second studio operates in Asker.

The core work is portraits and business photography: headshots, employee and board portraits, press and event photography. It also takes on product and illustration photography, scanning and reproduction, and it runs a print centre.

8. Dagslys

Production rental house · Nydalen · dagslys.no

Dagslys is one of Norway’s largest rental houses for studios, lighting, production vehicles and crew, operating from Gjerdrums vei 6 in Nydalen since 1997. Its five studios total 1,053 m², from a 500 m² stage with a 9.7 m ceiling to an 81 m² soundproofed room. Studio 2 has a white cyc with a 100 cm radius, and Studio 4 has a built-in kitchen with water, drainage and ventilation for food shoots.

Dagslys has supplied international productions such as No Time to Die and Tenet, and Norwegian titles including Troll and Munch. Gaffers, lighting technicians and studio hosts can be booked with the space, which suits large shoots that need a full crew on the floor.

What to look for in an Oslo photography studio

Start with the space against the brief. Cyclorama size and ceiling height decide what fits: a 6 m cove suits fashion and most product work, while cars, furniture and group shots need the 9 m class of studio and a drive-in gate. Ask about daylight and blackout too, since several Oslo studios have windows that help on lifestyle shoots and need curtains for controlled lighting.

Check what the day rate includes. Some studios bundle lighting and an assistant, others price lighting packages separately, and overtime, rig days, weekend surcharges and cyc painting can add up. Cancellation terms vary a good deal, from 48 to 72 hours, so read them before you hold a date.

If you are shooting in Norway from abroad, look for a studio that can also fix crew, casting, locations and kit. Oslo Fotostudio and Dagslys both do this, and it can save a production coordinator several days of calls.

Then plan how the files will move after the shoot. A commercial day can produce thousands of RAW frames, and the slow part is often the review round: selects, retouching notes and sign-off from the client and agency. A studio or photographer with a clear system for sharing galleries and collecting feedback keeps that stage short.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best photography studio in Oslo?

It depends on the shoot. For fashion and retail campaigns, Zone 5 Studios and Oslo Fotostudio have the strongest client lists. For cars and large sets, Slakteriet Studio and Dagslys offer the biggest floors, and for business portraits Sturlason and Kolonihaven Studio have the longest track records.

How much does it cost to hire a photo studio in Oslo?

Published rates in 2026 range from about 500 NOK an hour at Backyard Studios to a full day of 6,000 NOK before VAT at Zone 5 Studios and 8,800 NOK at Slakteriet Studio. Lighting, overtime and weekend use are often charged on top.

Which Oslo studios can take vehicles or very large sets?

Slakteriet Studio has a 9 by 7 m cyclorama and a drive-in gate. Dagslys has a 500 m² stage with a 9.7 m ceiling in Nydalen.

Can Oslo studios supply crew and equipment?

Yes, several can. Oslo Fotostudio handles casting, location scouting, crew and kit hire, Dagslys provides gaffers and lighting technicians, and Kolonihaven Studio includes assistants with its lighting packages.

Where can I find video production companies in Oslo?

Film and commercial production companies are covered in a separate list of the best video production companies in Oslo. Several of the studios above, including Oslo Fotostudio and Kolonihaven Studio, host both photo and video shoots.

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