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Popular photo shoot locations
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Invictus Media
Downtown Des Moines, IA5.0 (43)
50 guests
Invictus Media. STUD1O is the main multipurpose space that space runs out of Invictus Media. The space houses 1800 square feet of studio space with gorgeous exposed red brick, original hardwood floors, and industrial vaulted ceilings. Natural lighting is abundant in the studio on all four sides of
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$75
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1 hr min
AMP Studios
Des Moines, IA5.0 (3)
5 guests
AMP Studios. Cozy space set up specifically for posed newborn photoshoots, with a small corner dedicated to a speciality set that can also be added on to bookings at the larger studio space for AMP Studios Versatile Natural Light Photography Studio.
Space can be booked on it's
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$65
/hr
1 hr min
AMP Studios
Des Moines, IA5.0 (120)
10 guests
AMP Studios. Welcome to the studio!
*The Christmas tree will be up and available November 1st end of December*
*There is no buffer time between bookings. Book enough time to include set up / clean up within your rental window* This is a very busy
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1 hr min
Studio 629
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA5.0 (59)
30 guests
Studio 629. Enjoy this welcoming space in Des Moines for all of your needs! Studio 629 is a space created for your meeting, engaging, and collaborating needs. We host team meetings, team retreats, dinner parties, small classes, book clubs, and more! Bring people together for collaboration sessions, a
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$50
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3 hr min
Studio 206 And A Half
4.4 miles from Des Moines, IA5.0 (3)
20 guests
Studio 206 And A Half. Studio Space Available in Valley Junction!
Looking for the perfect studio that had mix of natural light and charm? Studio 206 is located right in the heart of The Historic Valley Junction District. The shooting space is around 750 sqft that includes 1 large room with
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$80
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2 hr min
Midnight Magic Studio Space
Serving the Des Moines, IA area10 guests
Midnight Magic Studio Space. Midnight Magic is a private studio space located inside the decommissioned Minburn Elementary School. The studio includes a newborn area with multiple props, a desk for branding photos, as well as a bed and chaise lounge, perfect for lifestyle sessions. Additionally, seasonal props and setups are
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$40
/hr
1 hr min
Lovely Backyard in Beaverdale with Pergola Porch, Perfect for Photo and Video Shoots
Drake, Des Moines, IA20 guests
Large backyard oasis and pergola patio. Sitting in a lovely quiet tree filled neighborhood, this yard is covered with large mature trees providing great shade and beautiful backdrops. Perfect for photo or video shoots.
The space:
• Large back yard that includes nice landscaping, a porch with
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$25
/hr
1 hr min
Centrally Located Serene Wooded Home
Saylorville, Des Moines, IA5.0 (1)
20 guests
like we were tucked away in our own woods." Ian
Past clients have included Better Home & Gardens photo shoot, filming crews for electrical company commercial and marketing company doing cooking film shoot.
INDOOR SPACE
The master bedroom has a King size bed and
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$125
/hr
5 hr min
Valley Junction Studio
4.2 miles from Des Moines, IA5.0 (5)
6 guests
This fully furnished space is decorated to help you bring your creative visions to life. With multiple setups, back drops and available studio lights, you can create a final gallery for your clients with tons of variation. The studio is designed specifically for boudoir, setting a
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$65
/hr
1 hr min
Fully Equipped Studio with Convenient Location
5.6 miles from Des Moines, IA5.0 (1)
6 guests
We have a very flexible photo and video studio with multiple backgrounds and props.
Dressing area is adjacent to the camera room and separate bathrooms are down the hall.
Lighting Units and expert consulting at no extra charge.
Front room can be used for guests
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$50
/hr
1 hr min
Your Private Bar & Event Venue
5.7 miles from Des Moines, IA4.7 (11)
90 guests
Your Private Bar & Event Venue. Our space is in the former Billy Joe's Pitcher Show bar area. We renovated the space in 2018, with modular lounge furniture that can be configured in dozens of layouts to fit the vision of your event.
Whether you are celebrating a milestone in your life,
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$75
/hr
1 hr min
Mixx it up studios
5.7 miles from Des Moines, IA10 guests
Mixx it up studios. Great for portrait, head shots, and boudoir and family photos.
Has amazing natural lighting also a few constant and strobe lights and roller backdrops available.
Along with a few couches and chairs to use for all different type of set ups.
There are four different rooms set
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$75
/hr
1 hr min
Spacious Colonial Estate
5.8 miles from Des Moines, IA30 guests
The grand colonial retreat is the perfect venue for all your special occasions, from family gatherings, and birthday parties to bachelor or bachelorette celebrations. With a spacious, open layout, main floor, it easily accommodates, large groups, while the huge yard is ideal for barbecues and outdoor
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$200
/hr
2 hr min
Eden and Gray Design Build
6.6 miles from Des Moines, IA5.0 (1)
15 guests
Eden and Gray Design Build. Our space is great for small business meetings, client presentations, or a fun night with your girlfriends.
We have a private conference space with a smart TV for presentations. This will seat 8.
We've got a mock kitchen along with a working kitchen for hosting some
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Sassy Home with Colorful Interiors and Great Natural Lighting
8.2 miles from Des Moines, IA15 guests
Located in the heart of West Des Moines two blocks from the vibrant West Glen Entertainment District, this sassy and spacious 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom house is the perfect location for meetings, team building, film shoots, and small yoga classes. The home was professionally decorated in
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$100
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3 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 photo shoot location cost to rent in Des Moines?
Photo shoot locations in Des Moines average $74 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $60, whereas larger venues run about $75 per hour.
photo shoot locations Pricing Range in Des Moines, IA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for photo shoot locations venues in Des Moines, ranging between $60 and $75.
$74/hr average
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How long do people rent photo shoot locations in Des Moines?
Most photo shoot locations are scheduled for 2 hours, with 5 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Photo Shoots starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
photo shoot locations Booking Times in Des Moines, IA
Image representing average rental time for photo shoot locations in Des Moines, emphasizing most start between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
How popular are photo shoot locations in Des Moines?
Our local hosts have welcomed 334 people into their photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 4.96 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a photo shoot location in Des Moines?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking photo shoot locations in Des Moines.
Reviews for photo shoot locations
Tracy W.
Downtown Photography Studio with Tons of Natural Light and Outdoor Green-space.
Matt’s photography studio was a wonderful and versatile space for our filmed interview. The space is wide and open, so perfect for a multi-camera shoot. There’s a diverse array of options within the space for backdrops. Matt was a very friendly and helpful host, who also provided...
Jeremiah M.
Downtown Photography Studio with Tons of Natural Light and Outdoor Green-space.
used this space for an photo shoot to commemorate my 40th birthday. I use the term photo shoot loosely. I'm no model and I just had a friend taking some pictures. I was just initially going to have him use his camera phone, but at the last minute decided...
Whitney C.
Downtown Photography Studio with Tons of Natural Light and Outdoor Green-space.
studio was very clean and offered several options for scenery, chairs, props, light stands, and other equipment to enhance the shoot. Matt Studio is truly a one-stop-shop photography studio. Thank you, Matt, for helping make my 40th birthday photoshoot a success...
Tony A.
Rustic Highland Park Studio
Responded back in a matter of minutes
Space was exactly how it appeared online
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Shawn O.
LAST CALL: Gorgeous Industrial Natural Light Studio
This was our second time renting this space for a shoot- the first was for a photography session, the most recent was for a video/audio recording. It's safe to say we won't be going anywhere else!
The space is multi-dimensional in terms of square footage, props, backdrops...
Melissa G.
Creative Space to Capture Photos of Family’s or Individuals
Alicia’s home was just as advertised! Very welcoming and made it easy to do our photo shoot. She communicated well and was easy to access...
Kirsten B.
Boutique Photo Studio in Liberty, Missouri
The lighting in this spade is phenomenal. It’s the perfect blank slate for any type of photos. I was doing my maternity shoot and the options of different walls was great! There’s a very nice changing room available that made the whole shoot go smoothly. I can...
Michael L.
Unique, beautiful and professional or event space
Utilizing this space for a photo shoot was a wonderful experience. It was clean and well represented by the photos on the website. The host, Katie, was lightening fast with her responses and was very helpful and friendly throughout the process. I would highly recommend this space and will shoot...
Cory V.
Multi level home with lots of charm
as smoothly and simply as it possibly could. And the home was amazing—even more beautiful in person than the already gorgeous photos. We had a blast shooting here...
Alex J.
Multi level home with lots of charm
Great communication. Beautiful home. Ideal for a video or photo shoot
Chelsea P.
Versatile Natural Light Photography Studio
She is interested in your input and really wants you to have success in your photo shoots. Overall great experience
Jen P.
Downtown industrial space with lots of natural light with views of East Village and Downtown Des Moines.
JenniferKathryn provided clear communication and was great to work with on booking this space for a brand photo shoot. The space itself has a variety of backdrops, seating, and the natural light can’t be beat. We’ll be back...
Jamie M.
Downtown industrial space with lots of natural light with views of East Village and Downtown Des Moines.
Gorgeous space!!! Excellent host with a variety of furniture options for a family photo shoot. The natural light was terrific so we didn’t use the lights, but it’s super thoughtful to have those on hand. Is definitely suggest this space to others...
Ariela C.
Downtown industrial space with lots of natural light with views of East Village and Downtown Des Moines.
Host was great! Clear instruction and beautiful lighting. The place was gorgeous I am definitely booking again. We took photos for a bridal shoot and I’m in love...
Andrew R.
Downtown industrial space with lots of natural light with views of East Village and Downtown Des Moines.
Awesome location. Used it for both a video interview and photo shoot. Friendly owner/staff and would definitely book again...
Aaron M.
The Moon Lodge - Cabin on Crystal Lakes
This space is absolutely beautiful. We used it for our engagement photos shoot. It has such a cozy, warm vibe. The host is so kind and thoughtful. Highly recommend this space...
Kaley K.
The Moon Lodge - Cabin on Crystal Lakes
This serene cabin was the perfect environment for my photo shoot. My stylist & I really wanted a cabin feel for this particular shoot. Once we arrived, it was even more special than the photos - my favorite aspects were the fireplace/mantle, all of the original cedar and the canoe right on...
Kate W.
Midwest Coastal Resort
to work with - she answered questions quickly and made sure we had everything we needed before and during our shoot. The space appeared exactly as advertised, Michelle even sent more photos for reference. It was clean, well-lit, and beautifully styled, especially the kitchen area, which was the focus of...
Jenesa D.
Storefront Open Studio
was excellent for photos, and there was a nice variety of seating options and props available, which gave us plenty of flexibility during our shoot.
The only challenge we experienced was the temperature. The space was quite warm, which made it uncomfortable for my family during our session. While...
Shayla S.
Valley Junction Studio
This space is so cute and the photos don’t do it justice! I am already wanting to plan another time to come do another shoot! 10/10 Recommend...
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