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Perspectives Photo
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (145)
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
Golden Hour Studio by Dirty Mermaid
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (25)
4 guests
Golden Hour Studio by Dirty Mermaid. We would love to share our Magic Hour studio space with you for your next photo shoot. Beautiful natural light washes our studio space throughout the day, creating a very warm Golden + Magic Hour effect.
Boudoir portraits, birthday photo shoots, maternity shoots, lifestyle + home decor
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$243 total
before taxes
2 hr min
ENNVISION Studios
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (35)
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 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 (185)
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 (154)
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
$40
/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
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
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
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
Emerald Gate Studios
Castro Valley, CA5.0 (12)
10 guests
Emerald Gate Studios. We have a small natural light photography studio, perfect for photoshoots, podcasts, and talking head videos. Designed with headshots, portraits, and product photography in mind, it features standard height ceilings and ample space between the backdrop and opposing wall to ensure stunning results.
The studio, along with
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$150 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Fully Equipped Industrial Photo/Video Studio with Great Natural Light
8.9 miles from Castro Valley, CA5.0 (136)
10 guests
DETAILS ON THE SPACE & LOCATION:
Beautiful industrial windows with white floor and walls for great natural light.
Great for all types of photography and small video productions.
Separate lounge area with couches, chairs, TV, & sound system for talent, clients, and general
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$207 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
Photo Studio near Lake Merritt
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area4.7 (13)
10 guests
Our space is located in East Oakland nearby Laney College and Lake Merritt.
We have 1,000 sqft area ready for photography and video use. Tons of natural light, along with lighting equipment available for an extra cost.
You can contact us directly if you'd like to
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$120 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (209)
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
Pleasanton/ Livermore Border Photography Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
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
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
Ringlight Studios
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (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
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
Sintak Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (559)
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 (3)
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
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 area4.8 (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
Luxe & Beautiful Photo Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
A beautiful and modern client friendly studio space with tons of amenities. This is a studio space that creates an entire luxe experience for you and your clients. Amenities including; plenty of parking space, 60 inch TV/monitor, rolling 32 inch Apollo TV, Bluetooth enabled JBL
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Big Beautiful Windows 1200 Sq Ft Boudoir Studio
Serving the Castro Valley, 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
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Serving the Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (293)
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 Castro Valley, CA area5.0 (127)
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
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
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 data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in Castro Valley?
Portrait photography locations in Castro Valley average $85 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 Castro Valley, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in Castro Valley, ranging between $79.31 and $128.67.
$85/hr average
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What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in Castro Valley?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in Castro Valley. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Friday as these days are 39% cheaper on average.
How popular are portrait photography locations in Castro Valley?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1322 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in Castro Valley?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 3 hours, with 7 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
portrait photography locations Booking Times in Castro Valley, CA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography locations in Castro Valley, emphasizing most start between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Reviews for portrait photography locations
Boelle B.
RetroVibe Revolt - A Bold Twist on Mid- Century Living
This space was absolutely stunning. Natural lighting and well-lit for photography purposes, very clean and the decor/styling elements made it incredibly fun and memorable! Host was friendly and extremely accommodating- highly recommend! ...
Kylie Y.
Rustic Luxury Eco Cottage + Event Space
Such a cute and easy to find space! We had a maternity photoshoot. The aesthetics are really nice for a homey cabin vibe and there are nice little fields / paths plus the deck to switch it up. The host was very accommodating, flexible, responsive, kind...
Heather L.
RetroVibe Revolt - A Bold Twist on Mid- Century Living
Gorgeous, open floor plan with multiple levels made our photoshoot creative and fun. 3 hours was barely enough time to explore the possibilities provided by the beautiful light and retro decor. Desiree was easy to work with and made our shoot stress-free....
Cheyenne H.
Modern Photo + Film Studio in Art Space with Skylights
Great Space for photoshoots & a great experience from the space owners! Definitely will be booking again!
Meghan O.
Decorate Your Own Natural Light Studio in Heart of Inner Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset Studios is always a pleasure to work at. I had a family session & a first birthday milestone this past weekend. The space is perfect, and the natural light is amazing. Will be working there again soon for Valentine's Day! ...
Heather L.
Host Your Gathering in Our Stunning 1950's Open Floor Plan Home
The location was perfect for our natural light photoshoot. Plenty of space in the main areas and a perfect set up in the kitchen for our make up artist. Amber was a delight to communicate with made our shoot easy and fun....
Will B.
Vintage Castro Club Lounge for a Memorable Shoot
For us, a very elegant photoshoot, required the perfect back drop and this location delivered all that and more. The photos are exactly as advertised and the hosts were there for every and all requests. This spot is also perfect for events (even though we didn't...
Charity N.
Industrial Production Space
All of the reviews are accurate. Crystal goes above and beyond to help make sure you have a successful photoshoot. I can’t thank her enough for all of her help. I’ll definitely will be booking here again. ...
Ashly S.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
Completely perfect venue for a quick photo shoot.the space had great light, great props, and even had snacks! 10/10
Geet L.
Natural Light Industrial Photography Studio
Great space!! My engagement was on a rainy day , and this studio gave us so many options for great pictures!!
Cristian M.
All-In-One Creative Space
This is my second time at this space. Went smooth for my photo session with my client (: Chris was on site and super attentive, helpful. Would definitely recommend! ...
Erika P.
Upscale & Fully Equipped Photo Studio in Historic Building
It was a pleasure shooting in Mike’s studio - he was super communicative and helpful, and the space was perfect for our jewelry lookbook Great neighborhood as well! ...
Ezekiel H.
Luxury Creative Studio with Included Lighting Equipment
Amazing Experience!!!! More than i would’ve ever imagined. Very accommodating, has waters in the room for all guest. Backdrops and lighting equipment were amazing. There was seating for everyone which is really good because my models were on their feet more than 12+ hours ! Definitely...
Christer D.
Mansion in Sacramento for Photo & Video Shoots
Great space! I booked to have a photoshoot at their location. There's a lot of space to take photos, we utilized the front and back yards, kitchen, dining area, and living room. ...
Berean S.
Portrait & Photography Studio: Top 5 Rentals in 2024: Whitewalls, Lights, Stands & Backdrops. Portrait and Model Pro!
Great space, just come in with a plan for photo shoots. Narrow enough be tough to shoot on longer lenses, but is doable!
Arleigh-Ann B.
First-class modern photography studio
I had such a wonderful experience with this booking. Andrew made sure that the studio was well equipped with everything I needed and was very helpful during the photoshoot. There are a variety of props which are included with the booking which was a very pleasant...