What’s Like an Airbnb for Photoshoots?

• Is Airbnb the right choice for finding photoshoot locations?
• Why use Peerspace to find photoshoot rental locations?
• Its listings are Peerspace’s secret weapon!
• What about help with logistics and planning?
• How to use Peerspace as an Airbnb for photoshoots
• Some of our favorite Peerspace photoshoot locations

Wondering if there’s an Airbnb for photoshoots? We at Peerspace understand! One of the most essential aspects of planning a photoshoot is choosing the setting. This is true no matter the kind of photography you’re doing, whether it be a high-fashion shoot, sports photography, or family portraits. If you need a photogenic spot for only a few hours, an option like an Airbnb for photoshoots might be on your radar.

With photoshoot location being such a critical part of the creative process, you may feel that the pressure is on you to select the perfect space for your photoshoot. Not to worry, though! There are ways to make the process of selecting your photoshoot space a whole lot easier. Keep reading for our advice on finding an Airbnb for photoshoots. We share how using the Peerspace platform is the most effective alternative and even share a few of the most photogenic spaces on Peerspace available across the globe.

Is Airbnb the right choice for finding photoshoot locations?

First of all, let’s figure out if using Airbnb for your photoshoot is a good idea. Many Airbnbs are incredibly beautiful inside and out, so it’s no surprise that photographers might want to use an Airbnb for their photoshoots.

However, Airbnb isn’t designed for this. An individual Airbnb host might be happy to have you use their space for a photoshoot, but overall, Airbnbs are for hosting overnight stays.

It’s akin to doing your photoshoot at a nice hotel. It might come out looking great, but the venue is not designed to function for this purpose.

Why does this matter? For one thing, spaces that function as photo studios, like those on Peerspace, often offer production and lighting equipment. They’re professional settings that provide you with professional gear for a professional shoot.

Plus, most hosts who list photoshoot locations have production experience or are even photographers themselves. Therefore, they will be more knowledgeable about the subject and can help answer all your photography-related questions and requests if you have any.

That type of atmosphere and service are hard to come by when it comes to booking an Airbnb!

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Why use Peerspace to find photoshoot rental locations?

Instead of conducting your search on Airbnb for photoshoots, we’d recommend searching for a photo studio or other photoshoot location on Peerspace.

Peerspace is a marketplace specifically for finding the perfect meeting and event space (where you can also take photos). You can also use it to locate more well-equipped professional photo studios.

Not only that, but it’s the largest online marketplace of its kind! This means that your selection won’t be limited to whichever Airbnbs seem most suitable for a photoshoot. Instead, you’ll have your pick of many thousands of photo studios and photography locations in cities across the globe.

Peerspace uses an hourly rental model, which is ideal for professional photoshoots. Rather than renting a space overnight as is the norm with Airbnb rentals, you’ll only have to pay for the space for the hours you plan on using it. And in the case of a photoshoot, this may only be a few hours.

This could save you quite a bit of money, especially if you’re planning on doing your photoshoot in a more costly, upscale location, such as a mansion. Why rent a costly space overnight if you’re not even planning on sleeping there?

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Its listings are Peerspace’s secret weapon!

Another benefit of using Peerspace? The incredibly detailed listings that each space has!

Each venue’s listing includes plenty of high-quality photos of the space as well as comprehensive descriptions of what they’re like and what they have to offer. Peerspace listings also have honest reviews from those who’ve rented the space previously. The site also makes it easy to contact the hosts of each space with any questions or requests you might have. 

And finally, each listing displays the price upfront. That’s right, no more hidden charges or membership fees for you!

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What about help with logistics and planning?

Planning on working through lunch and looking to hire a caterer? Or are you in need of help with photography and lighting equipment rental? All Peerspaces are owned and operated by locals who want to help make your shoot a success.

As we mentioned, most photography studios are listed by professional photographers, so they can help you get your hands on the best gear, personnel, and more. And no matter the venue you book, the host can help assist with coordinating any extras you need, so you can channel your time and energy into making your photoshoot the best it can be.

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How to use Peerspace as an Airbnb for photoshoots

Sure, there are thousands of photoshoot listings in cities across the globe. However. Peerspace has a detailed, intuitive search tool that makes narrowing down your search a total breeze.

Start by heading to our homepage and inputting your initial search parameters, such as “photoshoot” and your location or destination. A list of potentially hundreds of locations will populate once you hit “search,” depending on the city you’re searching.

But you probably don’t have time to look through hundreds of listings, so we’ll tell you how to save time as you narrow in on your perfect location(s). To do so, utilize the filters above the venue list. You can filter results by price range, the number of people a venue can accommodate, the date of your shoot if you know it, and even keywords.

Keywords can be especially helpful! Imagine you’re planning a holiday family photoshoot. Use a keyword search to look for listings that include words like “Christmas,” “holiday set,” “Christmas tree,” etc., to only uncover spaces that include holiday sets in their homes or studios (and trust us, there are often plenty!).

The same goes if you want to create a hot tub photoshoot. Simply type in “hot tub” or “Jacuzzi” and click search. You’ll instantly uncover any Peerspace photoshoot venue in your chosen listing that includes the words hot tub and/or Jacuzzi on its listing. With Peerspace, you can be as specific as you want, thanks to our handy filter options.

Once you’ve narrowed down your search results, it’s time to examine listings. Peerspace listings include high-definition photos of the space, a detailed description, a list of amenities and features available to you, upfront pricing, and reviews from past renters. You can also reach out to hosts with any questions or comments, further ensuring you find the perfect space for your shoot.

Some of our favorite Peerspace photoshoot locations

Let’s take what we learned in the last section and run with it by using Peerspace filters to uncover amazing photoshoot locations on the platform. Here are just a few examples for you to check out.

A garden photoshoot

Let’s say you want to find a photoshoot location that includes a garden for ethereal outdoor photos. Just navigate to Peerspace’s additional filters, go to the “Outdoor Spaces” section, and check off “garden”.

In NYC, you’ll encounter charming options like this historic townhouse with a Renaissance-style garden (pictured above). It’s a historic home in Washington Heights with a 900-square-foot outdoor garden space. Here you can photoshoot greenery, flowers, the beautiful mosaic tile walkway, and the European cafe-style seating.

If you check out the user reviews for this townhouse, you’ll notice past renters rave about the host as much as the space! Here is one quick example: “This location was simply perfect! Kurt was a fantastic host. The space was a beautiful backdrop for our photoshoot. We will certainly be back!”

A professional portrait space

Hoping to find a photo studio with lifestyle props for your more polished and professional portrait-style photos? Then head to filters and enter the word “portrait” in the keyword search box.

Let’s say this is the search you’re conducting this search in Houston, TX. If so, you’ll discover many beautiful options, including this modern minimalist bungalow studio in Montrose. What’s great about this studio is that you can enjoy several different shooting areas for completely different effects, all for one price. The host provides furniture, including a bed that’s ideal for maternity and boudoir shoots, a dressing room, lighting equipment in addition to its excellent natural light, a freight elevator, and kitchen access.

“This space was worth every dollar,” confirms a Peerspace reviewer. “Everything looked great. I got some cool shots in here. The pictures don’t do the space justice, it looks & feels beautiful in real life. 10/10”

An industrial studio

Are you seeking a photo studio with an industrial feel? Then, check the box under “Style” and your more than 2,000 studios narrow to around 200.

And if your search takes you to San Francisco, then you uncover this massive urban-industrial studio in the Mission District. It is a more than 3,000-square-foot all-white warehouse space with high ceilings, concrete floors, and roll-up doors that let in plenty of natural light.

The host also provides props, lighting gear, grip packages, skylights, tables and chairs, wardrobe racks, and a kitchen on-site. A Peerspace reviewer who booked this studio for a production shares: “Great host! Space was perfect for our needs and the perfect blank slate for any number of projects. Highly recommend.”

A vintage-inspired space

One of the things we at Peerspace love seeing is the amazing vintage spaces our hosts curate in cities across the globe! If this is the kind of aesthetic you want for your shoot, and you’re looking in Toronto, check out this vintage eclectic production studio in Riverside.

It’s a moody, colorful space that comprises five different sets with vintage furnishings and chic props. The host even offers an array of lighting gear, included with your rental. Check out how one Peerspace utilized this vintage space: “Absolutely loved this space! Did our engagement shoot here and it was the perfect aesthetic!”

A professional studio for commercial shoots

If you’re looking for a commercial photoshoot location to suit the needs of your latest project, Peerspace has you covered there, too! You can easily find photoshoot locations that fulfill all of your creative needs in the commercial sphere. As one example, check out this industrial photo/video studio in NE Minneapolis, MN.

It’s an all-white, 5,000-square-foot facility that provides a vast array of equipment and spaces for your needs. The full kitchen is perfect for food photography and videography, while the backdrops and props can make a product shoot leap to life.

We can understand why this studio has so many rave reviews from the Peerspace community! Here’s just one lovely example: “This space is impeccable. A creatives dream venue. Clean, bright, spacious and beautiful. Perfect for nearly any production. Kristen was so extremely welcoming, friendly and extremely accommodating. Her pup was an added bonus -she welcomed us at the door and just hung out from afar. I would recommend this space to everyone. Studio Q and staff are amazing! THANK YOU!”

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Airbnb for photoshoots: conclusion

Now you know: although an Airbnb for photoshoots isn’t the ideal option, you’ve got a phenomenal alternative in Peerspace. Just like Airbnb, Peerspace is simple to use and connects you to stylish venues operated by local hosts. But it goes a step beyond what Airbnb offers in that Peerspaces are designed for creative projects like photoshoots. That means you’ll rent a space with the features you need to pul off your latest project beautifully.

And as you just saw above, the type of photoshoot locations you can book on Peerspace offer a range of aesthetics, amenities, and locations!

Thousands upon thousands of easy-to-search photoshoot locations make it that much easier to bring your creative photographic vision to life. So check out Peerspace when you need to get some work done and save Airbnb for your next vacay.

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