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Popular family photo shoot locations
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Any Means
6.1 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (1)
10 guests
Any Means. Offering paper backdrops & continuous lighting for photography or videography applications, our versatile photography suite provides a convenient space to create a variety of professional looks in minutes. Featuring various softboxes, lanterns, COB lights, and stands, all you need to bring to capture stunning photos is
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$55
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2 hr min
Creativestudiosd
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (181)
12 guests
Creativestudiosd . Our extraordinary facility serves as an ideal studio for fashion, editorial, product, advertising, and celebrity photo shoots, and as a film, commercials, music videos, interviews, TV shows, and web content video production stage, etc.
We take pride in providing a friendly, professional experience and we have a
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$50
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1 hr min
Sassy Suites
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (11)
5 guests
Sassy Suites. Step into an elegant, thoughtfully designed photography studio that blends luxury with comfort. Featuring a stunning chandelier, classic leather couch, a timeless bed setup, and a variety of paper backdrops, the space offers a sophisticated look with versatile shooting options.
The striking black and white walls, finished
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$80
/hr
1 hr min
3SG Studio, LLC
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (245)
25 guests
3SG Studio, LLC. Create Without Limits at 3SG Studio!
Located in the heart of El Cajon, our fully equipped photography and video studio is designed to bring your creative visions to life. With over 30 unique backdrops, a curated selection of stylish furniture, and a variety of props, this space
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$80
/hr
1 hr min
B2B Camera Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (18)
25 guests
B2B Camera Studio. B2B Camera Studio offers variety of sessions for photo shooting and video shooting, its a large space to be creative. We are working on adding more items and decoration to give our professionals more ideas to be more creative. You can always bring your equipment and
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$60
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1 hr min
Rae & Rey Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (6)
6 guests
Rae & Rey Studio. Rae & Rey Studio, is a natural light photo studio offering multiple looks within one thoughtfully designed space. The studio features vaulted ceilings and large floor to ceiling windows, creating bright and airy environment for shooting:
•A white drapery wall approx 12.5' x 8'
•A white minimalist wall,
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$80
/hr
1 hr min
Events in Paradise
San Marcos, CA5.0 (3)
40 guests
Events in Paradise. Beautiful 10 acre estate on the top of San Elijo Hills with a very spacious outdoor patio overlooking Elfin Forrest all the way out to the ocean.
Amenities include:
Heated infinity pool with bar seats inside
Spa/Hot tub with 8 color lights
Pool house
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$90
/hr
2 hr min
Breathtaking Contemporary Home with remarkable outdoor space
San Marcos, CA5.0 (20)
60 guests
Absolutely breathtaking contemporary newly built San Elijo Hills home located in a prestigious, gated community. This stunning estate is set on a huge over 1 acre lot with long winding driveway leading to the residence. The property offers a large open floor plan, gorgeous luxury flooring
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$250
/hr
4 hr min
Bright Modern Two Story with Pool
San Marcos, CA5.0 (4)
20 guests
New pool, spa, firepit with all modern drought tolerant landscaping. Great natural lighting, perfect for video and photo shoots. 2300 sq ft. Two story house with living room, family room, dining room and kitchen and half bath downstairs. Minimal/mid century modern design. *Newly remodeled master bath*
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$105
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5 hr min
Ravelle Media
San Marcos, CA8 guests
Ravelle Media. Built for product shoots but flexible enough for just about anything, this modern studio is ready for a wide range of productions. Soft ambient light is created by the 6x6 foot overhead diffuser, virtual environments are made easy with our powerful HD laser projector, and a
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$75
/hr
4 hr min
Tropic Shots
San Marcos, CA5.0 (83)
50 guests
Tropic Shots. This lush, tropical space is inspired by the aesthetics of Tulum, Bali, and the world’s most sought after exotic destinations. Our outdoor tropical set is production ready, with every inch designed to provide an authentic, cinematic backdrop for brand and lifestyle content.
Our lagoon style pool features
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Modern and Spacious Residential Production Home
San Marcos, CA5.0 (3)
15 guests
Single family home in Suburbs of North County San Diego.
The home features an open floor plan with 2400 sq feet of bright space and contemporary feel. A room for any type of photo shoot or set. Warm and inviting living area with fireplace and
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$75
/hr
5 hr min
Modern Farmhouse in Rural San Marcos
San Marcos, CA5.0 (6)
50 guests
California Chic Modern farmhouse on one acre. Ready for photo shoots, bridal/baby showers, weddings, retreats, workshops, or any other fun stuff you can think of. Large grass area surrounded by luscious oak, pine, and elm trees. Wood burning fire pit, bbq, and outdoor patio.
House exterior is
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$225
/hr
4 hr min
High End Home Perfect for Photo and Video Shoots
5.1 miles from San Marcos, CA4.9 (41)
20 guests
There are many rooms in this elegant home that can be used for photos. The home has great natural light and a warm, custom feel. Boys and girls kids rooms and spacious master suite can be used. The large kitchen is perfect for product shoots and
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$100
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4 hr min
Stylish Carlsbad Oasis – Ideal for Film & Photo Shoots
5.2 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (2)
20 guests
Coastal Retreat in Carlsbad – Perfect for Photo & Film Shoots
Welcome to our stylish and spacious home in the heart of Carlsbad! This versatile space is perfect for meetings, photo shoots, and film productions, offering a bright and inviting atmosphere with a blend of modern elegance
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Resort Style Backyard Perfect for any Event- Photo & Film
5.9 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (17)
50 guests
Brand New Home with resort style backyard.
Large backyard with a pool, fire pit, loungers, dining area, garden boxes, putting green and more! Bright, clean and open concept home. Plenty of space to host an event, plenty of parking, large driveway and tons of amenities. Check out
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$150
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2 hr min
Photo Studio
7.3 miles from San Marcos, CA25 guests
Affordable insert stage for product shoots, stop motion & headshots. With a standing set, it’s also a great background option for quick talk shows and interview. (Not a soundstage)
Meetings or Classes
This is your multi purpose, cost effective solution for small and medium sized projects. This isn’t
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$120
/hr
5 hr min
Allison Shamrell Pet Photography
8.3 miles from San Marcos, CA4.8 (6)
8 guests
Allison Shamrell Pet Photography. New & bright photography studio, set up and ready to go! Come alone or bring your clients; this space feels professional and is 100% private.
Ideal for product photography, headshots, fashion & portrait photography.
Located in a quiet area of a well kept shopping complex, this
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$65
/hr
2 hr min
Picture Flicks Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (339)
6 guests
Picture Flicks Studio. Our studio is perfect for Content Creators. The studio is 300 sq. ft. and is perfect for photo shoots, product shoots or filming. The studio has 3 walls to shoot on Distressed wood, Red Brick and White Brick plus a Grass wall and multiple
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$50
/hr
2 hr min
Julie St. Studios | Stunning Resort Style Backyard with Pool | Perfect for Photo Shoots
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (11)
25 guests
Located just a mile east from SDSU in a quiet neighborhood. Our space is easily accessible from the 8 freeway. The Versatile space is perfect for photo shoots, video shoots, music videos, model shoots, outdoor shoots and more! The backyard features a 13'x25' heated saltwater pool,
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$190
/hr
4 hr min
SBK STUDIOS
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (40)
10 guests
SBK STUDIOS. Intimate and Versatile Studio.
Discover our beautifully designed 700 square foot content studio, offering an intimate yet highly versatile setting perfect for a range of professional and creative needs.
Creative Versatility: Ideal for photo shoots, video production, digital content creation, podcast recordings, and small private events.
Diverse
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$45
/hr
2 hr min
Photos at The Loft
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (284)
8 guests
Photos at The Loft. Welcome to the Loft! A creative space located in the heart of San Diego.
The Loft is a perfect backdrop for all your Photography needs. The clean modern minimalist vibes were carefully designed to be the canvas for your creative visions. The Loft features creamy
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$80
/hr
2 hr min
THE MILLAN CO STUDIOS
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
5 guests
THE MILLAN CO STUDIOS. A cozy and functional home based photography studio available for rent near SDSU! Perfect for photographers, content creators, and small portrait sessions. This private studio space offers a quiet and comfortable environment ideal for headshots, senior portraits, product photography, branding sessions, and creative projects.
The studio features
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$45
/hr
1 hr min
Photography Studio with Entire wall of windows, feels like home.
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (15)
8 guests
Large open space with a full wall of windows and white curtains so essentially a big softbox. Hardwood floors throughout. Decorated as a home so there is a bed, large mirror, a couch, clawfoot bathtub and wicker egg chair. Additional room for dressing and/or
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$110
/hr
2 hr min
Sphere Photo photography studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (23)
10 guests
Sphere Photo photography studio. Welcome to our 700 square foot industrial style studio, an open space perfect for any type of photo shoot, including personal, branding, retail, wholesale, and video production. We invite photographers, videographers, and content creators of all skill levels to utilize our space.
Our amenities include:
A changing room
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$95
/hr
2 hr min
Elektrik studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (63)
20 guests
Elektrik studio. Welcome to Elektrik Studio ⚡️⚡️
This studio is in Temecula, close to old town and right off the 15. I am a photographer and videographer myself and I wanted to create a space where everyone wants to shoot and the possibilities are endless!
Bring your vision to
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$100
/hr
1 hr min
San Diego Photography studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4 guests
This space is a San Diego Photography Studio in the heart of the Barrio Logan Arts district, 1 block east of Chicano Park. Barrio Portraits is a cute intimate photo studio for models or artists. Also equipped with ring lighting and bathroom to change
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$25
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2 hr min
Eco-friendly Photo Studio with Breathtaking Mountain Vistas near San Diego
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
7 guests
Unleash your creativity in our serene Photo Studio nestled in the Jamul mountains, a location steeped in Native American heritage, teeming with wildlife, and bursting with the energy of groundbreaking ideas.
Who We Are
Welcome to Sparkpick, a boutique sustainable fashion enterprise
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Scenic 5-Acre La Cresta Photo Shoot Resort with Pool, Lake, Barn, & Mature Trees
Serving the San Marcos, CA area50 guests
Step into a 5 acre photographer’s dream in La Cresta, anchored by a breathtaking large resort pool surrounded by a built in BBQ area, a shaded covered patio, swaying palm trees, and versatile stage area. Wander past the pool and discover a tranquil lake with
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$120
/hr
1 hr min
Wild Creative Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (51)
15 guests
Wild Creative Studio. Boutique Production Studio | Natural Light | Styled Sets | Downtown Dana Point
Designed by creatives for creatives, Wild Creative Studio is an intimate boutique production space that feels more like a thoughtfully curated home than a traditional rental studio. Whether you’re producing a brand campaign, editorial,
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$75
/hr
1 hr min
Sun filled Weathered Chic Photography Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (17)
6 guests
Bright spacious studio with six skylights distressed floors corinthian columns window seat and full size bed. Perfect for shooting boudoir families head shots or children. Natural light also great for product photography. Beautiful soft lighting wether sunny or over cast from 9:00 to 6:00
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$80
/hr
3 hr min
The Neutral Nest Studio – Bright, Modern Space for Family & Maternity Photography
Serving the San Marcos, CA area6 guests
Bright & Modern Photography Studio – Perfect for Family & Maternity Sessions
Welcome to a beautifully designed California modern townhouse, offering a warm and inviting space for your next photoshoot. With neutral tones, abundant natural light, and a stylish yet cozy aesthetic, this home is the perfect
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$250
/hr
2 hr min
Light-Filled Coastal Home for Brand Shoots & Product Photography
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (18)
30 guests
Light filled coastal Laguna Beach home designed for brand shoots, product photography, and small scale productions.
Consistent natural light throughout the day and clean, neutral tones make it easy to capture high quality content with minimal setup.
The space includes a bright kitchen, open living and dining areas,
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$175
/hr
4 hr min
Intimate & Cozy Natural Light Studio in Lake Forest, CA
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (9)
6 guests
Welcome to our beautifully designed natural light studio, perfect for maternity, newborn, family, and portrait sessions. Located in Lake Forest, CA, this intimate and cozy space is filled with soft, natural light throughout the day, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for timeless imagery.
Welcome to our
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$75
/hr
3 hr min
OC Camera
Serving the San Marcos, CA area12 guests
OC Camera. The space is closed off to outside light and comes equipped with lighting equipment, allowing for full creative control. Perfect for Headshots, Family Portraits, Fashion Shoots, and Automotive photography. Our rear roll up gate allows for quick and easy access to the studio space. The
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$125
/hr
2 hr min
OC Camera
Serving the San Marcos, CA area12 guests
OC Camera. The space is closed off to outside light and comes equipped with lighting equipment, allowing for full creative control. Perfect for Headshots, Family Portraits, Fashion Shoots. Our rear roll up gate allows for quick and easy access to the studio space. The space is available at
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$85
/hr
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 September 2026.
How much does a family photo shoot location cost to rent in San Marcos?
Family photo shoot locations in San Marcos average $182 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 San Marcos, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for family photo shoot locations venues in San Marcos, ranging between $85 and $166.
$182/hr average
$85/hr$166/hr
How long do people rent family photo shoot locations in San Marcos?
Most family photo shoot locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 5 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Family Photo Shoots starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
family photo shoot locations Booking Times in San Marcos, CA
Image representing average rental time for family photo shoot locations in San Marcos, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
How popular are family photo shoot locations in San Marcos?
Our local hosts have welcomed 6030 people into their family photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a family photo shoot location in San Marcos?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking family photo shoot locations in San Marcos.
Reviews for family photo shoot locations
Reesa A.
Classic Hilltop Mid-Century Modern Private Residence w/Spectacular Views
was a wonderful host. Very attentive, helpful and kind. We used his beautiful home as a space for our family and friends to get together for a proposal and photoshoot. We met weeks before to do a walk through to ensure this was the location we wanted. The home was...
Danielle C.
Branding Content & Photography Natural Light Photo Studio
Love this spot. It is my close to home go to for many types of sessions! Families, boudoir, portraits and more!! Highly recommend...
Daniel G.
Jugendstil Colonial Traditional 2 Story Villa in Pacific Beach with Ocean Views from Roof Deck
to ensure that everything we needed for the shoot was taken care of before hand.
The space was absolutely amazing. The pictures, as amazing as they are, do not do this house justice. The space alone will turn any photo & video shoot to the next level as all the house...
Michelle G.
Natural Light Photo Studio
Amazing space! This is a perfect space I was looking for our family maternity photoshoot. Melissa was very quick to respond to my questions! The loft is very clean and warm feeling to it. Instructions were very easy to follow. Definitely recommended...
Joan H.
White Studio w/ Natural Light, High Ceiling, Floral Wall - DTLA Fashion District Loft
Excellent as always. My family and I had a blast taking our beautiful yearly family Christmas portraits
Bridget H.
Affordable Studio Flex Space
Great space to use for some family photo shoots, thanks
Haley K.
Photography Studio- Full Service- Production Studio
booked this studio for a family photo shoot and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! The space had excellent lighting and a variety of backdrops that brought our photos to life. The host made us all feel comfortable and the space is kid/toddler friendly. Overall I recommend this...
Taylor L.
Industrial Studio with Natural or Studio Light
Tiffany’s space was perfect! It was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed. I used it to host family photoshoots for the holidays and the waiting room allowed each family to have their own private shoots. I’d definitely book again...
Rachel M.
Tropical Tulum Bali Oasis | Lagoon Pool, White Sand Beach & Treehouse for Shoots & Events
book this space again for a multitude of reasons.
This space would be perfect for:
-Team appreciation brunch
-Workshops
-Personal family getaways
-Yoga/wellness retreats
-Nature-inspired Photo & Video shoots
-Luau-themed (or tropical themed) celebrations
Mark went above and beyond—book this space! You will pat yourself on the back...
Marie M.
Steve Nicks meets Don Draper
The kitchen and dining area have beautiful light - better than the photos show! The family room is a bit darker than the photos made it seem, but still beautiful. Also - the furniture is arranged differently than in the photo, which is fine, but since we aren't allowed to rearrange...
Vanessa M.
Light-Filled California Coastal Modern Home with Elevated Transitional Flair
Excellent communication and wonderful location. We were so happy to have our family newborn shoot here. There’s even a super cute nursery that isn’t pictured in the photos.
Heads up, you will need a COI as we did for this photoshoot - was a first for me so be...
Roxanne S.
Photography Studio and Creative Space Near SDSU
booked this creative space for a family photo shoot! It had everything we needed and more!!!!!! I would definitely recommend...
Paul T.
Bright Modern Boho Spanish Home in the Heart of North Park
Unfortunately we could not make our booking time for our photo shoot, due to a family emergency, but the hosts were nothing but gracious. They were compassionate in responding to us quickly, even suggesting dates and times for us to reschedule.
It’s truly impressive to see such accommodating and...
Mary T.
Storybook Garden Estate | Mountain Views, Animals, Pond + Golden Hour | Film & Photo
Gorgeous space inside and out! Loved it for our family photos. Would be amazing spot for commercial print too! Definitely going to come back so many more places to shoot that we didn’t have time to get to...
Lisa V.
Vacation Mode - Your Lux PB Pool House Retreat
Beautiful home! Was great for our family photoshoot. Definitely would shoot here again
Rocio V.
Studio 39 A Creative Space for Content Creation & Photography
made our session easy, comfortable, and visually stunning. The ambiance truly elevated our photos!
I highly recommend Studio 39 for any photo session—family, branding, portraits, or any special occasion. We’ll definitely be coming back...
Tyler W.
Blank Canvas Space Photo Studio
was working in due to Covid which was huge by the way having 3 year old kids included for the family photos. This had to be the smoothest photoshoot I have ever done. See you two real soon! Thanks again...
Kayla W.
Beautiful 1895 Mansion + Photo Studio + Enchanting 2 Acre Garden. (Best Value for the Price on Peerspace)
This house is gorgeous inside and out! We rented it for a few hours for a family photoshoot and the owners were so kind and let us park at the top of the driveway because my mother has trouble walking so we really appreciated that!
The backdrop of the home...
Emi Y.
Large, Natural Light Studio
Absolutely loved this studio! We had family photoshoot and it was so fun.
Gabe was so easy to work with and we had the best time. We will definitely be back again...
Alli Y.
Industrial Studio with Natural or Studio Light
The cutest studio ever! My family and I did our very first holiday photoshoot here, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The space was spotless, cozy, and filled with the most adorable holiday props. Tiffany was so sweet and incredibly quick to respond. 10/10 — I’d absolutely book...
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