11 Beautiful Rainbow Themed Photoshoot Ideas

Considering a color-themed photoshoot and don’t want to limit yourself? Why would you, when all the colors are at your disposal? That said, you may still be having trouble coming up with beautiful rainbow themed photoshoot ideas. If you’re ready to play with color, stay tuned. With so many choices, it’s sometimes hard to know where to even start. 

Designing a photoshoot is no easy task, but there are ways to make it easier for you. Where are you going to photograph the beautiful rainbow themed photoshoot? Well, Peerspace has got that part covered for you. As the world’s largest online market for rentals, Peerspace can facilitate your project by connecting you with the right rental for your photoshoot location. On to the list!

1. Pots of gold

Legend says there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Painting a backdrop with all the colors of the rainbow and photographing your friends in front of it suggests that the subjects of your photographs are that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. This is a cute gesture and will be sure to make people smile. Are you in Boston and looking to find your pot of gold? This studio space by Union Square might be the best location for you to realize your photoshoot aspirations.

Another plus about booking a photoshoot location through Peerspace? Many spaces have reviews from past renters on their listing page, allowing you to imagine experiencing the space before you even book it! Here’s one example for this Union Square studio: “My photoshoot went amazing in the space. The host was super responsive throughout the whole process and after. The space was clean and had ample natural light. I’ll definitely book the space again in the near future!”

2. Gay pride

Celebrate LGBTQ pride with one of the most recognizable symbols of the queer community — fantastic rainbow themed photoshoot ideas. The colors of the rainbow symbolize the diversity of the LGBTQ community and reflect the spectrum of gender and sexuality. A sign of unity, the flag also represents the diverse identities within that unity.

If you’re on the west coast and looking to celebrate Gay pride with a photoshoot, look no further than this colorful Los Angeles rental. It is 300 square feet of rainbow-colored walls, ceilings, and decor.

3. Unicorns

In our cultural imagination, we associate rainbows with unicorns. Glimpsing a rainbow is a relatively rare natural phenomenon and its association with unicorns likely stems from that rarity. Regardless of the reason for their association, no unicorn-themed photoshoot is complete without the inclusion of a rainbow. Both inspire wonder in the minds of many, and combining the two will only enhance the qualities of each. If you’re in Austin, check out this light-filled venue to realize your own unicorn-themed photoshoot.

This is one of those Peerspace studios that gets a lot of love from the creative community! Here is just one example of its many glowing reviews: “This space was so fun. It was easy to use and worked perfectly for our video. Dane was great to work with and helped with everything. If we come back to Austin, we will look them up again! Thank you!”

4. Celebrating a world of diverse nations

If you’re looking for ways to incorporate the whole spectrum of colors into your photoshoot, a good way to do so is through the flags of the world’s nations. Conveniently, there are many different, unique, and colorful flag designs. Bringing them together will create a rainbow of different nationalities, as well as create a rainbow of colors. Living in Jersey City? Celebrate diversity with a photoshoot at this gorgeous studio in the downtown area.

Want to learn more about it? This Peerspace review is pretty thorough: “I can’t say enough good things about this studio and my rental experience. The place is a photographer’s dream. Black wall, wood wall, brick wall, white wall – it has it. “kitchenette” type area is great too. The host has great communication and the facility is quite welcoming. I’d certainly re-book in a heartbeat should the need arise again.”

5. Flower arrangements

Another place where all the colors of the rainbow can be found is in flowers. By collecting flowers of each color in the rainbow, you can create your own organic rainbow, which will either make a perfect backdrop for your photoshoot or can be the subject of your photoshoot. The soft colors and textures really pop when contrasted against each other.

If you’re in the Berkshires, you might check out this patch of heavenly farmland as the best possible location for your shoot.

6. Water fountain rainbows 

When planning a photoshoot, you will often have to schedule your shooting location ahead of time and plan in advance. This makes it difficult to incorporate a natural rainbow into your shoot, seeing as the weather is out of our control. However, there’s a more convenient way to feature an actual rainbow. Simply take a hose or another source of water and arch the stream through the air in direct sunlight. You may be amazed to find that you’ve created your own rainbow! Play around with the water and angle of your camera and you’ll come up with some amazing imagery.

If you’re in Los Angeles and looking to make some rainbows, check out this outdoor event space. You can utilize the natural light, string lights, and the glow from the fire pit. And yes, the beautiful glow from the deck following rainfall will create a beautiful rainbow effect.

7. Dress the part

Our clothes are one of our most important modes of self-expression. What better way to express yourself than with color? Dressing yourself up in different articles of clothing, each a different color will transform you into a rainbow for your photoshoot. Don’t have enough multi-colored clothing? Ask your friends or family for help and see if they’ll each dress in a different color so that when you all appear together you’ll create a rainbow.

If you’re in San Diego and looking for the perfect location for your shoot, this photography studio could be ideal for you. It’s a fully-equipped space that also includes myriad colorful sets and backdrops.

8. A spectrum of fruit

Like flowers, fruit also comes in every color of the rainbow, and similarly presents a unique and creative way to incorporate a rainbow into your photoshoot. Grabbing peaches, blueberries, apples, bananas, kiwis, and plums might be a good way to start. You can arrange them in all different kinds of patterns and shapes, or even use them as the background for photographing your subjects. The best part is that you get a tasty snack at the end of your shoot.

If you’re in Toronto, you may want to check out this light and airy photo studio to host your fruit-flavored shoot. According to a Peerspace reviewer: “The space was absolutely perfect!! Shayne was very accommodating and friendly. I would definitely come back again!”

9. Flashy nails

While you could dress up in the colors of the rainbow, you may not have enough clothing to complete the look. However, creating the rainbow on your nails is a different story. You can use nail polish to paint each nail a different color or paint small rainbow flags on each nail. Either way, multicolored nails provide quite an impressive visual.

If you’re in New York City, check out this East Williamsburg photo studio as a possible location. It boasts high ceilings, south-facing windows, and hundreds of glowing reviews, like these: “Love this studio, everything you need” and “Amazing space always clean super host”.

10. A rainbow of emotions

Throughout history, artists and writers have associated colors with emotions, relying on particular colors to communicate specific emotions. It could be fun to take photographs of facial expressions to patch together a rainbow of human emotions. You can decide whether or not to include the corresponding colors, or simply rely on the emotion being conveyed to suggest the associated color.

This modern studio space in South Dallas could be the ideal location for this shoot. It features contemporary decor, professional gear, and plenty of natural light to highlight your subjects.

11. Playing with light

The appearance of the rainbow comes from the way white light is bent through a clear prism. Colored light is a great way to incorporate the colors of the rainbow into your photoshoot. By using filters to color light sources, you can light up the subject of your photographs with these different colors to create the spectrum of a rainbow that plays across the image.

Looking to play with color light in Atlanta? This spacious and well-lit photo studio might be the right place for the job. It’s an all-white space with a large corner cyclorama, the perfect way to play with light and color.

Rainbow themed photoshoot ideas come to life with Peerspace

There are numerous beautiful rainbow themed photoshoot ideas that you can use to compose your perfect shoot. Regardless of what beautiful ideas you choose, you may still need to find a shooting location to make that dream a reality. Peerspace is here to help you out in your search and will ensure that you find exactly what you’re looking for.

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