Rent a portrait photography location in SoMa, San Francisco, CA

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Modern Photo Studio

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (616)

10 guests

A bright, creative, and inspired environment for your next photo shoot, video shoot, podcast, production meeting or workshop. Located in the North East part of San Francisco's Mission District the studio is a stand-alone, single unit building with a one-car garage and easy street level…
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$150
/hr
4 hr min

Photography / Dance Studio in Union Square

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

4.8 (28)

16 guests

Hi Studio Renters! This is our photography room. Great for small group photo shoots featuring various photo backdrop colors, a retail rack and a separate shared lounge. This space also works great for private lessons, small group lessons and creative workspace with lots of natural…
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$125
/hr
2 hr min

White Cyc Studio for Photo, Video & Product Shoots

Northern Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (53)

100 guests

Create clean, professional photo and video work inside VibeShack's white cyc studio in San Francisco. The room is built for production teams, brands, photographers, agencies, creators, and small crews that need a seamless white backdrop with real studio infrastructure around it. The space works well…
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$100
/hr
2 hr min

Photography Studio with Lounge Area

Mission Bay, San Francisco, CA

10 guests

A beautiful storefront space featuring high ceilings, ideal for photography or other creative projects! Perfect for: Photography and video shoots Podcasts Pop-up shops Small events Creative meetups Business meetings Amenities: White backdrop paper roll Black backdrop paper roll Camera tripod Lighting available (additional cost) Lounge…
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$170
/hr
2 hr min

Industrial Natural Light Photo Studio

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (86)

6 guests

Welcome to Ennvision Studios! Located in the Mission Creek neighborhood of San Francisco, this is a full creative space and photography studio provided by ENN Photos. This space has multiple areas that may be of use for your creative needs with a full kitchen section,…
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$130
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1 hr min
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Light filled industrial loft studio

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

40 guests

Step into a light filled, urban oasis with floor to ceiling windows, exposed brick, and polished concrete floors. Our private studio offers the perfect backdrop for photographers, filmmakers, content creators, and small gatherings. Great for: Photography and video shoots Creative workshops and classes Small events,…
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$150
/hr
4 hr min

Bright Natural Light SOMA Photo & Event Studio

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

70 guests

Welcome to Cousin Studio—a bright, flexible space designed for unforgettable events, creative productions, and community gatherings. Whether you're hosting a workshop, producing a photoshoot, filming content, or bringing your community together, Cousin Studio provides a welcoming blank canvas that can be transformed to fit your…
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$95
/hr
4 hr min

Light Controlled Studio | Deep Runway | Private Parking

Bayview, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (86)

40 guests

Light Controlled Studio | Deep Runway | Private Parking **Please select a backdrop color in the Add-Ons section below** Studio Perks: 1. New, backdrop seamless paper pulled and shoot-ready for your arrival. Choose from 16 in-stock colors. 2. Deep Runway layout 55’ long x 15’…
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$15
/hr
1 hr min

Urban, Industrial Photography Studio Space

Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (7)

30 guests

-Easy access to hwy 285 & 101 -Client meeting area, kitchen, coffee/water available. -Access to wireless internet -Plenty of convenient parking -Roll-up Doors for equipment delivery. -Some equipment stands and backgrounds can be used... though we encourage you to bring all your equipment and tape.…
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$75
/hr
4 hr min

Bright SOMA Photo & Video Studio w/Gear, View, Kitchenette

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

4.9 (18)

15 guests

Equipment Rental Available - Please view pricing under "Add-Ons". A bright 700+ square foot photography studio in the SoMa district of San Francisco. This building was built in 1925 and renovated into 18 individual professional office suites with high ceilings and hardwood floors. Each wing…
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$99
/hr
4 hr min

Daylight Photo & Film Studio w/ Free Gear – Mission SF

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (95)

25 guests

CREATE YOUR BEST WORK IN A SPACE THAT INSPIRES. This 1,300 sq. ft. sun-drenched south-facing studio loft in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District is purpose-built for photo and video shoots, interviews, and content production. Whether you're filming a branded campaign or staging a lifestyle shoot,…
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$99
/hr
4 hr min

Creative Photography Studio in Historic Artist Community

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

4.9 (126)

5 guests

Please note that our hourly rate only include the rental of the physical space. Production equipment inside of our space is extra. Please ask for those rates if you intend to rent any gear. You are more than welcome to bring your own production equipment,…
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$39
/hr
6 hr min

Fully Equipped Mission Studio for Creative Projects & Productions

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

4.9 (220)

50 guests

Exclusive Offer for Production Teams! Book your next shoot with us and receive an instant 25% off for you or someone you refer! Secure your spot before January 1, 2025, and elevate your next creative project! 🎥 The Perfect Production Studio in San Francisco’s Mission…
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$73
/hr
1 hr min

Neighborhood Studio & Meeting Space

Bernal Heights, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (11)

10 guests

Located on the main commercial street in Bernal Heights, aka Cortland Ave, this modern neighborhood studio is ideal for small meetings, co-working space, and photo/video shoots. The venue boasts a large open studio space with 15 ft high ceilings and white walls. We also have…
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$75
/hr
2 hr min

SEVEN Sets in Large Natural Light Production Studio and FREE GRIP

Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (221)

30 guests

AUDIO RECORDING UPDATE: The space is not sound proof and there's the occasional street noise coming through the vents. However, with new AI resources the audio recorded in the studio sounds crisp and clean and can be edited by anyone. Here's a sample recorded with…
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$149
/hr
4 hr min

Large Window Indoor Dance Studio Perfect for Photography and Video Production - S1

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

4.9 (64)

30 guests

This space is great for large productions including film/media full day shoots, dance and fitness classes and speaking events. This space also includes a lounge, kitchenette with a microwave/refrigerator and a changing room with 3x custom created beauty glam stations. This space is great for…
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$175
/hr
2 hr min

Everything You Could Need in Amazing Location *Limited Time All Included Professional Studio Lighting, Seamless & AC*

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

4.8 (150)

21 guests

Professional LED video lighting from Aputure and Nanlux with modifiers available in studio. Arri tungsten lighting fixtures. Quick-change 9' and 12' paper BGs; almost any color available with 24hr notice, many colors in stock. Profoto D2, B1X and Pro-8a still photography lighting with beauty dish,…
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$104
/hr
4 hr min

Daylight Photo Studio in SF with a Kitchen

Bayview, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (170)

8 guests

Our photo studio is located in San Francisco and has everything you need for a great shoot. Consistent, “softbox” daylight all day long is light and airy without any extra effort, and black out curtains are installed for when you want to make your own.…
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$65
/hr
2 hr min

Flexible, Modern Creative Space in Historical Mission Building

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (21)

40 guests

Located in the heart of San Francisco's lively Mission District, our East Studio is 3,200 square feet of space, an elevated yet cozy vibe and soaring 25' ceilings with giant skylights, our dramatic studio makes an inspiring and productive shoot. Additional features: • Convenient access…
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$190
/hr
6 hr min

Bold, Light-Filled Creative Studio in SoMa | Shoots, Events & Workshops

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (2)

60 guests

This isn't just a room to rent. IT'S A CREATIVE LAB. Welcome to the Brave New Spaces Studio - a light-filled, flexible 2nd floor studio in the heart of San Francisco's SOMA Pilipinas Cultural Heritage District. Whether you're shooting content, hosting a workshop, gathering your…
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$150
/hr
1 hr min

Pop Up Gallery and Photography Studio in SOMA

South of Market, San Francisco, CA

4.9 (143)

50 guests

Our space is an artist-run gallery, a photography studio and an event rental space located in San Francisco’s SoMa district. The gallery is a short walking distance to Moscone and the Financial District. Major freeways and transportation are also easily accessible. This ground level studio…
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$85
/hr
3 hr min

Stunning Modern Creative Space with San Francisco's Best Cyc Wall

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (6)

49 guests

With 7,000 square feet of soaring ceilings and a lofty feel, our dramatic studios offer an elevated yet cozy vibe that's unassuming from the outside and awe-inspiring on the inside. Located in the heart of San Francisco's lively Mission District, this unique production facility is…
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$415
/hr
8 hr min

Bright + Flexible SOMA Studio for Film, Photo, and Creative Productions

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (11)

200 guests

Decentered Studio is a 1,700 sq ft creative event space and photo studio in San Francisco's SoMa neighborhood. Housed in a 1927 factory loft with exposed beams and huge window banks, it's a bright, flexible, blank-canvas venue for photo and video shoots, performances, workshops, fundraisers,…
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$135
/hr
2 hr min

Perfect Studio with Cyc wall, Natural Light & Grip Equipment

Bayview, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (55)

12 guests

Welcome to the Studio! It's a 900-square-foot space in a historic artist building in Portola/Bayview neighborhood in San Francisco. WATCH THE STUDIO VIDEO TOUR HERE: https://845a.studio/videotour The white cyclorama wall is the perfect size for full-body portraits to classic headshots. The available light is beautiful…
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$95
/hr
1 hr min

Charming Natural Light Studio in the Mission

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (1)

55 guests

Welcome to the Empress Studio! We are a Unique Space located in the Mission in San Francisco. Our 600 square foot studio is great for: *Retail Pop-Ups: We love to celebrate small local brands and vintage vendors *Artist Showcases: Jewelers, Makers, Visual Artists, etc. *Events:…
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$75
/hr
2 hr min

Bright City Studio - Dance/Fitness/Creative Space

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (107)

30 guests

Welcome creatives! Our light-filled studio is the perfect space for dance, yoga, fitness, rehearsals, photoshoots, videoshoots, auditions, workshops, retreats, and more It features a spacious studio area with wall-length mirrors, kitchenette, lounge area, glamorous dressing room, and a private bathroom. Included in each booking is…
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$55
/hr
1 hr min

Rustic Industrial Production Studio| Photoshoot / Film Sets, Large Installation, and Gatherings

SoMa, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (44)

30 guests

A distinctive rustic industrial open floor space in a convenient location, perfect for hosting small to large-scale gatherings of all types. 160 degrees view of Market Street. This flexible venue is available for hourly, short-term, or long-term rentals. We have two listings for this space…
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$170
/hr
4 hr min

Natural Light! North Beach Historic Brick House Photo Studio

North Beach, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (3)

7 guests

Take your photos in this beautiful, historic studio! Filled with natural light, brick walls and high ceilings, our bakery-turned-aerial-studio is the perfect backdrop for a wide range of photo sessions - whether you're taking professional headshots, personal portraits, artistic demo reels, or anything in between.…
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$75
/hr
2 hr min

Creative Loft in Historic Building

Union Square, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (5)

15 guests

The entire floor is available in bright creative office space and a production studio. Open floor plan with three workstations, conference room, lounge, kitchen, two bathrooms, and plenty of open space for photoshoots, scrums, etc. Space is great for: - photo and video shoots -…
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$115
/hr
3 hr min

Full Green Screen Studio for Video, Training & Commercials

Northern Waterfront, San Francisco, CA

4.6 (7)

100 guests

Built for productions that need clean chroma key results, this full green screen studio gives filmmakers, brands, educators, and content teams a controlled space for commercials, training videos, product demos, app walkthroughs, music videos, interviews, and virtual sets. The floor-to-ceiling green surface, controllable lighting environment,…
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$100
/hr
3 hr min

Light-Filled Potrero Loft Studio — Kitchen, Grip, Props, Lounge + Office Space

Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA

5.0 (1)

20 guests

Light-Filled Creative Loft in Potrero Hill 1,900 square feet of natural light and creative flexibility in San Francisco’s Potrero Hill neighborhood. This sun-soaked studio is located in a securely gated complex with easy access from both I-280 and US-101. Featuring 20-ft ceilings, a full kitchen,…
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$100
/hr
4 hr min

Large Mission Studio/Gallery space

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

4.9 (9)

20 guests

~750 sq feet of open studio space in the mission. I'm just getting this space going so not too many bells and whistles yet, just a big open space with a work table, and a beautiful backyard. Open to anything from photo shoots to rehearsals,…
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$50
/hr
2 hr min

Sunlit Mission Tearoom & Event Studio — Workshops, Shoots, Private Events

Mission District, San Francisco, CA

80 guests

Kindred Studio is a sun-filled, artist-owned tearoom and event space in San Francisco's Mission District — a favorite for art workshops, photo and video shoots, content creation, private parties, and corporate offsites. The main studio has movable tables and stools seating up to 25, reconfigurable…
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$420
/hr
4 hr min

Brick Wall

Mission District, San Francisco, AS

12 guests

Our space is an add on to a larger studio, but is perfect on its own. Wood flooring, 15ft ceilings, 15ft wide, large mirrors, hair and make up table with classic HMU mirror and plenty of power throughout the space. Dance studio, yoga studio, photo…
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$75
/hr
4 hr min

Natural Light Filled Studio in the Heart of North Beach

North Beach, San Francisco, CA

4.9 (105)

50 guests

A well lit and newly renovated studio in the heart of San Francisco's North Beach. The space has mirrored walls and would work well for any type of movement activity such as dance, fitness, or yoga. Can be suitable for photo shoots and video production.…
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$60
/hr
1 hr min

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 November 2026.

How popular are portrait photography locations in SoMa?

Our local hosts have welcomed 15005 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 4.89 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.

How long do people rent portrait photography locations in SoMa?

Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 11 people in attendance. You’ll find the most portrait photoshoots starting between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in SoMa?

Portrait photography locations in SoMa average $131 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.

Reviews for portrait photography locations

Michael A.
Sun-filled Studio - great for photography!
Great location. Amazing light. Was the perfect size for a portrait and fashion session. It's everything you want for photos. The mirrors were great for dance moves between outfits and sound system here made experience even better...
Darren A.
Bright City Studio - Dance/Fitness/Creative Space
This space is perfect for portrait shoot use. Lots of room, AMAZING light and Marcella was a helpful and gracious host. Will book again soon...
Julia B.
Historic Industrial, Modern, and Beautiful Event Space
was perfect for our caterer to do prep and serve out of. We utilized one of the conference rooms and turned it into a headshot studio. There is a great sound system with a few microphones, a projector, and screen available for use as well as about 40 folding chairs...
Dennis B.
Industrial Natural Light Photo Studio
as advertised, actually even better in person. Everything shown in the listing was available and in excellent condition. I used the space for a portrait photography session, and the natural light is phenomenal. The variety of backgrounds and quality of light made it easy to get diverse looks without complicated...
Dennis B.
Big Rehersal Space Down Town San Francisco
Great spot for a simple portrait shoot. BYOL — Bring your own lighting. Easy to get into and lots of space spread out
Scott C.
Pop Up Gallery and Photography Studio in SOMA
love this studio. It is perfect for a portrait shoot which I did today and Laura makes the whole process smooth and easy
Meghan C.
Classy Entertainment Lounge in Mission Bay
to display catering, large/long table for everyone to sit together with their laptops at, and the private room in back was great for our headshot crew + for mtgs. added bonus was tv so we could have the olympics on...
Christopher D.
Bright & Contemporary SoMa Loft
Host responded promptly. Space is as clean and bright as advertised. We held a portrait session during our stay. Getting in and out of space is easy and instructions were clear. Thank you Alex...
Melissa D.
Industrial Natural Light Photo Studio
stands and extend my booking time very easily. The space is clean, gorgeous, and has all the amenities I need for a comfortable portrait session with my client. I had one small cart with my gear and was able to get up to the studio easily. There are ramps and...
Alexandre D.
Rustic Industrial Production Studio| Photoshoot / Film Sets, Large Installation, and Gatherings
Great and super clean industrial space with beautiful textured side walls (great for portraits!). We shot three days of non-stop interviews during GDC and got amazing results. The building couldn't be more central the managing team was super responsive to our every demand and change of schedule which...
Jj I.
SEVEN Sets in Large Natural Light Production Studio and FREE GRIP
space was easy from the jump. Very responsive and helpful. Entering the space from street level is a plus. Our project was simple-just portraits and some video of a small business owner on a few colored backgrounds (which they had) and in their office setup. We had many options...
Jason L.
Bright SOMA Photo & Video Studio w/Gear, View, Kitchenette
had a great experience renting Rebecca's studio for a portrait session. The space is bright with pops of color. The computer workstation with monitor, makeup station, and garment rack were nice touches. Having a lounge area where we could chill and eat was also a plus. We were able...
Raenada M.
Unique Luxury Apartment with Multiple Backdrops and Natural Light
with all his, but even he was impressed!! There was natural lighting, light equipment and even backdrops. We used this space to shoot our head shots for our nonprofit's website because the location was centralized for everyone and we could not have selected a more perfect place...
Jin P.
Industrial Photo and Video Studio with 20-Foot Ceilings
issue is the place was being emptied (moving?) so there was a bit of clutter and nowhere to sit but for a 2 hr portrait shoot it still served my needs and the pricing was honest enough...
Alex P.
Vibrant and Whimsical Space with Stunning Views on Union Square
Great space! We shot a talking-head video and the host made everything smooth and easy. Prompt and detailed communication. Very accommodating. Would book again...
Zachary R.
Pop Up Gallery and Photography Studio in SOMA
This was the perfect studio for our table-top product photoshoot. Our photographer also shot a portrait during our time there and it was a great space for that, as well. Laura, our host, was extremely helpful, offering parking information and lunch suggestions before we arrived...
Peter R.
PHOTO SHOOT/FILM SHOOT SOMA LOFT: 18 FT CEILINGS, TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO
Karen’s space was fantastic, had perfect lighting for some portrait shots I was working on, and was super clean. I really appreciate her time and flexibility...
Afonso S.
Sun-filled Studio - great for photography!
We booked the venue for a portrait photoshoot and it couldn't have been a better experience. Tani was extremely responsive with all my questions this having been my first Peerspace experience, and she went above and beyond to make it as easy as possible. The space was clean, and...
Jasmeet S.
Industrial Natural Light Photo Studio
This was a great space to have a headshot in
Jo V.
Photo/Video Studio w/ Natural Light (Blackout Avail.)
Such a great space and John was such a nice + helpful host. I used the space for a headshot session and it was perfect! Highly recommended...

Updated November 1, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.