10 Cool Instagram Photo Ideas in Miami

Instagram is full of photos from Miami Beach and other popular tourist spots around the city. But if you’re looking to create some original content for your social media feed — whether it’s for your business, your personal brand, or just for your friends and family — you’ll have to think outside the box. That’s why we’ve put together this list of unique and unconventional locations for the best Instagram photo ideas in Miami and surrounding areas.

These venues are available for rent by the day or hour from local hosts. So not only will you get the space to yourself, but you can ask your host for tips on renting gear and equipment. If you need additional help, such as lining up a professional photographer or caterer for your shoot, give the Peerspace Concierge service a call for personalized support.

1. A quirky Buena Vista home in Little Haiti

This 3,000-square-foot venue has a variety of indoor and outdoor backdrops that you can use for your Instagram photoshoot. With quirky furniture and cozy seating areas, the backyard is perfect for a family-style photoshoot with friends, co-workers, kids, or even pets. Use the spacious dining table and kitchen to show off your cooking skills, or play guitar on the colorful tiled floor.

You’ll also have access to a wardrobe rack, dressing room, and steamer for fashion shoots that have multiple models or costume changes. The natural light and variety of backdrops make this spot a great choice for amateur and professional photographers alike.

2. A luxurious Mediterranean estate in Miami Beach

This venue is a little on the pricey side, but who knows? Maybe you’ve been hired to shoot an ad or sponsored Instagram post and have the budget to rent this luxurious mansion for the day. You’ll have 20,000 square feet of space to work with, including an outdoor pool, a kitchen with marble countertops, a private dock, and a master suite with an elegant bathtub. This venue is perfect for staging a luxury fashion shoot that will be sure to boost your clout and impress your Instagram followers.

3. A modern studio apartment in Edgewater

This venue is a centrally-located apartment with indoor and outdoor spaces to shoot in at an affordable hourly rate. The spacious sleeping area has a four-poster bed with a floral mural for a backdrop, while the private balcony has stylish couches, plants, and a view of the water. Use this location for fashion and glamour shots, boudoir photography, and more. Perfect for the lifestyle and travel blogger, this is one of our favorite Instagram photo ideas in Miami.

4. An industrial warehouse in downtown Miami

This creative art-and-coworking space is perfect for a startup or location-independent business looking to expand its social media presence. Stock up on photos of your team at work, or hire a photographer to get headshots of everyone on your team. With 16-foot-high ceilings and natural light, you can choose from a variety of seating areas to stage your photoshoot. Food and drinks are allowed here, so consider hiring a caterer to provide lunch and dinner for your team.

5. An urban art space in Little River

This urban art venue is a great Instagram photo idea in Miami if you’re looking for an art gallery vibe. The high ceilings and skylines lend a spacious feel to the gallery, while hanging plants add a touch of green. Rent this venue for a book reading, product launch, or musical performance that you can show off on your Instagram feed. This location also offers floral decor, so check with your host if you’d like to create a customized design plan or furniture layout.

6. A scenic rooftop bar in South Beach

This outdoor bar shows off Miami’s nightlife at its finest. Rent this location for a formal dinner, birthday party, or holiday soiree. To make the most of the space, get some shots during golden hour as the sun sets over the city. But this venue looks great at night, too, with string lights and candles lending it a classy, romantic atmosphere. Plus, you can hire a caterer to provide food for the occasion.

7. An outdoor sculpture garden in downtown Miami

This 7,000-square-foot sculpture garden has a marble floor and bamboo plants lining the courtyard. It’s great for a daytime photo shoot, but the torches and outdoor lighting provide a sophisticated look in the evening and nighttime, too. If you prefer to shoot indoors, you can rent out the adjoining art gallery for even more options. Work directly with the venue host to arrange for catering options, and hire a professional photographer. Call up the Peerspace Concierge service for help.

8. An unconventional modern venue in South Beach

This one-of-a-kind event space happens to be one of the most picturesque Instagram photo ideas in Miami. Although it looks like a parking structure from the outside, everything about this location can be customized for your shoot. Whether you want to highlight the city views or the industrial, modernist architecture, you can use this seven-story structure for a fashion shoot, formal dinner, product launch, and more. Ask your host about equipment, lighting, and catering options.

9. An airy multipurpose warehouse in Little River

If you’re looking for a blank slate where you can create your own Instagram photoshoot, rent out this multipurpose warehouse, which features hardwood floors, high ceilings, and natural lighting. It’s a perfect space to photograph a yoga class or dance performance, with several seating options available, including an outdoor garden area and a kitchen.

10. A spacious conference space in Miami beach

This versatile venue is ideal for a product launch or photoshoot for your corporate Instagram account. The venue offers 360-degree projection mapping, so you can transform the plain white walls into an immersive environment. Not only that, but there’s an outdoor area, too, with white beams and water features that offer the perfect contrast to the blue Miami sky. Whether you’re planning a stylish fashion shoot or something more avant-garde, this venue offers some of the best Instagram photo ideas in Miami.

Shooting photos for your brand or personal Instagram account can be a lot of work. Many of these venues have multiple rooms and backdrops to shoot in, so you can get a few different looks or styles from a single day’s rental. Give one of these locations a try, or keep looking through the listings on Peerspace until you find one that’s right for your shoot.

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