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Popular portrait photography locations
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Studio Rogue
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area4.9 (191)
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
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
ENNVISION Studios
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (48)
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
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
Perspectives Photo
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (151)
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
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 (27)
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
Midpen Media Center
Palo Alto, CA5.0 (71)
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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From
$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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From
$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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From
$120
/hr
2 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 (299)
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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From
$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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From
$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
Big Beautiful Windows 1200 Sq Ft Boudoir Studio
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (6)
8 guests
Available for rent during the week. The Studio is a 1100 sq feet luxury all natural light studio located 10 minutes from San Jose + is available for rentals from 7am 7pm, Monday Friday.
Our goal is to provide a clean, inviting space for creatives
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From
$100
/hr
2 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
Studio 33
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area4.9 (98)
10 guests
Studio 33. Welcome to Studio 33 – more than just a photo/video studio. We’re a fully equipped content creation space and brand strategy hub, built for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to make an impact. Nestled in downtown San Bruno (just steps from Starbucks), our clean and versatile
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$42 total
before taxes
1 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
Modern Video/Photo Studio with Bright and Adjustable Colored Cyclorama
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (20)
7 guests
Our space is perfect for a variety of activities, including talking head interviews, product commercials, video campaigns, and professional photography. The studio features a versatile layout, with an adjustable colored cyclorama that allows you to customize your background to fit your creative vision.
The open layout provides
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$83 total
before taxes
1 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
Fully Equipped Industrial Photo/Video Studio with Great Natural Light
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (137)
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
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 (129)
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 (210)
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
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
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
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
Ringlight Studios
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (52)
6 guests
Ringlight Studios. ALL LIGHTING GEAR INCLUDED FOR USE DURING YOUR STUDIO RENTAL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE. :)
Due to the size of the studio, renters may not exceed a maximum of eight (8) people allowed in the space at one time.
This highly versatile compact 410 sq. ft photo
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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Luxe & Beautiful Photo Studio
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
A beautiful and modern client friendly studio space with tons of amenities. This is a studio space that creates an entire luxe experience for you and your clients. Amenities including; plenty of parking space, 60 inch TV/monitor, rolling 32 inch Apollo TV, Bluetooth enabled JBL
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
PhotoEuphoria Studio by Tiffany Griffith
Serving the Palo Alto, CA area8 guests
PhotoEuphoria Studio by Tiffany Griffith. Welcome to our elegant portrait studio in the heart of Benicia, California. Housed in a historic brick building with soaring 16 foot ceilings and massive arched windows, this thoughtfully curated space is bathed in natural light throughout the day. Designed with photographers, content creators, and creatives
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$249 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through February 2026.
What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in Palo Alto?
Mondays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in Palo Alto. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Wednesday and Sunday as these days are 21% cheaper on average.
How popular are portrait photography locations in Palo Alto?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1162 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in Palo Alto?
Portrait photography 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.
portrait photography locations Pricing Range in Palo Alto, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in Palo Alto, ranging between $82.9 and $154.17.
$238/hr average
$83/hr$154/hr
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in Palo Alto?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 10 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
portrait photography locations Booking Times in Palo Alto, CA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography 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 portrait photography locations
Latifah A.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
Exactly what I have been looking for!
Great clean space that also included a white backdrop and lights. My headshot client also was wow'd by the space which is always a great thing...
Latifah A.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
Loved this space. It was clean and exactly what I needed for my clients headshot session
Petchean A.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Beautiful place! It's spacious and lends itself well to a variety of portrait lighting setups, and was a joy to work in as always. Also I love the Christmas tree decoration they added...
Sai Rohit B.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
Awesome spot, great for portrait photography and lots of natural light
Carolyn F.
Bright, spacious photo studio with great lighting.
The space was perfect for a single person portrait. The client was super happy and we were able to get in and out on schedule.
Thank you Jazz...
Nicole G.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
nothing but professional, responsive and eager to accommodate our team the whole time.
I'm told the space served the purposes of the simple portrait photo shoot nicely - no grip equipment, just a few rudimentary stands, which was totally fine. And the hosts had the snacks and coffee we...
Alison G.
Soundproof Meeting Room inside Urban Winery
Great location for an executive headshots photoshoot, everything went very smooth
Christina G.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
issues. The space has a plethora of props, furniture and great backgrounds. I've already had clients asking if they can do their branding portraits there! Will definitely be booking again...
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...
Amoa K.
Historic Downtown Photo Studio Furnished with Props and Equipment
We had a rough start, but Sarah definitely came through in the end. It's a great space for headshot and portrait shoots...
Erica L.
Historic Downtown Photo Studio Furnished with Props and Equipment
the space! It was a clean, nice, natural lighting spot that I will definitely be booking again.
My friends and I had a linkedin headshot shoot for the occasion and will be back to book more fashion shoots...
Billy P.
Bright, spacious photo studio with great lighting.
Booked very last minute for a headshot session; this space worked perfectly for my needs, and Jazz was quick to respond and kept the place very tidy. The pricing is exceptional considering the very expensive real estate in Palo Alto.
I wasn't sure from the listing, but, this is...
Henry R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
to work in. Natural light is absolutely beautiful with huge windows and the studio is very clean. I highly recommend renting this studio for portrait photography or video production...
Henry R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Emily is a great host and this space is amazing for natural light portraits. i highly recommend renting it
Henry R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
has a bathroom, tons of natural light and backdrop options, and there are seasonal props you can use. I highly recommend this place for portraits and video production...
Henry R.
Mid-Century Modern Setting in the Heart of Silicon Valley
This studio is one of the best locations for portrait photography. There's a lot of natural light, the decor is mid-century modern, and the yard is amazing at sunset. I highly recommend renting this space for the aesthetic and working with Amy is amazing. She is a very...
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...
Henry R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Great space for portrait photography and amazing host
Dev S.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
Awesome space! Tons of different locations to shoot headshots, scenes, etc. Great communication, looking forward to booking again! And free snacks...
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...
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