11 Fun, Creative 22nd Birthday Photoshoot Ideas

Hoping to uncover a few inspired 22nd birthday photoshoot ideas before your big day? We get it! A 22nd birthday isn’t quite as momentous as 21 when young adults celebrate the fact that they can legally order a drink. By 22, the excitement has most likely worn off and you’re finding your feet as an adult. If you’re planning a 22nd birthday party photoshoot, Peerspace has thousands of venues available for rental by the hour across the US.

And if you haven’t found a photographer, the Peerspace Concierge Service has lots of fun 22nd birthday photoshoot ideas and has compiled a list of great photographers in your area at every price – they’d be happy to introduce you to the perfect photographer. So go ahead and make your 22nd birthday extra special with the help of Peerspace!

1. Horses and more horses

This Entire guesthouse in a HORSE FARM, so why not take your friends to Hamlin, NY for the weekend? It is a “Beautiful, relaxing one bedroom guest house on a horse farm (horseback riding available upon request for an additional charge); private living room with a pull-out couch, bathroom and laundry room”.

You and your horse-loving friends can go riding together and enjoy the fresh air. Plus, if you bring the photographer along, it will also be one of the most spectacular 22nd birthday photoshoot ideas ever.

2. Boxing?

Check out this Brand New Gym in Conshohocken, PA. Whether you’re new to boxing or a total gym rat, you and your friends will have fun celebrating your 22nd birthday someplace they would never have expected. The host refers to it as a “Beautiful brand new open space 1100sq ft boxing gym available for rent. You can have parties, do photoshoots, tape any type of shows; this space is it.”

Call the Peerspace Concierge service, arrange for a few instructors, cater refreshments, and a birthday cake. Believe us, your photographer will get some unforgettable pictures!

3. Pool party!

How about this EPIC HOUSE – DREAM RESORT STYLE HOME with TWO SWIMMING POOLS near Phoenix, AZ? This “incredible property is your private retreat, you will feel like you are on permanent vacation when you look at this space. This outdoor paradise features two swimming pools, 6 waterfalls, jumping rocks, fiber optic lighting between boulders, the main pool is huge (45 feet long) and heated, 600 SQ foot covered Gazebo/Outdoor living room; Swim-up Bar with seating for 4.”

Call the Concierge service to arrange catering and drinks and you’ll be the most popular 22-year-old ever. But don’t forget that the photographer will be there to document all the festivities of one of the best ever 22nd birthday photoshoot ideas.

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4. Hanging by the firepit playing guitar

If you and your friends like to relax, build a bonfire and hang outside then this is the venue for you. This Cottage Style Home with a Beautiful Fireplace in Tobyhanna, PA is a perfect place to celebrate a very laid-back 22nd birthday. And while it seems like it’s in the boonies, it is really close to a lot of fun stuff.

“This 3-bedroom cottage style home is located very close to many attractions 10m drive to Tobyhanna state park. Located in a community filled with fun amenities such as a lake, beach, mini-golf, pools, dog park, basketball and tennis courts, outdoor ping pong table, baseball field, and picnic/bbq areas. Free wood!” It also sounds like you could stay busy for at least a week or have an amazing weekend.

5. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

If you’d like to spend your 22nd birthday at the beach, then consider this Renovated Interior | Carolina Room | Walk to Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The house is “a 3-minute walk from the glistening shoreline, this 3BR home features a completely renovated interior with a lovely Carolina room. Attractions are all minutes away! Sleeps 7.” 

6. Overlooking an Arkansas lake

We love this Bright, Modern, Lake House with Swimming Pool in Mountain Home, AK. In fact, it has “Plenty of backdrops including Great Room with stunning lake views, 8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms – one with egg tub and lake view. Large meadow leading down to the lake, surrounded by woods; no other houses in sight. Just 1 mile away is a natural lake beach with a courtesy dock for fishing or boating”. Doesn’t this seem like an amazing place to photograph your 22nd birthday with your friends?

7. Secret Brooklyn speakeasy

If you’ve had enough of forests and beaches, how about this Sexy and Intimate Bar Venue Speakeasy in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. On Peerspace you can even rent it all for yourself by the hour.

It’s fun and secret: “The space is a cozy, intimate, sexy Speakeasy. You have to go through a coffee shop, and find the Red Phone Booth to access”. Bring the photographer along – they’ll have a great time too.

8. Red velvet Greenwich Village birthday

Check out this gorgeous Sexy bar/lounge in historic Greenwich Village for some steamy 22nd birthday photoshoot ideas. The red velvet Marilyn seating area will absolutely help you pop on your photos.

The description is also alluring: “The venue you’re looking at is a very red, bordello-style bar/lounge located in Greenwich Village. The pictured area is comfortable for groups of 30 to 50 and consists of two groupings of couches, chairs, benches, and cocktail tables.”

9. Games all night in Hoboken, NJ

Do your friends like to play competitive games? Then this is the place for you! This Private Party Room – Includes Darts/Foosball/Games in Hoboken, NJ has: “5 Golf Simulators, 11 Pool Tables, 8 Ping Pong Tables, and a 56 seat board game cafe. Rent the private party room, specific tables, or the entire place!” 

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10. A spectacular Bushwick rooftop

On your 22nd birthday, it’s only fitting to feel on top of the world. And this  Bushwick, Brooklyn rooftop with Manhattan skyline views gets you as close as possible! It has space for 100, meaning you and your entire crew as well as some friends if you want to celebrate your birthday in style after the shoot. The host also offers in-house gear rental if needed. 

Just check out what a Peerspace reviewer shared after spending time at this rooftop: “Absolutely amazing. You seriously can’t ask for a better venue, view and accommodations for one setting. 10/10 – would definitely come back again.” 

11. Williamsburg, Brooklyn Brewery all for yourselves

Finally, why not reserve this entire Williamsburg Brooklyn Based Brewery with spacious rustic vibe for your 22nd birthday photoshoot? Described as a “Spacious Brewery with full bar. live stage and outdoor taco truck!  Watch our beers brew or hang at outside tables. Delicious drafts and cocktails! Perfect for a casual friendly hang or a private blowout bash!” Your photos will be unforgettable and you can also enjoy celebratory drinks while you pose.

Bonus: All aboard this vintage train car

Show off your playful side by taking your birthday photos at this one-of-a-kind retro train car in El Cajon. This space provides you with interactive photo ops nestled on 3,000 square feet of desert land. There is also a vintage train depot, numerous palm trees adorned with fairy lights, and lots of seating. This is definitely a unique place to bring your 22nd birthday photoshoot ideas to life!

Peerspace + 22nd birthday photoshoot ideas = unforgettable

There is so much fun to be had when you’re turning 22! All you need is an incredible photoshoot to start out this new chapter right. And luckily, that’s exactly what we at Peerspace are here to help you accomplish! Book your favorite space on this list or discover a completely different hidden gem space on our platform to commemorate this new year right.

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