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A modern meeting room with a large white table and four chairs, featuring exposed brick walls and two colorful paintings.
from$30/hr
Parker Meeting Room

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.8(25)
Venue capacity icon8

Meeting Room

Beautiful multipurpose room for private meetings, workshops, trainings, or conferences. Large windows open, allowing for natural light and air along with a view of the historic Fox Theater. /// ROOM INCLUDES /// • Vizio Smart TV Monitor • Stationary Conference Table • Cushioned rolling chairs...
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A modern art gallery featuring a white table and chairs in the center, with colorful paintings on the walls and a large screen displaying an artwork.
from$25/hr
Small Meeting Room Inside of Broadway Gallery

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.7(31)
Venue capacity icon8

Meeting Room

Quiet conference space that can accommodate multiple purposes including private meetings, workshops, and trainings. Perfect for video production or podcast recordings. Located on the first floor with access to natural light in the Broadway Gallery. Mostly white room with art deco white table...
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A spacious room with wooden flooring, featuring a colorful mural on one wall and mirrored surfaces reflecting the interior.
from$50/hr
Natural Light Studio and Dance/Yoga/Rehearsal Hall

Downtown Oakland, CA

4.9(17)
Venue capacity icon30

Dance Studio

Welcome to our space! A warm, naturally lit studio with mirrors, dance floor, cubbies, and lounge space. Our space is 800 sq ft, with south-west facing windows that let natural light in all day. A creative hub nestled in the same building as Flax Art...
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A bright and airy living space featuring a dining table, a sofa with decorative pillows, a piano, bookshelves, and various indoor plants.
from$150/hr
Great for content creation -- Live/Work Loft in Downtown Oakland with floor to ceiling windows

Downtown Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon15

Live / Work Loft

...This space is great for a location shoot or if you need a staged shoot for headshots, product images, or lifestyle. We have a variety of spaces that can create different scenes easily within the space. The loft is two levels which can also be...
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A modern living room with a yellow sofa, a black accent chair, a coffee table, and several plants, along with a fireplace and large windows.
from$100/hr
Spacious and Relaxing House in the Trees

Oakland Ave - Harrison St, CA

5.0(40)
Venue capacity icon10

Apartment Home

This house has a very peaceful atmosphere, with direct views on either end of the large open format living room with blooming greenery, redwood trees, hummingbirds and varied wildlife outside. With wood-paneled ceiling in the main room, retro built-in cabinets, a fireplace, this space can...
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A spacious, modern living area and dining space, featuring a sofa, dining table, and kitchen with elegant cabinetry and industrial-style lighting.
from$73/hr
Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen

West Oakland, CA

4.9(395)
Venue capacity icon25

Apartment Loft

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...
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A minimalistic living room with a brick wall, a light-colored couch, a wooden coffee table, and various decorative plants and artwork.
from$149/hr
Sawmill Studio Loft

Oakland Ave - Harrison St, CA

4.9(179)
Venue capacity icon20

Live / Work Loft

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. Perfect...
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Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion Image in Ivy Hill, Oakland, CA
from$100/hr
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion

Ivy Hill, Oakland, CA

5.0(196)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

...Welcome to my studio! I'm Cheshire Isaacs, a top-rated Bay Area photographer specializing in headshots/lifestyle portraits, boudoir, food, and performance. My beautiful storefront studio has a ton of diffuse natural light in the main room and is perfect for all kinds of portraits...
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A living room features a green couch with decorative pillows, two triangular tables, and a large wall painting above the couch.
from$150/hr
Designer's Luminous Artistic Sanctuary : Lifestyle + Photo + Video + Events

Clinton, Oakland, CA

4.9(51)
Venue capacity icon6

Apartment

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...
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Plant Filled Mid Century Modern Flat Image in West Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$100/hr
Plant Filled Mid Century Modern Flat

West Oakland, CA

4.9(23)
Venue capacity icon6

Flat

Conveniently located within a mile of MacArthur Bart as well as free street parking. The home was built pre 1906 earthquake and still has original windows and a nonworking fireaplace. The afternoon light is exceptional in this sunny, plant-filled artist's flat. Bold graphics and original...
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A woman with long hair sits at a table made of wood, holding a ceramic mug, with plants and wooden panels in the background.
from$75/hr
🎬 🗣️ INTERVIEW LOFT 🪴 🌞 Sun + Plants + Vibe 🎥 🎤 💡 Spacious industrial loft with plants, natural light, and character + camera, audio, and pre-light options! ✨

West Oakland, CA

5.0(9)
Venue capacity icon10

Podcast Space

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 ✨ ￣ It features everything I, as...
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A spacious room with a large arched window that casts shadows on the wooden floor, featuring a yoga mat and a few plants.
from$150/hr
Light filled Open & Spacious 1920's Warehouse

Ralph Bunche, Oakland, CA

5.0(17)
Venue capacity icon25

Warehouse

The space is an eclectic, spacious 1920's fabrication warehouse. The space has been successfully used for multiple photoshoots and workshops. The 2,700 square foot mainspace is very open and furniture and plants can be rearranged depending on your needs. Photo & Video Shoots: The main...
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A spacious room with large arched windows, a bookshelf on a ladder, a coffee table, and a seating area with black leather chairs and a patterned armchair.
from$159/hr
Enormous Sun Soaked Urban Loft

West Oakland, CA

5.0(60)
Venue capacity icon30

Film / Photo Loft

We host film shoots and photo shoots here frequently for art photographers, Fortune 100 companies, and tech start-ups. Photographers tell us the light quality in our space is a dream. Spectacular 2,700 square foot loft in West Oakland, ten minutes from SF. Hardwood floors, 18'...
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A modern living room features a gray sofa, a coffee table with a plant, and a large television, with an adjacent dining area visible through an open doorway.
from$95/hr
Bright, Spacious, Remodeled Historic Craftsman

Clinton, Oakland, CA

5.0(119)
Venue capacity icon10

Craftsman Home

**UPDATE** - We are currently undergoing renovations to our guest bathroom, the one equipped with a shower. As a result, our backyard may contain debris and equipment from the renovation. The construction workers will only have access to our house through the backyard and should...
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A photography studio setup with two large softbox lights, a small red stool in the center, and a blank white backdrop.
from$60/hr
Photography Studio with Included Lighting Assistance

West Oakland, CA

4.6(189)
Venue capacity icon10

Production Studio

Studio GZ. Quiet West Oakland 1900sq ft photography studio with natural light availability along with 12ft wide shooting area. Free lighting assistance for beginners Late night availability PLEASE NOTE CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED Our studio has heavy equipment and adult images on the walls not appropriate for...
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A spacious event room with high ceilings, exposed brick walls, and a long wooden table surrounded by black folding chairs.
from$225/hr
Spacious Industrial Warehouse Event Venue

West Oakland, CA

5.0(56)
Venue capacity icon130

Industrial Space

ShotClock Studios, LLC. FOOD & BEVERAGE POLICY + SPACE DETAILS: • Guests are allowed to bring their own alcohol, Guests are allowed to bring beer and wine only, Alcohol may be served by a licensed vendor • Outside food is allowed • Kitchenette • Cooking and food preparation...
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An empty room with hardwood floors, exposed brick walls, large windows, and a clock mounted on the wall.
from$100/hr
Spacious Natural Light Photo-Video Studio

West Oakland, CA

4.9(175)
Venue capacity icon25

Photo Studio

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...
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A group of seven people stands in a studio with a bright backdrop, surrounded by lighting equipment.
from$55/hr
Huge, Affordable Production Space

West Oakland, CA

4.8(196)
Venue capacity icon30

Production Studio

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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A spacious room with polished concrete flooring, a set of stairs leading to an upper level, and a keyboard stand against the wall.
from$45/hr
Bright Modern Yoga Studio with great natural light in West Oakland

West Oakland, CA

5.0(135)
Venue capacity icon14

Yoga Studio

This is a neat, bright space with cement floor and hight ceilings, independent entrance and an ADA compliant access and restroom. The space is well equipped with enough yoga props: Mats, blocks, blankets, bolsters, chairs, belts) for up to 11 students Yoga wall ropes (4...
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A living room features large arched windows, a gray sofa with a decorative throw, a wooden coffee table, and potted plants.
from$125/hr
Sun-Drenched Modern Haven: Your Ultimate Setting for Photo and Video Creation

Longfellow, Oakland, CA

4.9(40)
Venue capacity icon15

House

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...
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A photography studio setup with three lighting softboxes, a microphone stand, and a wooden stool in front of a dark backdrop.
from$47/hr
Exclusive Venue in West Oakland

West Oakland, CA

4.9(56)
Venue capacity icon12

Photo Studio

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 x...
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A spacious living area featuring a blue couch, a wooden coffee table, an arc floor lamp, and a large window with an industrial-style door.
from$115/hr
Stunning Natural Light Photo Studio in 105 Year Old Historic Building.

East Peralta, Oakland, CA

5.0(33)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

Silver is an intimate space for photography. With dramatic and abundant natural light all day, two distinct shoot spaces and lots of room for magic and improvisation. The main space has windows on three sides. A peninsula of light, with an exposed brick wall on...
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A spacious living area with a leather sofa, a chaise lounge, and a wooden coffee table, featuring eclectic wall decor and an open kitchen in the background.
from$60/hr
Sunny, Art-Filled Oakland Loft

Golden Gate, Oakland, CA

4.9(98)
Venue capacity icon15

Live / Work Loft

Our space was converted from a machine shop and garage to an open loft in the late 1990s. In the hip NOBE neighborhood with many nearby restaurants and cafés, including Summer Summer Thai, Noodle Theory Provisions, and Ruby's Cafe. Sunny loft with lots of art...
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The Town Lounge Image in Jingletown, Oakland, CA
from$75/hr
The Town Lounge

Jingletown, Oakland, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon60

Multipurpose Space

Come visit our event space located inside Artthaus Studios, The Town Lounge. The Lounge comes with a large 10 person meeting table in the main room, a small office with a desk and chairs, and a conference room that can comfortably seat 6 with a...
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A spacious, empty studio with large windows, a gray couch, and a patterned rug on a concrete floor.
from$75/hr
Spacious Loft Style Creative Space

Dimond District, Oakland, CA

5.0(13)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

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...
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Photo + Video Studio: White Cyc | Free Gear + Parking Image in Jingletown, Oakland, CA
from$85/hr
Photo + Video Studio: White Cyc | Free Gear + Parking

Jingletown, Oakland, CA

5.0(23)
Venue capacity icon20

Photo / Video 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...
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An empty studio space with concrete flooring, wooden beams, and a garage-style door.
from$99/hr
Pro Photo & Video Studio in Emeryville/N. Oakland | Loads of Rental Gear

Paradise Park, Oakland, CA

5.0(29)
Venue capacity icon15

Daylight Studio

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 plentiful street parking. Shooting area...
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A kitchen features blue walls, a central island with a marble countertop and farmhouse sink, and large windows allowing natural light.
from$125/hr
Traditional Oakland Cottage with Beautiful Garden + Tree House

Dimond District, Oakland, CA

5.0(76)
Venue capacity icon20

House

Nestled in the Oakland hills this house offers a lovely garden right off a beautiful kitchen with tons of natural south facing light. The house has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a garage, guest will have access to the whole house and garden. The garden...
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A dining area features a large rectangular table surrounded by chairs, with large windows overlooking a green outdoor space and wooden flooring.
from$400/hr
Light-filled, modern, indoor-outdoor Oakland home

Upper Telegraph, Oakland, CA

4.9(11)
Venue capacity icon20

Single-Family Home

This recently remodeled, 2000-square-foot Craftsman house has a beautifully designed kitchen with walnut floors, light concrete countertops, custom cabinetry and hardware, and huge windows looking out onto trees, lush bamboo, and a spacious back courtyard and lawn. The rear of the property has a newly...
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A spacious photo studio featuring large windows, backdrop rolls, and lighting equipment set up on stands.
from$95/hr
Gorgeous East bay Natural Light Photo Studio

South Kennedy Tract, Oakland, CA

4.8(33)
Venue capacity icon9

Film / Photo Loft

Jennifer Graham Photography. Renting out my gorgeous, whitewashed, bright, natural light photo studio. Perfect for studio lighting and natural lighting photoshoots! Available to You: Industrial natural light 850 Sq. ft studio Soft gorgeous natural light 2-story tall wall of gorgeous factory windows Lounge area inside studio for clients...
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A photography studio is set up with a yellow backdrop, a black stool, and various lighting equipment arranged around the space.
from$60/hr
Fully Equipped Industrial Photo/Video Studio with Great Natural Light

Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA

5.0(131)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

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...
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A bright, spacious studio workspace with hardwood floors, framed screens on the wall, and a neon "OPEN" sign, along with a plant and various photography equipment.
from$150/hr
Modern Industrial Photography Studio / Office Workspace with Beautiful Natural Lighting

South Kennedy Tract, Oakland, CA

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon5

Design Studio

Lot78 Studios. ...multi use studio perfect for offsite meetings, remote work, casting calls and creative brainstorms. Fit for a variety of shoots including editorials, headshots, portraits and more. - Studio / Office is intended to be modular, so feel free to inquire about furniture configuration and art removal to...
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A photographer is adjusting a lighting setup in a studio while another person prepares a backdrop.
from$65/hr
Photography studio with skylight in store front gallery

Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

4.9(121)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

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...
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A modern kitchen features blue cabinetry, a central wooden island with stools, and large windows allowing natural light to brighten the space.
from$175/hr
Spacious Oakland Hills Farmhouse

Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA

4.9(52)
Venue capacity icon25

Farmhouse

The Farmhouse is located in the Oakland hills on a half acre with a view, the house is 2600 sq ft and has 4 bedrooms. It has high ceilings, tons of natural light, and lots of room to set up lighting. There is plenty of...
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A photography studio setup featuring a gray backdrop, a yellow chair, a wooden stool, and various lighting equipment.
from$100/hr
Photo video portrait studio

Frick, Oakland, CA

Venue capacity icon8

Photo / Video Studio

...Small studio for portraits with sky rail light holders, with sound system and outdoors space for natural light shots. We have a few backdrops with grey thunderstorm is the default. Happy to set it up for whatever your preference and you’re welcome to use...
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A two-story house situated on a sloped driveway, with a garage on the left and multiple windows illuminated in the evening light.
from$75/hr
NEW LISTING - Beautiful house with lots of natural light and high ceilings in the hills

Eastmont Hills, Oakland, CA

5.0(15)
Venue capacity icon15

House

1st floor of large house with great views towards the bay and San Francisco from the living room. The location in Oakland Hills makes this house and garden tranquil and breezy. A get-away from the city in the city. Well suited for photo and video...
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Reviews for portrait photography locations

Joi C.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
Really wonderful space to have a photoshoot, especially if you're doing headshots. Cherlyn and Alexis are incredibly responsive and lovely. Will definitely come to back to shoot here again...
Gregory D.
Bright Modern Yoga Studio with great natural light in West Oakland
Beautiful space for natural light portrait or fashion shoots. Ample room to set up strobes and lighting modifiers. High ceilings and very clean. Natalia was wonderful throughout the process. Very thorough and helpful...
Melissa D.
Bright, Airy Movement Indoor and Outdoor Studio Space in West Oakland
Leonora was such a great host, very welcoming and easy to communicate with. The space was perfect for a quick portrait session...
Gustavo G.
Bright Modern Yoga Studio with great natural light in West Oakland
Used this Yoga Studio space for an executive portrait photoshoot and it was great. Extremely clean, organized and the host, Natalia was super nice and responsive. The space has plenty of room w/ very tall ceilings. I used a 9ft seamless, a large 5ft Octabox and two medium stripboxes with...
Christina H.
3 Story Modern Photo Studio
Fabulous space for the portrait sessions I held. Great natural light, wonderful variety of locations to choose from. Emma, the owner is professional and welcoming. Extremely high end and clean. Can't wait to return...
Christina H.
2,400 ft² Open Loft-styled Versatile Studio
professional photo studio to come to the East Bay. The contemporary walls and abundant natural light worked exactly as I had hoped for my portrait project. Alex, the studio manager, was a wonderful communicator and helped me book the space with ease, even making accommodations for my desired time frame...
Christina H.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
Perfect for headshots, the space was perfect as well as communication
Marquis H.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
rented the location for a few new headshots and to do a YouTube video for my site, I was a bit late to the schedule meeting due to parking but when I arrived I was greeted by a super sweet young lady named Alexis who was more than generous to...
Chris H.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
Cherlyn's communication was thorough, which I appreciated greatly. The studio is perfect for portraits. Definitely will be using in the future...
Christopher J.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
Awesome space for some indoor portraits. Great Hosts. Would definitely book with again
James L.
Bright & Chic Creative Space in Uptown Oakland
The place was perfect for portraits, meeting Cherlyn right when we got into the room felt so welcoming/pleasing. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a indoor place with perfect natural lighting to do a photo shoot in. Parking isn't too bad either considering it is in...
Martino M.
Downtown Oakland's premier PROFOTO Photo / Video Production Studio
rented this space for a client who wanted a variety of headshots for her daughter. The session worked out quite well and I would book it again...
Henry R.
Bright, Spacious, Remodeled Historic Craftsman
Maria was an excellent host and this space was perfect for lifestyle portraits. This place was better than expected and I'll be renting from here in the future...
Kyle R.
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
super helpful, quick to response and met with me before to show me through the space. Had a ton of great options for our portrait session. I would definitely book again...
Jessica S.
Loft with Natural Light, Brick Wall, & Kitchen
is a gorgeous space for a very reasonable price. This is our second time planning an offsite here and we even decided to take headshots of each other during lunch because the light and the space are so beautiful. Some of the things you might need for lunch are...
Allie S.
Emeryville loft with stunning light
Cool space! I booked it for creative portrait meetup and had plenty of room to setup a few small backdrops. We had around 11 people in the space and it felt very open/big...
Nye' Lyn T.
Bright, Airy Movement Studio Space in West Oakland
booked Leonora’s space for a portrait session for a client (now friend✨🌻). The space was better than expected. The garage doors provided this beautiful translucent glow to the already vibrant and spacious room. The way Leonora adorned the space with plants, furniture, and accent pieces was poetic. Such...
Annie W.
Sawmill Studio Loft
Absolutely jaw dropping space!!! Every corner had its own different mood but felt organic, warm and compelling. The space was absolutely perfect for our portrait focused photoshoot. The natural flora and fauna accents throughout really made some of the best shots pop! Sarah was easy to communicate and very welcoming...
Matt W.
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
had a good experience renting from Ian in this space — it is spacious, high ceilings, and there are ample tools for portrait photographers available, such as apple boxes, C-stands, shorter C-stands, and high-quality sand bags. I find the industrial quality of the building appealing, with generous natural...
Éli Z.
The Canopy Industrial Loft
dressing. And lastly Mogli was just wonderful to work with, he is very responsive and has all the needed equipment to create top notch portraits right there. Thanks for the wonderful offering and I'll be looking to rent the space again soon...

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