11 Creative Cowgirl Photoshoot Ideas

Looking for cute and creative cowgirl photoshoot ideas? We’re glad to hear it since that’s exactly what we at Peerspace have for you today! Whether you’re a real-life cowgirl or a city girl looking for a unique and creative photoshoot theme — a cowgirl photoshoot is sure to produce gorgeous photos and lead to unforgettable memories. Here are a few of our favorite cowgirl photoshoot ideas to bring this fun theme to life.

1. That ranch life

If you’re not a ranch owner, you can still have a bomb cowgirl photoshoot! On Peerspace, you can rent a gorgeous ranch property for a few hours to capture creative, gorgeous cowgirl-themed photos. For example, this mountain top olive ranch and vineyard in Escondido, California offers stunning views, gorgeous landscaping, and beautiful oak trees covered in Spanish moss for your photoshoot. Love the idea but looking for somewhere closer to home? Search venues near you on Peerspace!

2. Cattle wrangling

It’s time for a traditional cowgirl photoshoot! Collins dictionary defines a cowgirl as a “woman employed to look after cattle in North America, especially in former times”. So in the true traditional form, you’ll need some cattle in your pics! Luckily, on Peerspace, you can rent venues that have cattle on-site. Like this ranch just 40 minutes from Burbank, California with Texas Longhorn cattle you can pose with during your shoot! 

3. Shooting at the saloon

Put a new twist on a wild west shooting at a saloon — involving far fewer guns and many more cameras! A saloon is a fun space to get creative with all your cowgirl photoshoot ideas. At this Peerspace bookable saloon in Los Angeles, there are plenty of fun props like wagon wheels, lanterns, and cowboy boots as well as stylish western furniture to use in your shoot. So go ahead — book this venue, swing open those saloon doors, and let the photoshoot begin!

4. Cowgirl boudoir

Rough, authentic, and sexy — that’s what you’ll get with a cowgirl boudoir photoshoot! And this fantasy circus town venue available to rent on Peerspace couldn’t be more perfect for the job at hand. The venue includes access to multiple spaces, including the cowboy bungalow that comes complete with vintage tools, western-themed fabrics, and rustic decor. The “Moon Room” can also be booked for an added $25 an hour for a majestic boudoir session amongst the blue velvets, eclectic decor, and gorgeous chandelier dripping with crystals!

5. Axe-throwing action

Looking for cowgirl photoshoot ideas to highlight your female badassery? How about an axe-throwing photoshoot? This is a fun way to learn a new skill and get great photos while you’re at it! On Peerspace, you can rent out unique venues, like this axe-throwing space in Fort Worth, Texas. Find unique and fun cowgirl photoshoot spaces near you by browsing venues by keyword on Peerspace!

6. A cowgirl’s “escape”

How about another creative idea to combine your photoshoot with a fun afternoon activity? Invite your photographer to shoot you and your girlfriends solving puzzles in a western-themed escape room! Or if you’re looking for solo cowgirl photoshoot ideas, you can skip the puzzle and just use an escape room photo set like this one for your private shoot!

7. Out with the horses

Horses are a must for a cowgirl photoshoot! And what better place to take your photos amongst these majestic animals than at an animal sanctuary in the Catskills Mountains? This 40-acre property is just two hours from New York City and features an 1850s-built Dutch barn to use as a backdrop in your horse photos.

8. Barnyard bliss

A gorgeous barn makes for a fantastic cowgirl photoshoot backdrop! Especially a bright red, traditional barn, like this working horse ranch in Swan Lake, NY. It’s surrounded by a well-maintained yard, beautiful foliage, and stunning views. Once you’re done at the barn, make sure to head down to the dock, the river, the riding arena, and the stables to get even more fun photos!

9. Out at the cabin

Where can you find a cowgirl when she’s not hard at work outside with the cattle and the horses? In her cozy cabin, of course! For fun, indoor cowgirl photoshoot ideas consider renting a cabin on Peerspace, like this stunning ranch retreat in Montana. Hand-hewn logs, cozy fireplaces, and stylish western furniture are sure to make your photos pop!

10. Wild West

There’s only room for one cowgirl in this town! Rent your very own wild west town on Peerspace. While there are multiple wild west town venues around the U.S. on Peerspace, this 10-acre ranch in Thousand Oak, California is one of our favorites. The venue includes numerous authentic western relics including a saloon, mercantile building, mine shaft, and outhouse. Plenty of opportunities to capture all your cowgirl photoshoot ideas!

11. Something completely original

When you think of a cowgirl, you may immediately think of wrangling cattle, riding horses, and dining with your best wranglers and cowboy hat. But what about going for a more original and less traditional cowgirl look? For example, instead of wrangling up the cattle — wrangle some alpacas instead! This fun alpaca farm in Sherborn, Massachusetts is home to six alpacas, gorgeous views, and plenty of photo opportunities!

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