12 Fun Pool Photoshoot Ideas

Need some exciting pool photoshoot ideas for your next project? At Peerspace, we understand how crucial setting is when it comes to creative endeavors. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we make it easy to locate and rent stunning hidden gem spaces in locations across the globe. And yes, this even includes venues with swimming pools that you can book for events or productions!

Ahead, we share some of our favorite pool photoshoot ideas and suitable Peerspace pool venues to carry them out. So let’s dive in!

1. You can’t go wrong with a beehive photoshoot

Want a view with your pool photoshoot ideas? Then you need to see The Beehive, a gorgeous multi-tiered lake house in Graford, Texas.

It’s a five-bedroom house with high ceilings and an airy, open ambiance ideal for gathering with your crew. Outside, there’s an infinity pool surrounded by Mediterranean landscaping, a poolside kitchen, and cabanas. It also has multiple decks overlooking the lake as well as a beach with gorgeous views. In fact, anything that you photograph at the Beehive in Possum Kingdom Lake will be picturesque. 

2. Retro Americana pool party

This 1930 estate with swimming pool and a wraparound porch in Belmont, NC is the perfect venue for a photoshoot of retro Americana. In fact, it includes a 1930s house across the lawn. The pool itself is a fun shape and is partially surrounded by a low stone wall with a waterfall feature and statuary.

If you’re hoping to create pool photoshoot ideas that show off the good life, then this is the place to do it!

“Kristen and Tally we’re great to work with and very accommodating to our requests,” shares a Peerspace reviewer. “We had an amazing shoot and got what we needed for our project. I would recommend their outdoor space for film and photoshoots to anyone.”

3. A Kissimmee vacation villa pool

This Peerspace vacation home in Kissimmee, Florida and has a stylish covered pool. The home itself has a Disney theme throughout and includes five bedrooms, a kitchen with a breakfast bar, and an outdoor patio with a lounge. Next to the covered outdoor pool is a hot tub, which can also inspire more fun and luxurious pool photoshoot ideas.

Check out our creative water photoshoot ideas for even more inspiration!

4. A lakeside pool

This bright and modern lake house with a pool in Mountain Home, Arkansas provides endless gorgeous views. But it’s the pool that’s the focus here. It is rectangular and surrounded by a stone deck and lounge chairs. You can also feature the lake in the background for more scenic photos.

While the pool is only available from April to October, you can utilize the elegant indoor tub during the off-season. That way, you may still get to create pool photoshoot ideas with views of the gorgeous lake in the background!

5. A wrap-around lap pool in Melbourne

When you use Peerspace, you can book venues with pools just about anywhere in the world. Case in point, this wrap-around lap pool at a designer home in Melbourne, Australia! While the home itself is a modern marvel, the pool is truly unique since it’s a lap pool that encircles the backyard. The pool is also heated using solar power, making it one of the most eco-friendly heated pools we know of.

“Louise was so lovely,” shares a Peerspace reviewer discussing this amazing home’s host. “Her home was absolutely incredible! She was very accomodating! I highly recommend this location for your next Photoshoot!”

6. An editorial dream

Next up, we have possibly one of the most editorial pools for your perusal. This Los Feliz cowboy swimming pool provides you with retro Hollywood vibes and a distinct West Coast feel.

Along with the gorgeous pool itself, you can also enjoy taking pictures with the retro camper, the tiki bar, a 1969 Jaguar, and the stunning florals. It’s a truly beautiful space that provides tons of inspiration.

7. 1970s retro Las Vegas house and pool

This unique 1970s retro Vegas home mini-mansion is in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 1970s theme of the house continues out to the backyard pool. It’s a deep saltwater lap pool surrounded by lounge chairs, with palm trees swaying in the background. If you’re looking for a Vegas pool photoshoot, you’ve found it here.

Be sure to also check out some of the amazing reviews Peerspace users have given this mansion. Here is one, as an example: “This house was awesome! It was perfect for our shoot and the host was amazing. Will definitely book again next time we have a shoot in Vegas!”

8. A surprising urban oasis in Washington, DC

If you’re looking for an east coast Peerspace pool, this one might fit the bill. This urban oasis with a pool, garden, and gazebo in Washington, DC is gorgeous! It is a kidney-shaped pool surrounded by a lush landscaped garden and a sweet gazebo. While it’s close to the city, it will make your shoot look like it’s anywhere but in the urban jungle.

In the words of a Peerspace reviewer: “Good locations for photo shoots in the DC area are hard to come by. But when I discovered peerspace and found this outdoor space I knew it would be a great location. I was not disappointed. We booked 3 hours, and could have kept shooting for another 3 given all the various features of the garden and pool. The hosts were incredibly helpful, responsive and just super nice people.”

9. A resort-style pool with all the lighting

We love pool photoshoot ideas that involve nighttime and atmospheric lighting. And this chic city pool and garden resort in Toronto is where to make it happen.

It’s the backyard space of a private home that was professionally designed and remains professionally maintained. The backyard includes a lounge, a clubhouse, beautiful trees and statuary, and plants galore. Thanks to the lighting the host has implemented, this venue is even more special after the sun goes down.

10. The Huxley House in Los Feliz

Check out the Huxley House gallery in the always trendy Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. It’s a gorgeous secluded venue with mature plantings on all sides, making it absolutely private.

Plus, it’s also a veritable oasis, offering you access to the pool, a Jacuzzi, a sauna, an outdoor shower, and an outdoor lounge. A fabulous venue for a photoshoot!

Check out our epic pool party ideas for adults to turn your shoot into the event of the year!

11. A 1927 pool house with an enclosed tropical pool

This secluded outdoor tropical oasis in Upper Saddle River, NJ boasts a 1927 greenhouse with a swimming pool inside. There is a bamboo forest and an extensive collection of vintage cars in perfect condition that you can rent as props.

The greenhouse itself also has beautiful period details. And when you are inside the pool house, you could literally feel like you’re in the tropics. What a venue for a photoshoot!

12. SkyRanch Joshua Tree Retreat

Next, here is the one-of-a-kind SkyRanch in Joshua Tree, CA. It boasts a gorgeous desert pool with color-changing lights, surrounded on all sides by a concrete deck and a desert landscape beyond. As far as pool photoshoot ideas go, the interesting juxtaposition between water and desert is fascinating.

Bonus: An indoor pool with Olympic aspirations

Not all pool photoshoot ideas have to take place outdoors. In fact, when you book this Olympic pool in Los Angeles, yours can take place on a 17-acre school campus. The pool space features walls of windows, skylights, and a dramatic ceiling. It may take you back to your high school swim meet days, if your school was this luxe, that is!

A producer who booked this space shared the following Peerspace review: “Really awesome space! Host was communicative and knowledgeable. Will definitely be back!”

Pool photoshoot ideas: conclusion

We hope you’ve enjoyed discovering these amazing pool venues available in cities and towns across the country through Peerspace. No matter what theme you’re going for or the types of venues you need for your personal or professional projects, Peerspace has you covered.

Check out our website for amazing spaces near you and start planning that next creative venture!

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