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from$195/hr
Malibu Mountain Home With Views

Malibu, CA

4.9(13)
Venue capacity icon4

Mountain Home

Enjoy mountain and ocean views from the kitchen and family room. This location is nestled in the Santa Monica mountains 6 min drive from the beach. It has great natural light and large windows. Also a sky light in the kitchen which brings great light...
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from$125/hr
Beautiful Malibu Bohemia Beachfront Bungalow

Central Malibu, CA

4.7(17)
Venue capacity icon10

Beach Home

This is a beautiful beachfront apartment with a bohemian Moroccan aesthetic. We have a spacious deck and 30 ft across of beachfront on the iconic Malibu Road. This is dependent upon tide of course. Suitable for interviews, infomercials, and photoshoots. We have a lot of...
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from$120/hr
Malibu Zen

Eastern Malibu, CA

4.6(14)
Venue capacity icon8

Beach Home

A gem oasis tucked above one of the best kept secret beaches in Malibu. Mostly Overlooking gorgeous rocks with wildlife and waves. This pristine mainly white apartment faces south and gives the perfect light for all day shooting both inside the space and on the...
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from$300/hr
The Gesner Cocoon - Secluded with Amazing Views

Malibu, CA

4.8(41)
Venue capacity icon80

Ranch

The Gesner Cocoon location offers a spacious private and peaceful setting with spectacular mountain views. Located three miles from the Pacific Ocean. Designed by the world-renowned architect Harry Gesner. The design compliments and blends in with the site’s natural surroundings and pristine environment. This Aerodynamic...
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from$175/hr
30-Acre Private Ranch Near Malibu. Versatile natural location with walk-in custom ROCK POOL + access to large PRODUCTION HOUSE w/ MAKE-UP room, bathroom, kitchenette + lounge. Daylight Studio w/ Cyc Wall/Downstairs Interior of Main Ranch House ADDITIONAL

4.1 miles from Malibu, CA

5.0(350)
Venue capacity icon100

Ranch

There is nothing else like this property in Los Angeles County. Starting at $200/hour for small groups. Rustic & gorgeous secluded 30-acre horse ranch in Malibu Canyon with walk-in salt water pool, 2700 sq-ft production house + endless natural beauty. Available for commercial, film and...
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from$195/hr
Rustic Lake Dock and Modernist rustic Cabin in Mountain Area

4.5 miles from Malibu, CA

4.9(47)
Venue capacity icon50

Lake House

Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelakehouse2022 www.maliboulake.space NO PERMIT NEEDED. PRIVATE COMMUNITY. Additional Fees may apply depending on the scale of shoot. Welcome - we're an easygoing host for your shoot day. We have a few simple rules, but overall we're here to give you the...
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from$95/hr
Photography, Video and Film Studio with Pre Lit Cyc Wall - Perfect for Interviews, Film, Video, E-comm, Music Videos, Brand CEO Interviews, Family Photo shoots, Headshot Session, Fashion shoots and all Photo Shoots - Located in Westlake Village near Malibu, Calabasas and Santa Barbara, Simi Valley, Ventura, Camarillo, just north of Los Angeles and the Valley.

9.4 miles from Malibu, CA

5.0(50)
Venue capacity icon40

Production Studio

Film and Photography Studio with Pre Lit Cyc Wall - Located in Westlake Village near Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Santa Barbara, Malibu * Available 7-days a week 24 hours a day. This Listing books the Film and Photography Studio that includes the 20' x 20' L-shaped...
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from$95/hr
Beautiful Photo-Video-Podcast Studio in Westlake/Thousand Oaks with Full Kitchen

9.5 miles from Malibu, CA

5.0(33)
Venue capacity icon50

Photo Studio

...eCommerce shoots, Influencer Media, You Tube Production, Music Videos, Podcasting setup, Photo shoots, Film Shoots, Video Shoots, Insert Shoots, Catalog Photoshoot, Corporate Headshots, Headshots, Newborn Photography, Family Portraits, Celebrity Portraits, Album Release parties, Trunk Shows, Fashion Photography, Product Photography, Green Screen, Magazine Covers, Documentary Interviews...
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from$100/hr
Westlake Photo-Video-Podcast Rental Studio with Daylight option and full kitchen

9.6 miles from Malibu, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon30

Photo / Video Studio

...eCommerce shoots, Influencer Media, You Tube Production, Music Videos, Podcasting setup, Photo shoots, Film Shoots, Video Shoots, Insert Shoots, Catalog Photoshoot, Corporate Headshots, Headshots, Newborn Photography, Family Portraits, Celebrity Portraits, Album Release parties, Trunk Shows, Fashion Photography, Product Photography, Green Screen, Magazine Covers, Documentary Interviews...
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Reviews for portrait photography locations

Johnny C.
Restored 1950's Ranch Home Bright White Open Concept Interior on 1 ACRE Rustic Exterior with Oak Trees & Fire-pit and lots of parking!
What an incredible location! This space literally hits every nail on the head for any food or product lifestyle centric shoot. The main room housing every element for most productions allows for an easy workflow between shot setups. Lighting is easily able to be positioned all along the exterior of...
Helen P.
Beautiful Photo-Video-Podcast Studio in Westlake/Thousand Oaks with Full Kitchen
It's a large, well equipped, comfortable space for taking photos. We were working on headshots, so this place fits us perfectly. Moreover, Chris helped me a lot in setting up the heavy lighting. I'd be glad to do my next session in this studio...
Jordan S.
Downtown Industrial Studio Loft Space
The natural light in the middle of the day made any additional bouncing unnecessary. A quick session gave me a complete lookbook and updated headshots...
Anna D.
Secret Santa Monica Loft, Just off Lincoln
Beautifully lit and empty space! Was perfect for shooting some portraits
Hermelinda F.
Conference Room in Santa Monica with amazing natural light and ocean views!
and elevators. The main lobby area is very clean and maintained as well. I am a photographer and I used this space for a portrait shoot for a business women looking to refresh her images on her company website. The space has perfect light, wide windows, clean walls, etc. for...
Mckayla S.
Beautiful Mid-Century House
This space was exactly what promoted as + more! Gorgeous space for portraits. Also, the host was so sweet and accommodating. Would book again...
Jeffrey D.
Beautiful Mid-Century House
mix of indoor and outdoor shoot options. I loved the greenery surrounding the pool and off to the side which lent itself to creative portraits. I’ll be back...
Emily C.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE
Great space! Had exactly what I needed for a 2 hour photoshoot for corporate headshots