Rent a portrait photography location in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
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DeNoise Studios
Southwest Berkeley, CA4.8 (25)
10 guests
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$306 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Bright and modern Berkeley home with stunning backyard
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (3)
15 guests
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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$537 total
before taxes
7 hr min
Cozy and Inviting Restaurant for your next Production
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (1)
35 guests
Our establishment is a cozy and inviting setting, recently constructed, seamlessly blending mid century design with contemporary angles and lines. Connected to a food manufacturing facility situated in West Berkeley, our dining spot is positioned just a few blocks away from McLaughlin Eastshore State Seashore and
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$876 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Spacious Berkeley Natural Light Photo Studio and Creative Space
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (5)
40 guests
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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$2,190 total
before taxes
10 hr min
Ringlight Studios
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (52)
6 guests
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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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
3,700 sq. ft. Natural Light Photo Studio
Southwest Berkeley, CA60 guests
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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$2,596 total
before taxes
6 hr min
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Ciel Creative Space
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (1)
30 guests
Ciel Creative Space. 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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$2,190 total
before taxes
8 hr min
2,000 sq. ft. Natural Light Photo Studio with Kitchenette
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (3)
15 guests
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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$1,643 total
before taxes
6 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 March 2026.
How popular are portrait photography locations in Southwest Berkeley?
Our local hosts have welcomed 5137 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in Southwest Berkeley?
Portrait photography locations in Southwest Berkeley average $191 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 $121, whereas larger venues run about $298 per hour.
portrait photography locations Pricing Range in Berkeley, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in Berkeley, ranging between $121 and $297.5.
$191/hr average
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How long do people rent portrait photography locations in Southwest Berkeley?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 7 hours, with 11 people in attendance. You’ll find the most portrait photoshoots starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
portrait photography locations Booking Times in Berkeley, CA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography locations in Berkeley, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
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...
Prince B.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
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.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
So great!! Super clean and really great for portrait photography
Cheyenne H.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
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.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
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...
Karen S.
Modern Light-Filled Craftsman Perfect for Photo & Video Shoots
being very functional to move around and utilize for the shoot. The space wasn’t visually busy, which made it an ideal setting for portrait and branding photos. The natural light was fantastic, and the blinds allowed us to easily diffuse the light once the sun started streaming in...
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.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
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...
Matt W.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
ve come back multiple times — Tara is a wonderful host. Book it if you are a portrait or headshot photographer
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