About this space

Perched at the top of Elanora Ridge and surrounded by native bushland, Barcola Studio is a thoughtfully designed, rustic-luxe creative space built by a photographer—for photographers. With vaulted reclaimed timber ceilings, vintage French doors, textured lime-rendered walls, and a curated selection of moveable furniture and props, this studio is a haven for scroll-stopping content creation.

The open-plan main space is drenched in natural light, with 4.5m high ceilings, narrow feature windows for dramatic portrait lighting, and five sets of French doors that open directly onto garden surrounds. Light bounces beautifully off the natural finishes—lime render, raw timber, aged metal—providing warm highlights and tonal variation that elevate both stills and motion work.

Every corner of the studio has been intentionally styled with texture, versatility, and usability in mind. The space includes a mix of current furniture such as a vintage brown sofa, cane chairs, Moroccan rug, Indian chest, and various stools and side tables—all easily repositioned to suit your shoot. A double-sided rendered backdrop on rollers (white/pink) is also included with hire.

The green room can flex as a styled bedroom (with French linen), a sitting room, or a fully functional dressing/makeup space complete with clothes racks, mirror, and MUA chair. The large walk-in bathroom features a lime-rendered half wall (no glass), perfect for avoiding unwanted reflections in shower-based or wellness content.

Also included:

• A kitchen with induction cooktops, pod coffee machine, bar fridge, and toaster

• Wall-mounted TV with HDMI input

• Fully air-conditioned interiorFree Wi-Fi

• Ground-level access for easy bump-in

• On-site parking for 4 cars plus ample free street parking

The exterior is just as usable—think textured render, rustic timber, and vintage doors that work as editorial-worthy backdrops. Whether you’re shooting fashion, interiors, branding, still life, or wellness content, Barcola Studio is a warm, high-impact space that brings a handcrafted edge to every project.