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Popular portrait photography locations
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Allison Shamrell Pet Photography
9.8 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (5)
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
Creativestudiosd
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (135)
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
/hr
1 hr min
The Portrait Mama
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (37)
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
3SG Studio, LLC
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (235)
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
Photos at The Loft
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (263)
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
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
Modern and Spacious Residential Production Home
San Marcos, CA5.0 (1)
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
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
Modern Farmhouse in Rural San Marcos
San Marcos, CA5.0 (5)
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
Hidden New Build with Amazing Views: Photoshoots & Special Events
San Marcos, CA100 guests
Our home can accommodate photo/video shoots as well as meetings and other special events. Close to the city, yet feels far away amongst the beautiful views. We just had a window treatment shoot that went really well. The house has tons of natural light and the
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Tropic Shots
San Marcos, CA5.0 (71)
50 guests
Tropic Shots. This 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
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
The Place Studios - Natural Light Studios
5 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
/hr
1 hr min
Retro Modern Glam Boho Photography/Video Studio | Fuze Studios
5.3 miles from San Marcos, CA5.0 (25)
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
Photo Studio
5.9 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
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
Amigo Studios
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (11)
50 guests
Amigo Studios. Welcome to AMIGO STUDIOS!
🎥 New Photo / Video Studio
Amigo is a versatile content creation powerhouse located on the 101 in Oceanside. Complete with a professionally lit multicolor infinity wall (cyc wall) that can be customized to pure white or any color via a remote. As
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
The MK LAB
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (2)
10 guests
The MK LAB. IMPORTANT!
Your booking does NOT include a lighting technician or photographer.
Your booking is for space rental and includes the lighting, backdrop, and posing equipment as well. You can hire a lighting technician to help assist you in setting up/operating the lights during your
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Influence Studios
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (47)
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
Lightz Out Studios
Serving the San Marcos, CA area50 guests
Lightz Out Studios. Our fully equipped 1,800 square foot studio features double CYC walls (24' x 15'), a full service production kitchen, a spacious greenroom, a double hair and makeup room, and dedicated power sources for high energy equipment.
The space also includes a 10 seat conference table, making it
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$125
/hr
4 hr min
Industrial Studio with Natural or Studio Light
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (215)
15 guests
***CHRISTMAS SET UP WILL BE AVAILABLE BETWEEN THESE DATES: 10/17 10/24, 10/27 11/4, 11/7 12/30***
Our studio is about 885 square feet with a modern and industrial ambiance. With its south facing warehouse door, natural light floods the space all day
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$89
/hr
2 hr min
Picture Flicks Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (338)
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
SALT BOX studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (26)
20 guests
SALT BOX studio. flexible creative space is a commercial rental studio designed for small to medium productions, workshops, or meetings. It works well for portrait photoshoots, headshots, tabletop photography, product still life, fashion, or any other type of photo shoot and/or video project.
SPACE FEATURES
1800 Square Feet of Open Floor
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$80
/hr
3 hr min
B2B Camera Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (10)
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 area4.9 (17)
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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$40
/hr
2 hr min
The Hot Suite
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (10)
5 guests
The Hot Suite . Welcome to our versatile Suite, perfect for professional headshots, business branding, webinars, and content creation. With a thoughtfully designed environment, our space caters to a range of needs, providing the ideal backdrop for your next project.
Whether you're looking to capture professional headshots, create engaging content, or
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$75
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1.5 hr min
Photography Studio with Entire wall of windows, feels like home.
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (12)
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
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2 hr min
Photography, Dance, and UNIQUE Event Space
Serving the San Marcos, CA area4.9 (18)
20 guests
Our Photography, Dance, and UNIQUE Event Space is perfect for photography, dance practices, and classes, paint & sip events, and so much more! Comes equipped with wall to wall mirrors for our dancers, and curtains to cover them when you want to host an event or
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$45
/hr
1 hr min
Natural Light Studio with Equipments
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (11)
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
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
Wild Creative Studio
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (43)
15 guests
Wild Creative Studio. Open space studio equipped with backdrop stands, props, lighting and easy access for loading and unloading of equipment or furnishings for your event. We offer a small kitchenette we keep stocked with water and whiteclaws for our guests as well as a microwave and Keurig coffee
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$55
/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
Intimate & Cozy Natural Light Studio in Lake Forest, CA
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (5)
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
Private Studio with Infinity cove for automotive and fashion
Serving the San Marcos, CA area5.0 (12)
15 guests
Private studio space with an infinity cove that is known for automotive, fashion, and music photo and video shoots. The cove fits one car comfortably but if needed it can accomodate two. Studio comes with C stand and roller options. Confrence room is used
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$130
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4 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in San Marcos?
Portrait photography locations in San Marcos average $184 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 $99.12 and $166.67.
$184/hr average
$99/hr$167/hr
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.
How popular are portrait photography locations in San Marcos?
Our local hosts have welcomed 5898 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in San Marcos?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 6 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
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 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Reviews for portrait photography locations
Meghan K.
Stunning Downtown Daylight Loft Studio full of Natural Light
Once again a GREAT experience at this amazing studio!! It was the perfect space for my maternity session that got rained out! Thanks again, Kate! ...
Mariela L.
Creative Space For Photoshoots, Podcasts, and Film, Greenscreen
This studio worked perfect for my branding photo shoots! I loved the lighting, equipment, and props. I was overwhelmed with creative options (in the best way).
Will defintely book again :) Thank you, Noe! ...
Rocky B.
Coastal Photo Studio Blocks from Beach
A super magical and unique space to shoot in, what a dream! The light was delicious and there was so much space to work with, I'll for sure be back for more sessions!...
Spencer W.
Stunning Nature Light Studio With Panoramic View in Downtown SD
I booked this space to surprise my fiancé with a proposal / engagement photography shoot. It was perfect. The natural light and furniture allowed me to create a romantic atmosphere and capture some incredible shots! Aurora was super quick to respond and very accommodating. Mike gave...
Scott K.
Studio Space Located in Moreno Valley
An excellent studio!!! I used it for a portfolio shoot and there is an unlimited combination of setups you can use. Sindea is a great host, she did a Zoom call with me prior to the shoot and gave me thorough review of the...
Alex C.
San Diego Creative Studio
Courtney was a great host! We loved the studio and our photoshoot went very smoothly. Definitely will use again.
Mona Y.
Orange County 600 sq ft Studio
Had a successful cosplay photoshoot here! 🌟 The host was super on point – they were ready for us and answered all of our questions. The space was exactly like the pics! 10/10 would recommend for any creative project. Thanks for hosting us! ...
Heidi H.
Professional Photography/Video Studio with Lighting Equipment Included
This is my favorite studio! I have shot many shoots here. Its perfect, clean, great equipment & my clients always have a great experience! So many awesome props available to use as well. Justin is the most Amazing Host! Always attentive to any questions...
Shelby P.
Bright Urban Loft Studio
I always love shooting in this space! The natural light and boho vibes are so perfect! It’s always so clean when I show up so I can start shooting right away! ...
Christina H.
Creative Photography Studio EQUIPMENT & FURNITURE INCLUDED
Great place to shoot photographs. I had a couple issues with my camera and the owner helped me, so sweet! Thank you again :)
Bo M.
California Casual Designer Home
Sarah’s space was beautiful, plenty of different places to shoot, and she was accommodating, friendly and easy to work with!
Highly recommend ...
Mike M.
San Diego Area Photography/Video Studio with Unique Backdrops
Scott was very helpful and supportive in my shoot. His studio had many options for backdrops, furnishings, lights, and props. Overall, it was a great experience. ...
Paul G.
Riverside Creative Spaces
Loved the space! For photographers, be sure to bring a flash/light as the rooms can be a little dark..BUT this makes for some epic shots and creativity! ...
Ali Z.
Orange County Modern/Retro/Boho Photo Studio
Great studio in a great location with a great price. Had plenty of sets to work with, very fun and creative area. I wish there was light stands provided for extra light for people like myself who didn’t have any but other than that 5 stars...
Dahlene H.
Riverside Creative Spaces
I recently had the pleasure of using a photo studio for a photoshoot, and I cannot express enough how impressed I was with the overall experience. The owner of the studio demonstrated an extraordinary level of patience and accommodation, setting a new standard for customer service.
One...
Daniela Z.
24/7 Portrait Photography Studio
Loved the space! I did a birthday photo session for a one year old, and the studio was perfect for it. Jesus, the host, was also great and communicative! I would definitely book again in the future. ...
Meghan K.
Downtown Lifestyle Photo Loft Full of Charm and Natural Light
Actually obsessed with this sweet little space! Came here to do a little "in-home" lifestyle newborn session and it was the perfect space. It has so much charm and makes you feel like you are actually in someones little home. ...
Jennifer N.
Orange County Modern/Retro/Boho Photo Studio
Gorgeous studio with lots to offer! The decor, themes, and colors were so versatile for any type of shoot/vibe. Highly recommend!!
Deonte H.
Warehouse Style Studio, Spacious with Tall Ceilings
Awesome space to take dope pictures. The backdrops are clear and clean. The props and lights took my pictures to the next level. I had booked Richard to be my photographer and I tell you, he did a fantastic job. It was actually a lot of...
Rose T.
Magnificent House and views in SantaLuz
This was an absolute amazing experience. From the greeting to the space. I loved every second of it. I can’t wait to see how my videos and photos came out. Thank you so much ...