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Hanging Door Studio
West Oakland, CA10 guests
Hanging Door Studio. New versatile, spacious and private naturally lit industrial open space photo/video studio in the heart of West Oakland with vaulted ceilings, wood floor, 2 large white walls and 1 wall of windows allowing tons of natural light plus overhead industrial lighting and Sky Light. This
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Mick Jones Studio
West Oakland, CA4.9 (197)
25 guests
Mick Jones Studio. 2100 Square foot floor plan photography studio with high ceilings and natural light.
Let us host your next still photography or video production in our quiet photo studio.
Full professional kitchen with 5 burner gas stove and huge 9ft rolling counter space. Perfect for use by food stylists,
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$467 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Soundwave Studios
West Oakland, CA4.8 (217)
30 guests
Soundwave Studios. Soundwave Studios Backlot in West Oakland available for: film, video, photography, music, rehearsals, and classes. Public events, concerts are not allowed.
2500 square foot flexible space
50' x 30' open concrete floor space
100 amp power distribution breaker panel
off street
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$127 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Luxeshot Studio
Jingletown, Oakland, CA5.0 (48)
20 guests
Luxeshot Studio. TOUR VIDEO: https://tinyurl.com/Luxeshot
The Studio provides an ideal space for photographers, videographers, brands, and creators to bring their visions to life! It features a large white cyclorama wall, skylight, concrete floors and access to amenities like our loading dock and shower.
What's Included:
Two Gated Parking Passes
First Floor
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$336 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Lot78 Studios
South Kennedy Tract, Oakland, CA5.0 (6)
5 guests
Lot78 Studios. ABOUT THE SPACE:
Our 500 square feet Industrial loft workspace/studio is on the first floor inside High Street Studios in Oakland, CA. located in the Fruitvale District in Oakland. 6 blocks from Fruitvale BART station.
The loft provides lots of natural light, high
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$500 total
before taxes
3 hr min
RBA Creative
Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA4.9 (122)
10 guests
RBA Creative. The studio works well for fashion photo shoots, portraits, product shots, some conceptual work, and small video projects. Our photo/production studio is equipped with seamless backdrops, a tripod, continuous lighting, large video monitor, chroma key, as well as a wireless PA system. In addition, we have
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$150 total
before taxes
2 hr min
The Reef Studios
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (2)
50 guests
The Reef Studios. The Reef Studios offers a spacious layout for visual content production and events, 7 x 10 ft adjustable backdrops for photography/videography, and multiple convertible sets for visual content. We are located in downtown Oakland on Lathom square. There is a ton of culture within walking
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Velvett Studios
Downtown Oakland, CA5.0 (12)
25 guests
Velvett Studios. At intro rate through the remainder of 2025!
Welcome to Velvett Photo Studio! Please read before booking:
Myself or an assistant will be on site for all bookings. Because this new studio includes equipment rental, I want to be close by to provide any troubleshooting and otherwise be
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen
West Oakland, CA4.9 (401)
25 guests
Beautiful and modern ground floor loft with concrete floors and a brick wall, perfect for any production or commercial shoot. The space is flexible and can be adjusted and styled to your production needs.
900 square ft space with 10 ft ceilings with large windows
All white
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$372 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
Ivy Hill, Oakland, CA5.0 (209)
10 guests
HOT OFF THE PRESS! Please ask for my new guide "25 Ways I Use My Studio for Boudoir / Editorial / Lifestyle," which demonstrates over two dozen different settings you can create here.
Welcome to my studio! I'm Cheshire Isaacs, a top rated Bay Area photographer specializing
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sawmill Studio
Oakland Ave - Harrison St, CA4.9 (197)
20 guests
Sawmill Studio. Large studio loft run by artist and prop/interior stylist. 1500sf flex space featuring exposed brick walls, hand painted details, and original (cleared) artwork. 10' ceilings, concrete floors, large windows, full kitchen, and bath. 2 free all day designated parking spots. Freight elevator and loading dock.
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$627 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Designer's Luminous Artistic Sanctuary : Lifestyle + Photo + Video + Events
Clinton, Oakland, CA4.9 (54)
10 guests
Apartment is 1800 Sq Ft
Living Room: 180 Sq Ft
Bedroom 1: 90 Sq Ft
Bedroom 2: 132 Sq Ft
Bedroom 3: 120 Sq Ft
2 Bathrooms: 1 tub, one clear shower
Kitchen: Modern with brand new steel appliances, hood stove
I'm a Feng Shui based interior designer and sustainable artist and
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
MagnoliaStudios.rsvp
West Oakland, CA5.0 (10)
10 guests
MagnoliaStudios.rsvp. Welcome to Magnolia Studios!
We specialize in 🎬 🗣️ INTERVIEW PRODUCTIONS 🗣️ 🎬 Sunny, modern, spacious and designed for sit down interviews of all kinds — executives, customer testimonials, YouTube content, documentaries — any talking head! MORE 👇
PERFECT FOR INTERVIEWS ✨
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It features everything I, as a working
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$283 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Photo Studio near Lake Merritt
Downtown Oakland, CA4.7 (13)
10 guests
Our space is located in East Oakland nearby Laney College and Lake Merritt.
We have 1,000 sqft area ready for photography and video use. Tons of natural light, along with lighting equipment available for an extra cost.
You can contact us directly if you'd like to
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$120 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Full Service Photo Studio, Prop Shop + Prep Kitchen
West Oakland, CA5.0 (6)
15 guests
Our Full Service Photo Studio, Prep Kitchen, and Prop Shop are located in east Oakland near the Bay Bridge. Our ground level, 900 sq ft photo studio includes a small prep kitchen, our entire surface collection, a crew conference table, and a grip/storage area. It
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$876 total
before taxes
8 hr min
AMAZING TOP FLOOR WORK/LIVE LOFT - Professional Creative Space: 12ft. windows, natural lighting, and positive energy flow (Media Production)
West Oakland, CA4.8 (86)
49 guests
following usage:
⭐️ Filmings
⭐️ Documentary Shoots
⭐️ Promotional Videos
⭐️ Film Shoots
⭐️ Web Series Shoots
⭐️ Filmed Interviews
⭐️ Photoshoots
⭐️ Promotional Photoshoots
⭐️ Photo Studio
⭐️ Product Shoots
⭐️ Commercial Photoshoots
ABOUT THE SPACE: We offer a versatile creative space for Artists, Musicians, Creatives, Business Professionals, Companies, and Organizations an ideal environment for
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$712 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Stunning Indoor/Outdoor Luxury Space for your Photo/Video Shoots
Piedmont Avenue, Oakland, CA5.0 (4)
30 guests
Piedmont Ave Gem: A Cinematic Sanctuary for Film Productions
Step into an enchanting oasis nestled on a serene cul de sac in the vibrant Piedmont Ave neighborhood, presenting an unparalleled backdrop for film scouts in search of unique and versatile locations. This architectural marvel, hidden behind an
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$1,205 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Studio Oak Creatives
Ivy Hill, Oakland, CA5.0 (7)
4 guests
Studio Oak Creatives. Beautiful Light! Clean raw Studio Space
Photo Shoots are great here!
Art Studio has a long white wall 20” with a 25 foot view towards it at the front and 14’ view from the rest.
Nice Friendly Neighborhood Upper San Antonio District near Lakeshore, Oakland
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$260 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Studio space near Lake Merritt/Bella Vista Area
Bella Vista, Oakland, CA5.0 (3)
10 guests
This space is perfect for studio sessions and includes a full kitchen. It offers WiFi, and a speaker for music and is located in the Bella Vista neighborhood. The equipment available consists of a white backdrop, two reflective photography umbrellas, two external flashes, and a trigger.
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
West Oakland Creative space Designed for Photography and Video - DAILY use
West Oakland, CA8 guests
ARCHITECTURAL STUDIO FOR TABLE TOP AND FOOD SHOOTS. Also ideal for cooking classes, cook book shoots, meetings, smaller events. Located in the up and coming Prescott neighborhood of West Oakland's Creative District with plenty of unmetered street parking.
Show up and be ready to shoot with just
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$657 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Exclusive Venue With Accommodating Space Available
West Oakland, CA4.9 (14)
40 guests
We are located in Old Oakland Prescott District, near West Oakland Bart and The Port of Oakland
With on street parking our facility totals 1.260 sq feet. A one stop shop for artist of all genre
Our meeting space is 15x55 sq ft. It accommodates thirty
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$113 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sun-Drenched Modern Haven: Your Ultimate Setting for Photo and Video Creation
Longfellow, Oakland, CA4.9 (47)
15 guests
Come into this wonderfully decorated and updated home! This house is originally a beautiful Craftsman (still touched with inlaid wooden floors and curved arched doorways and windows) with modern updates and excellent decor that can be found in Dwell magazine. The house is wonderfully charming and
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$822 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Ultra Modern Studio
South Prescott, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
25 guests
The studio has all that you need for your creative projects: 1,000 square feet, 10' high ceilings, large movable work table, paper backgrounds, dedicated bathroom & make up station with shower, rubber floors, LED lighting, and more. Equipment rental available on site.
Note: this listing for the
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$448 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Exclusive Venue in West Oakland
West Oakland, CA4.8 (63)
12 guests
We are located close to “Bart transit system ”It brings you to the facility only one block away, With secured off street parking our facility totals 1,200 square feet. A one stop shop for artist of all genre.
Our photography and film room is 15
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$57 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Spanish Revival Oakland Lower Hills Home Perfect for Photo and Video Shoots
Trestle Glen, Oakland, CA5.0 (10)
15 guests
Nestled in the lower hills of Oakland, this home is a split level 1920's Spanish Revival and maintains classic character with modern elements.
The main living space is very bright with natural light and period details, including several large original oval windows in the living and dining
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$614 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Beautiful Photo Studio with Industrial wood floors and Large Windows
East Peralta, Oakland, CA5.0 (8)
10 guests
Our studio is a historic industrial building and is perfect for small to medium sized photo or video projects. With 1100 ft of dedicated shooting space, 14 ft walls, and 2 bay windows, you can flood the space with natural light or black it out. The
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$376 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Modern Light-Filled Craftsman Perfect for Photo & Video Shoots
Shafter, Oakland, CA5.0 (24)
20 guests
Fully remodeled, bright, airy and modern craftsman house. Mid century modern furniture throughout. Open floor plan. Kitchen has white and walnut cabinets, marble backsplash, a large eat in peninsula, and white Caesarstone counters. Dining table seats 6 8 comfortably. Kitchen counter seats 3.
Beautiful, fully landscaped
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$745 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Ellen Shershow Photography
Dimond District, Oakland, CA5.0 (13)
10 guests
Ellen Shershow Photography. Shershow studios is a functional, flexible, and beautiful creative space for shoots of all types and sizes.
The main studio is 1,046 sq feet with 12 foot ceilings, It has natural light on one end. The opposite end has a wall mounted backdrop holder and is
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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Pro Photo & Video Studio in Emeryville/N. Oakland | Loads of Rental Gear
Paradise Park, Oakland, CA5.0 (33)
15 guests
Medium sized (1200+ sf) fully stocked photo/video studio in a former warehouse* with north facing windows and frosted glass rollup garage door, plus skylights (which can be covered).
Easy first floor access with direct load in via garage door, two semi official parking spaces, and additional
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$651 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Daylight Photo Studio w/ easy load in + onsite gear
Hawthorne, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
10 guests
Daylight studio primarily geared towards stills photography has ample natural light, direct access roll up door for easy load in, and 12 18ft ceilings. The open floor plan makes for a flexible workspace excellent for large seamless, table top, lay down, on figure, and room set
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$1,095 total
before taxes
10 hr min
Kitchen on Fire - Oakland Kitchen
Paradise Park, Oakland, CA5.0 (2)
40 guests
Kitchen on Fire - Oakland Kitchen. Available 7 days a week | 7AM 9PM
$1,000 Minimum Booking
Our venue is ideal for food photography shoots, filming cooking sessions, and full restaurant film shoots.
Our space is a fully equipped professional kitchen. This space is perfect for team buildings, cooking classes, meetings, recipe testing, and catering
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$1,260 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Large Multi-Use Photo and Video Studio
Fruitvale, Oakland, CA5.0 (1)
60 guests
This 1,700 square foot multi use studio in Oakland is ideal for photographers, content creators, educators, and artists working in alternative or specialty genres. The space blends the aesthetics of a professional photo studio with the flexibility of a stylized set—perfect for bold, creative projects.
Studio Features
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$249 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Fully Equipped Industrial Photo/Video Studio with Great Natural Light
Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA5.0 (136)
10 guests
DETAILS ON THE SPACE & LOCATION:
Beautiful industrial windows with white floor and walls for great natural light.
Great for all types of photography and small video productions.
Separate lounge area with couches, chairs, TV, & sound system for talent, clients, and general
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$207 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Urban loft with Natural Light
Coliseum Industrial, Oakland, CA5.0 (2)
100 guests
This open floor loft offers 1,200 sq ft of flexible space perfect for parties, photo/video shoots, meetings, pop ups, and more. With high ceilings, natural light, and a modern blank canvas vibe, it’s easy to customize for your needs.
Amenities include WiFi, a Bluetooth speaker, restrooms, and
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$184 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Oakland Hills Mid-Century Modern | Filmed Interviews, Photo Shoots and Video Productions
Piedmont Pines, Oakland, CA4.9 (10)
20 guests
OAKLAND HILLS MID CENTURY MODERN PRODUCTION HOUSE | NATURAL LIGHT & PANORAMIC VIEWS
Perched atop the Oakland Hills with stunning west facing views, this architectural gem offers production companies the perfect blend of natural beauty, flexible spaces, and logistical convenience. Step into this light filled, open concept
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$931 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Luxury Film/Photo Location. Large Open Space. Panoramic Views. Tranquility.
Woodminster, Oakland, CA4.9 (15)
30 guests
Need an inspiring space for your next media production? We've got you covered! It is an open floor plan (dining, kitchen, living room) that can host up to a 50 person production.
This beautiful home is available for daily rental and is suitable for cooking
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$1,030 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.
How much does a commercial photography location cost to rent in Oakland?
Commercial photography locations in Oakland average $87 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
commercial photography locations Pricing Range in Oakland, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for commercial photography locations venues in Oakland, ranging between $84.8 and $110.33.
$87/hr average
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What's the best day to rent a commercial photography location in Oakland?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking commercial photography locations in Oakland. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Saturday as these days are 26% cheaper on average.
How popular are commercial photography locations in Oakland?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1426 people into their commercial photography locations with reviews averaging 4.84 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent commercial photography locations in Oakland?
Most commercial photography locations are scheduled for 4 hours, with 10 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Commercial Photoshoots starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
commercial photography locations Booking Times in Oakland, CA
Image representing average rental time for commercial photography locations in Oakland, emphasizing most start between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Reviews for commercial photography locations
Kylie Y.
Rustic Luxury Eco Cottage + Event Space
Such a cute and easy to find space! We had a maternity photoshoot. The aesthetics are really nice for a homey cabin vibe and there are nice little fields / paths plus the deck to switch it up. The host was very accommodating, flexible, responsive, kind...
Cheyenne H.
Modern Photo + Film Studio in Art Space with Skylights
Great Space for photoshoots & a great experience from the space owners! Definitely will be booking again!
Abby M.
Sawmill Studio Loft
What an amazing space! We did a photo shoot here and there were so many options and interesting backdrops. Sarah was lovely, flexible and timely with letting us in and out. Parking was also easy (2 spaces available to us). Sarah also offered a clothing rack...
Raj D.
Content Creation and Multimedia Studio
This space was awesome! We came here to shoot a music video and we got to shoot in all of the different sets along with a whole band shot. It ended up working out exactly how we intended and the hosts were super helpful. ...
Meghan O.
Decorate Your Own Natural Light Studio in Heart of Inner Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset Studios is always a pleasure to work at. I had a family session & a first birthday milestone this past weekend. The space is perfect, and the natural light is amazing. Will be working there again soon for Valentine's Day! ...
Heather L.
Host Your Gathering in Our Stunning 1950's Open Floor Plan Home
The location was perfect for our natural light photoshoot. Plenty of space in the main areas and a perfect set up in the kitchen for our make up artist. Amber was a delight to communicate with made our shoot easy and fun....
Will B.
Vintage Castro Club Lounge for a Memorable Shoot
For us, a very elegant photoshoot, required the perfect back drop and this location delivered all that and more. The photos are exactly as advertised and the hosts were there for every and all requests. This spot is also perfect for events (even though we didn't...
Charity N.
Industrial Production Space
All of the reviews are accurate. Crystal goes above and beyond to help make sure you have a successful photoshoot. I can’t thank her enough for all of her help. I’ll definitely will be booking here again. ...
Jezrael G.
Portrait & Photography Studio: Top 5 Rentals in 2024: Whitewalls, Lights, Stands & Backdrops. Portrait and Model Pro!
Just a bit cold in there. Not sure if I just missed the instructions to a heater but overall great space for simple photoshoots!
Ashly S.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
Completely perfect venue for a quick photo shoot.the space had great light, great props, and even had snacks! 10/10
Geet L.
Natural Light Industrial Photography Studio
Great space!! My engagement was on a rainy day , and this studio gave us so many options for great pictures!!
Cristian M.
All-In-One Creative Space
This is my second time at this space. Went smooth for my photo session with my client (: Chris was on site and super attentive, helpful. Would definitely recommend! ...
Erika P.
Upscale & Fully Equipped Photo Studio in Historic Building
It was a pleasure shooting in Mike’s studio - he was super communicative and helpful, and the space was perfect for our jewelry lookbook Great neighborhood as well! ...
Jonathan H.
Multi Set Photo/Video Studio With Cyc Wall And Podcast Recording Studio
We had a good experience and shoot at this studio. Charn was very friendly and helpful throughout the process. I would do business with Good Vibes again....
Ezekiel H.
Luxury Creative Studio with Included Lighting Equipment
Amazing Experience!!!! More than i would’ve ever imagined. Very accommodating, has waters in the room for all guest. Backdrops and lighting equipment were amazing. There was seating for everyone which is really good because my models were on their feet more than 12+ hours ! Definitely...
Christer D.
Mansion in Sacramento for Photo & Video Shoots
Great space! I booked to have a photoshoot at their location. There's a lot of space to take photos, we utilized the front and back yards, kitchen, dining area, and living room. ...
Logain A.
Spacious Studio in SOMA w/ Skylight!
Loved using this studio for a photoshoot! It had everything I needed and Jeremy was accessiblie and reachable throughout the entire time. I’ll for sure be using this space again in the future! There was ample parking on the street which made unloading and reloading the...
Joshue R.
All-In-One Creative Space
Owner was very friendly. Always responded quick. The space was exactly what we were looking for, a photo studio large enough to fit a model, a photographer, and a third person giving directions ...
Berean S.
Portrait & Photography Studio: Top 5 Rentals in 2024: Whitewalls, Lights, Stands & Backdrops. Portrait and Model Pro!
Great space, just come in with a plan for photo shoots. Narrow enough be tough to shoot on longer lenses, but is doable!
Duke W.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
Was an absolutely great place for indoor photos. Been here a few times now and will continue to use this location. 🙂