How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in Monterey?
Portrait photography locations in Monterey average $95 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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Popular portrait photography locations
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from$80/hr
Gorgeous natural light photo studio on iconic Cannery Row
Monterey, CA
4.9(10)
8Daylight Studio
Located directly next to the iconic red "Cannery Row" footbridge in the heart of Monterey. You will love the beautiful natural light this space has to offer. Great for photo sessions, quiet workspace, or meeting with clients. Most of the furniture can be moved to...
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from$100/hr
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
Monterey, CA
5.0(101)
15Photo Studio
A beautiful space for photographers to have photo sessions and to meet up with clients in the heart of beautiful Cannery Row Monterey. Furniture can be moved, and you can create a beautiful space with just a few props. Or, if you prefer a minimalistic...
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from$65/hr
Historic Oldtown Photo/Video Studio Perfect For Any Content Creator
14.2 miles from Monterey, CA
5.0(6)
6Photo / Video Studio
This video or photography space is ideal for any content creator looking for a space to create. Rental includes: - Savage Seamless Paper (White, Black, Gray, Green Screen) [106" Wide] - 6x9 Green Screen Cloth Backdrop - 6 x Light Stands - 4 x C-Stands...
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from$195/hr
Monterey Bay Tuscan-Style Country Property with Three Separate Residences
22.8 miles from Monterey, CA
5.0(1)
15Single-Family Home
This warm, inviting property located in a country setting is conveniently situated between Santa Cruz and Monterey. The two acre property in a rural suburban neighborhood offer fruit trees, an herb garden, grape vines, and large wrap-around decks. Enjoy the hot tub, fire pit and...
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from$235/hr
Farmhouse + Redwoods
27.2 miles from Monterey, CA
5.0(2)
24Farmhouse
An 1852 loggers bunkhouse reimagined and redone in 2011. French doors extend the spacious floorplan to the wrap around porch where you will soak in the afternoon sun. The well appointed kitchen, with zinc countertops and a Wedgewood stove, is the classic, central gathering place...
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from$70/hr
Private Photo Studio with Strobes, Backdrops, Modifiers, and Interesting Furniture
37.4 miles from Monterey, CA
5.0(1)
5Photo Studio
APW Photography LLC. Looking for an hourly photo studio that has all the gear? Just bring you, your camera, and your subjects - we've got the rest. The space includes: - multiple Paul Buff strobes, softboxes and modifiers of various sizes, c-stands and booms. Simple wireless triggers (intelligent...
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from$125/hr
Natural shaded space next to the creek
41.9 miles from Monterey, CA
60
Backyard
Huge gated backyard with a unique Creek in South Bay! Come celebrate & create memories in our 5000+ sq ft beautiful backyard space recently remodeled right next to a creek with a fabulous relaxing stream sound! Enjoy the scenic Creekside naturally shaded space under the...
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from$50/hr
Central Downtown Los Gatos Meeting Space
42.4 miles from Monterey, CA
4.9(47)
10Conference Room
Bright sun-filled conference room can fit up 8-10 people comfortably - furnished with a large conference table, projector, a 43″ HD TV/Monitor, and a large white board. This space is available for rent to creative professionals- photographers, videographers, and the like for use as a...
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from$200/hr
Bright, Chic Clubroom for Small Productions
44.3 miles from Monterey, CA
4.5(2)
40Club Room
...ample storage space. We have 2-TVS, comfortable seating arrangements, & shuffle board + parking! Great space for productions, small film or photo shoots, headshot sessions, product ads, advertisements, commercials, and more...
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from$55/hr
Centrally Located Fitness/Ballet/Barre/Yoga Studio Room near Downtown Campbell
46.3 miles from Monterey, CA
5.0(372)
40Fitness Studio
This beautiful studio room is the crown jewel of our multi-award-winning studio. Large and spacious, with high ceilings and industrial fans. Large mirrors cover two walls, and barre railings are fixed to three of the four walls. Double doors open to the back parking lot...
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from$220/hr
Stunning Craftsman in Beautiful Urban Neighborhood
47.2 miles from Monterey, CA
5.0(30)
50Craftsman Home
This house has an open floor plan with a casual farm house feel. - Located in the lovely urban neighbor of Willow Glen ( San Jose) with tree lined streets and a short walk to downtown Willow Glen. - Natural light and cool neutral colors...
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from$70/hr
A photography studio for the modern photographer
48.9 miles from Monterey, CA
4.9(149)
6Photo Studio
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...
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from$150/hr
Modern, Versatile Studio for Podcasts, Content Creation, Production & Photography
49.4 miles from Monterey, CA
4
Production Studio
...designed for cooking content, food photography, and creative campaigns. 🔹 Cloud Nine Set – A dreamy, light-filled space with soft tones, perfect for portraits, beauty shoots, and influencer content. ✨ Bonus: Premium photo backdrops for seamless, high-quality images. The open layout allows for easy movement between...
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from$100/hr
Spacious Studio in the Heart of Downtown San Jose
49.5 miles from Monterey, CA
5.0(2)
35Production Studio
Welcome to our studio in the heart of downtown San Jose, CA. Located underground of the valley title building on 2nd street and San Carlos. We offer 7 different colored production sets. A unique urban vibe with diverse options for your creative vision. We have...
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from$70/hr
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
49.6 miles from Monterey, CA
5.0(58)
15Photo Studio
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...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are portrait photography locations in Monterey?
Our local hosts have welcomed 4211+ people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 4.97 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in Monterey?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 2 hours, with 3 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2025.
Reviews for portrait photography locations
Dana A.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
Love this space! Has everything you need for a portrait session, plus more. Friendly hosts who always get back to you right away...
Ryan-Vincent A.
Industrial Creative Space with Beautiful Natural Light in Downtown San Jose
We had such an amazing time in this studio! I booked for both a client portrait session and product photography for our small business. Everything you could possibly need was at the studio. Jenni-Leigh was such a great host and really set me up for success. Great gated area...
Alexander B.
A photography studio for the modern photographer
This space was perfect for my photoshoot. Plenty of space for simple portrait photoshoots. David was very responsive and answered all my questions...
Heidi B.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
beautiful and stunning studio. You cannot go wrong if you are traveling to Monterey/Carmel and need an impeccable place to take client portraits.
It is also super convenient for parking, which is a plus for clients.
The minute they walked in they said "WOW, this is beautiful Heidi"..
Cannot wait...
Sai Rohit B.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
Awesome spot, great for portrait photography and lots of natural light
Ej C.
A photography studio for the modern photographer
and easy response when it comes to booking the studio. Definitely recommend if you need a cyc wall in the San Jose area for head shots and e commerce needs...
Jie D.
All-In-One Creative Space
Very nice place for portrait photos
Adam E.
Natural Light Urban Looking Studio
Had a fun time shooting at this location for my portrait shoot. Joanne was very nice and helpful. Would totally book this studio again...
Michaela F.
All-In-One Creative Space
Would recommend this space to anyone needing a studio for portraits
Sammy G.
Historic Oldtown Photo/Video Studio Perfect For Any Content Creator
Host was very respectful responsive and attentive in this space . The space was did appear as advertised and more .for this booking I did portrait photography. Will be book again in the near future also recommend to any other photographers or people who are looking for a space...
Bruna G.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
space, and once again, I was beyond impressed. The natural light in the studio is incredible, creating the perfect setting for capturing beautiful holiday portraits. Meghan is incredibly professional and easy to work with, and I’m already looking forward to booking the studio again for future sessions. I highly...
Jack H.
Industrial Creative Space with Beautiful Natural Light in Downtown San Jose
We used the space to do a quick boudoir shoot and headshots for our wedding photo/video business. Everything came out great; the space worked perfectly for what we needed.
The listing was as pictured, natural light was nice and exposed brick looked really good. FYI the listing's pictured light...
Gabriel M.
All-In-One Creative Space
Another great booking for my head shots!
These hosts are very accommodating and they have some great Spaces thank you again guys...
Peter N.
Blackout Studio | RGB LED | HEXAGON LED | Epoxy Floor
everything we needed. The host was very responsive and accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend if you're shooting a small project or quick portraits...
Maria Q.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
Suite Q on Cannery Row was the perfect natural light studio for my portrait session. The ceilings are tall and flanked by windows on two sides provided the perfect industrial modern look I was going for. I’ve already booked it again for another shoot day. Easy to access and...
Josh R.
All-In-One Creative Space
This is my 2nd time using the space for professional head shots. The host is super responsive and professional!
If you end up purchasing backdrops I would double check that they have the color in advance. This way it's prepared ahead of time. Christopher gave us more time to...
Henry R.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
Amazing place with great lighting and equipment. Host communicates very well and I highly recommend renting this space for portrait photography. I'll be booking here again...
Alicia T.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
smaller photo sessions, I love the hair and makeup stations and the welcome area for my clients to relax before their session. As a portrait photographer, the back grounds are great for headshots and 1/2 body images.
I love that I can book as many hours as I need for...
Tri T.
All-In-One Creative Space
Hey Chris, thank you so much for your hospitality! I love the chair that you left there because it was great for my headshot session. I am looking forward to be back to your space soon...
Anna W.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
This studio was perfect for our portrait session. I brought lights and considered using the seamless roll, but just the bare walls/floor and natural light were already great and easy to work with. All of the provided furniture props were exactly what we needed-- each piece looked great and was...