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Popular photo shoot locations
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Allison Shamrell Pet Photography
10 miles from San Marcos, CA4.8 (6)
8 guests
Allison Shamrell Pet Photography. & portrait photography.
Located in a quiet area of a well kept shopping complex, this space is fully set up for photo shoots. For backdrops you'll find wall mounted hardware that can hold three 9' wide paper rolls, as well as chains to manually raise &
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$65
/hr
2 hr min
Creativestudiosd
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (170)
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
dk3studios
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (300)
20 guests
dk3studios. dk3studios is a 1250 sq ft warehouse style studio with very tall ceilings
2 hour minimum M F
4 hour minimum Sat Sun
Our studio has a white infinity wall (cyc wall)
Excellent for photography studio and video production.
Rental comes with Basic Strobes and Remote Trigger
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Hendo Studios
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (388)
10 guests
Hendo Studios. Our versatile facility serves as an ideal studio for fashion, editorial, product, advertising, and celebrity photo shoots, and as a films, commercials, music videos, interviews, tv shows, and web content video productions stage.
Our 2000sqft space also serves as a secure and intimate event venue for hosting
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$100
/hr
1 hr min
3SG Studio, LLC
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (244)
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
LOOK AD ME Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (32)
20 guests
LOOK AD ME Studio. Reception, Baby Shower, Bachelor Party, Karaoke Bar, Bachelorette Party, Industrial, Promotional Photoshoot, Colorful, Commercial Photoshoot, Ping pong Table, Fashion Shoot, Boudoir Photo Shoot, Wedding Photo Shoot, Birthday Photo Shoot, Editorial Photoshoot, White Stage, Family Photo Shoot, Clothing Shoot, Head Shot, Photo Shoot, Apparel Shoot, Ping Pong
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$69
/hr
4 hr min
Modern and Spacious Residential Production Home
San Marcos, CA5.0 (2)
15 guests
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 shutters. Newly remodeled bathroom with modern tile work. Large, bright kitchen. An enormous
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$75
/hr
5 hr min
Green Grass and Outdoor Space. Access to Childrens Park
San Marcos, CA50 guests
Has large grass area 30 yards of private grass area perfect for lawn or outdoor photography.
Pergola with hanging lights and large concrete outdoor space for a stylish look with minimalist dining area.
We have access to a park with childrens playground and 70 yards of grass
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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
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
/hr
5 hr min
Tropic Shots
San Marcos, CA5.0 (78)
50 guests
Tropic Shots. is not your typical manicured tropical landscape this unique wild jungle & lush tropical oasis is perfect for your film/photo shoots. The lagoon pool includes two waterfalls, a beach entry with a shallow baja shelf, allowing for great shot opportunities. The Swiss family style
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Photo Studio
5.8 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
Stylish Carlsbad Oasis – Ideal for Film & Photo Shoots
7.5 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (2)
20 guests
& 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 and coastal charm.
Space Overview:
•Open
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Elegant Farmhouse w/Exceptional Lighting, Resort-style yard & pool. Perfect for your video/photo shoot!
9.3 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (3)
75 guests
Elegant, modern coastal farmhouse on a .5 acre featuring a resort style backyard/pool/spa. This stunning location features a bright and open concept living space, which allows for the absolute BEST lighting for your photo/video shoot!
Dramatic 10ft ceilings showcase the phenomenal woodwork, custom beams, coffered ceilings/
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$195
/hr
3 hr min
Mid-Century Modern Surf COTTAGE + SEA House Home Scandinavian Encinitas by Moonlight Beach | Perfect for Film & PhotoShoots
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (61)
5 guests
options, kitchen supplies, kitchen appliances, décor and furniture.
Includes 2 parking spots in the driveway plus street parking.
The perfect bungalow for photo shoots, filmed interviews, lifestyle shoots, magazine shoots, film shoots, model shoots, product shoots and more!
Although we can accommodate 10 people, the first 5 are
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$195
/hr
3 hr min
Downtown Carlsbad Photo Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (5)
10 guests
"Our downtown Carlsbad studio offers a versatile haven for capturing life's special moments. Specializing in portrait, family, newborn, and boudoir photography, our space boasts a variety of meticulously crafted vignettes. Whether you seek a cozy family setting, a newborn haven, or an intimate boudoir backdrop, our
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$100
/hr
2 hr min
Urban Bright and Open Transitional Kitchen with Living Space | Perfect for Film & Photo Shoots
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (18)
18 guests
LED shelf up lighting and pendant lights; all separately dimmable and controllable
Ideal kitchen space for film shoots, promo videos, product shoots, photo shoots, interior shoots, lifestyle shoots, magazine shoots, filmed interviews and more!
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$150
/hr
8 hr min
Gorgeous 4.5 Acre Mountainside Property Overlooking Lake | Stunning area for Events/Film/Photo Shoots
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (2)
25 guests
We also have an organic vegetable garden.
We'd love to host your next:
• Events (Milestones, Showers, Birthdays & Celebrations)
• Photo shoot
• Outdoor shoot
• Magazine shoot
• Film shoot
• Documentary
• Commercial
• And more!
We are located 7.5 miles (a 15 minute drive) from downtown Fallbrook. We are
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
One of a Kind Outdoor Bar/Kitchen Space for Productions and Photo Shoots
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (2)
15 guests
Picture yourself here!! The perfect space for photo shoots and videos, especially for those looking for a unique spot. The layout is very conducive to featuring kitchen scenes, food/beverage advertisements, or just a cool place to hang out. Hand crafted touches such as
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
The Portrait Mama
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (45)
9 guests
The Portrait Mama. Our studio is nestled in the heart of Birdrock Beach Village surrounded by coffee shops, restaurants, and the beach.
The meticulous design of The Portrait Studio ensures its adaptability to various photoshoots, content creation, and small creative workshops. With bright white walls, our space is versatile.
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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
Skylight Studios
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (92)
40 guests
Skylight Studios. Skylight Studios is the largest cyclorama studio in central San Diego! Our space is perfect for photo and video shoots.
We have a skylight in our space, and a rollup garage door that provide lovely natural light for your shoot, but lighting can be easily controlled by
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$97
/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
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, a large covered deck, outdoor
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$190
/hr
4 hr min
B2B Camera Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (16)
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
/hr
1 hr min
SBK STUDIOS
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (34)
10 guests
SBK STUDIOS. Our 700 square foot content space offers an intimate and versatile setting, ideal for photo shoots and small events. With ample natural light and customizable decor options, the area provides a perfect backdrop for capturing high quality images. The open floor plan allows for easy reconfiguration
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$45
/hr
2 hr min
Light filled Mid Century Modern Apartment in North Park | Perfect for Film & Photo Shoots
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
15 guests
This Mid century Modern furnished apartment has bright white floors and large windows throughout that let in plenty of natural light. The white floors create a great light bounce. Being on the second floor, the west/east facing windows provide a breeze throughout, filling it with fresh
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$95
/hr
3 hr min
Photography, Dance, and UNIQUE Event Space
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.8 (20)
20 guests
with wall to wall mirrors for our dancers, and curtains to cover them when you want to host an event or photo shoot.
Photography backdrops and lights are available for your use!
The space is also equipped with seasonally changed mini movie scenes! Unique creations perfect
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$45
/hr
1 hr min
Outdoor Tropical Flower Bath Retreat
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
4 guests
My garden space of my south park cottage home is set up for hosting your Flower bath photo shoots. The space has a styled area with a vintage clawfoot tub surrounded by tropical foliage and bamboo covered walls. The setting is perfect for Milk Baths, Maternity,
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Sphere Photo photography studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (22)
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
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
Bright styled contemporary/Spanish/Moroccan/eclectic single family home for photo shoots & sets in San Clemente
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (22)
75 guests
ocean view deck spaces, outdoor textured tile and landscaped yard, and a large variety of spaces perfect for a set or photo shoot. The space works particularly well for beauty campaigns and health and wellness projects and it has a very clean contemporary yet warm and
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$190
/hr
4 hr min
Rent a Room for Your Next Photo Shoot or Podcast Recording
Serving the San Marcos, CA area10 guests
to our sleek and stylish home, where simplicity meets sophistication! Our rooms offer a variety of unique spaces for your next photo shoot or podcast recording.
The Kitchen: Perfect for cooking segments or casual discussions, our kitchen features modern appliances and a welcoming atmosphere.
Great Room: This spacious
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$125
/hr
1 hr min
Wild Creative Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (48)
15 guests
Wild Creative Studio. vanity area for changing privacy as well as a room divider for wardrobe changes. The studio is perfect for not only photo shoots as it is well lit with no direct sunlight to impede on photoshoots. It also is a great space for hosting small workshops,
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$60
/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
Light-Filled Coastal Home for Brand Shoots & Product Photography
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (18)
30 guests
of natural light and a neutral pallet make it an ideal spot Perfect for small productions, commercials, and lifestyle photo shoots.
Our home has a lot of natural light with extra doors and windows. It photographs clean and bright with a modern feel.
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$175
/hr
4 hr min
Commercial Office Space for Video and Photo Shoots
Serving the San Marcos, CA area6 guests
This office space hosts two set designs with a separate room for gear and equipment. The set designs are customizable and can be moved wherever needed in the space. There is a standing desk, a large L shaped standard desk, and a couch. This space has
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$150
/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 June 2026.
What's the best day to rent a photo shoot location in San Marcos?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking photo shoot locations in San Marcos.
How popular are photo shoot locations in San Marcos?
Our local hosts have welcomed 291 people into their photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How much does a photo shoot location cost to rent in San Marcos?
Photo shoot locations in San Marcos average $181 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
photo shoot locations Pricing Range in San Marcos, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for photo shoot locations venues in San Marcos, ranging between $97.69 and $150.29.
$181/hr average
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How long do people rent photo shoot locations in San Marcos?
Most photo shoot locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 5 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Photo Shoots starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
photo shoot locations Booking Times in San Marcos, CA
Image representing average rental time for photo shoot locations in San Marcos, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Reviews for photo shoot locations
Jake B.
Resort Style Backyard Perfect for any Event- Photo & Film
had an absolutely fantastic experience renting from Peerspace for a photo shoot, and it’s all thanks to Melissa, our amazing host. She went above and beyond to make our shoot a success. Not only was she incredibly kind and helpful, but she also showed exceptional flexibility. When the weather...
Lilia B.
Resort Style Backyard Perfect for any Event- Photo & Film
Our company recently had the pleasure of using Melissa’s stunning backyard pool for a photo and video shoot, and I couldn't be happier with the experience.
The location is absolutely beautiful. The pool area is well-maintained, with clear blue water and tasteful landscaping that creates a perfect...
Heather D.
High End Home Perfect for Photo and Video Shoots
Renting this space was wonderful for my personal branding photography shoot. Clean space and the natural lighting was amazing! Would def rent again! Thanks again Kristen...
Greg F.
Suburban Coastal Beach Community Home and Yard with Pool
was elegant and immaculate. They are the kind of people I like surrounding my self with. I recommend this to any video or still photography shoots for sure.
Thank you again for all your hospitality, second to none...
Torri F.
Resort Style Backyard Perfect for any Event- Photo & Film
with. She went over and above to ensure we had the information we needed to plan for the correct lighting and logistics for our photo shoot. The property is stunning and has so many unique angles to shoot from...
Zee G.
Industrial Building with Infiniti Wall, Paper Backdrops and more
We used this Peerspace location for our rebrand photo shoot, and it exceeded expectations! The space had a ton of versatile options for shooting, it worked perfectly for our content. We were able to bring in our own backdrop as well, which made it super easy to customize the setup...
Tony H.
Breathtaking Contemporary Home with remarkable outdoor space
Wonderful host and a great space.
Easy to book, park, and a wonderful space for a photo shoot. Great natural light.
Get a Host here its worth it...
Joe K.
Suburban Coastal Beach Community Home and Yard with Pool
Devri & James had an amazing space and home. They were very accommodating and made the shoot easy and smooth. Everything was picture perfect! I highly recommend this space for lifestyle photography for home/beauty products! Definitely coming back...
Andrew L.
Breathtaking Contemporary Home with remarkable outdoor space
Rick was very professional and communicative throughout the booking process. He had a lovely home that suited our needs for our photo shoot...
Kate M.
Minimalist Event Space with Natural Light
Amazing space! Booked it for a photo shoot and it was perfect. Highly recommend
Kate M.
Minimalist Event Space with Natural Light
Beautiful space! We booked this for a photo shoot and it was perfect! Great size, lighting and very clean! They were very accommodating with our requests. Highly recommend! We will be booking this again in the future...
Meg M.
Modern, Bright White House with High Ceilings and Natural Light
area! Even better in person than the photos. Sean was very accommodating and so helpful in making our shoot amazing. I will definitely book this again soon for my branding and photography clients...
Colleen Grace O.
Modern Spanish Style Home with Multiple Backdrops and Newly Built Back Yard + Pool
seamless experience.
The space itself is just as advertised - multiple areas and vignettes allow for a lot of variance in photo and video shoots, product photography, and more. We loved the ability to style our set in various areas of the home. We brought in prop for set and product...
Denise O.
Modern Luxury Custom Built Home with Pool
as pictured! It was exactly what we needed for our shoot, and the host was so welcoming and accommodating. We would definitely book again — there are so many different areas of the house that work great for filming and photos...
Ernie P.
Minimalist Event Space with Natural Light
we were looking for. It could be an amazing location that we use for workshops moving forward as well. We used it for a photo shoot and definitely will use it again.
The place could have used a good sweep before we got there...
Logan P.
Resort Style Backyard Perfect for any Event- Photo & Film
If you’re looking for the perfect spot to host an event, or photo shoot this is HANDS DOWN the house ! ⭐️ Our entire team was blown away by the professionalism of Melissa and the overall drop dead gorgeous experience that our company had while shooting. I truly cannot recommend this...
Cindy S.
Hilltop Outdoor Pool Lounge with Distant Ocean View
Photo shoot for Kalitara Clothing: Upon arriving Kevin welcomed us and made us feel comfortable! He's such a nice person. I will definitely book again. The property was beautiful...
Kaleb T.
Minimalist Workshop Space with Natural Light
Lauren was fantastic to work with. I contacted her for a last minute photo shoot and she was able to accommodate us with less than two hours notice. The space was clean and bright and perfect for our use. Easy to find and access, and parking was no problem. Would...
Phil V.
1320 sf Photography and Video Studio and office/ staging/ waiting area with full climate control and bathroom. Stands, boxes and tri pod included. Camera gear and lighting available at additional fee.
was responsive, professional and welcoming to us as we did some filming for a project...Very spacious and clean space plus amazing for photo and film shoots!!!...Highly recommend...
Olivia V.
Breathtaking Contemporary Home with remarkable outdoor space
stunning location for a video shoot, and we couldn't be happier with the experience.
From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the warm hospitality of the hosts. They were incredibly accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed to make our shoot a success. Rick went above...
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