12 Creative Water Photoshoot Ideas

The best water photoshoot ideas can offer you a huge array of options! From luxury poolsides and classic lake lounging shots to rain rooms and party pools, you can let your imagination run wild.

As the largest online marketplace of hourly venue rentals, Peerspace is all about offering you access to spaces to let your creativity roam free. You can count on our simple-to-use platform to connect you with amazing spaces in cities across the globe that bring your projects to life.

Ahead, we’ve collected 12 creative water photoshoot ideas to get you excited about your wet and wild (or sultry and sexy) photoshoot!

1. Luxury pool day

Book a photoshoot in a location that is as stunning as you are! Peerspace offers a variety of luxury pool locations where all your water photoshoot ideas will look even better than you ever imagined possible.

This 11,500-square-foot home with Beverly Hills flair in Vancouver, Canada, is a perfect example of what you can expect when booking a luxury home for your water photoshoot. Not only does this home come with an indoor pool for you to take photos in — it also has parking for 15 cars, a movie theater, a wine cellar, and of course, an outdoor space with epic views!

2. Lake lounging

Take your photoshoot out on the lake! If you don’t have your own lakehouse to shoot your photos, Peerspace can help. We have an array of fun, unique and gorgeous lake house locations perfect for your photoshoot.

For example, this property in the Northwoods of Wisconsin is one of a kind. It has the largest dock and largest “wet” boathouse in the area. And the house comes with two classic watercraft: a 1951 Wooden Chris Craft Sportsman, and a 1979 Correct Craft Ski Nautique. You can easily pose on the dock or take to the water in your preferred vehicle. Either way, you’ll enjoy water photoshoot ideas that are fun to shoot and provide an aesthetically pleasing end result.

3. Boudoir bliss

Water photoshoot ideas can include more than beach or pool lounging shoots. How about a sultry boudoir shoot in the bathtub?! You can search specifically for boudoir photoshoot spaces in your area on Peerspace and even keyword search to only include spaces with bathtubs!

One of our favorite spots is this gorgeous venue with a charming vintage bath from the 1920s. The bath sits under a bamboo pergola with flowing sheer curtains and natural lighting. In January through early April, the clover and yellow oxalis are also in bloom, making it an ideal spot for a photoshoot in the winter or early spring!

This is also one of those Peerspace venues that gets a lot of love from the creative community, as evidenced by its user reviews! Here is one example: “Such a beautiful experience! Leslie was very welcoming and accommodating to the space! She was always available to support and be a helping hand! The space was so beautiful and the photos speak for itself! Can’t wait to create more in this space 😊”

Going for more of a high-fashion finish? Then incorporate some of our mermaid photoshoot ideas!

4. To infinity!

When you think luxury water photoshoot, what immediately comes to mind? For us, it’s an infinity pool! Book a stunning and beautifully designed Peerspace venue for your water photoshoot that comes complete with an infinity pool!

This Mediterranean-style home offers a spacious outdoor living area and options for both interior and exterior shooting. You can swim in the infinity and have the lake, forests, and mountains as your gorgeous backdrop! The loungers and daybed are more beautiful options to capture in your shoot.

5. I’m on a boat!

Not all water photoshoot ideas are created equal. In fact, we’re pretty sure a houseboat photoshoot ranks at the top of the list for some of the most magnificent water shots you’re going to get. This 1930s houseboat on Portage Bay in Seattle is one of only four houseboats in the area built on piling. Plus, it was formerly owned by famous Seattle restaurateur Ivar Haglund.

When you book this Peerspace, you’ll be sure to get one-of-a-kind photos in a one-of-a-kind location! 

6. Slide right up

Photoshoots should be fun! Take pics kissing under waterfalls, flying down water slides, and hiding in grottos.

Not sure where to find a location that can offer all this and more? How about a Peerspace location like this one! It’s a private outdoor oasis in Montville, NJ that offers so many amazing options. The romantic grottos, adorable waterfalls, and a fun waterslide make this location perfect for everything from a couple’s photoshoot to a kid’s birthday party and photoshoot.

7. Dive in!

We’ve all seen the classic “jumping on the beach” shots — but what about diving into the water shots?! Mix it up, get creative and book a Peerspace venue with a diving board to use during your photoshoot!

Peerspace offers tons of great pool options with diving boards, like this one that also comes with a trampoline, hot tub, and basketball hoop! It’s an exclusive poolside hideaway in Downey, CA ideal for memorable water photoshoot ideas.

8. Retro vibes

Go retro for your water photoshoot! On Peerspace you can find great retro spaces for funky photoshoots— and some of them, like this venue in Austin, also come with a pool!

This 20 x 40 retro-style pool includes a tanning ledge (great for photos laying down in the water), an old-school diving board, and a pool deck furnished with mid-century modern lounge furniture. A Peerspace reviewer describes shooting here as: “Incredible experience. The space is so interesting and fun to explore. Our host was so kind and friendly. HIGHLY recommend :)”

9. Light it up!

Let’s get the party started! If you are looking for water photoshoot ideas for a group — rent out a venue on Peerspace that’s not only perfect for a photoshoot, but for a party as well!

For example, this Phoenix, AZ pool comes with five waterproof RGB light tubes (yes, they can go in the water!), four RGB light sticks for backlighting lighting, a fog machine for atmospheric dimension, and white and black backdrops to mount over any wall. It’s a professional production space in an outdoor oasis setting.

If you want to highlight outdoor bodies of water, then you need to check out our splashy summer photoshoot ideas next!

10. Let it rain

A truly creative water photoshoot idea is to rent out a rain room. Rain rooms come with a “rainwater” system that allows you to get the perfect pictures of being in the rain — without having to wait for the weather to turn in your favor!

Peerspace offers a variety of rain room spaces and some, like this one in Los Angeles, are even big enough to drive your car into. Many rain rooms also feature strobe lights and fog machines for thunderstorm effects! Check out the photos to see how other creatives have created breathtaking water photoshoot ideas here.

11. Heat things up

Make your water photoshoot all-natural by snapping your pics at the hot springs! Most hot springs are public so getting great photos without strangers in the background can be a bit difficult.

That is, unless you book a private Peerspace venue with a hot spring on site. For instance, this historic Berkshire home in New Lebanon, NY is home to a private hot spring, famous for its geothermal minerals and secluded waterfall.

12. Spa sanctuary

Plan for a photoshoot day that is not only successful — but also relaxing! Peerspace offers gorgeous spa venues that would be perfect for a water photoshoot.

For example, you could book this stunning desert home in Joshua Tree, CA that has a four-person outdoor spa. And with that backdrop, a serene and beautiful experience is a guarantee!

Water photoshoot ideas: conclusion

We hope these water photoshoot ideas have inspired you, no matter the aesthetic you’re aiming for. And remember, when you have a resource like Peerspace at your side, it’s easy to locate and rent the must-have spaces that bring your vision to fruition.

Check us out today and start booking!

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