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Popular family photo shoot locations
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Studio Rogue
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area4.9 (189)
6 guests
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 strobe
TTL triggers for
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From
$70
/hr
2 hr min
Geek Design Studio
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area4.9 (17)
8 guests
Geek Design Studio. Welcome to Geek Design Studio – a versatile creative space designed for photographers, filmmakers, and content creators. Our fully equipped studio is perfect for everything from fashion shoots and interviews to music videos and product photography.
Studio Features:
📸 Infinity Wall – 9ft tall x 20ft wide x
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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Sintak Studio
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (563)
10 guests
Sintak Studio. A bright, creative, and inspired environment for your next photo shoot, video shoot, production meeting or workshop. Located in the North East part of San Francisco's Mission District the studio is a stand alone, single unit building with a one car garage and easy street level
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$657 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Sunrise & Sunset Studios
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area4.9 (148)
10 guests
Sunrise & Sunset Studios. Photography, video, and production studio in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District. Photographers, content creators, and Videographers can rent out our Sunrise and Sunset Studios space for 1+ hours at a time for personal and/or professional sessions. Everything in the studio can be moved around, and we
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$219 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Convert Studio
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (9)
40 guests
Convert Studio. 1400 Sq Ft Natural Light Photo Studio.
Grip (8 C Stands and Sandbags, 8 Foam Core Flats, Apple Boxes, Studio Stand) included in rental.
Located in downtown San Anselmo, adjacent to great restaurants and shopping.
Great space for photo shoots, films & other creative projects!
40 stools and
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$472 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Rivertown Creative Studio
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (4)
9 guests
Rivertown Creative Studio. Photo Studio for portrait, fashion , commercial or product photography.
Two shooting areas
1) Camera room 18x36' and 11' celings.
a) 3 Stobe lights: Main,Fill light & Hair light.
b) 18 Background choices: High quality Musin & Canvas. Plus some paper backgrounds. Portable Flooring:
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$120 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Old Palo Alto, CA4.8 (166)
50 guests
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden. Our 2 1/2 acre garden and historic buildings near downtown Palo Alto are available for video and photo production shoots.
Our garden has year round interest and color.
Guests are invited to take photos in the garden for free but if you would like to use
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From
$300
/hr
2 hr min
Stylish Old Palo Alto Home
Old Palo Alto, CA5.0 (26)
20 guests
Charming 1930 Colonial style home, updated and restored with attention to detail. On a quiet tree lined street in historic Old Palo Alto, just 2 blocks from Steve Job's former residence, and a quick walk (less than 10 min) to the Caltrain station and California Ave
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From
$250
/hr
4 hr min
Stylish and Cosy Modern Farmhouse conveniently located
Duveneck/St. Francis, Palo Alto, CA5.0 (13)
15 guests
Have your next photo or video shoot in a stylish well designed home. There is an open great room with large top end kitchen, dining, and family room. The back porch and back yard has dining and seating areas. There are many opportunities
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From
$500
/hr
5 hr min
Stylish Backyard and Modern Spanish Style Home in Palo Alto
Old Palo Alto, CA15 guests
Modern Spanish Home & Stunning Backyard — Perfect for Team Offsites, Photoshoots & Gatherings
Host your next team bonding event, creative photoshoot, or casual get together in a beautiful California backyard paired with a modern Spanish style home. Conveniently located near Highway 101 and 280 in Palo
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$2,464 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Beautiful 1927 Spanish Home
Crescent Park, Palo Alto, CA5.0 (20)
30 guests
Elegant 1927 Spanish home that has been remodeled. Extremely large double living room and loggia space that has been used for furniture shoots. Beautiful gardens and pool. Space is perfect for furniture, kitchen and garden photography. Easy access from driveway so trucks can pull into backyard
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From
$350
/hr
4 hr min
Midpen Media Center
Palo Alto, CA5.0 (70)
50 guests
Midpen Media Center. Large, professional HD television studio, with optional recording equipment and facilities. Live audiences, green screen technology, various sets and props available. Adjacent kitchen and green room also available. The studio can be used for gatherings large and small and just about any set or atmosphere can
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
700 square foot studio with lounge, makeup station and private dressing room.
Charleston Gardens, Palo Alto, CA5.0 (2)
10 guests
23x19 shooting floor with motorized backdrops: white grey and black seamless, one 9x20 grey canvas.
11.5 foot ceilings
All white space.
Lounge, professional makeup station, private dressing room.
27 inch studio display monitor on cart. Thunderbolt connection.
Garment rack,
Access to rear parking lot through warehouse
No available light.
Lots of Nanlite LED lighting
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$100
/hr
2 hr min
Silicon Valley’s Favorite Maternity, Newborn, Branding Photography Studio
Palo Alto, CA12 guests
ESTHER KAY STUDIO
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SILICON VALLEY PALO ALTO CA.
Rental Option
Hourly Rate (lighting equipment only) $120per hour
STUDIO INFO
THREE 20X10 ROOMS | 200SQFT EACH
6 STROB LIGHTS, 3 CONTINUOUS LIGHTS MODIFIERS, WOMEN AND MATERNITY CLIENT CLOSET, NEWBORN PROPS, POSING TABLE.
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$120
/hr
2 hr min
Family residence, photo shoot ready, open kitchen layout and modern
2.4 miles from Palo Alto, CA5.0 (3)
30 guests
Perfect for Photo shoots bathroom, living room, kitchen are perfect spaces for
Shoots and photo ops. Commercial, print and video are ideal. Lots
Of natural lighting. Super modern open layout. Pretty flexible in use of space. Light neutral colors throughout the entire house. Lots of space
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$1,150 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
7.8 miles from Palo Alto, CA5.0 (296)
30 guests
The Sunlight Space is a creative space that's full of bright, natural light — all day long! It features huge southwest and southeast facing windows.
The space is about 950 square feet and offers a huge variety of props, furniture, and decor to suit any creative
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From
$100
/hr
2 hr min
Luxury Club for Photoshoots
8.4 miles from Palo Alto, CA4.8 (20)
20 guests
Our space is now available for commercial ads, lifestyle shoots, music videos, boudoir sessions, music videos and more. Featuring 2 stages, a bar, multiple couches, and changeable lighting, this is the perfect spot for your next shoot.
Rentals come with 1 staff member to control lighting
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$248
/hr
2 hr min
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
9.5 miles from Palo Alto, CA5.0 (134)
15 guests
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 different
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$60
/hr
2 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (5)
20 guests
Sync Design Inc. Sync Studio Space is your off site production hub and so much more. 1900plus sq ft of open studio space (36 feet by 54 feet and 20ft ceilings) for your photo or video needs.
In house equipment as well as Backdrops and paintable sets for videographers
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$387 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Emerald Gate Studios
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (12)
10 guests
Emerald Gate Studios. We have a small natural light photography studio, perfect for photoshoots, podcasts, and talking head videos. Designed with headshots, portraits, and product photography in mind, it features standard height ceilings and ample space between the backdrop and opposing wall to ensure stunning results.
The studio, along with
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$150 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Psalms Photography Studio Pleasanton
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (2)
10 guests
Psalms Photography Studio Pleasanton. Welcome to our spacious photography rental studio, located conveniently on the border of Pleasanton and Livermore, CA. This bright and inviting space is flooded with natural light, creating a warm, airy ambiance perfect for all types of shoots. The studio features light, neutral tones throughout, providing
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$258 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Pristine Multi Purpose / Photo Studio in Alameda
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (19)
10 guests
Newly renovated Photo Studio / Creative Space beautifully located on Park Street in Alameda, CA. With walking score of 99, we are easily accessible by all means of transportation. 750 total square feet between two connected rooms. This space can be used as a photo studio
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$272 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Daylight Photo Studio w/ easy load in + onsite gear
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (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
Photo Studio Rental SF/Burdick Studio
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (126)
8 guests
Photo Studio Rental SF/Burdick Studio. Our photo studio is located in San Francisco and has everything you need for a great shoot. Consistent, “softbox” daylight all day long is light and airy without any extra effort, and black out curtains are installed for when you want to make your own.
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$207 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Light-Filled Creative Space for Photoshoots/Production
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (15)
8 guests
Newly renovated in June 2022! New floors, paint, doors and modern hardware. Spacious, light filled great room with an amazing view of San Francisco at the top of the hill. Located in the quiet, residential University Mound (94112) neighborhood of SF. Primarily used as a
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (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
Daylight Photo & Film Studio w/ Free Gear – Mission SF
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (84)
20 guests
CREATE YOUR BEST WORK IN A SPACE THAT INSPIRES.
This 1,300 sq. ft. sun drenched studio loft in San Francisco’s vibrant Mission District is purpose built for photo and video shoots, interviews, and content production. Whether you're filming a branded campaign or staging a lifestyle shoot, this
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$489 total
before taxes
4 hr min
ENNVISION Studios
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (42)
6 guests
ENNVISION Studios. Welcome to Ennvision Studios! Located in the Mission Creek neighborhood of San Francisco, this is a full creative space and photography studio provided by ENN Photos. This space has multiple areas that may be of use for your creative needs with a full kitchen section, a
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$150 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Full Service Photo Studio, Prop Shop + Prep Kitchen
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (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
Versatile Photo Studio With Lounge
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area20 guests
A beautiful store front space with high ceilings, perfect for your photography and/or creative needs!
Suitable for:
photo/video shoots
podcasts
pop up store
small gatherings
creative gatherings
meetings
Includes:
White wall for photo shoots
black back drop paper
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$161 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Perspectives Photo
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (150)
20 guests
Perspectives Photo. The studio is easily accessible for persons with disabilities and easy unloading of photo equipment to the space. There are two walls of large windows for great natural light and many areas to use for styled shoots and two seamless backdrops for clean backdrops for
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$196 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Vibeshack Studios
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (3)
25 guests
Vibeshack Studios. Welcome to our photography studio, designed for both professional and creative shoots. The space includes a dedicated vanity area with classic makeup lights, perfect for getting talent photo ready. A curtain divider can be drawn to create privacy between the vanity and the main shooting area.
The
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Natural Light! North Beach Historic Brick House Photo Studio
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (2)
7 guests
Take your photos in this beautiful, historic studio! Filled with natural light, brick walls and high ceilings, our bakery turned aerial studio is the perfect backdrop for a wide range of photo sessions whether you're taking professional headshots, personal portraits, artistic demo reels, or
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
ViV MGMT
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area4.9 (34)
30 guests
ViV MGMT. We are a full service photography studio specializing in fashion, product, food, advertising, and e commerce projects. With multiple shooting bays including a cyclorama. We are an affordable and creatively inspiring option while still maintaining a high quality output in a comfortable space.
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$1,314 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Beautiful Studio with Natural Light
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area4.0 (3)
5 guests
Welcome to the place we call our creative home!
Our studio is filled with natural light, perfect for photoshoots/video shoots. There is one main open space available to use/shoot in as well as two separate rooms for shooting.
The studio is on the second floor
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
An Elegant Take on MidCentury Living for Photo and Video Shoots
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (17)
55 guests
Located in a very film friendly town.
Tucked away in the Marin County hills, this large custom MidCentury home is next to a private golf course. Timeless, bright, & distinctively tailored but more relaxed for the sensibilities of today.
This stunning
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$986 total
before taxes
3 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 family photo shoot location cost to rent in Palo Alto?
Family photo shoot locations in Palo Alto average $238 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
family photo shoot locations Pricing Range in Palo Alto, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for family photo shoot locations venues in Palo Alto, ranging between $89.31 and $200.
$238/hr average
$89/hr$200/hr
What's the best day to rent a family photo shoot location in Palo Alto?
Wednesdays are the most popular day for booking family photo shoot locations in Palo Alto. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Saturday and Sunday as these days are 35% cheaper on average.
How popular are family photo shoot locations in Palo Alto?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1162 people into their family photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent family photo shoot locations in Palo Alto?
Most family photo shoot locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 10 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Family Photo Shoots starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
family photo shoot locations Booking Times in Palo Alto, CA
Image representing average rental time for family photo shoot locations in Palo Alto, emphasizing most start between 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Reviews for family photo shoot locations
Vicente B.
West San Jose Creative Studio Space near Santana Row with parking lot & unique features
if you are in the bay area and need a great place to shoot a video, or have a photoshoot, get together or any other gathering this is the spot. The host treated us like family and it put us into a creative mood. From the back, to the alley...
Ann C.
Dream Cyclorama Studio with Lighting Equipment Included
nothing but kind and helpful throughout this whole booking experience. The studio is BEAUTIFUL and the possibilities are endless there! My family and I had our annual photoshoot and everyone loved it. Definitely booking here again...
Melissa D.
Versatile Studio for Offsites, Classes, & Team Events
Booked the space for a family photo shoot and it was a perfect experience! Super easy load in, plenty of street level parking, easy for clients to find, and such a comfortable experience for both me and my clients. The host was very responsive, accommodating and welcoming.
All the amenities...
Christina F.
Downtown Ground Floor Meeting Room
Perfect space for our family photoshoot! Studio owner is super nice and gave me a tour before I committed. Easy parking on a Sunday and even though the building is shared with others we felt like it was our private space. Would definitely book here or any of Christopher...
Emily H.
Ultra Modern Home. Amazing lighting from all sides.
was a fantastic host! She was extremely accommodating when we had to reschedule due to a family emergency. The space is beautiful, and the light is great. This was perfect for my branding photoshoot. I will definitely recommend Amy's space to future clients...
Crystal H.
Natural Light Photo Studio in East Bay - The Zen Studio
great experience with Miko's photo studio! It couldn't have been more perfect for my daughter's photo shoot. We had everything we needed. Communication went smoothly and getting into the space was easy. Would definitely recommend this space to family and friends! Thank you Miko...
Marcus J.
Luxury Creative Studio with Included Lighting Equipment
Very nice location, and very helpful with the booking process for my family photo shoot
Grace K.
Historic Downtown Photo Studio Furnished with Props and Equipment
We reserved this space for a family photoshoot - we wanted a space that was simple, modern, and cozy, and this was perfect...
Young K.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
We rented the space for a photoshoot for our family. It is a beautiful and flexible space. We loved the extra decorations and props available. Emily was very responsive and helpful...
Martino M.
Creative Studio with Beautiful Natural Light & Stunning Charcoal Backdrop. Perfect for Photography & Videography
for some of my photo shoots. Rosie painted a strategic wall dark gray and it saves me from putting up a backdrop in some situations. Likewise, the furniture is good for portrait shoots. There is more than enough room to do a single or family portrait...
Leslie M.
Versatile Loft Space
loft was a great one! The space was clean and spacious with all the accessories I needed for my photo shoot. Elijah hospitality was superb, he made me and my family feel very comfortable. I will definitely book with Elijah again. I rate my overall experience...
Ignatius N.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
and my family needs for a portrait shoot. My mother is handicapped, and he was able to let me know the space can accommodate. He showed up on time to let us into the space and was flexible in having us staying extra to finish our photoshoot.
The equipment, props...
Element P.
Spacious Oakland Hills Farmhouse
how nice the house looked and felt despite it being a family home. We had wonderful light throughout the day and the host was on hand to answer questions, help out, and made us feel welcomed. Our photoshoot was a success...
Stephanie P.
All-In-One Creative Space
Done with our family photoshoot. Christopher is very accommodating, responds quickly… will definitely book this studio again. Thank you Christopher...
Ekaterina R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Beautiful, clean place for family photo shooting
Rucha T.
Spacious, beautiful, boutique space for dance, yoga, fitness, rehearsals, photo shoots and events
This space was exactly what I needed for a family photo shoot. It was large, with good lighting, a couple of great skylights, and it was really well maintained. My booking experience was fast and really pleasant as well. I'll be back...
Heather T.
Photo + Video Studio: White Cyc | Free Gear + Parking
top-notch, and the makeup and changing areas were pristine and spacious. It had everything we needed and more for our friends and family photo shoot. I can't praise this place enough and will definitely be booking again! Highly recommend...
Deziana T.
Photo + Video Studio: White Cyc | Free Gear + Parking
Amazing experience for our family photoshoot
Jesslyn W.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
This space worked out flawlessly for us when we needed to make a last minute change to an indoor location for our family photo shoot. We even unknowingly matched our color scheme to the space...
Courtney Y.
Daylight Photo Studio in SF with a Kitchen
wonderful experience renting Susan's lovely studio space for a family photo session. Susan was super responsive & helpful via phone + in person. When I arrived, she showed me around the space & what I could utilize to help the shoot go smoothly. The light in the backroom was so lovely...