Rent a photo studio in South Lake Union, Seattle, WA

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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 studios in South Lake Union?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1466 people into their photo studios with reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 93%.

How much does a photo studio cost to rent in South Lake Union?

Photo studios in South Lake Union average $136 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $117, whereas larger venues run about $175 per hour.

How long do people rent photo studios in South Lake Union?

Most photo studios are scheduled for 5 hours, with 28 people in attendance. You’ll find the most photo studios starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

Reviews for photo studios

Richard B.
Daylight studio kitchen in the heart of Seattle, 5 minute walk from Pike Place Market
next to the building $12 all day, and a drive in loading area next to the freight elevator. Great space not only for food photography...
Richard B.
South Lake Union Penthouse with Lake Union View
This space is beautiful for lifestyle photos or video, Chasten is fantastic to work with and extremely responsive to any questions or needs , also a beautiful outdoor wrap around deck area that could be cool for shoots especially night with all the surrounding buildings...
Cassia C.
Daylight studio kitchen in the heart of Seattle, 5 minute walk from Pike Place Market
Second time at this place and I can’t wait for the third. I did a kitchen photo shooting with my daughter couple years ago and now my daughter is 10 and we did it again. Aron is amazing and so her flowers 💐, I don’t know where she find...
Trish E.
Daylight studio kitchen in the heart of Seattle, 5 minute walk from Pike Place Market
We had a wonderful photoshoot experience in this studio space. Highly recommended and would definitely book again
Kara H.
South Lake Union Penthouse with Lake Union View
Beautiful space, great host, 100% would book again! Used it for portrait photography and the lighting is really good overall depending on time of day. I did use some lighting at different points. Well curated, high end vibes. Also, great literary taste! Chasten is a easy to book with — very...
Rachel J.
Daylight studio kitchen in the heart of Seattle, 5 minute walk from Pike Place Market
Great experience, really quality place to do a photoshoot
Kelsey K.
Stunning meeting room on the 21st floor with city view
Absolutely phenomenal space! The staff was SO kind and accommodating and the conference room was perfect for our photoshoot! I loved how we were able to get two different vibes on each end of the table for the photos! Amazing experience and would absolutely rent again...
Zak K.
Natural light photo studio with kitchen, walking distance from Pike Place Market
Love working within this space, perfect for our photoshoots
Zak K.
Natural light photo studio with kitchen, walking distance from Pike Place Market
Always a wonderful time working in this space! Host was very responsive and we had a successful photoshoot. Will definitely book again soon...
Chloe L.
Luxury Showroom in the heart of Downtown Seattle by Self-Made Couture
classy and sophisticated space with plenty of room. Truly don’t miss out on booking this space, I will definitely back for more photo shoots and hosting other kinds of events in the future...
Josh M.
Cozy Loft In Capitol Hill Melrose Market by Convention Center
This is the best place we could ever find for our photo shoot! When we arrived Jen was there to help us start setting up our equipment. She was very accommodating and made us feel welcomed. The space itself worked so well for us. We would definitely come back for...
Claire M.
Cozy Natural Light Loft in Capitol Hill Melrose Market by Convention Center
used this space for a Harry Potter themed photoshoot and it couldn’t have been better for it! Truly unique, I’m glad places like this exist! Lots of great decor...
Lenwood M.
Luxury Showroom in the heart of Downtown Seattle by Self-Made Couture
Loved it ! We did a photoshoot here. It was nice to elevate the shoot with the suited up mannequins. Communication with the host was easy and quick...
Clark R.
Downtown Speakeasy Style Room
STUNNING little space tucked away by the waterfront. Despite the size, I found no lack of angles for my photoshoot as the space was so flexible. The blackout curtains are a nice touch and the ambience is unmatched...
Jessica S.
Daylight studio kitchen in the heart of Seattle, 5 minute walk from Pike Place Market
quickly and effectively, and helped with the entry and walk through before leaving. This location was beautiful and had many options for my branding photography session that was well used...
Jordan T.
Meeting Retreat in South Lake Union Penthouse with View
Amazing space with incredible natural light! Use this for a photo shoot and it was perfect
Jordan T.
Meeting Retreat in South Lake Union Penthouse with View
Amazing space! Perfect for a photo shoot. Great natural light
Gretchen T.
Daylight studio kitchen in the heart of Seattle, 5 minute walk from Pike Place Market
need is there. Aran is super laidback and willing to be flexible to meet the needs of the client. Thank you for the perfect photoshoot Aran...
Joshua W.
Cozy Natural Light Loft in Capitol Hill Melrose Market by Convention Center
Booked for a photoshoot and had a great experience. The space is very easy to get to and exactly as depicted in the space’s profile. Jen greeted me and helped me set up the space giving me a number of options for lighting. The shoot went very well and...
Emilia Z.
Downtown Speakeasy Style Room
Nicole was amazing and the room we used for our photo shoot was perfect. It is beautifully decorated to create a moody, romantic vibe. I would highly recommend booking through Nicole for a seamless experience...

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.