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from$45/hr
Beautiful French Interior Heritage Gastown Studio

Downtown Vancouver, BC

4.9(76)
Venue capacity icon6

Photo Studio

...strobes NOT included) - Umbrellas - C-stands & light stands - Reflectors - Grip heads - Super clamps - WHITE, GREY & BLACK SEAMLESS BACKDROPS CANNOT BE ON FLOOR (Additional fee if it's going to be used for full body portraits w/ people standing or props placed on it) - Free assistance...
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from$60/hr
Bright Gastown Studio With High Ceilings

Downtown Vancouver, BC

4.9(101)
Venue capacity icon5

Photo Studio

Located centrally in the heart of Gastown. This north facing studio is perfect for creative shoots and content creation, filled with beautiful, natural light throughout the day. Included in the studio rental is the following: [Refer to photos] · Sandbags (4) · V-Flats (One white...
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from$60/hr
Bright Gastown Studio

Downtown Vancouver, BC

5.0(71)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

Beautiful East Facing studio in historic Gastown. East facing means direct morning light and beautiful ambient light into the afternoon. This studio is well suited for photo shoots. A white togo couch was just placed in the studio, absolutely no body paint, makeup or shoes...
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from$95/hr
Mediterranean Studio with Incredible Light

Downtown Vancouver, BC

4.9(90)
Venue capacity icon15

Daylight Studio

...and more. We are new and always happy to hear your feedback. Uses: - Production - Photo Shoots - Content Creation - Commercial Ads - Modeling Sessions - Headshots - Headshots - and more...
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from$90/hr
Large heritage studio with beautiful natural light.

Downtown Vancouver, BC

4.9(30)
Venue capacity icon10

Photography Space

Where the light pours is all day long. Our space is available and suitable for photoshoots, small video productions, pop-up shops, small ceremonies and gatherings. This beautiful heritage space, built in 1910 is comprised of, one large space with an arched walkway, and a separate...
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from$55/hr
ATARAXIA Loft - Photo Studio + Video Space

Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, BC

4.7(162)
Venue capacity icon15

Photo Studio

...Video Shoot •Promotional Video •Documentary Shoot •Fitness Video •Filmed Interview •Web Series Shoot •Family Photo Shoot •Wedding Photo Shoot •Maternity Photo Shoot •Portrait Photoshoot •Bohemian Photo Studio •Fashion Shoot •Product Shoot •Boudoir Photo Shoot (inquiry first...
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from$35/hr
Beautiful Heritage Studio with a View

Downtown Vancouver, BC

5.0(57)
Venue capacity icon5

Daylight Studio

This heritage studio is a beautiful space for your meeting, photo shoot, podcast, recording, creative writing or exercise program. It is equipped with a couple of basic tripods, plug in sound system and additional equipment may be available upon request. The office has vintage vibes...
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from$80/hr
Natural light Creative Studio

Downtown Vancouver, BC

4.9(17)
Venue capacity icon12

Photo Studio

| Thoughtfully Curated space for Artists with beautiful light | South + West + North Facing for beautiful light all day. Located on the 10th floor, stunning city views from all windows with an Ocean view from the North facing window. industrial style feel with...
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from$35/hr
Bright Studio in Gastown with High Ceilings and Heritage Charm

Downtown Vancouver, BC

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon5

Photography Space

...and ambiance to bring your vision to life. Equipment Highlights: Lighting Excellence: Equipped with four 79-inch light stands and two single head light holders, our studio ensures your subject is perfectly illuminated. The 25W light bulbs (equivalent to 800W incandescent bulbs) provide a bright...
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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 the best Vancouver studios for portrait photography

Portrait photography is the art of telling the story of a subject solely through the visual medium. That story might be one of beauty, one of corporate professionalism, a lifestyle narrative, or the journey of motherhood through maternity photography. What unites all portrait photography subgenres is the need for an artistic photoshoot location.
Portrait photography studios give artists complete control over the light environment and the privacy and comfort the model expects. There won't be any wind or rain to mess up the hair or outfits of your models. Plus you'll have changing rooms, bathrooms, makeup stations, and other comforts to ensure your portrait session is a success!

The best places to shoot portrait photography in Vancouver

Portrait photographers need a space with the right amenities for a good session! These include light modifiers, electric lights on stands, stools for models to sit on, studio backdrops, and more. Good portrait studios are designed from lofts, creative studios, classrooms, offices, and other spaces with a flexible design plan.
Most are rather intimate venues ideal for genres like maternity photoshoots but some can comfortably house dozens of people for a high end fashion or lifestyle portrait shoot where you need a runway, high powered lighting, and multiple assistants operating equipment. Portrait studios can be rented for as little as an hour of time, making them easy and affordable places to have a photoshoot.

Discover corporate portrait photography in Vancouver

Corporate portrait photography is a little different from other styles since it relies on capturing a more consistent look. These portraits convey competence and polish along with the unique elements of their subjects. Since a good corporate portrait photographer is a master of light and composition they rely on photo studios where they can keep their subjects comfortable and the light coming from just the right direction!
Rent a portrait photography studio with natural light in Vancouver Natural light has romantic qualities that make it ideal for portrait, fashion, product, food, and lifestyle photography. Vancouver's frequent drizzles and wind make working outdoors rather unpleasant, however. Fortunately the city has plenty of photo studios that have skylights or large windows that allow natural light to enter. The studio will also come equipped with light modifiers to better control that light.
Make sure you check with the studio owners on the best times for natural light access since the seasons and directions the windows are facing will determine the quality of that light.

Reviews for portrait photography locations

Gena D.
ATARAXIA Loft - Photo Studio + Video Space
the variety of props/chairs/backgrounds/lighting/equipment honestly made for a range of transitions we added in with our shots. The space does get warm during the summer even with the fan and windows open so heads up about that. Overall would recommend again...
Andy Z.
ATARAXIA Loft - Photo Studio + Video Space
Responsive host, great space - used it for a product shoot and some headshots. All equipment worked perfectly fine, batteries were charged, etc. Brilliant space if you want to get a large variety of shots - daylight and artificial light, backdrops, paper wall, kitchen, brick wall, plants, etc. - perfect if you're...
Aleisha H.
ATARAXIA Loft - Photo Studio + Video Space
We booked this space for some corporate headshots we were doing with a client and it was great! The exposed brick wall and bookshelf worked really well as backdrops...
Andrea G.
Beautiful Natural Light Heritage Studio
booked this space for brand portraits earlier this summer and was very happy with everything. The studio was gorgeous with abundant natural light and my client was very happy with the final images. Simon was very responsive as well. Overall excellent experience and I will definitely use this studio in...
Dasa B.
Beautiful Heritage Studio with a View
The studio was great, cozy and we were able to take really good photos. I would recommend for head shot photoshoot or simple as it is little smaller studio...
Nelson A.
Beautiful Heritage Studio with a View
Virginia and Frank are wonderful and very responsive -- their space is simply perfect for portrait / fashion shoots
Yooshin K.
Beautiful Heritage Studio with a View
Awesome spot for intimate portraits
Alexei K.
Bright Gastown Studio
Nice and bright little studio. Optimal for 2-3 people shoots. Great for portraits if you plan full body would need a bit wider lenses and use interior design as part of your shot (which is cool vintage look) I was pleasantly surprised how bright it is even on the...

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