Studio Shapes vs Le Studio Honoré: reviews, rates and alternative in Paris (2026)
A large fashion set or a night shoot, on 160 m² with a cyclorama, open 24/7.
A shoot of 2 to 12 hours, assistant and lighting included, with a Haussmann setting in Paris 1st.
Side by side
✅ = the advantage. 13 criteria: 6 for Le Studio Honoré, 3 for Studio Shapes
A full shoot day, all in
- €600 excl. VAT for 10 hrs, i.e. €480 excl. VAT pro rata for 8 hrs
- Lighting included or optional depending on the page
- Optional assistant: €150 excl. VAT per day
- Strobes, lights, stands and furniture included
- Studio + Haussmann apartment
- Assistant included, on site throughout the session
Shapes does not sell an 8-hour package: the pro rata is our own calculation. For the same length of time, Shapes costs €41 excl. VAT more, before the assistant (€150 excl. VAT), which is included with us. What the difference pays for with them: 160 m², a cyclorama and night-time access.
Which one for your project?
Studio Shapes, if…
- 👉Your set needs 160 m² or a cyclorama
- 👉You shoot at night, with access possible 24/7
- 👉You are preparing a Fashion Week shoot with a large team
- 👉You want a separate fitting room and make-up area
Le Studio Honoré, if…
- 👉You want the assistant included in the price, not as an option
- 👉Your session lasts 2 or 4 hours, not a 5-hour half day
- 👉You want two settings in one booking: a studio and a Haussmann apartment
- 👉You want to book and pay online in two minutes, with no quotation, from €139 excl. VAT
Le Studio Honoré in pictures
Frequently asked questions
Studio Shapes or Le Studio Honoré: which should you choose?+
Studio Shapes offers 160 m² of modular space with a cyclorama, 4 m of height and daylight with blackout, on rue René Boulanger in the 10th, accessible 7 days a week and 24 hours a day with surcharges. Le Studio Honoré is a 60 m² photo studio with a Haussmann apartment in Paris 1st, suited to fashion, portrait, e-commerce and brand content.
How much does Studio Shapes cost?+
As of 2 October 2026, Studio Shapes lists €350 excl. VAT for a 5-hour half day and €600 excl. VAT for a 10-hour day (€700 and €1,000 excl. VAT during Fashion Week), with an evening surcharge and +25% at weekends; the assistant is optional at €150 excl. VAT per day. Le Studio Honoré offers 8 hours for €439 excl. VAT, assistant included, and starts at €139 excl. VAT for 2 hours.
Is Le Studio Honoré a good alternative to Studio Shapes?+
Yes, for shoots that need neither 160 m² nor a cyclorama. Le Studio Honoré can be booked from 2 hours with no quotation, includes lighting and the assistant, and adds a Haussmann apartment in Paris 1st. Shapes keeps the edge for large sets and night sessions.
What are Le Studio Honoré's reviews like?+
Le Studio Honoré has a 5.0 Google rating from over 470 reviews. You book online, with no phone call or email needed, at a clear rate from €139 excl. VAT for 2 hours.
Method and sources
Public information collected on 2 October 2026 from both studios' official websites and Google listings. Rates may change: check them before booking. Spotted a mistake? Email contact@pixelproduction.fr and we will correct it within 48 hours.
- shapes.paris/tarifs: rates excl. VAT, surcharges, what is included, options (assistant, cleaning)
- shapes.paris: floor area, height, daylight, access
- shapes.paris/terms-conditions: terms and conditions, articles 3 (cancellation) and 5 (payment)
- shapes.paris/materiel and shapes.paris/devis: equipment for hire, booking on quotation
- Google Maps listing “Studio Photo Paris - Studio SHAPES”: 4.9 from 287 reviews
- lestudiohonore.fr: rates excl. VAT, floor area, equipment, opening hours
- Google Maps listing “Le Studio Honoré”: 5.0
- lestudiohonore.fr/annulation: cancellation policy