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Popular portrait photography locations
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AMP Studios
Des Moines, IA5.0 (104)
10 guests
AMP Studios. Welcome to the studio!
*The Christmas tree will be up and available November 1st end of December*
This versatile natural light photography studio is located in Clive, IA. With 4 rooms with varying decor styles, this can be your perfect space for personal branding,
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$65
/hr
1 hr min
Invictus Media
Downtown Des Moines, IA5.0 (40)
50 guests
Invictus Media. STUD1O is the main multipurpose space that space runs out of. 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 the building.
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$75
/hr
1 hr min
Studio 629
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA5.0 (54)
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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$45
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3 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
Crocker Properties
7.9 miles from Des Moines, IA25 guests
Crocker Properties. This space is excellent for entertaining guests with an open concept kitchen and living room plus large outdoor deck. It would be great for photographers for photo shoots as our home is brand new and situated in a wooded forest. We have an indoor and outdoor
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$100
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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
Fully Equipped Studio with Convenient Location
5.5 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
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.
What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in Des Moines?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in Des Moines.
How popular are portrait photography locations in Des Moines?
Our local hosts have welcomed 210 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in Des Moines?
Portrait photography locations in Des Moines average $69 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 $58, whereas larger venues run about $60 per hour.
portrait photography locations Pricing Range in Des Moines, IA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in Des Moines, ranging between $57.5 and $60.
$69/hr average
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How long do people rent portrait photography locations in Des Moines?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 1 hours, with 4 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
portrait photography locations Booking Times in Des Moines, IA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography locations in Des Moines, emphasizing most start between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Reviews for portrait photography locations
Katie B.
Cozy, Vibey Studio with Skyline View in the Historic Kansas City West Bottoms
Alison was a wonderful host and the space was perfect for my business group photos and headshots. The natural light and planty vibes were great and the complimentary drinks were an appreciated touch. We loved it here and I would definitely rebook Story School in the future...
Jayme B.
Super Cute Photo Studio in The Crossroads
am a photographer, and I rented the studio to take some senior portraits. Everything went flawlessly. The space was as described...
Brandon D.
Huge Stylish Warehouse with Cycwall
Perfect space for filming our promo and taking some portrait photos. The overall aesthetic of brick and wood is gorgeous and the cywall with overhead lighting was a huge plus! Alec was super chill and helpful! Highly recommend...
Sara G.
Daylight Cyc Wall Photo Studio in Downtown Kansas City
loved using this studio to do some self portraits for my birthday. There was sooo much natural light!! And I loved how simply beautiful the studio is. I can't wait to rent it again...
Kandace H.
Hickory Studios West Bottoms
did a family portrait session in this space and absolutely loved it! Tons of natural light and beautiful decor. Stephanie was extremely responsive and helpful when I had to contact her with questions. I'd love to shoot here again...
Lori H.
Cozy, Vibey Studio with Skyline View in the Historic Kansas City West Bottoms
liked this space! It was a dark morning and I had hoped to do natural light portraits but thankfully I brought my own lighting and it all worked out fine. The AC was nice and cool, the clients enjoyed the drinks in the little refrigerator, and we enjoyed the Livestock...
Jori H.
Versatile Natural Light Photography Studio
variety of backdrops, and enough room to move comfortably during sessions. Amanda was accommodating and professional from start to finish. Perfect spot for boudoir, portraits, or branding sessions. Can't wait to utilize this space again...
Melanie J.
Crossroads District Studio with Natural Light
rented this space to trade services with another photographer for branding and headshot photos. The space was gorgeous and had everything that we needed for our photoshoot. Hailey sent us clear and concise instructions regarding parking and entry. The space was easy to get to and parking was available. The...
Natalie K.
Spacious West Bottoms Photo Studio Near Highway and Downtown
Always beautiful and so unique for boudoir or portraits
Colette L.
Huge Stylish Warehouse with Cycwall
hours prior to needing the space. The space did appear to be as advertised.
I used this studio for a last minute family portrait session, my clients were happy with the textures of the space itself.
Alec was super laid back which was I appreciated...
John L.
Unique Lounge & Lobby Space
Very nice professional space, used for a Family Christmas portrait although the space is mostly used for music production… the area was contemporary and worked well for what the family wanted...
Abbie L.
Cozy, Vibey Studio with Skyline View in the Historic Kansas City West Bottoms
The Story School Studio was perfect for my professional headshot photoshoot! There were areas for fun pictures, areas for simple pictures and space to get creative. The props, furniture and natural lighting were great. I highly recommend this space...
Colette L.
Wild Light Studio - Artfully Designed Studio in the West Bottoms
The host has been great at communicating, the space was beautiful and versatile, and it was perfect for portraits
Amanda M.
Downtown industrial space with lots of natural light with views of East Village and Downtown Des Moines.
Loved the rolling walls. Jennifer was prompt with all communication. Perfect spot for my clients headshots
Jill N.
Downtown industrial space with lots of natural light with views of East Village and Downtown Des Moines.
used this studio to take headshots for a client. It is a beautiful, clean space with great light and a chill vibe. I loved the variety of backdrop options and the selection of chairs. I also appreciated the EXCELLENT communication from the host. Definitely recommend for brand photography and headshots...
Jeremiah P.
Huge Stylish Warehouse with Cycwall
shot a music video here, and its a really great space. Bas was my point of contact for the day and she was very helpful, letting us use her speaker for better sound. We used the cycwall with the lighting and it was clean and very nice looking. My only...
Destini S.
Downtown Photography Studio with Tons of Natural Light and Outdoor Green-space.
nice!!!! The studio is filled with natural lighting and my client had a great time as well! My pictures turned out beautiful from my portrait session and i highly recommend booking here...
Julie S.
Boutique Photo Studio in Liberty, Missouri
Another great experience at Nickel & Suede! Thankful for this space and the staff. Great space to take some headshots for some of my photo clients. Will be back again...
Abigail W.
LAST CALL: Gorgeous Industrial Natural Light Studio
extremely responsive and the most helpful host! The space was amazing and exactly what we were needing for our shoot. We shot some product shots as well as portraits + branding photos for a new boutique launch...
Maryl W.
Huge Stylish Warehouse with Cycwall
bit warm, but what else does one expect with southern facing windows during the hours of 11am-1pm? Lots of great natural light for portrait photos, very pleased with how they turned out...
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