inside the studio

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.

Two nude people holding hands underwater with a red light illuminating the scene.
Two women in swimwear submerged underwater with sunlight filtering through, creating a warm glow
A woman swimming underwater in a black swimsuit, with her head bowed and arms extended forward, illuminated by a bright light behind her.

A dusk shoot at DIP

Sky at twilight with pink and purple hues and scattered clouds.
Silhouette of palm tree in front of a wooden fence during sunset with a colorful sky.

DIP studio has a deep end measuring 2.6 meters and a shallow end 1.4 meters in level, suitable for standing portraits. It has a swim-out ledge running lengthways to catch your breath during shoots. Our magnesium water is gentler on the skin and eyes than traditional chlorine pools.

Two women by a swimming pool, one lying on the poolside with her hair spread out, the other diving into the water.
Empty swimming pool with a dark fence, a slide, and a clear blue sky with some clouds.
Black-and-white photo of a person underwater holding a camera with a large lens, wearing a white dress, with their hair floating around.
A woman in a bikini underwater with her head tilted back and eyes closed, with her hair floating behind her.
Woman swimming underwater in a patterned swimsuit, with hair flowing and bubbles around her.
Person sitting underwater in a swimming pool, wearing a floral bikini, with one arm resting on the pool floor and the other supporting their upper body.
A woman swimming underwater in a pool, facing upward with her eyes closed.
Close-up of a metallic diving platform against a blue swimming pool background.
Reflection of a fence and trees in a swimming pool with a blue tile edge.
People swimming underwater, some with swim goggles, in a body of water.
A woman in a bikini swimming underwater in a pool with her arms extended forward.
Two women swimming underwater in a swimming pool, viewed from below in black and white.
A woman with blonde hair underwater, wearing a beige top and jewelry, exhaling bubbles.
Black and white photo of two women swimming underwater, in swimsuits, swimming towards each other and holding hands.
A woman in a floral top and a skirt with a sheer overlay, lying on the ground with one hand raised, appears to be submerged in water, with water droplets on her arm and a calm sky in the background.

We have two comfortable undercover areas for running workshops and to use during shoots.

Our studio is designed for comfort and creativity, featuring a private changing room, 3-person infrared sauna and kitchen facilities.

View of a cozy indoor space with a dark blue fabric sofa in the background, a wooden coffee table in the foreground with a round wooden tray holding a decorative vase with brown and yellow leaves, and two small decorative bowls, one patterned, on the
Outdoor sitting area with a hammock, lounge chairs with rolled towels, potted plants, and a dog at the bottom left.
Outdoor poolside lounge area with glass privacy screen, light gray sofa, decorative candles, and tropical plants.
A backyard scene with two white lounge chairs on a wooden deck, each with a rolled-up colorful towel. There's a potted plant, a swimming pool enclosed by a glass fence, a large tree with a hammock tied to its branches, and a yellow dog lying on the d
Modern outdoor patio with pool, gray cushioned seating, glass railing, lush plants, a large tree, and a resting dog.
Sunshine peeking through narrow vertical black slats of a fence, viewed from below, with green tropical leaves above.
Close-up of a pandanus tree with spiky green leaves and two green fruit heads against a bright sky.
Sunlight filtering through the leaves and branches of a tree.
A woman in a floral swimsuit sitting by a pool, with another person in the foreground partially blocking the view.
Cozy outdoor seating area with a wooden table holding a striped vase with a plant, a small dish, and a wooden tray. A blue cushioned sofa is in the background.
Looking up through the branches and leaves of a tree with sunlight shining through.
A tropical backyard scene with a tree, a black fence, and a swimming pool under a partly cloudy sky.

DIP Studio is conveniently located across from the beach, making incorporating ocean shoots into your projects easy.

Person underwater wearing a floral long sleeve shirt, shorts, and swim fins, reaching upward in a marine environment with seaweed and rocks on the ocean floor.
A woman is underwater, holding a surfboard, with her hair flowing and bubbles around her. She is wearing a bikini.
Woman in a white dress swimming underwater with coral and rocks underneath
Black and white photograph of a woman with tattoos on her arm, floating on water with her eyes closed and head tilted back.
A woman swimming underwater in clear ocean water, wearing a floral swimsuit, with her body extended and hair flowing behind her.