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Popular portrait photography locations
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Any Means
5.3 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 (8)
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
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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$75
/hr
2 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
/hr
1 hr min
Rae & Rey Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (3)
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
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
/hr
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 (81)
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
4.3 miles from San Marcos, CA4.9 (40)
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
/hr
4 hr min
The Place Studios - Natural Light Studios
5.8 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (3)
6 guests
The Place Studios is a private 3 room studio including
The Bedroom — a bedroom for family, maternity and boudoir shoots
The Backdrop Room — a studio with black, white, tan, green, and blue backdrops available for guests to use, and
The Loft
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$230
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1 hr min
Photo Studio
6.3 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
Retro Modern Glam Boho Photography/Video Studio | Fuze Studios
7.2 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (26)
25 guests
The studio is the perfect spot for lifesytle photography/videography. Let your creativity soar in this beautiful space with many set styles to choose from. Settings include Mid Century modern, Vintage 60s bar lounge, Gothic, Victorian, Boho and of course clean, seamless paper. There are also
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Allison Shamrell Pet Photography
9.3 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
The MK LAB
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.6 (5)
25 guests
The MK LAB. Our newly opened MK LAB Creative Photography Studio is a spacious 1,000 sq ft studio located in the Mira Mesa / Scripps Ranch corridor, just 3 minutes off the 15 freeway with easy access, free lot parking, ample street parking, and elevator access.
This versatile studio is
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$100
/hr
1 hr min
thePixelLounge
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (1)
20 guests
thePixelLounge. Studio available for podcast recording, livestreams, tutorials and content creation. Large space for multiple camera angles with equipment rentals available.
Our studio is reconfigurable to cater to your imagination. We do our very best to accommodate to your needs by providing the tools necessary for you
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Influence Studios
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (61)
30 guests
Influence Studios. Our Studio is the first ever turnkey production space that is pre styled and pre lit so content creators, influencers, and agencies can capture content without the hassle and expense of a traditional shoot. Rentable by the hour. Just show up and shoot.
You are able to
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$125
/hr
3 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
Fun Nostalgic Photo Studio with attached Office
Serving the San Marcos, CA area10 guests
This photo studio is a nostalgic nod to the late 90s early 00s photo studios ! This studio has a large colorful feature wall with all 90s 00s vibes, a CD wall , colorful furniture & a Pacman arcade machine . Front area is set up
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$75
/hr
4 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
SBK STUDIOS
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (37)
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
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
Elektrik studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (58)
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
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
Lemon Squeeze Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (50)
15 guests
Lemon Squeeze Studio. Located on the Murrieta / Temecula border, this unit is best for photo and video productions with crews of under 5 people. There's a southern facing window with morning light and a curtain for a dreamy look, and the ability to run two sets with two
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$45
/hr
2 hr min
Natural Light Studio with Equipments
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (13)
8 guests
Located in the East county, this studio is best for photo and video shoots. There's big windows lets in an immense amount of light, as well as free lighting equipments. There is also an area for hair and makeup artists to get prepared in, as
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$75
/hr
2 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
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
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3 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. 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
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
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 August 2026.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in San Marcos?
Portrait photography locations in San Marcos average $177 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 San Marcos, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in San Marcos, ranging between $87 and $132.
$177/hr average
$87/hr$132/hr
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in San Marcos?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 6 hours, with 5 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
portrait photography locations Booking Times in San Marcos, CA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography locations in San Marcos, emphasizing most start between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
How popular are portrait photography locations in San Marcos?
Our local hosts have welcomed 213 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in San Marcos?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in San Marcos.
Reviews for portrait photography locations
Michael M.
Warehouse Style Studio, Spacious with Tall Ceilings
This studio is a perfect space for headshots and portraits
Tino Z.
Warehouse Style Studio, Spacious with Tall Ceilings
Great space, perfect for portraits. Helpful and friendly staff on site
Kandice S.
Encinitas Beach Ranch
Absolutely stunning home. The perfect space for headshots, product shots, and filming. So many different textures and great light throughout the home and backyard. Alex is also a wonderful hostess. She was attentive and a great communicator. Highly recommend...
Cassie R.
Light & Bright Mini Workshop
Absolutely LOVED this space. It was the perfect size for my little portrait pop up. Lauren was so lovely and helpful. Even moved all the furniture for me before my arrival so that I could fit my backdrop in there - still had loads of room!
Major plus that there...
Lijo J.
Photo studio: natural light + professional lighting equipment
reply when i had made a mistake on my end to change the date. very accommadating. my shoot was simple more branding and fun portrait session. i highly recommend the studio...
Leah O.
Industrial Studio with Natural or Studio Light
One of the best portrait studios in San Diego! I absolutely loved this space. The host, Tiffany, was fantastic—she was very responsive and took the time to personally greet me and show me how the equipment worked. Her attention to detail was impressive, ensuring everything was perfectly set up...
Hannah B.
Industrial Studio with Natural or Studio Light
Needed the studio for product and portrait photography needs, and this space really provided a lot of versatility that I needed!
Will book this place again whenever I’m back in San Diego...
Kelsey E.
Industrial Studio with Natural or Studio Light
The space worked great for our client that was shooting commercial print and headshots
Tyler W.
Blank Canvas Space Photo Studio
First off big shout out to Linda and Vincent with the super awesome creating space they got here. My recent clients I shot family portraits absolutely loved the work I was able to make from here as well as the environment being kid friendly. I will have to book my...
Michelle S.
Blank Canvas Space Photo Studio
This studio was awesome. I only needed it to do some headshots and it was perfect for that. The owners of the space were amazing and took the time to answer some questions and teach me some things. My photos only took like 10min but we spent a lot of...
Jasmine O.
Brand New Luxury Home in San Diego
made sure we were taken care of before letting us shoot. Very luxurious and spacious. Will definitely keep this space in mind for future portrait sessions...
Tiffany K.
Magnificent House and views in SantaLuz
Used for a client's branding portraits and we both loved the home and backyard; perfect for her photos
Jenna M.
California Hilltop Adobe Ranch House
used this space for some Christmas portraits. The natural lighting was a little dim but I was still able to shoot without using my flash. The house is really pretty and outside is very spacious...
Justin C.
Ocean View Family Home with Pool and Lush yard in Encinitas
This space was perfect for my headshot needs. Homeowner was on-site to facilitate a smooth shoot and was nice enough to give a tour upon our arrival and suggestions based on previously successful shootings. Waters and music were provided and appreciated :) Great communication and there are even more angles...
John D.
Photography Studio- Full Service- Production Studio
Friendly staff. Perfect studio for doing my headshot project. The separate dressing area is great for models to have privacy...
Tony R.
Photography Studio- Full Service- Production Studio
shoots and they provide some great lighting equipment! They were so helpful as well. I will be renting this place for our 50s hollywood portraits...
Zachariah S.
Photography Studio- Full Service- Production Studio
Great space! Had everything I needed for headshots and creative portraits. Definitely would work again
Stephanie W.
Modern studio with multiple creative spaces
This space is incredible!! So perfect for any business or photographer looking to shoot branding photos, headshots, lifestyle and so much more. It is equipped with EVERYTHING and so versatile. Absolutely loved shooting here and would highly recommend...
Chelsea V P.
Modern & Versatile Event Space on Miramar Road
so easy to work with. Very friendly and supportive (I used the space to do behind the scenes for my marketing). Great spot for portrait photography, videography and they have a cool podcasting space. I would definitely book this space again...
Noura K.
Podcast Studio & Content Creation | Done-For-You
for someone looking to film an intimate podcast experience. We loved the plant wall right outside the room and took the opportunity to take headshots as well.
For the price, location, and experience I honestly don’t think there is any other place equivalent. Thank you...
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