11 Creative January Photoshoot Ideas To Ring In The New Year

New Years’ and January photoshoot ideas can either go with a cozy cold winter vibe or a sunny and warm vacation vibe. You may be sitting around the fire and all bundled up in the cold weather or celebrating the sun in someplace like Florida or southern California.

Whichever way you choose to ring in the new year, Peerspace has a fabulous venue for your creative January photoshoot. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we have thousands of photoshoot settings in cities across North America and beyond. And if you need to find a qualified local photographer, the Peerspace Concierge Service can recommend an excellent photographer in your price range and can find everybody in your group matching holiday sweaters or cute pajamas. 

1. Log cabin in the cold

This Rural Charming Log Cabin encased in Forestry in Madison, NC has a classic stone hearth that would be absolutely beautiful to gather ’round with the family for a photoshoot. Per the description, “the log cabin is set on 26-acres of land, all ready to be roamed! Lots of natural lighting, a body of water, a deck overlooking the water, fireplace, outdoor dining area and so much more!” There are so many scenarios for January photoshoot ideas at this particular venue. It’s impossible to run out of ideas.

2. Canada in the cold

The Caledon Log House in Caledon Village, Ontario, Canada is sure to get a lot of snow for a winter photoshoot. The house has “a great room with a stunning 2 story stone fireplace. The entire house features a log cabin design and architecture. The space and its furniture are strategically arranged to entice a warm and intimate bonding experience for our guests.”

3. Montana in the cold

Upper Ranch in Whitehall, Montana has 100 acres of mountain views. Also, the interior of the house has “high ceilings and good lighting; a fresh interior decoration where the mixture of wood with modern accessories predominates”. It’s a beautiful venue in which to realize your January photoshoot ideas and certain to get lots of snow so you can all wear those silly holiday sweaters you ordered.

4. Colorado mountains in the cold

This Mountain Home in Grand Lake, Colorado is “8 acres with lots of wildlife (elk, moose, fox, deer, bear) and has the best views in Grand Lake. Combine the many attractive features of this home with the convenient location, the amazing views, and you have one of the nicest vacation homes in the area”. There are so many ways to realize your January photoshoot ideas here (but please stay away from the bears!)

5. Maine camp in the cold

How about renting this Rustic Camp Venue with Gorgeous Lake, Mountain Views and Glorious Sunsets in Naples, Maine for a January photoshoot! This is “a stunning 180 acre facility located on a beautiful pond in Naples, Maine, with almost a mile in shorefront property along a crystal clear pond”. What a gorgeous place for a photoshoot.

6. Maine lake in the cold

This Beautiful Lakefront Home on Little Sebago Lake in Gray, Maine would be a lovely venue for a summer or winter photoshoot. “Year-round lakefront home with 160 feet of frontage and 2 docks on beautiful Little Sebago Lake. Deck w/grill to enjoy dining al fresco. Fire pit by lake. Includes use of kayaks, canoe, paddle boat & paddle board.”

7. Warm Ft Lauderdale beach

If you want to do a Florida photoshoot, consider Oasis Beach Haven in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. According to the description it is “nestled between the Lagoon of Birch State Park and Ft Lauderdale Beach. This home is located in one of the most exclusive beach neighborhoods in Ft Lauderdale.”

8. Warm vintage Palm Springs

Another warm photoshoot venue is this Palm Springs Glam 1969 Time Capsule. What a fun place to do a winter photoshoot, with everyone dressed in vintage 1969 Palm Springs wardrobe. Per the description: “This candy-colored eclectic jewel in the desert is a regal old Hollywood glamour-puss that invited her younger Coachella hipster sister to the party. The Hollywood Regency and Baroque décor is signature Palm Springs in its 1960’s heyday and swanky 70’s. Each room celebrates original vintage furnishings and fashionable details of the times”. You might want to call the Peerspace Concierge Service to assist with wardrobe on this one.

9. Warm Hawaii glamping

Why not venture to Hawaii where you can rent this Private off the grid retreat with glamping cabins for a January photoshoot. It’s a “private 8 acre off-the-grid retreat space with shipping container cabins that sleep up to 20. There’s on-demand hot water in showers, flushing toilets and sinks to make this rustic retreat extremely comfortable. There’s a fire pit with seating located near a huge monkeypod tree with swings, ropes, rings, and hammocks and private hiking trails with spectacular ocean and mountain views.” The Peerspace Concierge Service can find a trusted photographer for you, too.

10. Warm Arizona desert

This Landscaped Tropical Pool and Spa in Arizona Desert in Mesa, Arizona is a “2700 sq. ft. home with a totally private backyard with a large patio, pool, and spa” which would be perfect for a January photoshoot. How about matching sunglasses and broad-brimmed hats for the ladies and funny t-shirts for the guys?

11. Warm New Orleans

How about this Large Marigny House with Courtyard and Studio in New Orleans. The historic house is “a ten minute walk to the French Quarter, five minutes to the river and surrounded by wonderful restaurants and coffee shops.” There is a lovely courtyard as well, should you care to shoot a group shot there.

12. Warm southern Georgia estate

This Farm Style Estate with Four Lakes in Newnan, Georgia is a lovely warm southern venue for a photoshoot: “With over sixty acres of land, you’re bound to find a location on the estate that will exceed your needs. We feature a 2800 sq. ft. barn and a modern home that overlooks two lakes. With the natural countryside beauty, rolling hills, open pastures and multiple picture-perfect backdrops, it’s ideal for photoshoots.”

Find even more January photoshoot locations on Peerspace