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from$49/hr
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle

Downtown, Washington, DC

5.0(215)
Venue capacity icon5
NYC Studio loft style in the heart of Blagden alley historical district. Much effort was given to preserve this 1870 carriage house’s landmark legacy while remodeling in 2018: hardwood floors throughout, flooded with natural light, gourmet kitchen, Crate & Barrel comfortable lounge. Set back in...
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from$150/hr
Spacious Historic Victorian Home with Contemporary Finishes and Furnishing

Northwest Washington, DC

5.0(19)
Venue capacity icon100
With meticulous planning and extensive renovations, this home exudes Victorian character, beautifully reflected in its high ceilings, spacious formal rooms, deep-set windows, and elegant heart pine flooring. French doors open onto a large, private garden that also serves as additional parking; a convenience heightened by...
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from$165/hr
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard

Northwest Washington, DC

4.9(31)
Venue capacity icon30
...great space for photo shoots, film and videography projects, celebratory gatherings, business meetings, etc. The place also encompasses a tranquil outdoor courtyard creating an exotic travel experience. Upon entering you're greeted by layers of art and design both modern and retro futuristic. While moving...
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from$200/hr
Colorful Content Creation Studio

Northwest Washington, DC

4.9(8)
Venue capacity icon15
...take stunning photos, engaging videos, and generate awe-inspiring content. The Space: ● Centrally located in the heart of DC’s Dupont Circle ● Flexible space with multiple layouts ● Decorated with beautiful artwork ● Black-woman-owned venue ● Great for film production, recording, and photography Amenities: • Kitchen and...
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from$95/hr
Modern Downtown Dupont Daylight Studio | Photo Studio | Video Studio | Fully Equipped

Northwest Washington, DC

5.0(16)
Venue capacity icon10
...the space. Contemporary furniture and plants make the space warm and inviting and provide a space for lifestyle, branding, and boudoir photo / video shoots. This space is perfect for photography, video, branding, and other content creation. Features a large separate dressing room and private in...
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from$80/hr
Union Market Rooftop Garden

Northeast Washington, DC

4.9(83)
Venue capacity icon8
...reserved well in advance for the weekends. We can no longer host music video shoots</b>, unfortunately it is too disruptive to our other guests We love to see the photos and videos that all of our guests create…Follow us and tag us on Instagram...
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from$100/hr
Rooftop and Penthouse Apartment

Northeast Washington, DC

4.9(10)
Venue capacity icon8
The rooftop has 450 square feet of open outdoor space, fire pit and cabana. The roof terrace is lined with a vegetable, herb and fruit garden that is extremely lush in the warmer months. Brand new patio furniture including a dining table that seats 6...
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from$300/hr
Colorful and Flexible Venue | Ìpàdé

Northwest Washington, DC

5.0(71)
Venue capacity icon100
Welcome to Ìpàdé. This venue, located in the heart of Dupont Circle, is flexible to a variety of needs from video production, work retreats, to social celebrations. This space can comfortably hold up to 100 guests seated or standing. The Space: ● Centrally located in...
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from$100/hr
Versatile Content Creation Space in the Heart of DC

Northeast Washington, DC

4.9(104)
Venue capacity icon30
...Union Market in the heart of Washington, DC. Our event space holds 20 - 30 people. It has individual suites that include a photography studio, a beauty room, and two conference areas. Our space can accommodate a wide range of events, from bridal and baby showers...
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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.

Explore photo studio rentals in Washington DC

Photography studios are some of the best places to work with a photographer. You'll have total control over the light and sound environment, for one. Studios dedicated to photography can be rented for as little time as a single hour and are flexible enough for wedding, portrait, commercial, and birthday photoshoot image making.
Photo studios in Washington, D.C. come in a variety of sizes, styles, and amenity inclusions. You'll find green screen interview and commercial studios, lofts with exposed brick walls, and fully featured photography studios that offer everything from backup cameras to vintage props. The sky's the limit here, so let's see what DC has to offer!

The best places to rent a photo studio in Washington DC

If you're looking for a photo studio for rent in Washington, D.C., consider partnering with a creative workspace that has lofts and studios. Creative workspaces are usually former factories, department stores, and warehouses that have been repurposed into artistic venues. Each studio will be a blank slate waiting for the right props - or a fully featured creative environment.
Institutions like art galleries and museums may also have photo studios for rent. As do event centers with lofts for weddings and other special events. Lofts, classrooms, and warehouses make marvelous photography studios because they can be completely transformed when you bring in light stands, backdrops, and other essentials.
Hospitality venues like hotels will have spaces open for photography you can reserve for the hour or day. The parlor of bed and breakfast hotels is often laid out in an attractive way, with books, fine art, and desks, ideal for a lifestyle or editorial session downtown. Hotel bedrooms, ballrooms, and banquet halls can also serve as makeshift photo studios that are extra-spacious. These are good choices if you need to photograph dozens or hundreds of people over time, as with company business portraits or high school yearbook photography.

Top photo studios with props in Washington DC

As important as the space is for a photo studio, also think about what comes with your booking. Props like vintage furniture, curtains, and outfit changes are common additions to boudoir studio rentals. Commercial photo studios will offer off-camera flash units, light triggers, and other essentials to feature clothing or food subjects. The spaces adjacent to the actual studio environment can also make a difference. Do you need a makeup station for touch ups, changing rooms, or a waiting area for other visitors? Free parking is also important the closer you get to downtown Washington, D.C.!

Reviews for photo studios

Wil S.
Multi-function Video/Photo/Broadcast Studio, DC Downtown
My experience was great! Dynamic space and reasonable price. Very roomy and perfect for any photo or video shoot. The owner was right there to give me a tour of the facility when i arrived and when I got lost she hopped on the phone and gave me directions. She...
Shamese C.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
note the dining area in the photos (which may have been in an adjacent building?), there have been more furniture updates to the loft space which were very nice. Loved the ability to be able to move items around to accommodate the photo shoot. Lastly, the reps were also very...
Eva R.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
Fantastic space and great hosts. We felt very welcome for our photoshoot and the space was very clean. Make sure to clarify the parking situation with the hosts ahead of time, but street parking was plentiful...
Shahar M.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
SPOTLESS, the mood was set with great music and soft lighting. Everything was perfect! I couldn’t have chosen a better location for our photoshoot. This is my first time using peer space, but I’d definitely reserve this location again and the price was right on target...
Amy S H.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
This was a great space for my photoshoot. The host and his assistant was very supportive, responsive, and accommodating. The space was clean and they were prepared for my arrival. I’m so happy I found the space and for the price it was a great deal. I would book...
Kenya A.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
booked the space for a head shot photography client. The space was great and offered great possibilities. Everything was clean and appeared as expected. The host John was super friendly and helpful. He greeted me upon my arrival and even helped carry my equipment up the stairs. I definitely recommend...
Johnny S.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan circle
Our photography team had an amazing time working in this space for our lifestyle photoshoot! We needed two unique settings for two unique scenes, with four people in each scene around a table. I had multiple areas to choose from and I was able to (carefully) move the furniture around...
Melissa S.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
This was a great experience. We enjoyed and appreciated the mimosas and we have a great time during the photo shoot. The space was beautiful...