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Popular family photo shoot locations
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Private Paradise SB
Lower Riviera, Santa Barbara, CA5.0 (3)
18 guests
Private Paradise SB. New 2022 Airstream and zen garden with hot tub and fire pit make this the perfect unique location for photoshoots, small productions, interviews, yoga and fitness classes, any outdoor classes, small gatherings, catered small dinner parties, and meetings. Just a few minutes walk to the
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$75
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4 hr min
Porchlight Studios
Westside, Santa Barbara, CA5.0 (8)
30 guests
Porchlight Studios. Very client friendly and private, this boutique studio is located a few blocks from the 101 in the beautiful quiet Westside neighborhood along a stunning tree lined street. Features 26' x 26' Corner Cyc with 14’ ceilings, 20' x 40' Pro Green Screen (largest in the
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$225
/hr
3 hr min
Zeax Creative Agency
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area4.7 (3)
10 guests
Zeax Creative Agency. The space is great for Photography, Videography, Podcast, Meetings and more. We offer a modern, flexible space to be creative. All items are moveable and arrangeable to suit your needs. It is also in the heart of Ventura's downtown with many great photo ops. Along with
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$125
/hr
3 hr min
MUSE - Multi Use Studio Environment
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (3)
20 guests
MUSE - Multi Use Studio Environment. This versatile space has an abundance of natural light to create stunning images and video. Black out curtains are also available to darken the space and control lighting. This studio space is equipped with a variety of furnishings and props as well as
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$150
/hr
1 hr min
The Retreat at Sunset Meadow
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area15 guests
The Retreat at Sunset Meadow. This tranquil botanical backyard retreat offers a variety of picturesque photo opportunities. Capture an intimate moment in front of a miraculous sunset; strike a pose in the spectacular gardens; or stare into each other’s eyes while promenading along the elegant terrace. Our property is the
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$200
/hr
2 hr min
The Newbury Mansion
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (63)
40 guests
The Newbury Mansion. Perched on a 1.5 acre hilltop, this beautiful paradise has an infinity pool with the most stunning views of the entire town!
Clean, smogless views and breath taking sunsets make this the ultimate location for photo shoots, indie films, and especially music videos.
The entire yard,
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$149
/hr
4 hr min
Downtown Studio with Natural Light
Lower State, Santa Barbara, CA5.0 (1)
4 guests
Welcome to our charming natural light photo studio nestled in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara!
This intimate space exudes a distinctly feminine ambiance, making it ideal for small photoshoots with 1 3 people. The studio is bathed in sunlight, thanks to its south facing windows,
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$125
/hr
1 hr min
Downtown Photo Studio Walking Distance from Food and Drink.
Santa Barbara, CA30 guests
Summit Studios is a 1,600 sq ft shooting space with an 18'x24' cyc wall. This space is great for photo or video production. You can shoot both photo and video at the same time if needed. Or you can use just the cyc wall and shoot
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$200
/hr
4 hr min
Intimate Santa Barbara Photo + Video Studio & Event Space
Santa Barbara, CA5.0 (1)
25 guests
Great studio for intimate photo and video productions. The studio area is 9’ x 33’. Rental includes access to two dressing rooms, one shower, a full kitchen, conference room, green room, staging area, on street and off street access, wifi, and parking. The studio has self...
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$200
/hr
5 hr min
Funk Zone Creative Loft for your next Photo / Video project.
East Beach, Santa Barbara, CA5.0 (4)
10 guests
The goal of our space is reducing the time between an idea and execution as much as physically possible for creative audio visual projects. Centrally located near the Funk Zone, the space features 15 foot ceilings and a roll up garage door. You can even
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$90
/hr
4 hr min
Unique Artist's Beach Front House w/ Ocean Views, Character & Beach Access
Campanil, Santa Barbara, CA5.0 (7)
30 guests
Our house is perfect for photo, video and film productions looking for a one of a kind beach front home with character in every corner. This Santa Barbara home with beach access is the closest home to the ocean in all of Santa Barbara. Owned by
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$180
/hr
4 hr min
Serene Montecito Orchard Home with Mountian Views
6 miles from Santa Barbara, CA5.0 (2)
15 guests
Enjoy this peaceful orchard property with mountian views. Just over one mile to the beach, steps away from incredible hiking, and a short 5 minute drive to restaurants and shopping.
• Modern kitchen
• Fireplace
• 1 acre orchard 18 avocado trees, lemon trees, orange and lime
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$250
/hr
5 hr min
Montecito Ranch House
6 miles from Santa Barbara, CA4.9 (18)
65 guests
Montecito Ranch House. This remodeled, modern California ranch house is located in Montecito and has with 20' high ceilings, open, exterior walls (bifolding doors) that showcase magnificent mountain views, an outdoor fireplace and a beautiful pool area think Tuscany or the south of France with a
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$400
/hr
2 hr min
California Surf Ranch Home with Pool and Mountain Views
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (5)
50 guests
Perfect for photo and video shoots, this property offers several unique spaces and different levels of light. From surf centric spaces to modern/tonal spaces, to a music room with guitars and amps, there are many vignettes for your creative endeavor. The property is 2 acres and
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$325
/hr
3 hr min
California chic ranch house with Mediterranean vibes
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (1)
18 guests
Small photoshoot or film shoots, its a residential neighborhood so recording sounds is not good. its a one story ranch house with a step down or up, here and there. Open plan kitchen and living room. Very bright and modern. Fabulous
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$400
/hr
2 hr min
Studio for Film, TV & Commercial Productions
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area100 guests
Our stage is mainly used for: FILM, TV & Commercial Productions
2400 SQ Feet
18 Foot ceilings
Furnished or Unfurnished (All furniture and desks are on casters)
Extensive Camera, Lighting and Grip Packages Available (Contact for gear list)
Lobby Area with Kitchen and Table
Parking lot / Courtyard
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$200
/hr
4 hr min
The Meiner - Open Plan Art Filled House on 2 Acres in Ojai
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area4.5 (2)
20 guests
Welcome to The Meiner, a tastefully decorated art filled 2900sf house on nearly 2 acres in beautiful Ojai, California.
Featuring 3 bedrooms, a beautiful open plan great room, gardens, orchards and a red barn (!), the location is perfect for lifestyle shoots, food and drink shoots,
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$250
/hr
8 hr min
Photography studio in Downtown Ventura within minutes from the beach and downtown.
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (2)
15 guests
The space, as is, is perfect for a lifestyle shoot and can also be transformed to suit your commercial needs.
Whether your preference is natural light, studio strobes or high powered hot lights, MUSE is just what you're looking for.
There are two studios; Studio A
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$250
/hr
2 hr min
Creatively Styled Beach Studio
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area4 guests
This studio has beautiful natural light—works well for pictures. Clean, airy, fresh, luxurious. Creativity flows throughout. Beautiful beach art. Stocked chef’s kitchen perfect for cooking content. Beautiful studio with kitchen attached. Bathroom included. Located downtown Ventura right off of downtown, four blocks from the beach.
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$100
/hr
3 hr min
Beautiful & Bright Photo / Video Production Studio. Studio B
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (2)
5 guests
This versatile space has an abundance of natural light to create stunning images and video. This space is perfect for portraiture, boudoir, maternity or any shoot that requires beautiful natural light. Black out curtains are also available to darken the space and control lighting.
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$150
/hr
1 hr min
The Castle at Pierpont Beach photo studio and podcast recording.
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area25 guests
Welcome! Three story home converted into a working studio and entertaining space. The space has modern design complete with rooftop deck overlooking ocean, spa, out door shower, podcast recording studio, paper photo cycs with green screen, dressing room, 5 bathrooms, modern kitchen, step and repeat, and
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$175
/hr
2 hr min
Industrial warehouse with cyclorama wall
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (3)
25 guests
Located in the tranquil, coastal town of Ventura, CA, amidst a vibrant industrial community, this high quality space is a subset of a larger fine art automotive photography studio. Our 18x16' cyc wall offers an ideal solution to your next creative production, outfitted with four 300w
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Paradise Ranch Ojai - 37 acres - The Perfect Film/Video/Photography Location
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area150 guests
Dear Creatives Visionaries You found the perfect, one of a kind, location for your next production!
Paradise Ranch is nestled under the Topa Topa Mountain Range in secluded Upper Ojai and offers 360º views of a variety of gorgeous, scenic acreage.
Whether you need golden
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$1,000
/hr
10 hr min
OPV Studio Creative Space
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area15 guests
Our studio has been operating for more than 10 years in Ventura County.
We have a laboratory, in case in addition to creating beautiful memories, you want to print them. Photo albums and large photos.
Our Studio has been rented by several local photographers, art teachers, and yoga
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$95
/hr
2 hr min
Hillside stately pool home with old world feel and gorgeous views.
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
Highly stylish hillside stately home with high ceilings, hard wood floors, large yard with pools. Lots of old world charm in the house juxtaposed to with impeccable interior design choices. Living room features floor to ceiling window with a magical view of the
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
Ventura Villa Pietra: California Spanish Home Under a Canopy of Oaks
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (2)
15 guests
Nestled within a picturesque neighborhood where ancient oak trees form a stunning canopy over meandering streets, Villa Pietra stands as a testament to timeless elegance and historical significance. Constructed in 1924 for the local butcher and owner of the Piggly Wiggly grocery store
This residence was crafted
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$350
/hr
4 hr min
1970’s Home in the Hills For Photo Shoots
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area40 guests
High ceiling 1970s home in the hills available for photo shoots. The house is bright with good morning and midday light. Beautiful outdoor spaces nearby, 3 minutes from satwiwa national park, 20 from Malibu beaches. Quiet neighborhood with lots of parking. Outdoor yard space at home
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$100
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4 hr min
Luxury Meets Rustic Farm Yard
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area15 guests
Our outdoor space offers a beautiful blending of rustic farm charm and modern elegance. Horse corrals, turnouts, out buildings, fruit trees, grass spaces, tennis court and pool. Our outdoor space is perfect for small photo or video shoots. The animals on the property are available
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
6 Acre Ranch with Barn, Industrial Barns, Roping Arena, Guest House, Pool with Cabana
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (5)
35 guests
Located in Santa Rosa Valley, Ventura County our 6 Acre Ranch (mini ranch) offers 100x200 lighted roping arena with sand. An 8 stall barn with breezeway with four horses and outdoor corrals with white vinyl fencing. Two other massive industrial out buildings offer great light. The
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$250
/hr
3 hr min
Sun House Malibu
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area100 guests
Welcome to Sun House Malibu, a perfect location for entertainment production events of all kinds. This property boasts unparalleled ocean and mountain views, and is surrounded by lush greenery that creates an iconic setting for any scene.
This hidden gem just north of Los Angeles gives
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$300
/hr
8 hr min
Restored 1950's Ranch Home Bright White Open Concept Interior on 1 ACRE Rustic Exterior with Oak Trees & Fire-pit and lots of parking!
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (128)
100 guests
Located only 35 minutes north of Los Angeles, this 1959 simple remade ranch home offers super bright interior space with beautiful and organic decor, comfortable and casual. The main house is 1143 sqft, 2 bedroom 1 bath remodeled interior with an updated open concept living
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$200
/hr
3 hr min
Vintage Home Full of Character for Small Shoots
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area15 guests
This 1365 square foot recently remodeled home is perfect for smaller branding photo shoots.
With 3 bright bedrooms , office nook and open floor plan you’ll find plenty of vignette areas to shoot your product . The kitchen is a nice balance of new and old
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$125
/hr
2 hr min
Mid Century Architectural Eichler Home with Natural Light, Pool, and Yard
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (10)
30 guests
Welcome to our Eichler — a mid century modernism gem located at the base of a hill backing up to unobstructed open space land.
Our Eichler was built in the 1960s by famed builder Joseph Eichler and architect Claude Oakland. Architectural details include floor to ceiling
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$325
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4 hr min
Malibu A Frame with Beach access
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (8)
10 guests
A sun Filled A frame house just above the beach. A beautiful home from the 1950's, Located at the immaculate Livingstone Beach, just steps away from County Line Beach. Charming living room with a classic mid century UFO style fire place, modern kitchen, and a lofted
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$150
/hr
4 hr min
Designer Beach Bungalow with Tropical Yard & Patios
Serving the Santa Barbara, CA area5.0 (62)
45 guests
Welcome to our Malibu Ocean View Vintage Bungalow the perfect location for your next tropical vibe film or photo shoot!
Location Highlights:
* Multiple shooting look options
* Private fenced property with direct access to a secluded beach (addl fee for beach use).
* Amazing landscaped garden/patios with
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$199
/hr
6 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 family photo shoot location cost to rent in Santa Barbara?
Family photo shoot locations in Santa Barbara average $192 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $154, whereas larger venues run about $404 per hour.
family photo shoot locations Pricing Range in Santa Barbara, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for family photo shoot locations venues in Santa Barbara, ranging between $154 and $404.17.
$192/hr average
$154/hr$404/hr
What's the best day to rent a family photo shoot location in Santa Barbara?
Saturdays are the most popular day for booking family photo shoot locations in Santa Barbara. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Tuesday and Sunday as these days are 12% cheaper on average.
How popular are family photo shoot locations in Santa Barbara?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1224 people into their family photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 5 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent family photo shoot locations in Santa Barbara?
Most family photo shoot locations are scheduled for 4 hours, with 6 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Family Photo Shoots starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
family photo shoot locations Booking Times in Santa Barbara, CA
Image representing average rental time for family photo shoot locations in Santa Barbara, emphasizing most start between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
Reviews for family photo shoot locations
Dani A.
Tuscan Villa with Breathtaking Views
was my first experience on Peer Space and I couldn't be happier. Alex and his family were amazing, accomodating and have the most beautiful location which all culminated in a phenomenal photoshoot - we couldn't be happier! Thank you very much and we hope to come back one day...
Khaliah B.
West Los Angeles Brentwood Bel Air Beverly Hills Mansion
Neda was very wonderful to my family 💜 She has great hospitality and was very kind. We had a family photoshoot that turned out fantastic. Thanks again, I highly recommend...
Danielle C.
Branding Content & Photography Natural Light Photo Studio
Love this spot. It is my close to home go to for many types of sessions! Families, boudoir, portraits and more!! Highly recommend...
Joan H.
White Studio w/ Natural Light, High Ceiling, Floral Wall - DTLA Fashion District Loft
Excellent as always. My family and I had a blast taking our beautiful yearly family Christmas portraits
Viktoria K.
The Zen Oak: A Magical Topanga Oasis for Creative Souls.
Maia and her family were incredible hosts: we booked a very last minute photoshoot and they were so flexible and accomodating. They were on site, and that made things so much easier, because they were willing to help by providing extra props and with anything that we needed help with...
Elliot K.
Casa Berliner: Bright Spanish Villa with Pool, Greenhouse, Vegetable Garden, Natural Light, and Endless Views!
options for beautiful photos or video - the yard, the greenhouse, the view, the garden, even the driveway has charm. Host Josh made it super easy. All in all just an excellent experience and an incredible location for anything from a sprawling family brunch to a film shoot...
April L.
Rustic Lake Dock and Modernist rustic Cabin in Mountain Area
seen for photography. We shot family photos here. We are from out of town and this little lake made us feel like we were truly on vacation being here. It was a very memorable experience.
Would love to come here again for another shoot. Thank you so much Oden...
Tiffany L.
Gorgeous Park Sized Yard, Modern Farmhouse vibe
My second time booking the space. It was great for our video and photo shoot! Maria and family are very friendly and helpful...
April M.
Luxury Private house on 16500 sqft Lot
how awesome the house was NONSTOP!
I'm definitely going to be booking this place again in the future for my upcoming family get together & our next photoshoot event...
Marco M.
Tulum meets Mediterranean microcement house
Booked this house for my wife's family photo shoot and the house was just as described beautiful space perfect lighting for a photo shoot the setting was very nice and many great areas to use for the photos. There are many props to use and very clean. Would definitely...
Mayra M.
LUXURIOUS FRENCH COUNTRY ESTATE
beautiful as in the pictures if not more. Great lighting lots of different spots to take beautiful pictures. We booked this for a family photo shoot of 16 of us. We had lots of fun with the location and enjoyed the entire time we were there. The host Kevin was...
Brendan N.
Lavish Belair Mansion with canyon views
Such a dream location for our photo shoot. Really really beautiful home. And Ellie and her family were so kind and helpful while we were there! Highly recommend...
Erinique O.
Vanity Fair Style Studio
We did our first family holiday photo shoot with our newborn and this space was amazing!! Justine was the best host and the studio is perfect! We will be back :) highly recommend booking for your photo shoots...
Jess P.
Artistic Spanish Bohemian Jungle Oasis
responsive and accommodating. The space was a plant lover's dream with so many interesting scenes and amazing decor ideal for a bohemian photoshoot. The family was very lovely as well! My team of 6 enjoyed the space very much...
Allison S.
Architectural Mansion in Bel Air
This was an incredible space, exactly what we needed for our photoshoot. Betty and Pedram were extremely hospitable and easy to work with. They let us visit the location a week prior to check it out in person and were very helpful on the day of the event. Everything ran...
Josephine S.
Photography Studio w/Equipment | Camera Rentals | & Photographer
great. He responded quickly and dealt with the enquiry quickly. The studio was exactly as described and in perfect condition. We had a family photo shoot for Christmas. We were very satisfied and would recommend the studio at any time and book again...
Vincent V.
Remodeled Open Floor Plan Home W/Stunning Mountain View’s Encino Hills
spa are top notch and we are looking forward to book another time very soon!! I highly recommend this place for a beautiful photoshoot or a family event...
Pasha V.
Impressive Mansion at an affordable price!
in the mornings, neighbors are calling the police for they are tired of parties (even though we are not partying and literally doing a family photoshoot), the permit IS REQUIRED EVEN INSIDE THE HOUSE 🥺🔫
Otherwise a great space. Would probably book again. Especially for an adult movie...
Rocio V.
Studio 39 A Creative Space for Content Creation & Photography
made our session easy, comfortable, and visually stunning. The ambiance truly elevated our photos!
I highly recommend Studio 39 for any photo session—family, branding, portraits, or any special occasion. We’ll definitely be coming back...
Chandra W.
10 Acre Ranch: Barn House, Lake, Warehouse and Orchards
We did a lifestyle photoshoot in the orchards and barn. Kyle was a wonderful host -- super responsive and kind. The families we photographed loved the animals and getting to pick oranges from a real orchard. Would 100% book again...
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