Rent a photo shoot location in San Rafael, CA

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San Rafael, CA, United States

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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 March 2026.

How much does a photo shoot location cost to rent in San Rafael?

Photo shoot locations in San Rafael average $79 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.

What's the best day to rent a photo shoot location in San Rafael?

Wednesdays are the most popular day for booking photo shoot locations in San Rafael. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Thursday and Wednesday as these days are 8% cheaper on average.

How popular are photo shoot locations in San Rafael?

Our local hosts have welcomed 1466 people into their photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.

How long do people rent photo shoot locations in San Rafael?

Most photo shoot locations are scheduled for 3 hours, with 3 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Photo Shoots starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Reviews for photo shoot locations

Michael A.
1963 Classic Mid-Century Modern Marvel - Case Study House
We had a FANTASTIC photo shoot at this historic modern home. Alfonso and Cord were very responsive, organized and a pleasure to work with. The house was exactly as advertised and clean and tidy upon arrival...
Camille B.
Designer Modern House & Gourmet Kitchen
Beautiful space and perfect for our kitchen photo shoot! Susie was so accommodating and easy to work with. Highly recommend...
Mark B.
Downtown Victorian White Studio
Highly recommend this place! Used for a fine art photo shoot. The house is bright and has a great character. It's close to 101 and has plenty of parking. Communication was flawless throughout, Tanya is a wonderful host...
Jonathan C.
Newly Renovated Classroom Spaces in the Marina 230
The room is clean and as described. We booked it for a photo shoot and it worked out well. It is near many other photography spots in the area, so we can reach it conveniently. The host responded promptly to my inquiries, too. Thanks Amanda...
Kai C.
Mill Valley Airy Oasis
We had a photo shoot in here. Meg is very easy to communicate with. The house is beautiful and spacious. Will recommend this place...
Gila D.
Spacious Marin County Downtown Studio
Wonderful place for a photo shoot! Spacious, clean and as described. The guidelines for rental were very clear and the communication with the host was prompt and responsive. Easy parking, access to bathrooms, and overall just a great experience...
Anna D.
MILL VALLEY VINTAGE BOHEMIAN MOUNTAIN HOME
don't think were shared in the Peerspace pictures, like the charming waterfall and pond as you walk up. Gorgeous setting for our photo shoot, and everyone who attended agreed...
Molly H.
Stylish Modern Home in NOPA
Incredible space. A beautifully decorated and appointed home. Great variety of spaces for shooting lifestyle photography and video. Brian is an extremely responsive and friendly host. Will definitely book again...
David H.
1963 Classic Mid-Century Modern Marvel - Case Study House
worth mentioning is that the air flow in this location is WONDERFUL. It was a warm sunny day, but we were cool throughout our photo shoot. Will definitely be coming back for future projects...
Amanda H.
Art Gallery with an Outdoor Garden in the Heart of North Beach.
model and I worked downstairs was beautiful. It had antique/antique like furnishings to tie together nicely with my fine art photography. I’m so happy they had soft photography lighting as well. My model and I had to be careful because the ground/area rug had glass shards and nails laying...
Lisa L.
Marin Hills Family Home
and amenities which made it easy to access the space and leave it when I was finished with my project. Would definitely recommend for photo shoots...
Lisa L.
Pool & lush garden
and her little dog was absolutely adorable. Reny was a very friendly host and easy to work with! Would definitely recommend her space for photo shoots...
Lisa L.
Luxury Wow-Factor House with Breathtaking Views!
Will and Fleur were great hosts: friendly, communicative, and made sure I had everything I needed while in the space! Would definitely recommend for photo Shoots...
Lisa L.
Beautiful And Modern Home Overlooking Peaceful Fairfax Valley
host! Very friendly and easy to communicate and schedule with! The space was as advertised and perfect for our project! Would definitely recommend for photo shoots...
Ericka L.
Full Buyout French Lounge / Cocktail club
We had an incredible experience shooting a film at Liam's Bar. The venue boasts a charming ambiance and ample space, not only for filming but also for a comfortable resting area for the cast and crew. I highly recommend this location for photography or film projects—its lighting can...
Sarah O.
Modern, newly renovated 4 bedroom home with pool and spacious rooms.
Susie was a wonderful host! I booked this house for a photo shoot, and it definitely lives up to it's pictures. Tons of natural light in the kitchen and downstairs bedroom, which we utilized the most. If you're shooting with kids, there's a great park nearby! Susie...
Maria O.
Pool & lush garden
Beautiful home. We did a 16th bday photo shoot and the whole experience was amazing. So many breath taking shots were captured throughout the home. Homeowners were very welcoming...
Jeremey V.
Full Venue In a Historic SF building (Production Bookings)
This was such an amazing and beautiful venue. We were able to do our photography shoot here. And everyone enjoyed it had fun and felt very gracious for the host hosting us. So many different areas for the girls to shoot. And the vibe was amazing this is definitely...
Olivia W.
Designer Modern House & Gourmet Kitchen
like the pictures which really helps our team out because we were doing a product photoshoot and look for props/backdrops through listing photos. Great space and successful shoot...
Carly W.
Downtown Boho Nook & Lounge
am so grateful to have found Amy's space, it was perfect for what I needed in sprucing up my (and a friends) branding photos. Amy was very responsive to my messages, and it was a great location downtown where I did a little shopping afterwards ;). I loved that...
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