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Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo Image in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
from$150/hr
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(33)
Venue capacity icon25

Art Studio

...extraordinary natural light, high ceilings and so much more. This is an artist studio with professional lighting. Perfect for space for photo shoots, video recording and more. You will have access to our indoor and outdoor spaces. We're conveniently located in Downtown San Mateo...
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Cozy state-of-the-art Outdoor Patio in Downtown San Mateo Image in North Central, San Mateo, CA
from$950/hr
Cozy state-of-the-art Outdoor Patio in Downtown San Mateo

North Central, San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon120

Restaurant Patio

...You’ll find that all our aesthetically pleasing spaces offer something for almost every event: • Corporate meetings • Workshops • Presentations • Video shoots • Film shootsPhoto shoots • Birthdays • Weddings • Receptions • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Networking events • Holiday parties • Cocktail parties...
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Classic Twist On Photography Space Image in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
from$100/hr
Classic Twist On Photography Space

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(11)
Venue capacity icon20

Photo Studio

Patrick Johnson Studios. Very cool unique Photography Studio in San Mateo. In the heart of Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Near downtown San Mateo. Great location right off the freeway. Like being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Legendary photographer Pat Johnson (www.patjohnson.com) designed it from...
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Industrial-Chic Train Station Restaurant Buyout Image in North Central, San Mateo, CA
from$2,000/hr
Industrial-Chic Train Station Restaurant Buyout

North Central, San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon200

Restaurant

...Outdoor Patio. You’ll find that all our spaces offer something for almost every event: • Corporate meetings • Workshops • Presentations • Video shoots • Film shootsPhoto shoots • Birthdays • Weddings • Receptions • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Networking events • Holiday parties • Cocktail parties ** Food and beverages are available from the...
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Cool Nostalgic Train Car Room Image in North Central, San Mateo, CA
from$275/hr
Cool Nostalgic Train Car Room

North Central, San Mateo, CA

Venue capacity icon40

Restaurant

...every event: • Birthdays • Weddings • Receptions • Baby showers • Graduation parties • Networking events • Holiday parties • Cocktail parties • Corporate meetings • Workshops • Presentations • Video shoots • Film shootsPhoto shoots...
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Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings  with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo Image in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
from$89/hr
Modern Conference Room great for off-site team meetings with access to patio in Downtown San Mateo

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(190)
Venue capacity icon11

Conference Room

TeamWork Executive Suites. Modern, quiet, and bright meeting space with a spacious conference Room in a newly renovated historical office building in downtown San Mateo. -This executive meeting space has recently been remodeled with new hardwood floors, a kitchenette, and office furniture. - Located only one block away...
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Bento Box Home in San Mateo (P) Image in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
from$400/hr
Bento Box Home in San Mateo (P)

Central San Mateo, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon30

House

Available 7-days a week | 6AM-10PM $4,000 Rental Minimum (10-hrs) The Bento Box home in San Mateo is perfect for your next event, professional meeting, or production. We've hosted all sorts of activities in the past and are certain our space is the perfect for...
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San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space Image in Central San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
from$170/hr
San Mateo Recital and rehearsal space

Central San Mateo, CA

4.9(8)
Venue capacity icon60

Recital Space

Our small recital hall is ideal for student and chamber music concerts. There are 2 grand pianos on stage. Rehearsals, lectures, masterclasses are also possible. Space is also available for art exhibitions as well as there is track lighting along the walls. Kitchenette and warm...
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a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo Image in Baywood - Aragon, San Mateo, CA
from$180/hr
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo

Baywood - Aragon, San Mateo, CA

5.0(15)
Venue capacity icon6

Single-Family Home

...light and shadows to create most amazing photo moments. Let it be a family photo shoot or a instagram photo or the next photo shoot for your brand, let it be for anything, you are rest assured that the pictures would be better than you...
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Modern, Bright Breakout Space in San Mateo Image in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
from$50/hr
Modern, Bright Breakout Space in San Mateo

East San Mateo, CA

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon8

Conference Room

Our beautiful breakout space is perfect for any meeting, presentation or workshop session and will surely impress your clients or employees! Space Features: - WiFi - Cushioned seating - 2 work pods - 55" HD TV: HDMI & USB connections to plug in and display...
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Sleek, Modern Conference Room in San Mateo Image in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
from$40/hr
Sleek, Modern Conference Room in San Mateo

East San Mateo, CA

4.6(14)
Venue capacity icon6

Conference Room

Our beautiful conference room is perfect for any meeting, presentation or workshop session and will surely impress your clients or employees! Space Features: - WiFi - Medium conference table - 6 chairs - 55" HD TV: HDMI & USB connections to plug in and display...
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Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo Image in East San Mateo, San Mateo, CA
from$120/hr
Trendy Lounge w/ Breakout Space in San Mateo

East San Mateo, CA

4.8(80)
Venue capacity icon25

Lounge

Our beautiful lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. A shuffleboard will surely entertain the crowd! Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Kitchen: refrigerator, stovetop, ovens...
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Beautiful deck with views of the Bay- perfect for small events and shoots Image in Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA
from$95/hr
Beautiful deck with views of the Bay- perfect for small events and shoots

Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA

5.0(8)
Venue capacity icon20

Deck

...with a stunning view of the San Francisco skyline, San Mateo bridge, and the bay, perfect for work gatherings, candlelit dinners, photo shoots, and everything in between. Located in a coveted neighborhood in the heart of the peninsula, features include an outdoor restroom, a gazebo...
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Modern Chic Salon Image in Western Hills, San Mateo, CA
from$250/hr
Modern Chic Salon

Western Hills, San Mateo, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon25

Hair Salon

This beautiful 1550 sq ft hair salon sits nestled into the Crystal Springs Shopping Village in San Mateo, CA. Originally rebuilt in 2020, the space was intended to serve clients looking for expert styling, esthetician, and beauty services. The exterior of the studio showcases large...
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Natural light studio in San Francisco Image in Bayview, San Francisco, CA
from$100/hr
Natural light studio in San Francisco

12 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(149)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

ABOUT THE SPACE: Our studio is a creative community space, located in a large historic industrial warehouse with tons of natural light, white walls, and beautiful 13' windows that look towards the Bay. The natural light is great between sunrise up to 2 hours before...
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Photography and Video Production Studio Image in Potrero Hill, San Francisco, CA
from$55/hr
Photography and Video Production Studio

13.5 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.8(109)
Venue capacity icon8

Photo / Video Studio

Perfectly set up photography / video studio for rent by the hour/ day / week. Permanently installed professional white CYC screen and green screen. This room can be used for portraits, fashion photography, products. Also, film makers can utilize the space and create different sets...
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Airy Daylight Photo Studio Image in Dogpatch, San Francisco, CA
from$125/hr
Airy Daylight Photo Studio

14 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(291)
Venue capacity icon30

Film / Photo Loft

LUX-SF Photo Studios & Services. ...Airy, sunny private space in the Dogpatch with a panoramic view of Pier 70 & the Bay, perfect for photo and film shoots and other production-oriented uses. Use of basic grip, covered parking for up to 3 vehicles, and many additional niceties included. Load-in...
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Sunny, Serene Dogpatch Photo Studio Image in Dogpatch, San Francisco, CA
from$125/hr
Sunny, Serene Dogpatch Photo Studio

14 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(158)
Venue capacity icon30

Film / Photo Loft

...Airy, quiet, natural light studio in Dogpatch, perfect for photo and film shoots and other production-oriented uses. Use of basic grip, covered parking for up to 3 vehicles, and many additional niceties included. Load-in is a snap with our loading dock and freight...
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Fully Equipped Mission Studio for Creative Projects & Productions Image in Mission District, San Francisco, CA
from$60/hr
Fully Equipped Mission Studio for Creative Projects & Productions

14.3 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(183)
Venue capacity icon50

Production Studio

...temperature for your team and gear. Flexible Space Layout: Customize the space to suit your production needs, whether it’s a photo shoot setup, podcast recording station, or a dynamic video shoot. We offer movable furniture and backdrops to help bring your vision to life...
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Everything You Could Need in Amazing Location *Limited Time All Included Professional Studio Lighting, Seamless & AC* Image in Mission District, San Francisco, CA
from$104/hr
Everything You Could Need in Amazing Location *Limited Time All Included Professional Studio Lighting, Seamless & AC*

14.3 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(118)
Venue capacity icon21

Photo Studio

Professional LED video lighting from Aputure and Nanlux with modifiers available in studio. Arri tungsten lighting fixtures. Quick-change 9' and 12' paper BGs; almost any color available with 24hr notice, many colors in stock. Profoto D2, B1X and Pro-8a still photography lighting with beauty dish...
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Beautiful Daylight, Photo Studio in Mission Area with Panoramic City Views Image in Mission District, San Francisco, CA
from$95/hr
Beautiful Daylight, Photo Studio in Mission Area with Panoramic City Views

14.5 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(78)
Venue capacity icon15

Film / Photo Loft

The newly renovated very sunny space is ideal for still-life/product or food photography, casting, and portrait shoots, we host professional photography sessions and film productions. Our studio space is perfect for photoshoots, workshops, and meetings. Very sunny, beautiful 1,300 square foot open-plan, corner unit on...
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Industrial Production Space Image in Tennyson - Alquire, Hayward, CA
from$65/hr
Industrial Production Space

14.9 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(40)
Venue capacity icon10

Production Studio

...is ready to assist you! 📸✨This is the perfect place for Photoshoots, Commercial shoots, or social media shoots. This 1100-square-foot space in an industrial building is excellent for photo and video studio projects. Our studio is located on the second floor of...
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Creative Photography Studio in Historic Artist Community Image in SoMa, San Francisco, CA
from$39/hr
Creative Photography Studio in Historic Artist Community

15.1 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(121)
Venue capacity icon5

Photo Studio

Please note that our hourly rate only include the rental of the physical space. Production equipment inside of our space is extra. Please ask for those rates if you intend to rent any gear. You are more than welcome to bring your own production equipment...
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Fully Equipped Industrial Photo/Video Studio with Great Natural Light Image in Fruitvale Station, Oakland, CA
from$60/hr
Fully Equipped Industrial Photo/Video Studio with Great Natural Light

15.3 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(128)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

DETAILS ON THE SPACE & LOCATION: - Beautiful industrial windows with white floor and walls for great natural light. - Great for all types of photography and small video productions. - Separate lounge area with couches, chairs, TV, & sound system for talent, clients, and...
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Clean and Cozy Cyclorama Studio Image in Broadmoor, San Leandro, CA
from$75/hr
Clean and Cozy Cyclorama Studio

15.4 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(64)
Venue capacity icon10

Production Studio

Our space is great for photoshoots, families, product photography, and video production. - 100 sqft white Cyclorama wall thats on a corner which allows for multiple angles. - Make up station - Tall mirror - Clothing rack - Steamer - Couch area - Solid wood...
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Portrait & Photography Studio: Top 5 Rentals in 2023: Whitewalls, Lights, Stands & Backdrops. Portrait and Model Pro! Image in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, CA
from$29/hr
Portrait & Photography Studio: Top 5 Rentals in 2023: Whitewalls, Lights, Stands & Backdrops. Portrait and Model Pro!

15.6 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.8(195)
Venue capacity icon10

Portrait Studio

Hi there. You have arrived at one of the only true photo studios in SF. This studio is perfect for portraits, modeling, animals & babies, interviews, vlogs, products and much more. This space is Safe & Sanitized after every use. This Light controlled creative studio...
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Decorate Your Own Natural Light Studio in Heart of Inner Sunset Image in Inner Sunset, San Francisco, CA
from$95/hr
Decorate Your Own Natural Light Studio in Heart of Inner Sunset

15.9 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(138)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo / Video Studio

Sunrise & Sunset Studios. Photography, video, and production studio in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District. Photographers, content creators, and Videographers can rent out our Sunrise and Sunset Studios space for 1+ hours at a time for personal and/or professional sessions. Everything in the studio can be moved around, and...
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Airy, Contemporary Lake Merritt Photo/Video Studio Image in Ivy Hill, Oakland, CA
from$80/hr
Airy, Contemporary Lake Merritt Photo/Video Studio

16.7 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(187)
Venue capacity icon6

Photo Studio

...available for small offsite meetings or retreats. It has free wi-fi as well as a small kitchenette. Available For: - Film/Video Shoot - Photo Shoots - Commercials - Interviews - Product Shoots - Content Creation - Social Media - Youtube Filming - Tik Tok Videos - Blogging - Movies...
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Photography studio with skylight in store front gallery Image in Redwood Heights, Oakland, CA
from$65/hr
Photography studio with skylight in store front gallery

17.1 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(118)
Venue capacity icon10

Photo Studio

RBA Creative. ...The studio works well for fashion photo shoots, portraits, product shots, some conceptual work, and small video projects. Our photo/production studio is equipped with seamless backdrops, a tripod, continuous lighting, large video monitor, chroma key, as well as a wireless PA system. In addition, we...
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Natural Light Photo Studio Loft Image in West Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$105/hr
Natural Light Photo Studio Loft

17.1 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(164)
Venue capacity icon25

Photo Studio

Mick Jones Studio. ...our quiet photo studio. Full professional kitchen with 5 burner gas stove and huge 9ft rolling counter space. Perfect for use by food stylists, chefs, and caterers. A nice balance of functionality and character. Great for both still photo and video shoots. Ideal space for...
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Exclusive Venue in West Oakland Image in West Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$47/hr
Exclusive Venue in West Oakland

17.2 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.9(51)
Venue capacity icon12

Photo Studio

...Our photography and film room is 15 x 15 square feet. It has available lighting with white, and black backdrops, for photo shoots, picture parties, and pet photo shoots. Additionally, there is a green screen for music video and movies. There will always be an...
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Huge, Affordable Production Space Image in West Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$55/hr
Huge, Affordable Production Space

17.7 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.8(177)
Venue capacity icon30

Production Studio

Soundwave Studios. Soundwave Studios Backlot in West Oakland available for: film, video, photography, music, rehearsals, and classes. Public events, concerts are not allowed. - 3500 square foot flexible space - 50' x 30' open concrete floor space - 24' x 16' x 3' black carpeted stage with...
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Photography Studio with Included Lighting Assistance Image in West Oakland, Oakland, CA
from$60/hr
Photography Studio with Included Lighting Assistance

17.8 miles from San Mateo, CA

4.6(184)
Venue capacity icon10

Production Studio

Studio GZ. ...snoots •gels •beauty dish •12ft wide white backdrop •10 seamless backdrops to choose from ($20 additional) •Makeup area •seating area Uses: •Photo Shoots •Photography •Videography •Sets •Commercials •Interviews...
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Historical Loft with Industrial Features and Beautiful Natural Light Image in , Emeryville, CA
from$100/hr
Historical Loft with Industrial Features and Beautiful Natural Light

18.5 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(110)
Venue capacity icon6

Apartment Loft

...bathroom with plaster painted walls, imported brass fixtures, and a vintage mirror is the perfect space to prep for a shoot or take editorial photos of products. Light: The window wall of the space is NW facing. It gets incredible diffused light in the morning...
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Upscale & Fully Equipped Photo Studio in Historic Building Image in Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA
from$75/hr
Upscale & Fully Equipped Photo Studio in Historic Building

20.3 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(40)
Venue capacity icon6

Film / Photo Loft

Ringlight Studios. ...in this safe upscale area. All lighting gear is included for use with each photo studio rental. Studio features a variety of strobes, light modifiers, backgrounds, amenities, etc. Perfect for shooting headshots, portraiture, beauty, glamour, fashion, product photography, full-length, you name it. (For full...
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Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir Image in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
from$90/hr
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir

20.7 miles from San Mateo, CA

5.0(213)
Venue capacity icon30

Daylight Studio

The Sunlight Space is a creative space that's full of bright, natural light — all day long! It features huge southwest and southeast facing windows. The space is about 950 square feet and offers a huge variety of props, furniture, and decor to suit any...
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Reviews for photo shoot locations

Shaun S.
Classic Twist On Photography Space
Pat and his photography space were absolute delights. First about the space: it's a treasure trove of photography and quirky knick knacks. It made for the perfect background for our video shoot. About Pat: in addition to being a swell guy, he was open to letting us use his...
Austin G.
Unique industrial warehouse for full video production (w/ infinity cyclorama)
The space was everything we hoped for. We were producing a last minute photo shoot and needed a lot of flexibility from the owner of the studio. Jesse was extremely understanding and worked with us to make the shoot successful. Six stars if I could...
Allegra S.
Unique industrial warehouse space for events, full video production, photography and more!
with Jesse and his recommended lighting expert. They were accommodating and helped us through our questions and planning. The space suited our needs for shooting photography and videography of our truck...
Silvia L.
Unique industrial warehouse for full video production (w/ infinity cyclorama)
using this space. Jesse and his photographer were amazing and offered so much hospitality. The space is perfect for any team gathering for a photo shoot and even happy hour. The cameraman took the most beautiful pictures and had such a great ideas! I can’t wait till we receive...
Kaitlyn P.
Beautiful Modern Soundstage / Film Studio with Full Cyc and Lots of Parking
cast and crew. My only issue was that the overhead lights were featured in the photos but then I learned day of that each one cost an additional $50 to use for the shoot. I would understand additional floor lights and equipment but I was taken off guard that the...
Martino M.
Creative Studio with Beautiful Natural Light & Stunning Charcoal Backdrop. Perfect for Photography & Videography
This is a very good location for some of my photo shoots. Rosie painted a strategic wall dark gray and it saves me from putting up a backdrop in some situations. Likewise, the furniture is good for portrait shoots. There is more than enough room to do a single or...
Seraphlia T.
Modern Studio with Cyc, Kitchen, On-Site EQ Rental
It is an amazing place! This fantastic photo studio and professional host gave us great confident to get better photo shoot...
John T.
Modern Studio with Cyc, Kitchen, On-Site EQ Rental
wish we could give this studio ten stars! Hands down, best studio I have ever rented and can't wait to line up another photo shoot there. Having the ability to shoot strobed, and daylight balanced available light was incredible. To top it off, Eric is amazing and so helpful...
Mami N.
Modern Studio with Cyc, Kitchen, On-Site EQ Rental
We had a great experience and successful using this space! Host - Mr.Eric have very well communication and even at the photo shoot day, he provide us great service. They have everything you need for all category of work like hair-make, camera and all of crew! Highly recommended...
Kelly Z.
Spacious South Facing Natural Light Industrial Photo Studio
The space was perfect for what we needed! We needed a space to shoot some new product photography for the company I work for. Chris was an amazing host and helped the photographer and I get all set up and made sure we had everything we needed. The building is...
Chloe S.
Spacious South Facing Natural Light Industrial Photo Studio
Great studio with the most perfect lighting for a wedding studio shoot! The large windows bring in such stunning light for whatever you may need to use the space for photography wise. I’d definitely come back here again and intend to...
Bruce I.
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
wasn't at the photo shoot but the photographer told me that Alexander and his wife were great hosts, and the space was ready when they arrived, including a backdrop that Alexander put up in advance. According to the photographer, it was a 100% positive experience...
Mariia Z.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
My team and I rented this beautiful place to do a photo shoot and we are so happy we did!! Ashita went above and beyond to make our experience truly special and I’m so grateful that we chose this location! So so sooo beautiful...
Madeleine C.
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo
just as it is pictured if not better! It was exactly what I was looking for when I was looking for spaces to shoot my branding photos in. Plus I am so grateful to have booked with Ashita! She was super kind and warm when I met her and she...
Julia M.
Bright and Spacious Dance Studio
spacious place for photo shooting and convenient parking near by,will come back next time
Tory P.
Bright Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo
We had a wonderful experience doing a photo shoot at this studio, and Ellen was a wonderful host
Nayely G.
Beautiful Mediterranean style home for photo shoots
home and space with an incredible view. Melanie was very kind and accommodating. Will definitely be booking again in the future for small photography and video shoots. :) Highly recommend...
Jeff A.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
Joshua was very responsive and provided a good overview of the space and equipment. The studio is the perfect size for a photo shoot...
Aaron C.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
did not know what to expect from Studio 33 for my first photo shoot, but I would like to say I had an expectational experience. The professionalism, cleanliness, and efficiency made me want to book another appointment in the near future. If anyone needs a high quality studio with excellent...
Unnikrishnan R.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
reasonable, and they offer excellent photo and video lighting equipment. Additionally, there are some fantastic eateries and restaurants around the studio. Overall, the studio is fantastic, and I will definitely rent it again. Highly recommended for anyone looking to do a photo or video shoot. Thank you...