inside the studio

A woman is swimming in a pool, with her body submerged and arms extended underwater. Another woman is lying on the poolside, with her long hair spread out on the ground and her eyes closed.

Tucked into the coastal curves of Lake Macquarie, just 1.5 hours north of Sydney and 30 minutes south of Newcastle, DiP Studio offers a calm, creative retreat for brands and individuals looking to create something different.

Whether you’re visiting from out of town or just down the road, we can help you find nearby stays that suit your style.

This is more than a space, it’s a full experience designed to support your creative flow.

Inside you’ll find:

~ A custom-built underwater studio with a deep end of 2.6m and a shallow end of 1.4m, perfect for both submerged and standing portraits. Our studio is 7.5m long and 5 m wide.

~ A snow white interior with no distracting tiles.

~ A swim-out ledge running lengthways, ideal for resting and resetting during shoots.

~ Mineral pool water and - it just feels different, almost silky smooth, making it a pleasure to experience. Eyes will experience little to no irritation, and hair and skin won’t have that chlorine smell or sticky salt feeling you get from swimming in a chlorinated or salt water pool.

~ Two comfortable undercover areas for workshops and breaks between sessions.

~ You’ll also have access to a private changing room and 3-person infrared sauna to warm up after chilly winter sessions.

~ An outdoor kitchen with fridge and bbq for regrouping mid-shoot.

These touches are not only about comfort but helping create an environment where you can slow down, settle in and focus on your creativity.

Positioned right across from the beach, DiP Studio offers the freedom to flow between the calm of the studio and the wild beauty of the ocean.

Outdoor poolside lounge area with modern seating, glass lanterns, and lush tropical plants behind a glass fence.
A tropical tree with long green leaves and pineapple fruits growing on it, next to a swimming pool and a stone wall, with sunlight and blue sky in the background.
Outdoor patio with blue cushioned seating and pillows, a small wooden table with vases, and a black corrugated metal wall with a glass door reflecting red interior lights and an ocean view in the background.
Modern outdoor patio with a swimming pool, two white sofas, a wooden coffee table with candles, and a dog standing on the patio, overlooking the pool area surrounded by plants and trees.
Sunlight shining through a slatted fence with large green leaves of a plant above
A woman in a floral swimsuit sitting poolside with her hands behind her head, framed by another person in the foreground near the pool.
Looking up through the branches and leaves of a tree with sunlight shining through.
A calm ocean scene at dusk with a small wave, cloud-filled sky, and a bright full moon
An outdoor swimming pool with clear blue water in front of a modern building with a glass wall, overlooking the ocean at sunset.
Person looking at the ocean during sunset or sunrise with moon visible in the sky and clouds.