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Popular portrait photography locations
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Sintak Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (563)
10 guests
Sintak Studio. A bright, creative, and inspired environment for your next photo shoot, video shoot, production meeting or workshop. Located in the North East part of San Francisco's Mission District the studio is a stand alone, single unit building with a one car garage and easy street level
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$657 total
before taxes
4 hr min
ENNVISION Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (48)
6 guests
ENNVISION Studios. Welcome to Ennvision Studios! Located in the Mission Creek neighborhood of San Francisco, this is a full creative space and photography studio provided by ENN Photos. This space has multiple areas that may be of use for your creative needs with a full kitchen section, a
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$150 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Vibeshack Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (3)
25 guests
Vibeshack Studios. Welcome to our photography studio, designed for both professional and creative shoots. The space includes a dedicated vanity area with classic makeup lights, perfect for getting talent photo ready. A curtain divider can be drawn to create privacy between the vanity and the main shooting area.
The
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Perspectives Photo
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (150)
20 guests
Perspectives Photo. The studio is easily accessible for persons with disabilities and easy unloading of photo equipment to the space. There are two walls of large windows for great natural light and many areas to use for styled shoots and two seamless backdrops for clean backdrops for
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$196 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Studio Rogue
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (191)
6 guests
Studio Rogue. This 18'x23' space features white walls and a ceiling measuring around 12.5' high. The space features a make up station and a cyc wall. A copious list of gear comes standard with the rental.
GEAR LIST
3x Flashpoint Evolv ad200 strobes
1x Flashpoint Evolv ad600 Pro strobe
TTL triggers for
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From
$70
/hr
2 hr min
Rivertown Creative Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (4)
9 guests
Rivertown Creative Studio. Photo Studio for portrait, fashion , commercial or product photography.
Two shooting areas
1) Camera room 18x36' and 11' celings.
a) 3 Stobe lights: Main,Fill light & Hair light.
b) 18 Background choices: High quality Musin & Canvas. Plus some paper backgrounds. Portable Flooring:
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$120 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Golden Moon Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (106)
50 guests
Golden Moon Studios. Sunny, private and beautiful space located in the heart of Downtown San Mateo.
Newly renovated with original hardwood floors, 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.
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$555 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Patrick Johnson Studios
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (12)
20 guests
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 top
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From
$100
/hr
3 hr min
Dance Studio, Meeting and Cultural Space in Downtown San Mateo
Central San Mateo, CA5.0 (2)
25 guests
Beautiful Studio Space in Downtown San Mateo, CA. This is perfect for dance, yoga and meditation classes, meetings, art gallery and presentations and photoshoots.
850 Square Feet
25 Capacity
Benches with storage
Wall mirrors
Sound System
4K TV with Digital Signage Software
Multi Colored LED Lights
LIST OF AMENITIES
Ipod/MP3 compatible and professional sound
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$767 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Femme Luxe Nook
North Central, San Mateo, CA5.0 (1)
10 guests
Femme Luxe Nook. Welcome to our charming 1 bed, 1 bath condo located in the heart of San Mateo, just minutes from downtown. This stylish and versatile space is ideal for small to medium scale productions looking for a clean, modern backdrop with lots of natural light.
🛋️ Key Features
• Open
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$289 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Beautiful deck with views of the Bay- perfect for small events and shoots
Hillsdale, San Mateo, CA5.0 (8)
20 guests
Beautiful and spacious 1350 sq ft. outdoor 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,
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$300 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Modern Chic Salon
Western Hills, San Mateo, CA5.0 (1)
25 guests
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 windows that
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$1,095 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Studio 33
6.5 miles from San Mateo, CA4.9 (98)
10 guests
Studio 33. Welcome to Studio 33 – more than just a photo/video studio. We’re a fully equipped content creation space and brand strategy hub, built for creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to make an impact. Nestled in downtown San Bruno (just steps from Starbucks), our clean and versatile
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$42 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Light-Filled Creative Space for Photoshoots/Production
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (15)
8 guests
Newly renovated in June 2022! New floors, paint, doors and modern hardware. Spacious, light filled great room with an amazing view of San Francisco at the top of the hill. Located in the quiet, residential University Mound (94112) neighborhood of SF. Primarily used as a
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Modern Video/Photo Studio with Bright and Adjustable Colored Cyclorama
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (20)
7 guests
Our space is perfect for a variety of activities, including talking head interviews, product commercials, video campaigns, and professional photography. The studio features a versatile layout, with an adjustable colored cyclorama that allows you to customize your background to fit your creative vision.
The open layout provides
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$83 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Pristine Multi Purpose / Photo Studio in Alameda
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (19)
10 guests
Newly renovated Photo Studio / Creative Space beautifully located on Park Street in Alameda, CA. With walking score of 99, we are easily accessible by all means of transportation. 750 total square feet between two connected rooms. This space can be used as a photo studio
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$272 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Fully Equipped Industrial Photo/Video Studio with Great Natural Light
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (137)
10 guests
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 general
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$207 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Daylight Photo Studio w/ easy load in + onsite gear
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
Daylight studio primarily geared towards stills photography has ample natural light, direct access roll up door for easy load in, and 12 18ft ceilings. The open floor plan makes for a flexible workspace excellent for large seamless, table top, lay down, on figure, and room set
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$1,095 total
before taxes
10 hr min
Versatile Photo Studio With Lounge
Serving the San Mateo, CA area20 guests
A beautiful store front space with high ceilings, perfect for your photography and/or creative needs!
Suitable for:
photo/video shoots
podcasts
pop up store
small gatherings
creative gatherings
meetings
Includes:
White wall for photo shoots
black back drop paper
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$161 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sunrise & Sunset Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (148)
10 guests
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 we
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$219 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Emerald Gate Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (12)
10 guests
Emerald Gate Studios. We have a small natural light photography studio, perfect for photoshoots, podcasts, and talking head videos. Designed with headshots, portraits, and product photography in mind, it features standard height ceilings and ample space between the backdrop and opposing wall to ensure stunning results.
The studio, along with
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$150 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (210)
10 guests
HOT OFF THE PRESS! Please ask for my new guide "25 Ways I Use My Studio for Boudoir / Editorial / Lifestyle," which demonstrates over two dozen different settings you can create here.
Welcome to my studio! I'm Cheshire Isaacs, a top rated Bay Area photographer specializing
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Full Service Photo Studio, Prop Shop + Prep Kitchen
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (6)
15 guests
Our Full Service Photo Studio, Prep Kitchen, and Prop Shop are located in east Oakland near the Bay Bridge. Our ground level, 900 sq ft photo studio includes a small prep kitchen, our entire surface collection, a crew conference table, and a grip/storage area. It
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$876 total
before taxes
8 hr min
ViV MGMT
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.9 (34)
30 guests
ViV MGMT. We are a full service photography studio specializing in fashion, product, food, advertising, and e commerce projects. With multiple shooting bays including a cyclorama. We are an affordable and creatively inspiring option while still maintaining a high quality output in a comfortable space.
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$1,314 total
before taxes
8 hr min
Ringlight Studios
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (52)
6 guests
Ringlight Studios. ALL LIGHTING GEAR INCLUDED FOR USE DURING YOUR STUDIO RENTAL AT NO EXTRA CHARGE. :)
Due to the size of the studio, renters may not exceed a maximum of eight (8) people allowed in the space at one time.
This highly versatile compact 410 sq. ft photo
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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (299)
30 guests
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 creative
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From
$100
/hr
2 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (5)
20 guests
Sync Design Inc. Sync Studio Space is your off site production hub and so much more. 1900plus sq ft of open studio space (36 feet by 54 feet and 20ft ceilings) for your photo or video needs.
In house equipment as well as Backdrops and paintable sets for videographers
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$387 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Luxury Club for Photoshoots
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.8 (20)
20 guests
Our space is now available for commercial ads, lifestyle shoots, music videos, boudoir sessions, music videos and more. Featuring 2 stages, a bar, multiple couches, and changeable lighting, this is the perfect spot for your next shoot.
Rentals come with 1 staff member to control lighting
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From
$248
/hr
2 hr min
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (134)
15 guests
Quiet space in Cupertino very near to 280 and 85. There is a large main room with backdrops, a couch, a changing area, and various photography tools. The primary photography room has natural window light and a gorgeous herringbone flooring pattern. The large windows have different
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From
$60
/hr
2 hr min
Big Beautiful Windows 1200 Sq Ft Boudoir Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (6)
8 guests
Available for rent during the week. The Studio is a 1100 sq feet luxury all natural light studio located 10 minutes from San Jose + is available for rentals from 7am 7pm, Monday Friday.
Our goal is to provide a clean, inviting space for creatives
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From
$100
/hr
2 hr min
Psalms Photography Studio Pleasanton
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (2)
10 guests
Psalms Photography Studio Pleasanton. Welcome to our spacious photography rental studio, located conveniently on the border of Pleasanton and Livermore, CA. This bright and inviting space is flooded with natural light, creating a warm, airy ambiance perfect for all types of shoots. The studio features light, neutral tones throughout, providing
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$258 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Convert Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (9)
40 guests
Convert Studio. 1400 Sq Ft Natural Light Photo Studio.
Grip (8 C Stands and Sandbags, 8 Foam Core Flats, Apple Boxes, Studio Stand) included in rental.
Located in downtown San Anselmo, adjacent to great restaurants and shopping.
Great space for photo shoots, films & other creative projects!
40 stools and
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$472 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Beautiful Studio with Natural Light
Serving the San Mateo, CA area4.0 (3)
5 guests
Welcome to the place we call our creative home!
Our studio is filled with natural light, perfect for photoshoots/video shoots. There is one main open space available to use/shoot in as well as two separate rooms for shooting.
The studio is on the second floor
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$120 total
before taxes
2 hr min
PhotoEuphoria Studio by Tiffany Griffith
Serving the San Mateo, CA area8 guests
PhotoEuphoria Studio by Tiffany Griffith. Welcome to our elegant portrait studio in the heart of Benicia, California. Housed in a historic brick building with soaring 16 foot ceilings and massive arched windows, this thoughtfully curated space is bathed in natural light throughout the day. Designed with photographers, content creators, and creatives
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$249 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Luxe & Beautiful Photo Studio
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
A beautiful and modern client friendly studio space with tons of amenities. This is a studio space that creates an entire luxe experience for you and your clients. Amenities including; plenty of parking space, 60 inch TV/monitor, rolling 32 inch Apollo TV, Bluetooth enabled JBL
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Industrial Photography Space
Serving the San Mateo, CA area5 guests
Thank you for showing interest in our Industrial Photography Space. We currently use the space to host and accommodate photo shoots for a few of our clothing brands.
What we provide:
10x15 ft space used for photo shoots
ideal for fashion shoots, e
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$78 total
before taxes
1 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 February 2026.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in San Mateo?
Portrait photography locations in San Mateo average $101 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 Mateo, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in San Mateo, ranging between $85.38 and $164.29.
$101/hr average
$85/hr$164/hr
What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in San Mateo?
Fridays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in San Mateo. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Friday as these days are 11% cheaper on average.
How popular are portrait photography locations in San Mateo?
Our local hosts have welcomed 881 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in San Mateo?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 3 hours, with 5 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
portrait photography locations Booking Times in San Mateo, CA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography locations in San Mateo, emphasizing most start between 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
10:00 AM5:00 PM
Reviews for portrait photography locations
Dennis B.
Perfect Studio with Cyc wall, Natural Light & Grip Equipment
Great studio space for professional photography! Everything I needed was available - the cyc wall was perfect for headshots, and the natural light coming in was beautiful and even. The grip equipment was in excellent condition and made setup quick and easy.
The space was clean, professional, and exactly as advertised...
Jackie C.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
Great value! Had a minimal setup that allowed for gorgeous moody black and white portraits. Space is larger in person than it appears in the photos...
Daniel D.
Daylight Photo Studio in SF with a Kitchen
Susan was great and the space has AMAZING daylight. Perfect for my simple portrait shoot. Would definitely shoot here again
Alison G.
Soundproof Meeting Room inside Urban Winery
Great location for an executive headshots photoshoot, everything went very smooth
Shelby G.
Natural light studio in San Francisco
Great place! The assortment of chairs is perfect to boost a lifestyle shoot or assist in headshot poses. Was easy to get in and set up!
As someone visiting the area it was perfect for what I needed and accurately advertised...
Myleen H.
Perfect Studio with Cyc wall, Natural Light & Grip Equipment
booked this for a portrait session with a client. Wow just wow. Beautiful setup, all the gear and grip and so many other thoughtful details that you need to have a successful shoot. Will definitely book again...
Feng Shan L.
Natural light studio in San Francisco
Such a spacious and clean studio. The light is soft and great for portrait photography. The studio rules are easy to understand and follow. Angie is super responsive. I am definitely looking forward to using this studio again...
Martino M.
Creative Studio with Beautiful Natural Light & Stunning Charcoal Backdrop. Perfect for Photography & Videography
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 family portrait...
Peter M.
Photo Studio w/ FREE GEAR
Used this studio for a portrait shoot - worked out well. It's a small but thoughtfully arranged work space with lots of amenities which was a selling point for me. It's perfect for anything table top but with ceilings are around 12 ft. I had no issues doing portraits...
Janke M.
Spacious South Facing Natural Light Industrial Photo Studio
Loved renting this space for portraits and I hope to do it soon again. Communication was great and directions were good. Host is super responsive and friendly...
Gabriel M.
Natural light studio in San Francisco
Host was very friendly and available for all my studio needs. Great place for head shots
Jane O.
Daylight Photo Studio in SF with a Kitchen
Great studio for my portraits!!
Susan was super nice and helpful with everything. Will book again when in town
Josue P.
Beautiful Estate
vows ceremony, and let me just say, it felt like a dream!! This home is big, beautiful, and made for the most amazing family portraits. Sarah was an amazing host who was friendly, accessible, and helpful throughout the entire process. I would 100% use this space for another event. The...
Mackenzie P.
Dance Studio, Meeting and Cultural Space in Downtown San Mateo
The space was perfect for our needs, which was as a photography studio for corporate headshots. Jesica was amazingly prompt with her messages and accommodating with our last-minute booking, and everything was clean, easy, and perfect! Highly recommend...
Jamie P.
Natural light studio in San Francisco
Great space with the best natural lighting. Rented the space for two hours for headshots + they turned out amazing. The best part were the various furniture pieces we could use + incorporate into the shoot. Parking was easy to come by which was a huge bonus. Would definitely recommend + use again...
Henry R.
Daylight Photo Studio in SF with a Kitchen
This space is absolutely beautiful for portrait photography. There's a lot of natural light from the windows, the space has a large backdrop, and equipment that's available for extra. The host is amazing and very accommodating. I recommend renting this space...
Sandra R.
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio
needed some professional headshots for my website and LinkedIn. This space and the backdrop was just what I needed and Josh was also the photographer. Thank you for your help...
Vanessa R.
Natural light studio in San Francisco
session and it was perfect. The natural light was beautiful and consistent, making it easy to get clean, vibrant shots. The space was minimal, stylish, and super versatile—ideal for portraits and lifestyle content. Booking was smooth and communication was great. Highly recommend...
Abigail S.
Daylight Photo Studio in SF with a Kitchen
had a fantastic experience booking Susan's studio for a client headshot and model session. From the moment I arrived, Susan was incredibly accommodating and kind, creating a welcoming atmosphere that put both me and my clients at ease. She went above and beyond to ensure that I had everything...
Maximillian T.
Daylight Photo Studio in SF with a Kitchen
Beautiful studio, very versatile, overall fantastic!
Worked perfect for my portrait session. Thanks Susan
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