Rent a portrait photography location in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

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A spacious, empty studio with black curtains lining the walls and two director's chairs positioned on a white floor.
from$280/hr
Spacious Berkeley Natural Light Photo Studio and Creative Space

Southwest Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon16

Production Studio

Studio 2 is a 2,000 sq. ft. studio featuring a 1,300 sq. ft. stage with a cycloroma wall that’s the perfect backdrop for music videos, photo shoots, green screen interviews, and more. The unique mezzanine grants you a top down perspective for all of your
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A photography studio setup featuring various lighting equipment and backdrops arranged on a gray carpeted floor.
from$90/hr
DeNoise Studios

Southwest Berkeley, CA

4.8(19)
Venue capacity icon10

Production Studio

DeNoise Studios. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING We love Peerspace and they provide a great service, but their web design and price structure are a bit confusing, so please read bellow carefully to be sure all is clear
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A spacious, empty industrial-style room features concrete flooring, large windows, and minimal furniture, including a metal table and stools.
from$150/hr
Spacious Berkeley Natural Light Photo Studio and Creative Space

Southwest Berkeley, CA

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon40

Photo Studio

Come experience Studio 4, our multi media studio space designed to ignite your creative fire. With 2,000 feet of natural light, sawtooth windows, and plenty of space for customization, this is the premier studio for photo, film, and fashion. Located in Southwest Berkeley, our building features
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Downtown Charming Hair Salon Image in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
from$25/hr
Downtown Charming Hair Salon

Southwest Berkeley, CA

Venue capacity icon12

Hair Salon

Welcome to our creative haven—a beauty hair salon that’s more than just a place for hair transformations! This versatile space is designed for artists and creators, offering everything you need for your next project, small event, or workshop. Located in a prime area near fantastic restaurants,
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Spacious film studio – cameras, lights, equipment available Image in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
from$79/hr
Spacious film studio – cameras, lights, equipment available

Southwest Berkeley, CA

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon25

Photo / Video Studio

Welcome to the Zander Studio! Nestled in South West Berkeley, CA, our film studio offers the perfect blend of accessibility, functionality, and charm. Located just a short walk from the Berkeley Bowl, with on site parking and easily accessible street parking, your production experience is set
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A bright living room features a gray sectional sofa, an armchair, a wooden TV stand, and large windows overlooking a garden.
from$75/hr
Bright and modern Berkeley home with stunning backyard

Southwest Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon15

House

Welcome to our home! Bring your production to life at our beautiful and bright Berkeley home in. Our space is perfect for photoshoots, video shoots, interviews, and all creative projects. You and your team will have access to our beautiful yard, which features a dining table, comfortable
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A spacious industrial venue with high ceilings, large windows, and a concrete floor, featuring white wall partitions and greenery.
from$300/hr
3,700 sq. ft. Natural Light Photo Studio

Southwest Berkeley, CA

Venue capacity icon40

Photo Studio

Welcome to Studio 5, our largest open studio. It spans 3,700 sq. ft. of raw industrial space with breathtaking natural light, blackout curtains, and a private loading dock. From multiple sets to large events, this studio has all the space you need to dream big. Located in
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A spacious industrial-style room features large windows, a wooden table with chairs, and a kitchen area along one wall.
from$190/hr
2,000 sq. ft. Natural Light Photo Studio with Kitchenette

Southwest Berkeley, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon15

Photo Studio

Studio 8 is our private, natural light studio. At 2,000 sq. ft., this studio has a dedicated street entrance and loading dock, a private kitchenette, stunning natural light, and blackout curtains. A Ciel fave, it is perfect for sets, production, shoots, fittings, and more. Located in
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A spacious, empty room with wooden floors, featuring two workstations with computers, shelving along the walls, and various equipment stored in the corner.
from$75/hr
Ringlight Studios

Southwest Berkeley, CA

5.0(46)
Venue capacity icon6

Film / Photo Loft

Ringlight Studios. ALL LIGHTING GEAR INCLUDED FOR USE DURING YOUR STUDIO RENTAL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE. :) Due to the size of the studio, renters may not exceed a maximum of eight (8) people allowed in the space at one time. This highly versatile compact 410 sq. ft photo
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Reviews for portrait photography locations

Sina B.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Amazing studio, plenty of professional equipment. Black, grey, white and green back drop, ring righting for headshots, C stands and plenty of reflectors and all. The only thing is that if you need strobes or monolights, do bring your own, but the space is large, and plenty to work in...
Kira B.
Historical Loft with Industrial Features and Beautiful Natural Light
This space was absolutely perfect! I booked it for brand photos (headshots) and also did some food photography in the kitchen. The windows are huge and fill the common areas with light, even on an overcast day. It’s beautifully and minimally decorated, with modern vignettes here and there that...
Prince B.
Handicap - Accessible Photography Studio with Great Natural Light
Perfect for my portrait session needs and the space accommodates in case the client brings a companion or chaperone. Big thank you to Tara for letting me use this gorgeous space...
Isabella E.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Booked this space for a family portrait session with 6 people + our photographer. Alexey is a great host and this space is amazing! We had plenty of room for all of us and our stuff (bags, wardrobe and some props). We booked this place last minute due to rainy weather...
Meika E.
Handicap - Accessible Photography Studio with Great Natural Light
So great!! Super clean and really great for portrait photography
Christina H.
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
What a perfect experience! The studio could not have been more professional and lovely. The light was soft and ideal for my portraits...
Cheyenne H.
Handicap - Accessible Photography Studio with Great Natural Light
Amazing! Owners are great and space is optimal for any type of portrait session
Nate K.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Great Studio! Awesome lighting options (great for portraits), Alexey was super hospitable
Michael M.
Sunny, Art-Filled Oakland Loft
We used the space to shoot some portraits and got great results. It's a beautiful well lit space. Anne was a gracious host who makes a mean salted chocolate chip cookie. The neighborhood felt safe and parking was not an issue...
Martino M.
Sunny, Art-Filled Oakland Loft
My use of this rental was for a photography session -- in particular, a headshot session at a reasonable rate. For that it was great. After see it, it got me to thinking about other sessions that might be appropriate here because the kitchen it very photogenic and the couch is...
Kelsey P.
Handicap - Accessible Photography Studio with Great Natural Light
Love, love, love! Tara’s studio was absolutely beautiful. The space had just what I needed for a few headshot sessions. Tara was a wonderful communicator and made the entire process super smooth. I hope to come back again soon...
Josh R.
Peaceful Designer Studio
Lisa place was awesome. Perfect for my clients headshot photoshoot. She was super responsive and the place was nice and clean...
Shelly R.
Upscale & Fully Equipped Photo Studio in Historic Building
arrived. Everything as promised. LOVE THE SPACE! So nice to have a studio rental that comes with all the bells and whistles a portrait photographer could hope for. Highly recommend and hope to be back...
Richard S.
Downtown Berkeley Studio With Breakout Room
Perfect portrait studio space with a ton of character. Tylor is an excellent host and a cool dude
Allie S.
Emeryville loft with stunning light
Cool space! I booked it for creative portrait meetup and had plenty of room to setup a few small backdrops. We had around 11 people in the space and it felt very open/big...
Jacquelyn T.
Second Story Loft-like Studio in Historic Building
Host was very communicative and available for all my studio needs/questions. Studio was beautiful - with beautiful furniture and props- and perfect for hosting a portrait session. Both myself and my clients were able to park right in front, on a quiet street, with a view of our cars from the...
Tracey W.
Natural light studio in historic building
light, but you have the space for creating your own lighting setups. It is a well organized and a versatile space. We shot a mix of food, portraits and lifestyle. Communication was a breeze. Would definitely rent again...
Matt W.
Pro Photo & Video Studio in Emeryville/N. Oakland | Loads of Rental Gear
highly recommend Bart's space, was well-equipped with everything I needed for headshots and portraits. He was quick with responses and made the whole process easy and streamlined...
Matt W.
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
had a good experience renting from Ian in this space — it is spacious, high ceilings, and there are ample tools for portrait photographers available, such as apple boxes, C-stands, shorter C-stands, and high-quality sand bags. I find the industrial quality of the building appealing, with generous natural...
Matt W.
Handicap - Accessible Photography Studio with Great Natural Light
really enjoy this space, as a portrait photographer I have a good deal of control over the lighting and a bit of space to maneuver the subject...