12 Creative 45th Birthday Photoshoot Ideas

Word on the block is that 45 is the new 35, and we expect everyone to treat it as such. Now that we’ve gotten you in the mindset of your 35-year-old self, it’s time to get wild and wacky with some creative 45th birthday photoshoot ideas. No worries if you’re having trouble coming up with ideas on your own because we’ve queued up 12 amazing 45th birthday photoshoot ideas to get you off on the right foot.

Whether you decide to use one of these photoshoot ideas or end up coming up with your own, you’ll want to find the ideal location for your 45th birthday shoot. Perhaps somewhere where you can also host a party? Whatever your purposes, Peerspace is the world’s largest online marketplace for rentals and is fully stocked with tons of diverse and exciting venues for your birthday shoot. With high-definition photographs of each location, as well as reviews from real renters, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting before you book.

On to the list!

1. Music to my (y)ears

This one is for the music lovers out there. Got a passion for sound but feel like a photoshoot themed around your favorite band is too juvenile? Go behind the music scenes, and take yourself into the studio for this shoot. Either that or surround yourself with the tools of the music trade to communicate your sophisticated interest in the sweet sweet aesthetics of sound. If you’re in NYC, you’ll definitely want to check out this studio with a wall of retro boomboxes in the background.

2. Bumpin’ ‘n thumpin’

Take it to the club and make it count. For those who like the club, this is one of those 45th birthday photoshoot ideas that takes you to the scene of the crime. Why not pick the setting of one of your favorite “extracurriculars”? A bumpin’ photoshoot at the club is a great way to ring in your 45th year. Want to host this photoshoot but don’t want to rent a whole club? Well, for those in Miami, this exotic production studio recreates the club setting for your convenience. 

3. Urban garden

Cities and gardens both communicate a degree of sophistication and class, and provide engaging backdrops for photoshoots. Why not combine the two? The garden will provide a soothing and calm foreground, while the city will provide a metropolitan background of impressive architecture. For this in San Francisco, this urban garden haven is perfect for just such a shoot.

4. Boho chic

Speaking of sophistication and class, setting your photoshoot in a boho loft is sure to contribute to a mature and dignified atmosphere. Find a venue with factory windows, a brick-walled interior, and some mid-century modern furniture, and you’ll have made a worthwhile investment in your public image. In Seattle? Definitely check out this stunningly minimalist boho pad.

5. The future is now

Whatever city you live in there’s sure to be some exciting and contemporary architecture popping up around you that includes natural elements with more traditional building materials. Vertical green walls seeded with plants seem to be a popular example of this. Find yourself one of these amazing contemporary structures and start snapping some pics. To give you a taste of what we’re thinking of, check out this verdant and stylish planted rooftop in Nashville. 

6. Cyclorama

For those unfamiliar with the term, a cyclorama is a cylindrical structure whose interior depicts a 360-degree scene that circles the interior wall of the room. This panoptic spectacle means that whichever way you look, there will be a continuation of the same imagery encircling you. This photoshoot idea speaks for itself and lends itself to developing a narrative from your photoshoot. It may be hard to find, but if you’re in Las Vegas, we have this cyclorama for you, which includes several other film and studio spaces with well-curated props.

7. Take it to church

You don’t have to be religious to embrace these 45th birthday photoshoot ideas. Regardless of your spiritual persuasion, a church provides quite the grand and impressive backdrop for your shoot. Meant to inspire the grandeur of God in the faithful, classical churches are usually well lit with vaulted ceilings and wood interiors. Take advantage of the setting and work with the space to engineer your photoshoot. This historic church in Buffalo speaks exactly to what we’re referring to and would be an ideal photoshoot venue. 

8. All white everything

Are you a clean freak or do you just love minimalist interiors with a lot of breathing room? Enter the void with this photoshoot theme, and photograph yourself in the chic interior of an entirely white space. The white will reflect light well and highlight your features without any background distractions. For the DC minimalist, we recommend this hip and trendy white washed gallery space for that artsy look.

9. Old school class

If you have ever lived in New England, you’ll already know the old-school class and sophistication of a Victorian home. The many inner rooms and hallways, the shingled roof, sash windows, the pointed turret – all these features communicate and project an atmosphere of old-world dignity and grace. For the modest and sophisticated, this could be one of the more appropriate 45th birthday photoshoot ideas for you. For the Cincinnati native, this ample and classically stylish Victorian home presents a terrific setting for this shoot.  

10. Perfect in pink

You may already be aware of how effective a monochrome interior can be at providing a spectacle. While using a single color, you can still impose different textures on the scene to diversify and enrich the space with depth. Pink is in right now, and you’d be sorry to miss out on this shoot opportunity. In Atlanta? You’ll want to check out this dazzlingly pink Girlz In The Hood photo studio.

11. Stepping back in time

Some of you may love living in the present moment, but there are surely others who feel they were born in the wrong era. While you may not be able to travel in time, you can always take your photoshoot back to a simpler time with a setting fully furnished with era-appropriate props and furniture. If you’re hankering for that 1920s vibe in Sarasota, you can’t miss out on this checkered floor home with retro fixtures.

12. Lakeside lounging

Of all the 45th birthday photoshoot ideas thus far, this one takes the cake for helping you kick back and relax. Prepare a picnic with some loved ones and friends, and take this photoshoot onto the water to enjoy a serene view of nature. The lake is sure to be a memorable backdrop, and will certainly remind you of the pleasant time you had there on your birthday. For those in Charlotte, check out the placid and understated beauty of this lakeside property.

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