12 Gorgeous Indoor Photoshoot Locations in Pittsburgh

As a photographer based in Pittsburgh, you’re always on the lookout for great indoor photoshoot locations. As you go about the city, you pass by tons of great locations – but viewing them or speaking to the host is just out of reach. With Peerspace, you can easily do just that and more.

Peerspace is an online peer-to-peer venue booking network where you can view pro photos of dozens of locations in Pittsburgh, and cities both throughout the US and now in other countries as well. Locations listed on Peerspace are vetted and reviewed, it’s easy to book, and if you have any questions, you can communicate directly with the host to arrange whatever you might need. 

Whether you’re doing a product, fashion, or food photoshoot, we’ve got you covered with a selection of unique venues you can book in Pittsburgh today. Here are 12 of the most gorgeous indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh that you can book right now.

1. Book a historic cathedral

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Gorgeous backdrops abound in this revamped former cathedral with sky-high vaulted cathedral ceilings, fabulously grand archways and columns, elegant, decorative brick and stone work, and rays of natural light streaming in from high arched and circular windows. Magnificent tiered balconies add dimension to the space and allow for some fun with long or angled shots.

2. Go contemporary

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The smart, contemporary style of this deluxe suite in Pittsburgh’s East End neighborhood effortlessly provides a setting for the indoor photoshoot of your choice. Filled with tons of natural light and sparkling hardwood floors, and clean, minimalist decor, this space has the panache you’re looking for with indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh.

You can make use of the open-concept kitchen and living room, the bedroom suite with a wall of sliding doors to the outside – in this space even the laundry room invites a click of the shutter!

3. Shoot in scarlet

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This plush lounge space is fabulously suited to a boudoir or vintage photoshoot, dripping in red velvet and eclectic Victorian decor – with a delicious hint of the occult. In fact, this space comes with the option to add on fortune-telling tarot card readers or craft cocktails. This location presents the perfect mix of sultry and spooky for your next project.

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4. Get down-to-earth tones

Brick Home with Stone Walls & Vaulted Ceilings
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Located just to the southeast of town, this unique brick home features exposed raw stone walls and vaulted ceilings, and is decorated in grounding and neutral earth tones. The natural light will reveal the underlying tones in the neutral palette as you work, with deep auburn marble and leather furniture, and blond wood balcony rail and accents to set the scene. 

5. Go big

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This pro studio has an enormous 28 by 16-foot cyc wall for shooting those larger-than-life scenes. If your shoot involves large props, say, an automobile, this is the indoor venue for you! With street-level load-in, sizable items won’t be cumbersome. At this location, you can rent props, lighting, and grip equipment directly from the host. Book this space and your large-scale photoshoot will be a breeze.

6. Experiment with light and dark

Newly Renovated Studio Loft with Industrial Windows and Natural Light
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This Point Breeze newly-renovated photo studio is one of the best indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh for contrast. It is a 500-square-foot luxury studio with a massive window that lets in plenty of natural light and a neutral color palette. We adore the idea of playing with the stark white French walls as one backdrop option and the black brick walls as a backdrop for other images.

This is the type of studio that gives you a lot to work with, including luxury furnishings that provide an array of textures. Since there is a bed, you can also shoot a boudoir session, with the natural light and distinct walls making for a glamorous setting.

7. Get funky at the art studio

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For a great indoor photoshoot location in Pittsburgh, check out this art studio space with a large open floor area for whatever creative shoot you have in mind. Tables, shelving, and art and craft supplies are on hand, so you can get wild with a fashion shoot or set up for a creative product shoot.

8. Go neutral, go natural

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This beautiful open-floor studio space in the Swisshelm Park neighborhood is peaceful and cozy, nestled in the woods – the perfect spot for your next photoshoot. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for plenty of natural light and the natural ambiance of the woods outside to permeate the indoor space. High ceilings, white walls, and a polished wood floor lend a backdrop to whatever shoot you have in mind.

9. Book a full kitchen for your foodie shoot

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For your next food or cooking photoshoot, book this unique full kitchen production space with an incredible indoor planter creating a wall of greenery opposite the kitchen area. Make use of style elements in this space including large arched windows, brick walls, and black and white tile. Shots of the food itself will be perfectly framed against the large, charcoal gray, polished kitchen island.

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10. Jam out with your camera out

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If you’re looking to book an indoor photoshoot location in Pittsburgh with a rock ’n’ roll or party vibe, look no further than this glam rock whiskey bar, decked out with electric guitars and green and purple lights. Set against a background of brick walls, and arched doorways and windows characteristic of Pittsburgh architecture, this is the perfect space for your nightlife-themed photoshoot.

11. Get flawlessly in focus

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For the ultimate in class and style, check out this stunning row house just a stone’s throw from downtown Pittsburgh. Set against a backdrop of sparkling, polished, modern decor, your fashion, model, or lifestyle photoshoot will be effortlessly on-point. Many decor pieces are one-of-a-kind pieces laser engraved by the owner – ask about custom laser engraving for your next project!

12. Get in the groove

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This groovy, musical creative space will be perfect for your next indoor photoshoot in Pittsburgh with beautifully contrasting teal blue and red brick walls, warm lighting, and mahogany-toned wooden balconies overhead. Set the mood at the record player, set the scene at the piano, and let the shutter fly.

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