Rent a photo shoot location in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
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Teamworks Executive Suites
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (247)
12 guests
Teamworks Executive Suites. Modern, quiet and bright Conference Room in a remodeld historical office building.
Located only one block away from San Mateo CalTrain station & downtown restaurants.
Comfortably accommodates meetings of up to 10 participants.
Modern kitchen with refrigrator and modern bathroom en suite.
Fast interent, strong WIFI, 60" smart TV Monitor
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$553 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Golden Moon Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (106)
50 guests
Golden Moon Studios. natural light, high ceilings and so much more. This is an artist studio with professional lighting. Perfect for space for photo shoots, video recording and more. You will have access to our indoor and outdoor spaces.
Rental includes use of our indoor and outdoor spaces,
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Beautifully designed, mid-Peninsula lounge with indoor and outdoor space.
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (7)
60 guests
Our beautifully designed, modern lounge seats up to 40 indoors. Our outdoor patio seats up to 25 and is situated on a pedestrian only street. The space is perfect daytime meetings, brainstorming sessions or happy hours. We also offer cocktail education for a great team
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$230 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Chill Spot Rendezvous
Central San Mateo, CA49 guests
Chill Spot Rendezvous. San Mateo’s hidden gem—a vibrant, cozy, and delightfully cool ice cream cafe that's perfect for intimate gatherings, private parties, creative meetups, photo shoots, pop ups, and more!
Our warm and colorful space comfortably seats up to 49 guests and offers a playful yet refined backdrop featuring a
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$904 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Dance Studio, Meeting and Cultural Space in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (2)
25 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for dance, yoga and meditation classes, meetings, art gallery and presentations and photoshoots.
850 Square Feet
25 Capacity
Benches with storage
Wall mirrors
Sound System
4K TV with Digital Signage Software
Multi Colored LED Lights
LIST OF AMENITIES
Ipod/MP3 compatible and professional sound
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$767 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Patrick Johnson Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (12)
20 guests
Patrick Johnson Studios. Very cool unique Photography Studio in San Mateo. In the heart of Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Near downtown San Mateo. Great location right off the freeway. Like being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Legendary photographer Pat Johnson (www.patjohnson.com) designed it from top
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$100
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3 hr min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through February 2026.
How popular are photo shoot locations in Central San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 966 people into their photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 93%.
How much does a photo shoot location cost to rent in Central San Mateo?
Photo shoot locations in Central San Mateo average $163 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
photo shoot locations Pricing Range in San Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for photo shoot locations venues in San Mateo, ranging between $168.33 and $158.33.
$163/hr average
How long do people rent photo shoot locations in Central San Mateo?
Most photo shoot locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 6 people in attendance. You’ll find the most photo shoots starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
photo shoot locations Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for photo shoot locations in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
Reviews for photo shoot locations
Jeff A.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
Joshua was very responsive and provided a good overview of the space and equipment. The studio is the perfect size for a photo shoot...
Dennis B.
Perfect Studio with Cyc wall, Natural Light & Grip Equipment
Great studio space for professional photography! Everything I needed was available - the cyc wall was perfect for headshots, and the natural light coming in was beautiful and even. The grip equipment was in excellent condition and made setup quick and easy.
The space was clean, professional, and exactly as advertised...
Madeleine C.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
just as it is pictured if not better!
It was exactly what I was looking for when I was looking for spaces to shoot my branding photos in. Plus I am so grateful to have booked with Ashita! She was super kind and warm when I met her and she...
Aaron C.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
did not know what to expect from Studio 33 for my first photo shoot, but I would like to say I had an expectational experience. The professionalism, cleanliness, and efficiency made me want to book another appointment in the near future. If anyone needs a high quality studio with excellent...
Michelle E.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
Great experience at the "Spacious Downtown Photo Studio!" Joshua was friendly, responsive and very accommodating throughout our 2 day shoot. The space is perfect for video/photo shoots, big, open, high ceilings to fit all of our equipment/lighting, and no windows, so lighting was consistent. In addition to the actual studio...
Austin G.
Unique industrial warehouse for full video production (w/ infinity cyclorama)
The space was everything we hoped for. We were producing a last minute photo shoot and needed a lot of flexibility from the owner of the studio. Jesse was extremely understanding and worked with us to make the shoot successful.
Six stars if I could...
Nayely G.
Beautiful Mediterranean style home for photo shoots
home and space with an incredible view. Melanie was very kind and accommodating. Will definitely be booking again in the future for small photography and video shoots. :) Highly recommend...
Alexis H.
Silicon Valley Oasis
Salvik was an amazing host. Was very thorough and ensured we had everything we needed for our shoot. The space was exactly as described and even better in photos. Had no issues with noise and natural lighting worked perfectly for our needs...
Bruce I.
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
wasn't at the photo shoot but the photographer told me that Alexander and his wife were great hosts, and the space was ready when they arrived, including a backdrop that Alexander put up in advance. According to the photographer, it was a 100% positive experience...
Silvia L.
Unique industrial warehouse for full video production (w/ infinity cyclorama)
using this space. Jesse and his photographer were amazing and offered so much hospitality. The space is perfect for any team gathering for a photo shoot and even happy hour. The cameraman took the most beautiful pictures and had such a great ideas! I can’t wait till we receive...
Martino M.
Creative Studio with Beautiful Natural Light & Stunning Charcoal Backdrop. Perfect for Photography & Videography
This is a very good location for some of my photo shoots. Rosie painted a strategic wall dark gray and it saves me from putting up a backdrop in some situations. Likewise, the furniture is good for portrait shoots. There is more than enough room to do a single or...
Gelo M.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
recently rented a studio from Joshua for a photo shoot, and the experience was outstanding from beginning to end. The studio was exactly as described — clean, spacious, and well-equipped with everything I needed, including great lighting, backdrops, and props...
Mami N.
Modern Studio with Cyc, Kitchen, On-Site EQ Rental
We had a great experience and successful using this space! Host - Mr.Eric have very well communication and even at the photo shoot day, he provide us great service. They have everything you need for all category of work like hair-make, camera and all of crew! Highly recommended...
Tory P.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
We had a wonderful experience doing a photo shoot at this studio, and Ellen was a wonderful host
Unnikrishnan R.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
reasonable, and they offer excellent photo and video lighting equipment. Additionally, there are some fantastic eateries and restaurants around the studio. Overall, the studio is fantastic, and I will definitely rent it again. Highly recommended for anyone looking to do a photo or video shoot. Thank you...
Allegra S.
Unique industrial warehouse space for events, full video production, photography and more!
with Jesse and his recommended lighting expert. They were accommodating and helped us through our questions and planning. The space suited our needs for shooting photography and videography of our truck...
Shaun S.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Pat and his photography space were absolute delights.
First about the space: it's a treasure trove of photography and quirky knick knacks. It made for the perfect background for our video shoot.
About Pat: in addition to being a swell guy, he was open to letting us use his...
Chloe S.
Spacious South Facing Natural Light Industrial Photo Studio
Great studio with the most perfect lighting for a wedding studio shoot! The large windows bring in such stunning light for whatever you may need to use the space for photography wise. I’d definitely come back here again and intend to...
John T.
Modern Studio with Cyc, Kitchen, On-Site EQ Rental
wish we could give this studio ten stars! Hands down, best studio I have ever rented and can't wait to line up another photo shoot there. Having the ability to shoot strobed, and daylight balanced available light was incredible. To top it off, Eric is amazing and so helpful...
Mariia Z.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
My team and I rented this beautiful place to do a photo shoot and we are so happy we did!! Ashita went above and beyond to make our experience truly special and I’m so grateful that we chose this location! So so sooo beautiful...
Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.