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Cuento Studio
4.4 miles from Castro Valley, CA5.0 (29)
25 guests
Cuento Studio. We have a large cyclorama big enough to fit a car, various props (such as a tub) & a large room set with a window.
We are located in a safe tucked away area with ample parking off the 880 freeway, 3 minutes from the Marina
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$283 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. 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
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
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
Studio Rogue
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (192)
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
Huddle Cowork
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (160)
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
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
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
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
Midcentury Boho Large Outdoor Deck
Castro Valley, CA5.0 (7)
20 guests
Brand new, midcentury boho outdoor deck set in lovely mature garden area.. Multiple seating areas, including low profile midcentury sectional, 1960’s beehive tiki bar, giant nest seats, long teal dining table with bright yellow chairs. 10 foot horizontal slat wall with modern hanging box succulent garden.
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$555 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Geek Design Studio
2.6 miles from Castro Valley, CA4.9 (17)
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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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Daylight Photo Studio w/ easy load in + onsite gear
9.5 miles from Castro Valley, 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
Pristine Multi Purpose / Photo Studio in Alameda
9.9 miles from Castro Valley, CA5.0 (19)
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 (211)
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
Full Service Photo Studio, Prop Shop + Prep Kitchen
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (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
Perspectives Photo
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (159)
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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$323 total
before taxes
3 hr min
ViV MGMT
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (34)
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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$1,314 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (5)
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
Family residence, photo shoot ready, open kitchen layout and modern
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (3)
30 guests
Perfect for Photo shoots bathroom, living room, kitchen are perfect spaces for
Shoots and photo ops. Commercial, print and video are ideal. Lots
Of natural lighting. Super modern open layout. Pretty flexible in use of space. Light neutral colors throughout the entire house. Lots of space
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$1,150 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Photo Studio Rental SF/Burdick Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (138)
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
ENNVISION Studios
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (54)
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
Sintak Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (570)
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
Vibeshack Studios
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (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
Light-Filled Creative Space for Photoshoots/Production
Serving the Castro Valley, 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
Versatile Photo Studio With Lounge
Serving the Castro Valley, 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
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
Luxury Club for Photoshoots
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.9 (21)
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 Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (302)
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 (147)
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
$60
/hr
2 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
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
Industrial Photography Space
Serving the Castro Valley, 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
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
Modern Media, Video and Photo Shoot Home in San Francisco Bay Area
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area10 guests
We're happy to host your production event at this brand new residence located in Sonoma, just minutes from Sonoma Square. Approximately 50 min north of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The house has many photogenic sides, interior or exterior. Spectacular sunsets and views of Mt. Diablo. The entire
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$2,026 total
before taxes
6 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 April 2026.
How popular are family photo shoot locations in Castro Valley?
Our local hosts have welcomed 152 people into their family photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How much does a family photo shoot location cost to rent in Castro Valley?
Family photo shoot locations in Castro Valley average $168 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 $83.29 and $139.29.
$168/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 5 hours, with 4 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Family Photo Shoots starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 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 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
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 with Runway Depth | 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...
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...
Natalie K.
Designer, Modern SoMa Loft with Gourmet Kitchen and Industrial Finishes
wonderful experience! C. was it extremely responsive and such a pleasure to correspond with. The space was perfect for an intimate indoor family photo shoot -cozy, comfortable and beautiful lit! Overall, a fantastic experience...
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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