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Vibeshack Studios
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (4)
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
Milk Bath Studio by Dirty Mermaid Beauty
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (30)
6 guests
Milk Bath Studio by Dirty Mermaid Beauty. We would love to share our backyard soaking space with you for your next photo shoot. Bring your photographer and we will fill our charming vintage bath from the 1920s. The bath sits under a bamboo pergola with flowy, sheer curtains. The outdoor natural lighting is
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$328 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sintak Studio
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (564)
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 Rafael, CA area5.0 (50)
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
Perspectives Photo
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (152)
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
Rivertown Creative Studio
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Private Training Gym
San Rafael, CA4 guests
State of the art training gym suitable for 1 5 private clients at a time. Also great for shooting PT/fitness content.
Equipped with top of the line equipment e.g., Kaiser functional trainer, Sorinex squat rack, olympic barbell, transformer bar, kettle bells, medicine balls, dumb bells, plyo
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$60 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Gerstle Park Dream Home
San Rafael, CA20 guests
Step into this high end luxury home, where sophistication meets comfort. Nestled in a beautiful neighborhood adjacent to a lovely park, this stunning property offers an unparalleled blend of tranquility and convenience. Perfectly situated between the vibrant culture of SF and Napa. Large home with spacious
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$1,950 total
before taxes
4 hr min
TR Studio
San Rafael, CA5.0 (34)
10 guests
TR Studio. We're part of a unique Victorian house converted into working spaces. The house is designated as part of a unique and historic district of San Rafael. San Rafael is the oldest city in Marin County.
We're minutes away from the hustle of the downtown area but
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Tropical Modern Backyard Space
San Rafael, CA5.0 (8)
20 guests
Multiple palms, hot tub, pool, grass area, 4 chaise lounges, black concrete fire pit, landscape lighting. Plenty of options for photography or any sort of photo shoot. Landscape is well maintained and perfect for a meeting space or a photo shoot. You have access to two
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$822 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Beautiful Studio with Natural Light
Near San Rafael, CA4.0 (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
Convert Studio
Near San Rafael, CA5.0 (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
Natural Light! North Beach Historic Brick House Photo Studio
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (2)
7 guests
Take your photos in this beautiful, historic studio! Filled with natural light, brick walls and high ceilings, our bakery turned aerial studio is the perfect backdrop for a wide range of photo sessions whether you're taking professional headshots, personal portraits, artistic demo reels, or
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sunrise & Sunset Studios
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Versatile Photo Studio With Lounge
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Ringlight Studios
Serving the San Rafael, 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
ViV MGMT
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Natural Light Photo + Video / Creative Studio Loft Space
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (219)
12 guests
1197 Sq Ft Column Less Studio
South / West Natural Light / Blackout Capability
Polished Concrete Floor
19'W X 31'D X 13'H Shooting Space
Three 9' X 17' Windows w/ blackout curtains
14' 12.5' Slope Of Ceiling
150A/3 Phase Power
Gigabit Fiber + Wifi
Air Conditioned Shooting Space
Furnished Client Area
Dressing
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$445 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Full Service Photo Studio, Prop Shop + Prep Kitchen
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Light-Filled Creative Space for Photoshoots/Production
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Photo Studio Rental SF/Burdick Studio
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (131)
8 guests
Photo Studio Rental SF/Burdick Studio. Our photo studio is located in San Francisco and has everything you need for a great shoot. Consistent, “softbox” daylight all day long is light and airy without any extra effort, and black out curtains are installed for when you want to make your own.
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$207 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Gorgeous Modern Photo Studio for Headshots, Boudoir, Fashion
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Photo Studio Alameda
Serving the San Rafael, CA area3 guests
The photo studio is designated for photoshoots or videos that need a backdrop. We offer white, black and green screen backdrops as well as lighting for the space. It’s a simple space best for photoshoots. Bathroom is available in the space. Accommodates no more than
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$120 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Pristine Multi Purpose / Photo Studio in Alameda
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Daylight Photo Studio w/ easy load in + onsite gear
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Modern Video/Photo Studio with Bright and Adjustable Colored Cyclorama
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (21)
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
PhotoEuphoria Studio by Tiffany Griffith
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Fully Equipped Industrial Photo/Video Studio with Great Natural Light
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Studio 33
Serving the San Rafael, CA area4.9 (104)
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
Industrial Photography Space
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Emerald Gate Studios
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Charming Victorian Farm House for Photo Shoots
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (3)
15 guests
Whether you're looking for a food, wine or tech product photo location or a quiet place for interview video shoots and gorgeous portrait photography, this farm house located walking distance to Downtown Sebastopol sits on 3 acres of land, making it feel secluded while having access
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$767 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Filming Space in Modern Studio at The Creative Atelier by Sucré Couture
Serving the San Rafael, CA area5.0 (2)
40 guests
Sucré Creative Studio is a boutique space for creatives to ideate, create, and collaborate.
Need to host a meeting, workshop, or just get stuff done for your project? Book our space to get it done.
Located in a quaint, tucked away business complex next to the Church in
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$213 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Luxe & Beautiful Photo Studio
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Psalms Photography Studio Pleasanton
Serving the San Rafael, 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
Sync Design Inc
Serving the San Rafael, 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
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 portrait photography location cost to rent in San Rafael?
Portrait photography locations in San Rafael average $80 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 Rafael, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in San Rafael, ranging between $79.92 and $146.11.
$80/hr average
What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in San Rafael?
Wednesdays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in San Rafael.
How popular are portrait photography locations in San Rafael?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1528 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 Rafael?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 3 hours, with 3 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 Rafael, CA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography locations in San Rafael, emphasizing most start between 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
8:00 AM3:00 PM
Reviews for portrait photography locations
Michael A.
Sun-filled Studio - great for photography!
Great location. Amazing light. Was the perfect size for a portrait and fashion session. It's everything you want for photos. The mirrors were great for dance moves between outfits and sound system here made experience even better...
Julia B.
Historic Industrial, Modern, and Beautiful Event Space
was perfect for our caterer to do prep and serve out of. We utilized one of the conference rooms and turned it into a headshot studio. There is a great sound system with a few microphones, a projector, and screen available for use as well as about 40 folding chairs...
Scott C.
Pop Up Gallery and Photography Studio in SOMA
love this studio. It is perfect for a portrait shoot which I did today and Laura makes the whole process smooth and easy
Lucy C.
SEVEN Sets in Large Natural Light Production Studio and FREE GRIP
new ceramics artist wanted to get some initial photos to start setting up my store. He also threw in a complimentary headshot. Really beautiful space with the optionality to have several different scenes and backdrops. Thank you Lukas for being a great host...
Mike D.
SEVEN Sets in Large Natural Light Production Studio and FREE GRIP
had a great overall experience utilizing this studio. As a personal trainer, I was able to get great quality fitness and portrait photos. The hosts were great with communication and very hospitable. I would absolutely use this studio again and highly recommend to anyone looking to do a photoshoot...
Frank F.
Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in the Mission
Praise's apartment was awesome, it has lots of natural light, very good for indoor portraits. Would definitely book again
Cat F.
Japanese Tea Garden and Outdoor Bathtub
This was a very peaceful lovely space which served us well for our portrait shoot. Very zen vibes and perfect for anyone wanting a peaceful getaway...
Che H.
An Elegant Take on MidCentury Living for Photo and Video Shoots
The host was amazing and accommodating. The lighting and ceiling height were perfect for my portrait work. Can't recommend the space enough...
Jj I.
SEVEN Sets in Large Natural Light Production Studio and FREE GRIP
space was easy from the jump. Very responsive and helpful. Entering the space from street level is a plus.
Our project was simple-just portraits and some video of a small business owner on a few colored backgrounds (which they had) and in their office setup. We had many options...
Misti L.
A Unique & Versatile Event Space for Meetings, Team Off-Sites & Private Events in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond
The space was perfect for doing some portraits of long-time clients. Anna was great with communicating and very helpful. The space looks different than the photos now but basically the same as the art has changed and more plants. We had space for makeup artists and doing portraits as...
Misti L.
Cozy Art Space with a Redwood Tree
We used the space for some family portraits. Mom, daughter and granddaughter and it was perfect. So many options to choose from for all of them single and all of them together too. Light was great for makeup and for the photography too. We all greatly enjoyed the resident cat...
Bella M.
Custom Wood Paneled Gallery Space in the Sunset
to this place and it shows. It looks gorgeous both in person and on photos. We hosted a birthday gathering and took some wonderful portraits in this space. The acoustics were great as well. Simply a delightful place that every guest was impressed by. Blake was an excellent host, offering...
Eva P.
Modern Loft | FiDi
the space for our multi-day 35 person staff retreat.
Pros: It was great for our mix of presentations, team building activities, and taking headshots. Folks had different corners of the venue to go to.
Kelly was very responsive to my questions. The fridge was handy. There are some foldable...
Zachary R.
Pop Up Gallery and Photography Studio in SOMA
This was the perfect studio for our table-top product photoshoot.
Our photographer also shot a portrait during our time there and it was a great space for that, as well.
Laura, our host, was extremely helpful, offering parking information and lunch suggestions before we arrived...
Peter R.
PHOTO SHOOT/FILM SHOOT SOMA LOFT: 18 FT CEILINGS, TONS OF NATURAL LIGHT IN SAN FRANCISCO
Karen’s space was fantastic, had perfect lighting for some portrait shots I was working on, and was super clean. I really appreciate her time and flexibility...
Kathryn R.
Downtown Victorian White Studio
This was a lovely, affordable space. The hosts were super accommodating, too! I did a few portrait sessions for my business and it was exactly what I needed...
Alina R.
Bright Studio in Sausalito
the little helpful things that make a shoot run smoothly. The natural light in the afternoon is especially beautiful, such a perfect vibe for portraits or creative sessions. I’ll definitely be back!
Big shout-out to Colette for her great communication and hospitality she made everything super easy...
Afonso S.
Sun-filled Studio - great for photography!
We booked the venue for a portrait photoshoot and it couldn't have been a better experience. Tani was extremely responsive with all my questions this having been my first Peerspace experience, and she went above and beyond to make it as easy as possible.
The space was clean, and...
Dave S.
Portrait & Photography Studio: Top 5 Rentals in 2024: Whitewalls, Lights, Stands & Backdrops. Portrait and Model Pro!
What a GREAT space for portraits!
Totally what I expected!
It's easy to find, street level, free parking out front. Suree... it's just a small converted garage but it is absolutely remodeled to a perfect, intimate space which blocks out all light if needed.
I actually love the...
Elvis Y.
Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in the Mission
Cozy and great place to shoot indoor portrait! Front gate lock is a little tricky to get through but owner is very friendly and helpful...
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