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Milk Bath Studio by Dirty Mermaid Beauty
Berkeley Woods, CA5.0 (30)
6 guests
Milk Bath Studio by Dirty Mermaid Beauty. We would love to share our backyard soaking space with you for your next photo shoot. Bring your photographer and we will fill our charming vintage bath from the 1920s. The bath sits under a bamboo pergola with flowy, sheer curtains. The outdoor natural lighting is
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$328 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Perspectives Photo
Near Berkeley, CA5.0 (152)
20 guests
Perspectives Photo. The studio is easily accessible for persons with disabilities and easy unloading of photo equipment to the space. There are two walls of large windows for great natural light and many areas to use for styled shoots and two seamless backdrops for clean backdrops for
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$196 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Vibeshack Studios
7.8 miles from Berkeley, CA5.0 (4)
25 guests
Vibeshack Studios. Welcome to our photography studio, designed for both professional and creative shoots. The space includes a dedicated vanity area with classic makeup lights, perfect for getting talent photo ready. A curtain divider can be drawn to create privacy between the vanity and the main shooting area.
The
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
ENNVISION Studios
9.8 miles from Berkeley, CA5.0 (50)
6 guests
ENNVISION Studios. Welcome to Ennvision Studios! Located in the Mission Creek neighborhood of San Francisco, this is a full creative space and photography studio provided by ENN Photos. This space has multiple areas that may be of use for your creative needs with a full kitchen section, a
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$150 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Rivertown Creative Studio
Serving the Berkeley, CA area5.0 (4)
9 guests
Rivertown Creative Studio. Photo Studio for portrait, fashion , commercial or product photography.
Two shooting areas
1) Camera room 18x36' and 11' celings.
a) 3 Stobe lights: Main,Fill light & Hair light.
b) 18 Background choices: High quality Musin & Canvas. Plus some paper backgrounds. Portable Flooring:
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$120 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Studio Rogue
Serving the Berkeley, CA area4.9 (191)
6 guests
Studio Rogue. This 18'x23' space features white walls and a ceiling measuring around 12.5' high. The space features a make up station and a cyc wall. A copious list of gear comes standard with the rental.
GEAR LIST
3x Flashpoint Evolv ad200 strobes
1x Flashpoint Evolv ad600 Pro strobe
TTL triggers for
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From
$70
/hr
2 hr min
3,700 sq. ft. Natural Light Photo Studio
Southwest Berkeley, CA60 guests
Welcome to Studio 5, our largest open studio. It spans 3,700 sq. ft. of raw industrial space with breathtaking natural light, blackout curtains, and a private loading dock. From multiple sets to large events, this studio has all the space you need to dream big.
Located in
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$2,596 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Ciel Creative Space
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (1)
30 guests
Ciel Creative Space. Studio 2 is a 2,000 sq. ft. studio featuring a 1,300 sq. ft. stage with a cycloroma wall that’s the perfect backdrop for music videos, photo shoots, green screen interviews, and more.
The unique mezzanine grants you a top down perspective for all of your
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$2,190 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Bright and modern Berkeley home with stunning backyard
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (3)
15 guests
Welcome to our home! Bring your production to life at our beautiful and bright Berkeley home in. Our space is perfect for photoshoots, video shoots, interviews, and all creative projects.
You and your team will have access to our beautiful yard, which features a dining table, comfortable
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$537 total
before taxes
7 hr min
2,000 sq. ft. Natural Light Photo Studio with Kitchenette
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (3)
15 guests
Studio 8 is our private, natural light studio. At 2,000 sq. ft., this studio has a dedicated street entrance and loading dock, a private kitchenette, stunning natural light, and blackout curtains. A Ciel fave, it is perfect for sets, production, shoots, fittings, and more.
Located in
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$1,643 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Spacious Berkeley Natural Light Photo Studio and Creative Space
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (5)
40 guests
Come experience Studio 4, our multi media studio space designed to ignite your creative fire. With 2,000 feet of natural light, sawtooth windows, and plenty of space for customization, this is the premier studio for photo, film, and fashion.
Located in Southwest Berkeley, our building features
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$2,190 total
before taxes
10 hr min
Ringlight Studios
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (52)
6 guests
Ringlight Studios. ALL LIGHTING GEAR INCLUDED FOR USE DURING YOUR STUDIO RENTAL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE. :)
Due to the size of the studio, renters may not exceed a maximum of eight (8) people allowed in the space at one time.
This highly versatile compact 410 sq. ft photo
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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Cozy and Inviting Restaurant for your next Production
Southwest Berkeley, CA5.0 (1)
35 guests
Our establishment is a cozy and inviting setting, recently constructed, seamlessly blending mid century design with contemporary angles and lines. Connected to a food manufacturing facility situated in West Berkeley, our dining spot is positioned just a few blocks away from McLaughlin Eastshore State Seashore and
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$876 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Bright & Stylish Modern Victorian Home + Industrial Studio Apartment Bonus Space
North Berkeley, CA5.0 (11)
10 guests
Light filled North Berkeley Victorian home with 12 foot ceilings, a custom designed 7 foot arch window in the front living room, expansive dining space, and a large, recently renovated modern and lush backyard with a variety of plants and trees (avocado, lemon and olive trees;
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$511 total
before taxes
4 hr min
DeNoise Studios
Southwest Berkeley, CA4.8 (25)
10 guests
DeNoise Studios. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE BOOKING
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$306 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Bright Remodeled Historic South facing Kitchen
South Berkeley, CA12 guests
• Remodeled kitchen with lots of windows and natural sunlight.
• 18'W X 30'D X 13'H Shooting Space w/ kitchen area
• Sliding doors into garden are South facing giving beautiful natural light all day
• 13' Ceilings
•Mahagony deck wraps around two sides of the house.
• Photography /
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$986 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Kitchen On Fire - Berkeley Kitchen
North Berkeley, CA30 guests
Kitchen On Fire - Berkeley Kitchen. This space is ideal for small to medium sized all hands meetings (up to 35). The space has a balcony overlooking North Shattuck Ave and numerous skylights great light/air flow. Equal parts kitchen and meeting/eating space means you cook for yourselves or hire
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$1,752 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Stylish Bungalow | Great Location
Elmwood, Berkeley, CA5.0 (28)
25 guests
Recently featured in Dwell, Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Real Simple, Sunset Magazine, My Domaine, Rue Magazine, and Apartment Therapy House Tours, this airy craftsman home offers comfort and style in one of the most coveted and centrally located neighborhoods in Berkeley.
The home has been used in
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$1,314 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Yama Kids Yoga
Elmwood, Berkeley, CA5.0 (57)
50 guests
Yama Kids Yoga. Beautiful, sunny, high ceilinged studio space in Berkeley (Elmwood). Wood floors, heat, A/C, and WiFi. Loft area with comfy couches and chairs.
Used as kids’ yoga studio.
Available for day or evening rental for classes, events, or performances on a one time or ongoing basis. Great for
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Light-Filled Midcentury Modern Home
Berkeley Hills, CA5.0 (7)
10 guests
Light filled mid century modern ranch style home designed by Cliff May in the Berkeley hills. Open floor plan with a wall of west facing windows. Open kitchen overlooks the living and dining spaces. Light bamboo flooring throughout with small black square tiles in the kitchen
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$614 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Berkeley Hills Treehouse
Berkeley Hills, CA4.9 (12)
15 guests
Stylish mid century modern style open space with tons of natural light and amazing architecture nestled in the North Berkeley Hills with a view of San Francisco from the deck. Lived in by a graphic designer, so there are lots of lovely props already living in
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$1,293 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Modern Minimalist House with Bay- and City Views
Berkeley Hills, CA5.0 (14)
15 guests
Our European style home in the Berkeley Hills is very modern, minimalist and clean. The beautiful green surrounding and the mature trees in the neighborhood make the house feel cozy and intimate.
The heart of our house is the open living room and kitchen with a
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$876 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Film/Photo Location: Midcentury Retreat with Deck and Canyon View
Berkeley Hills, CA5.0 (255)
12 guests
Private room is situated on the edge of large open space with direct Tilden Park canyon views and 5 10 minute drive from commercial areas of Berkeley. Indoor outdoor living with french doors and deck. Ideal space for photoshoots, filmed interviews, video shoots, model shoots, interior
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$370 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Modern Residence Way
Thousand Oaks Heights, Berkeley, CA15 guests
Modern Residence Way. Welcome to Modern Residence W – a stunning, light filled home in the Berkeley Hills designed by internationally renowned architect Fu Tung Cheng of Cheng Design.
This thoughtfully crafted space blends modern architecture, natural materials, and innovative use of concrete and wood to create an ideal environment
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$225 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Full Service Photo Studio, Prop Shop + Prep Kitchen
3.1 miles from Berkeley, CA5.0 (6)
15 guests
Our Full Service Photo Studio, Prep Kitchen, and Prop Shop are located in east Oakland near the Bay Bridge. Our ground level, 900 sq ft photo studio includes a small prep kitchen, our entire surface collection, a crew conference table, and a grip/storage area. It
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$876 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
4.8 miles from Berkeley, CA5.0 (210)
10 guests
HOT OFF THE PRESS! Please ask for my new guide "25 Ways I Use My Studio for Boudoir / Editorial / Lifestyle," which demonstrates over two dozen different settings you can create here.
Welcome to my studio! I'm Cheshire Isaacs, a top rated Bay Area photographer specializing
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Daylight Photo Studio w/ easy load in + onsite gear
6.7 miles from Berkeley, CA5.0 (1)
10 guests
Daylight studio primarily geared towards stills photography has ample natural light, direct access roll up door for easy load in, and 12 18ft ceilings. The open floor plan makes for a flexible workspace excellent for large seamless, table top, lay down, on figure, and room set
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$1,095 total
before taxes
10 hr min
Sintak Studio
9.9 miles from Berkeley, CA5.0 (564)
10 guests
Sintak Studio. A bright, creative, and inspired environment for your next photo shoot, video shoot, production meeting or workshop. Located in the North East part of San Francisco's Mission District the studio is a stand alone, single unit building with a one car garage and easy street level
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$657 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Versatile Photo Studio With Lounge
Serving the Berkeley, CA area20 guests
A beautiful store front space with high ceilings, perfect for your photography and/or creative needs!
Suitable for:
photo/video shoots
podcasts
pop up store
small gatherings
creative gatherings
meetings
Includes:
White wall for photo shoots
black back drop paper
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$161 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Light-Filled Creative Space for Photoshoots/Production
Serving the Berkeley, CA area5.0 (15)
8 guests
Newly renovated in June 2022! New floors, paint, doors and modern hardware. Spacious, light filled great room with an amazing view of San Francisco at the top of the hill. Located in the quiet, residential University Mound (94112) neighborhood of SF. Primarily used as a
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Beautiful Studio with Natural Light
Serving the Berkeley, CA area4.0 (3)
5 guests
Welcome to the place we call our creative home!
Our studio is filled with natural light, perfect for photoshoots/video shoots. There is one main open space available to use/shoot in as well as two separate rooms for shooting.
The studio is on the second floor
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Industrial Photography Space
Serving the Berkeley, CA area5 guests
Thank you for showing interest in our Industrial Photography Space. We currently use the space to host and accommodate photo shoots for a few of our clothing brands.
What we provide:
10x15 ft space used for photo shoots
ideal for fashion shoots, e
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$78 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Luxury Club for Photoshoots
Serving the Berkeley, CA area4.8 (20)
20 guests
Our space is now available for commercial ads, lifestyle shoots, music videos, boudoir sessions, music videos and more. Featuring 2 stages, a bar, multiple couches, and changeable lighting, this is the perfect spot for your next shoot.
Rentals come with 1 staff member to control lighting
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From
$248
/hr
2 hr min
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Serving the Berkeley, CA area5.0 (299)
30 guests
The Sunlight Space is a creative space that's full of bright, natural light — all day long! It features huge southwest and southeast facing windows.
The space is about 950 square feet and offers a huge variety of props, furniture, and decor to suit any creative
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From
$100
/hr
2 hr min
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
Serving the Berkeley, CA area5.0 (136)
15 guests
Quiet space in Cupertino very near to 280 and 85. There is a large main room with backdrops, a couch, a changing area, and various photography tools. The primary photography room has natural window light and a gorgeous herringbone flooring pattern. The large windows have different
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From
$60
/hr
2 hr min
Big Beautiful Windows 1200 Sq Ft Boudoir Studio
Serving the Berkeley, CA area5.0 (6)
8 guests
Available for rent during the week. The Studio is a 1100 sq feet luxury all natural light studio located 10 minutes from San Jose + is available for rentals from 7am 7pm, Monday Friday.
Our goal is to provide a clean, inviting space for creatives
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From
$100
/hr
2 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in Berkeley?
Portrait photography locations in Berkeley average $96 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
portrait photography locations Pricing Range in Berkeley, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in Berkeley, ranging between $99.67 and $218.89.
$96/hr average
What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in Berkeley?
Fridays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in Berkeley. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Saturday as these days are 12% cheaper on average.
How popular are portrait photography locations in Berkeley?
Our local hosts have welcomed 600 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in Berkeley?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 6 hours, with 5 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
portrait photography locations Booking Times in Berkeley, CA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography locations in Berkeley, emphasizing most start between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
Reviews for portrait photography locations
Sina B.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Amazing studio, plenty of professional equipment. Black, grey, white and green back drop, ring righting for headshots, C stands and plenty of reflectors and all.
The only thing is that if you need strobes or monolights, do bring your own, but the space is large, and plenty to work in...
Kira B.
Historical Loft with Industrial Features and Beautiful Natural Light
This space was absolutely perfect! I booked it for brand photos (headshots) and also did some food photography in the kitchen. The windows are huge and fill the common areas with light, even on an overcast day. It’s beautifully and minimally decorated, with modern vignettes here and there that...
Prince B.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
Perfect for my portrait session needs and the space accommodates in case the client brings a companion or chaperone. Big thank you to Tara for letting me use this gorgeous space...
Isabella E.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Booked this space for a family portrait session with 6 people + our photographer. Alexey is a great host and this space is amazing! We had plenty of room for all of us and our stuff (bags, wardrobe and some props). We booked this place last minute due to rainy weather...
Meika E.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
So great!! Super clean and really great for portrait photography
Christina H.
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
What a perfect experience! The studio could not have been more professional and lovely. The light was soft and ideal for my portraits...
Cheyenne H.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
Amazing! Owners are great and space is optimal for any type of portrait session
Nate K.
Studio w/Cyclorama & Equipment for Photo/Video Projects
Great Studio! Awesome lighting options (great for portraits), Alexey was super hospitable
Michael M.
Sunny, Art-Filled Oakland Loft
We used the space to shoot some portraits and got great results. It's a beautiful well lit space. Anne was a gracious host who makes a mean salted chocolate chip cookie. The neighborhood felt safe and parking was not an issue...
Martino M.
Sunny, Art-Filled Oakland Loft
My use of this rental was for a photography session -- in particular, a headshot session at a reasonable rate. For that it was great. After see it, it got me to thinking about other sessions that might be appropriate here because the kitchen it very photogenic and the couch is...
Kelsey P.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
Love, love, love! Tara’s studio was absolutely beautiful. The space had just what I needed for a few headshot sessions. Tara was a wonderful communicator and made the entire process super smooth. I hope to come back again soon...
Josh R.
Peaceful Designer Studio
Lisa place was awesome. Perfect for my clients headshot photoshoot. She was super responsive and the place was nice and clean...
Shelly R.
Upscale & Fully Equipped Photo Studio in Historic Building
arrived. Everything as promised. LOVE THE SPACE! So nice to have a studio rental that comes with all the bells and whistles a portrait photographer could hope for. Highly recommend and hope to be back...
Richard S.
Downtown Berkeley Studio With Breakout Room
Perfect portrait studio space with a ton of character. Tylor is an excellent host and a cool dude
Allie S.
Emeryville loft with stunning light
Cool space! I booked it for creative portrait meetup and had plenty of room to setup a few small backdrops. We had around 11 people in the space and it felt very open/big...
Jacquelyn T.
Second Story Loft-like Studio in Historic Building
Host was very communicative and available for all my studio needs/questions. Studio was beautiful - with beautiful furniture and props- and perfect for hosting a portrait session. Both myself and my clients were able to park right in front, on a quiet street, with a view of our cars from the...
Tracey W.
Natural light studio in historic building
light, but you have the space for creating your own lighting setups. It is a well organized and a versatile space. We shot a mix of food, portraits and lifestyle. Communication was a breeze. Would definitely rent again...
Matt W.
Pro Photo & Video Studio in Emeryville/N. Oakland | Loads of Rental Gear
highly recommend Bart's space, was well-equipped with everything I needed for headshots and portraits. He was quick with responses and made the whole process easy and streamlined...
Matt W.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
really enjoy this space, as a portrait photographer I have a good deal of control over the lighting and a bit of space to maneuver the subject...
Matt W.
Modern Natural Light Photography Studio - Great for Photo/Video!
ve come back multiple times — Tara is a wonderful host. Book it if you are a portrait or headshot photographer
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