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Popular family photo shoot locations
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Cuento Studio
4.4 miles from Castro Valley, CA5.0 (34)
25 guests
Cuento Studio. Studio Overview
Cuento Studio is a full service production space designed for photo and video shoots of all sizes.
Our 20’ x 25’ x 18’ cyclorama wall is large enough to fit a vehicle and is ideal for commercial productions, brand campaigns, music videos, and large scale photo
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$339 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Milk Bath Studio by Dirty Mermaid Beauty
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (30)
6 guests
Milk Bath Studio by Dirty Mermaid Beauty. Welcome to our private, verdant Berkeley garden bath set. An open aire studio, specifically designed for intimate and nature inspired photo shoots. This secluded garden oasis features a vintage 1920's clawfoot bathtub for milk bath photography, romantic greenery and soft natural light ideal for boudoir,
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$328 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sintak Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (595)
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
Rivertown Creative Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, 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
Convert Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (9)
40 guests
Convert Studio. 1400 Sq Ft Natural Light Photo Studio.
Grip (8 C Stands and Sandbags, 8 Foam Core Flats, Apple Boxes, Studio Stand) included in rental.
Located in downtown San Anselmo, adjacent to great restaurants and shopping.
Great space for photo shoots, films & other creative projects!
40 stools and
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$472 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Huddle Cowork
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (174)
7 guests
Huddle Cowork. The space is a commercial & lifestyle photo studio located in the
secured historic Belding building in Downtown Stockton.
With roughly 400 sqft, our studio is optimized to meet a wide variety of needs.
Specs and amenities:
6 large North and East facing windows for beautiful natural
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From
$50
/hr
2 hr min
1895 Victorian/ Vintage Backyard Oasis w/ Mexican Decor
Castro Valley, CA8 guests
You do not want to miss this opportunity to enjoy the aesthetic of our historic 1895 Victorian home. We are located in the heart of Alameda County in the city of Castro Valley, and as far as we know, we are 1 of 2 Victorians we
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$125 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Midcentury Boho Home
Castro Valley, CA5.0 (6)
15 guests
Midcentury boho, open concept indoor space with tons of natural light from oversized windows and skylight. Newly remodeled and decorated with 3 available areas. Huge, modern kitchen with 10 foot island is perfect for catering set up for your party or corporate event, filming a cooking
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$1,030 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Antique Baby Nursery Room for Bridal, Maternity, Newborn and Floral photography on a Victorian Property in safe neighborhood
Castro Valley, CA4 guests
This is a great room for what I believe you can take the greatest bridal, newborn, child, and maternity shoots. I think floral shoots would be precious here too.
The property is an 1895 classically restored Victorian home in the quiet town of Castro Valley.
This room
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$72 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Antique Baby Nursery Room for Bridal, Maternity, Newborn, Newborn, Floral photography etc on a Victorian Property in quiet East Bay neighborhood
Castro Valley, CA5.0 (1)
6 guests
Exclusive Victorian Home in Castro Valley Available for Photo/ Film / Cos Play/ Content Creation
We are excited to offer our beautifully restored Victorian home in Castro Valley, CA, as an ideal location for your upcoming vintage/antique photoshoots.
With its timeless Queen Ann Victorian architecture, unique vintage
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$125 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Geek Design Studio
2.5 miles from Castro Valley, CA4.9 (18)
8 guests
Geek Design Studio. Welcome to Geek Design Studio – a versatile creative space designed for photographers, filmmakers, and content creators. Our fully equipped studio is perfect for everything from fashion shoots and interviews to music videos and product photography.
Studio Features:
📸 Infinity Wall – 9ft tall x 20ft wide x
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$173 total
before taxes
3 hr min
RBA Creative
8.8 miles from Castro Valley, CA4.9 (122)
10 guests
RBA Creative. The studio works well for fashion photo shoots, portraits, product shots, some conceptual work, and small video projects. Our photo/production studio is equipped with seamless backdrops, a tripod, continuous lighting, large video monitor, chroma key, as well as a wireless PA system. In addition, we have
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$150 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Pristine Multi Purpose / Photo Studio in Alameda
9.8 miles from Castro Valley, CA5.0 (20)
10 guests
Newly renovated Photo Studio / Creative Space beautifully located on Park Street in Alameda, CA. With walking score of 99, we are easily accessible by all means of transportation. 750 total square feet between two connected rooms. This space can be used as a photo studio
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$272 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (218)
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
Psalms Photography Studio Pleasanton
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (2)
10 guests
Psalms Photography Studio Pleasanton. Welcome to our spacious photography rental studio, located conveniently on the border of Pleasanton and Livermore, CA. This bright and inviting space is flooded with natural light, creating a warm, airy ambiance perfect for all types of shoots. The studio features light, neutral tones throughout, providing
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$258 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Creative Space 13
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (9)
15 guests
Creative Space 13. ✔ Space Overview
We have 2 hour Minimum.
We understand that some photographers may only need the space for 1 hour therefor we have a single hour rate of $55 for one hour. Message us if you only need one hour.
Photo Studio Room
Outside space usage Elevator
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$84 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Velvett Studios
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (20)
25 guests
Velvett Studios. Welcome to Velvett Photo Studio! Please read before booking:
*Day of booking requests will be at $80/hr*
Myself or an assistant will be on site for all bookings.
This studio is ideal for:
* Photography sessions: portrait, fashion, product, lifestyle
* Video shoots: interviews, reels, and branded content
* Content creation for
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$184 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Perspectives Photo
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (176)
20 guests
Perspectives Photo. This space has several areas available for photography and videography production with a modern, minimal feel. The space is bright but can be diffused with curtains on each of the four walls of large black framed windows. There are various ways to utilitize the
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$219 total
before taxes
2 hr min
ViV MGMT
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (35)
30 guests
ViV MGMT. We are a full service photography studio specializing in fashion, product, food, advertising, and e commerce projects. With multiple shooting bays including a cyclorama. We are an affordable and creatively inspiring option while still maintaining a high quality output in a comfortable space.
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$1,200 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (6)
20 guests
Sync Design Inc. Sync Studio Space is your off site production hub and so much more. 1900plus sq ft of open studio space (36 feet by 54 feet and 20ft ceilings) for your photo or video needs.
In house equipment as well as Backdrops and paintable sets for videographers
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$387 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Patrick Johnson Studios
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (12)
20 guests
Patrick Johnson Studios. Very cool unique Photography Studio in San Mateo. In the heart of Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Near downtown San Mateo. Great location right off the freeway. Like being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Legendary photographer Pat Johnson (www.patjohnson.com) designed it from top
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From
$100
/hr
3 hr min
Photo Studio Rental SF/Burdick Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (156)
8 guests
Photo Studio Rental SF/Burdick Studio. Our photo studio is located in San Francisco and has everything you need for a great shoot. Consistent, “softbox” daylight all day long is light and airy without any extra effort, and black out curtains are installed for when you want to make your own.
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$207 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Studio 33
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (133)
10 guests
Studio 33. Welcome to Studio 33 – more than just a photo/video studio. We’re a fully equipped content creation space and brand strategy hub, built for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to make an impact. Nestled in downtown San Bruno (just steps from Starbucks), our clean and versatile
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$42 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in the Mission
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (42)
6 guests
Available 7 days a week | 8am 6pm
NATURAL LIGHT STUDIO
The sunlight pours into the tall bay windows in this apartment. The front room gets beautiful direct natural light. This is a great setup for a lifestyle photoshoot. We also provide a desk, couch, chair, printer, and
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$982 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Silicon Valley’s Favorite Maternity, Newborn, Branding Photography Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area12 guests
ESTHER KAY STUDIO
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SILICON VALLEY PALO ALTO CA.
Rental Option
Hourly Rate (lighting equipment only) $120per hour
STUDIO INFO
THREE 20X10 ROOMS | 200SQFT EACH
6 STROB LIGHTS, 3 CONTINUOUS LIGHTS MODIFIERS, WOMEN AND MATERNITY CLIENT CLOSET, NEWBORN PROPS, POSING TABLE.
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From
$120
/hr
2 hr min
Sunrise & Sunset Studios
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (148)
10 guests
Sunrise & Sunset Studios. Photography, video, and production studio in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District. Photographers, content creators, and Videographers can rent out our Sunrise and Sunset Studios space for 1+ hours at a time for personal and/or professional sessions. Everything in the studio can be moved around, and we
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$219 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Luxury Club for Photoshoots
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (22)
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
Studio 11
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (12)
25 guests
Studio 11. 950 Sq Ft Open Spaced Studio ideal for video and photo shoots and podcasts with multiple designed spaces for unique shoots.
Podcast lounge styles are for filming, photos or podcasts.
Natural Wall backdrop 20ft x 8ft for shoots.
Large 10 ft windows with sheer curtains
All Lighting and Gaffing
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$196 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (305)
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
The Wild Bloom Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (176)
20 guests
The Wild Bloom Studio. 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
$70
/hr
2 hr min
Fully Equipped Photography Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (1)
6 guests
Studio Rogue features a 13'x32' shooting area and make up/changing station, as well as a 9'x5' storage area. The studio has ceilings over 15' high and the entire interior is painted white. The rental includes not only the space but a copious set of gear, including:
GEAR
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From
$70
/hr
2 hr min
Studio Rogue
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (199)
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
Beautiful Studio with Natural Light
Serving the Castro Valley, 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
Spacious Modern Photography Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (20)
25 guests
Spacious modern photography studio with easy access to freeways and other shopping areas in Tracy CA. Located in a busy shopping plaza with family friendly stores and many food service options. The studio is 900 sq, which includes a reception, guest lounge, open studio space, bathroom
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From
$50
/hr
2 hr min
An Elegant Take on MidCentury Living for Photo and Video Shoots
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (17)
55 guests
Located in a very film friendly town.
Tucked away in the Marin County hills, this large custom MidCentury home is next to a private golf course. Timeless, bright, & distinctively tailored but more relaxed for the sensibilities of today.
This stunning
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$986 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Boho, Retro House, Art Deco Touches with in-home Photography Studio.
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (1)
8 guests
Perfect for all types of portraits, lifestyle shoots, boudoir, branding/product photoshoots and small music videos or commercial filming.
Oversized designer boho & retro styled living room with massive picture windows, bar and giant fireplace. Large art deco & retro styled bedroom and large bathroom with claw
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From
$75
/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 August 2026.
How much does a family photo shoot location cost to rent in Castro Valley?
Family photo shoot locations in Castro Valley average $145 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
family photo shoot locations Pricing Range in Castro Valley, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for family photo shoot locations venues in Castro Valley, ranging between $88 and $124.
$145/hr average
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How long do people rent family photo shoot locations in Castro Valley?
Most family photo shoot locations are scheduled for 4 hours, with 4 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Family Photo Shoots starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
family photo shoot locations Booking Times in Castro Valley, CA
Image representing average rental time for family photo shoot locations in Castro Valley, emphasizing most start between 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
11:00 AM6:00 PM
How popular are family photo shoot locations in Castro Valley?
Our local hosts have welcomed 209 people into their family photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a family photo shoot location in Castro Valley?
Thursdays are the most popular day for booking family photo shoot locations in Castro Valley. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Friday as these days are 15% cheaper on average.
Reviews for family photo shoot locations
Nateanah A.
Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen
This space was the perfect blend of functionality and realness for our family photoshoot. Thank you to Sarah for being so accomodating...
Dro A.
Light Controlled Studio | Deep Runway | Private Parking
access, and the host was very responsive. Private parking right next to the door was great. ESPECIALLY for easy unload!
Did a private photoshoot with family, and some video. Will definitely book again...
Dominique C.
Bright Modern Creative Production Space in the heart of Downtown Livermore
Street Alehouse.”
Joanne is really sweet, was very accommodating and a great communicator.
I used this space for a photoshoot but I will definitely be returning to host my family’s next event. I’ve already raved about having a baby shower at this space.
Would definitely recommend...
Shirelle C.
Modern Hilltop Production Compound (Fully Remodeled - Indoor/Outdoor Space - Natural Light)
from the owners was TOP TIER! I Loved everything about them and their home. I will definitely choose this property again for future family sleepovers, and photoshoots. Thank you so much for making me feel like your home was my home. Bless you...
Ann C.
Full-Service Photo & Video Studio with Cyc Wall & Styled Sets
nothing but kind and helpful throughout this whole booking experience. The studio is BEAUTIFUL and the possibilities are endless there! My family and I had our annual photoshoot and everyone loved it. Definitely booking here again...
Jon C.
Light Controlled Studio | Deep Runway | Private Parking
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Did a family photoshoot with 2 kids and it went fantastic. After booking, Nina was amazing at responding to messages, even late in the hour. This was our very first time doing a photoshoot like this but Nina gave us reassurance and provided us tons of details and...
Melissa D.
Versatile Studio for Offsites, Classes, & Team Events
Booked the space for a family photo shoot and it was a perfect experience! Super easy load in, plenty of street level parking, easy for clients to find, and such a comfortable experience for both me and my clients. The host was very responsive, accommodating and welcoming.
All the amenities...
Brian H.
Spacious Natural Light Photo-Video Studio
We just did a family photo shoot in this amazing space. Mick was extremely friendly and welcoming to my whole family. The space is very large for measly 8 people and it even has a huge bathroom. The large kitchen was extremely useful especially at lunch time. Heck there is...
Crystal H.
Natural Light Photo Studio in East Bay - The Zen Studio
great experience with Miko's photo studio! It couldn't have been more perfect for my daughter's photo shoot. We had everything we needed. Communication went smoothly and getting into the space was easy. Would definitely recommend this space to family and friends! Thank you Miko...
Nathania L.
Historical Loft with Industrial Features and Beautiful Natural Light
The space was beautiful! I rented it for my maternity and family photo shoot and we took a lot of great photos. Brittany was also flexible with rent time given I only had an hour with my photographer — so I was very appreciative. Would def recommend...
Ji Su L.
Film/Photo Location: Midcentury Retreat with Deck and Canyon View
Wonderful indoor and outdoor space for family photo shoots. Thomas was friendly and welcoming, and my clients and I really enjoyed his space. We will definitely be back...
Brian L.
Lush Berkeley Garden Bath Studio | Ideal for Boudoir, Beauty & Maternity Shoots
for my wife’s maternity photo shoot, and Leslie was extremely communicative and helpful during the entire planning process. She was very welcoming and filled the milk bath and styled the flowers to our liking while we were using the indoor space for our family photos. We highly recommend renting...
Leslie M.
Versatile Loft Space
loft was a great one! The space was clean and spacious with all the accessories I needed for my photo shoot. Elijah hospitality was superb, he made me and my family feel very comfortable. I will definitely book with Elijah again. I rate my overall experience...
Kyle M.
Airy Daylight Photo Studio
Incredible space with inspirational natural light. It was just perfect for our family photoshoot. Would totally book it again...
Element P.
Spacious Oakland Hills Farmhouse
how nice the house looked and felt despite it being a family home. We had wonderful light throughout the day and the host was on hand to answer questions, help out, and made us feel welcomed. Our photoshoot was a success...
Sydney R.
Exclusive Venue in West Oakland
This was the perfect venue for my clothing line’s first ever photo shoot. Miss Old Gee and her family were super sweet and accommodating. They even let me extend an extra hour when I realized I needed a bit more time. The space had everything we needed. Would definitely...
Yukimi T.
Bright, Spacious, Remodeled Historic Craftsman
and her family are so lovely and welcoming and I am extremely grateful to them for opening their space to let my crew and I film in the house. She was very quick to respond to my questions, I found the house a few days before the shoot date and...
Heather T.
Photo + Video Studio: White Cyc | Free Gear + Parking
top-notch, and the makeup and changing areas were pristine and spacious. It had everything we needed and more for our friends and family photo shoot. I can't praise this place enough and will definitely be booking again! Highly recommend...
Deziana T.
Photo + Video Studio: White Cyc | Free Gear + Parking
Amazing experience for our family photoshoot
Courtney Y.
Daylight Photo Studio in SF with a Kitchen
wonderful experience renting Susan's lovely studio space for a family photo session. Susan was super responsive & helpful via phone + in person. When I arrived, she showed me around the space & what I could utilize to help the shoot go smoothly. The light in the backroom was so lovely...
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