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Popular portrait photography locations
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3SG Studio, LLC
El Cajon, CA4.9 (237)
25 guests
3SG Studio, LLC. Create Without Limits at 3SG Studio!
Located in the heart of El Cajon, our fully equipped photography and video studio is designed to bring your creative visions to life. With over 30 unique backdrops, a curated selection of stylish furniture, and a variety of props, this space
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$80
/hr
1 hr min
Creativestudiosd
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (147)
12 guests
Creativestudiosd . Our extraordinary facility serves as an ideal studio for fashion, editorial, product, advertising, and celebrity photo shoots, and as a film, commercials, music videos, interviews, TV shows, and web content video production stage, etc.
We take pride in providing a friendly, professional experience and we have a
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$50
/hr
1 hr min
Photos at The Loft
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (267)
8 guests
Photos at The Loft. Welcome to the Loft! A creative space located in the heart of San Diego.
The Loft is a perfect backdrop for all your Photography needs. The clean modern minimalist vibes were carefully designed to be the canvas for your creative visions. The Loft features creamy
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Sphere Photo photography studio
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (22)
10 guests
Sphere Photo photography studio. Welcome to our 700 square foot industrial style studio, an open space perfect for any type of photo shoot, including personal, branding, retail, wholesale, and video production. We invite photographers, videographers, and content creators of all skill levels to utilize our space.
Our amenities include:
A changing room
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$95
/hr
2 hr min
Allison Shamrell Pet Photography
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (5)
8 guests
Allison Shamrell Pet Photography. New & bright photography studio, set up and ready to go! Come alone or bring your clients; this space feels professional and is 100% private.
Ideal for product photography, headshots, fashion & portrait photography.
Located in a quiet area of a well kept shopping complex, this
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$65
/hr
2 hr min
The Portrait Mama
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (42)
9 guests
The Portrait Mama. Our studio is nestled in the heart of Birdrock Beach Village surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants, and the beach.
The meticulous design of The Portrait Studio ensures its adaptability to various photoshoots, content creation, and small creative workshops. With bright white walls, our space is versatile.
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$65
/hr
2 hr min
B2B Camera Studio
El Cajon, CA5.0 (13)
25 guests
B2B Camera Studio. B2B Camera Studio offers variety of sessions for photo shooting and video shooting, its a large space to be creative. We are working on adding more items and decoration to give our professionals more ideas to be more creative. You can always bring your equipment and
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$60
/hr
1 hr min
Gud Times
El Cajon, CA5.0 (120)
100 guests
Gud Times. Welcome to our gorgeous, natural light studio in San Diego!
We opened up in January of 2021 and moved to our bigger and better location in 2025! Come use our open 3500 square foot studio for all of your creative shoot ideas. The space is extremely versatile
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$125
/hr
1 hr min
Legacy
El Cajon, CA5.0 (113)
50 guests
Legacy. One huge 2,000 square footage rectangular room with mirrors on one side. Chairs can be added to create a presentation/performance space. Large windows allow for a lot of natural light but room has great lighting. Sound system for music installed. Location is located near the I
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$50
/hr
1 hr min
Tropical Oasis Ideal for Creative Productions in San Diego
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, El Cajon, CA5.0 (1)
50 guests
A lush tropical haven in Eastern San Diego. Our property boasts breathtaking outdoor spaces designed to inspire and entertain. Enjoy our saltwater pool with a waterslide and waterfall, custom built fire pit, cozy outdoor fireplace, and serene pond with a picturesque bridge. Our resort style home
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$125
/hr
3 hr min
Natural Light Studio with Equipments
Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA5.0 (11)
8 guests
Located in the East county, this studio is best for photo and video shoots. There's big windows lets in an immense amount of light, as well as free lighting equipments. There is also an area for hair and makeup artists to get prepared in, as
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Recording Studio - Complete Studio (Control Room + Live Room)
Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA8 guests
Located in a converted two car garage at my personal residence and studio.
Control room and live room available for full days from 12 Noon 10PM daily and select hours beyond. Control room features a complete Pro Tools HD setup with a variety of gear
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$90
/hr
4 hr min
Recording Studio - Live Room w/ Amp Wall Backdrop
El Cajon, CA5.0 (5)
8 guests
Located in a converted two car garage at my personal residence and studio.
Live room available for full days from 12 Noon 10PM daily and select hours beyond. Room features a full wall of guitar amplifiers and cabinets, as well as a variety of other
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$60
/hr
4 hr min
SALT BOX studio
4.2 miles from El Cajon, CA5.0 (26)
20 guests
SALT BOX studio. flexible creative space is a commercial rental studio designed for small to medium productions, workshops, or meetings. It works well for portrait photoshoots, headshots, tabletop photography, product still life, fashion, or any other type of photo shoot and/or video project.
SPACE FEATURES
1800 Square Feet of Open Floor
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$80
/hr
3 hr min
Photography Studio with Entire wall of windows, feels like home.
5.8 miles from El Cajon, CA4.9 (13)
8 guests
Large open space with a full wall of windows and white curtains so essentially a big softbox. Hardwood floors throughout. Decorated as a home so there is a bed, large mirror, a couch, clawfoot bathtub and wicker egg chair. Additional room for dressing and/or
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$110
/hr
2 hr min
Eco-friendly Photo Studio with Breathtaking Mountain Vistas near San Diego
6.6 miles from El Cajon, CA5.0 (1)
7 guests
Unleash your creativity in our serene Photo Studio nestled in the Jamul mountains, a location steeped in Native American heritage, teeming with wildlife, and bursting with the energy of groundbreaking ideas.
Who We Are
Welcome to Sparkpick, a boutique sustainable fashion enterprise
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
SBK STUDIOS
7.1 miles from El Cajon, CA5.0 (24)
10 guests
SBK STUDIOS. Our 700 square foot content space offers an intimate and versatile setting, ideal for photo shoots and small events. With ample natural light and customizable decor options, the area provides a perfect backdrop for capturing high quality images. The open floor plan allows for easy reconfiguration
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$45
/hr
2 hr min
Picture Flicks Studio
8.8 miles from El Cajon, CA5.0 (339)
6 guests
Picture Flicks Studio. Our studio is perfect for Content Creators. The studio is 300 sq. ft. and is perfect for photo shoots, product shoots or filming. The studio has 3 walls to shoot on Distressed wood, Red Brick and White Brick plus a Grass wall and multiple
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$50
/hr
2 hr min
Home Studios SD
9.4 miles from El Cajon, CA5.0 (8)
8 guests
Home Studios SD. This small photo studio offers a versatile space equipped with an Easiframe curved fabric wall that stands 8ft high and extends 5ft out, perfect for headshot photography. The studio includes C stands and a diverse range of lighting options, featuring strobes and constant lights from brands
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$35
/hr
1 hr min
Fun Nostalgic Photo Studio with attached Office
10 miles from El Cajon, CA10 guests
This photo studio is a nostalgic nod to the late 90s early 00s photo studios ! This studio has a large colorful feature wall with all 90s 00s vibes, a CD wall , colorful furniture & a Pacman arcade machine . Front area is set up
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$75
/hr
4 hr min
Lightz Out Studios
Serving the El Cajon, CA area50 guests
Lightz Out Studios. Our fully equipped 1,800 square foot studio features double CYC walls (24' x 15'), a full service production kitchen, a spacious greenroom, a double hair and makeup room, and dedicated power sources for high energy equipment.
The space also includes a 10 seat conference table, making it
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$125
/hr
4 hr min
The MK LAB
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (2)
10 guests
The MK LAB. IMPORTANT!
Your booking does NOT include a lighting technician or photographer.
Your booking is for space rental and includes the lighting, backdrop, and posing equipment as well. You can hire a lighting technician to help assist you in setting up/operating the lights during your
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Influence Studios
Serving the El Cajon, CA area4.9 (47)
30 guests
Influence Studios. Our Studio is the first ever turnkey production space that is pre styled and pre lit so content creators, influencers, and agencies can capture content without the hassle and expense of a traditional shoot. Rentable by the hour. Just show up and shoot.
You are able to
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$125
/hr
3 hr min
Sun Snap Studio
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (86)
15 guests
Sun Snap Studio. Our brand new natural light, creative studio is a 1200 sq. ft. space located in National City, featuring a large cyclorama wall and modern, vibrant design elements ideal for content creation. Perfect for photographers, videographers, and influencers, our studio offers amenities such as a well designed
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$100
/hr
1 hr min
Industrial Studio with Natural or Studio Light
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (223)
15 guests
***CHRISTMAS SET UP WILL BE AVAILABLE BETWEEN THESE DATES: 10/17 10/24, 10/27 11/4, 11/7 12/30***
Our studio is about 885 square feet with a modern and industrial ambiance. With its south facing warehouse door, natural light floods the space all day
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$89
/hr
2 hr min
Meraki Art Studios
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (9)
5 guests
Meraki Art Studios. Welcome to Room 108 at Meraki Spaces—a versatile, sunlit studio perfect for photographers, creatives, and small scale events. Located inside the Dunaway Building, a historic gem in the heart of Pacific Beach that’s over 100 years old, this space is brimming with charm and character, making
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$55
/hr
2 hr min
Amigo Studios
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (81)
25 guests
Amigo Studios. *NOTE: WE ARE LOCATED ON THE 101 IN OCEANSIDE, SD 📍 We were required to list our space further South to show up in San Diego search results. If all that sounds good then we would love to host you!*
🎥 PHOTO / FILM STUDIO
Amigo Studios
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$100
/hr
2.5 hr min
The Place Studios - Natural Light Studios
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (3)
6 guests
The Place Studios is a private 3 room studio including
The Bedroom — a bedroom for family, maternity and boudoir shoots
The Backdrop Room — a studio with black, white, tan, green, and blue backdrops available for guests to use, and
The Loft
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$230
/hr
1 hr min
High End Home Perfect for Photo and Video Shoots
Serving the El Cajon, CA area4.9 (39)
20 guests
There are many rooms in this elegant home that can be used for photos. The home has great natural light and a warm, custom feel. Boys and girls kids rooms and spacious master suite can be used. The large kitchen is perfect for product shoots and
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
Stage Two Nine
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (36)
40 guests
Stage Two Nine. This is a photo studio and event space in North County San Diego, offering full day, and multiple day rentals. We provide reliable service and quality studio space at a great value, flexible to your needs. We work with clients of all sizes and from all
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$150
/hr
6 hr min
Retro Modern Glam Boho Photography/Video Studio | Fuze Studios
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (26)
25 guests
The studio is the perfect spot for lifesytle photography/videography. Let your creativity soar in this beautiful space with many set styles to choose from. Settings include Mid Century modern, Vintage 60s bar lounge, Gothic, Victorian, Boho and of course clean, seamless paper. There are also
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Resort Style Backyard Perfect for any Event- Photo & Film
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (13)
50 guests
Brand New Home with resort style backyard.
Large backyard with a pool, fire pit, loungers, dining area, garden boxes, putting green and more! Bright, clean and open concept home. Plenty of space to host an event, plenty of parking, large driveway and tons of amenities. Check out
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Creative Production and Photo Studio with Modern Lifestyle Sets
Serving the El Cajon, CA area30 guests
Welcome to our modern creative production studio, ideal for photo and video shoots in Carlsbad/North County San Diego. Designed with versatility and style in mind, our space is perfect for capturing a wide range of creative visions.
EQUIPMENT RENTALS
We have basic grip and lighting equipment, production supplies,
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Photo Studio
Serving the El Cajon, CA area25 guests
Affordable insert stage for product shoots, stop motion & headshots. With a standing set, it’s also a great background option for quick talk shows and interview. (Not a soundstage)
Meetings or Classes
This is your multi purpose, cost effective solution for small and medium sized projects. This isn’t
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$120
/hr
5 hr min
Downtown Carlsbad Photo Studio
Serving the El Cajon, CA area5.0 (5)
10 guests
"Our downtown Carlsbad studio offers a versatile haven for capturing life's special moments. Specializing in portrait, family, newborn, and boudoir photography, our space boasts a variety of meticulously crafted vignettes. Whether you seek a cozy family setting, a newborn haven, or an intimate boudoir backdrop, our
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$100
/hr
2 hr min
Amigo Studios
Serving the El Cajon, CA area4.9 (12)
50 guests
Amigo Studios. Welcome to AMIGO STUDIOS!
🎥 New Photo / Video Studio
Amigo is a versatile content creation powerhouse located on the 101 in Oceanside. Complete with a professionally lit multicolor infinity wall (cyc wall) that can be customized to pure white or any color via a remote. As
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$100
/hr
2.5 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.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in El Cajon?
Portrait photography locations in El Cajon average $96 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 El Cajon, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in El Cajon, ranging between $83.33 and $117.86.
$96/hr average
$83/hr$118/hr
What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in El Cajon?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in El Cajon.
How popular are portrait photography locations in El Cajon?
Our local hosts have welcomed 610 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 4.82 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in El Cajon?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 2 hours, with 6 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 El Cajon, CA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography locations in El Cajon, emphasizing most start between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
Reviews for portrait photography locations
Mia B.
Creator Studio - Photo Studio - Mission Valley East
Had another great shoot all thanks to the Creator Studio! Perfect location for all your creative and portrait photography needs...
Karina B.
San Diego Daylight Studio 153
This space is gorgeous! Myself and two other photographers decided to host a headshot swap at this location and it worked out wonderfully! The host was exceptional with communication. We will definitely be back again...
Nick C.
Creator Studio - Photo Studio - Mission Valley East
Nice studio for headshots
Kristian D.
Large, Natural Light Studio
wanted to have a little intimate shoot as my friend wanted some photos in her attire for the Hmong New Year. We also shot a few portraits and some in preparation for Valentine’s Day. The hostess/manager was amazing and super helpful and welcoming. I would definitely come back, the...
Diane H.
Large, Natural Light Studio
those nice black frames, really cool.
They also have light equipment you can use.
I was planning on using the studio white backdrop for portraits with my light equipment but ended up using the white walls with window natural light.
Oh and icing on the cake, Laron swung by and...
Katie H.
Suburban, intimate home studio
forward directions from host. Located on a quiet street with easy street parking, good light, and great host! Would definitely book here again for headshots...
Alex L.
Large, Natural Light Studio
responsive and accommodating. Very welcoming and helpful! Made the grad photo shoot I had to book so easy. Site had everything you need for portraits...
Johanna M.
Creator Studio - Photo Studio - Mission Valley East
Good space for portraits
Danielle M.
La Mesa Open Concept Modern Ranch Home
Perfect space to get a variety of headshots
Katie P.
Creative Photography Studio
Such an amazing space. I needed a space to take headshot photos and this place exceeded my expectations! So many props available to use and Nic was so kind and helpful. Definitely will book again...
Photos By P.
Creator Studio - Photo Studio - Mission Valley East
This is a great space for headshots and small portrait photography. It is very clean, well-organized, and quiet. Nelson was there early to show me around and ensure I got settled. He answered all of my questions. He was extremely friendly and professional. I highly recommend this space, even...
Jordan R.
Large, Natural Light Studio
This is the perfect studio for any of your portrait or photoshoot needs! Lamar and his crew were extremely helpful with getting checked in to the space and even came down to help us when we had a question. Highly recommend booking this space and will definitely be back again...
Rodel R.
Photography studio, all inclusive
Great experience, great host, great place for family portraits
Jennifer S.
Beautiful 1895 Mansion + Photo Studio + Enchanting 2 Acre Garden. (Best Value for the Price on Peerspace)
This house is an absolute gem for photoshoots and events! It really is even more beautiful in person and there are excellent portrait opportunities around every corner, inside and out! The lighting in afternoon is perfect in the house. I would book this place again in a heartbeat. Christian was...
Kaleb S.
Photography Studio and Creative Space Near SDSU
made sure everything was set up to match our event needs, like lighting and equipment, and cleared the studio so we could run our headshot shoot smoothly. Super friendly and easygoing...
Rei T.
Large, Natural Light Studio
Bright, airy space. Great studio to get professional headshots. Google Maps made it a little confusing to find the location, but I was able to call to get clarification on the location. Thank you...
Vince V.
La Mesa Music Studio with a Lobby and Amenities Included
Very friendly and welcoming too. Jessica was an amazing host and made the booking an easy-going visit. I needed the studio for some headshots and the room was ideal for it. Plenty of room for my equipment, lighting, and space to move around. I definitely recommend her space and...
Vince V.
San Diego Area Photography/Video Studio with Unique Backdrops
Amazing studio, the backdrops are topnotch and great for a lot of creative portraits. I plan on booking here again and I will recommend this studio. And Scott was very professional and polite...
Michael W.
Creator Studio - Photo Studio - Mission Valley East
Great head shot studio. Everything went well
Keith W.
Beautiful 1895 Mansion + Photo Studio + Enchanting 2 Acre Garden. (Best Value for the Price on Peerspace)
What an incrediable property! I did family portraits with my clients who absolutely love nostalgic look of the property and the beautiful well maintained landscape! The property definitely appeared as advertised! And Christian, was the perfect host and tour guide. Thanks again Christian we will definitely be back...
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