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A bright blue front door leading into a home, accompanied by potted plants on a brick pathway, with a view of a large, two-story house that features multiple windows and a staircase.
from$225/hr
Santa Cruz Surf House

Seabright, Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon15

Estate

Private, charming gated estate near downtown Santa Cruz that has been recently renovated. Once owned by a longtime eccentric Santa Cruz family, the property is on an acre with stunning views of downtown Santa Cruz and the Beach Boardwalk. Inside the house you will find...
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A spacious interior room with a colorful geometric mural on one wall, a wooden bench against another wall, and string lights hanging overhead.
from$150/hr
Modern Industrial Studio close to Downtown Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon30

Design Studio

The Little Shop of Horticulture. Welcome to Fern St Studio. This beautiful workspace features a large roll-up door, workshop, office and bathroom. Entertaining space with light kitchen. Our Aesthetic is modern industrial with mix of woods, steel and vintage pieces. We are located directly down the street from a great...
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The living room features a mix of furniture, including a wicker chair, a couch with a plaid throw, a coffee table, and decorative items on the walls.
from$200/hr
Santa Cruz Rustic and Woodsy Home

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon30

House

Located just 1 mile from Downtown Santa Cruz, 3 minutes off of HWY 17, our home is perfectly nestled in the woods of Santa Cruz. The single story 2,300 sq ft home has a whimsical large backyard that backs up to a creek. Home has...
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A two-story blue house with balconies and a red front door, surrounded by green shrubs and trees.
from$150/hr
Beach and Bay Views From Sunrise to Sunset

Twin Lakes, Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon20

Beach Home

Beach House sits atop the bluff at the end of 19th Avenue in the Live Oak District of Santa Cruz. The view, the sound of the surf, the smell of pine and eucalyptus, and the salt air make this a special spot. The house faces...
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A large wooden house with multiple windows and a deck surrounded by tall green trees.
from$200/hr
Beautiful Santa Cruz Estate Home Nestled in the Redwoods

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(22)
Venue capacity icon40

Estate

Beautiful custom 6,000 sf estate home on 10 A. With 6 bedrooms and 5.5 baths, 24-foot ceilings include living room, family room, dining room and loft space. The home was built in 2007 so amenities are contemporary. Jacuzzi and sauna and outside bar. Located in...
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A wooden outdoor dining table is set with plates and glasses under a large umbrella on a deck surrounded by greenery.
from$155/hr
Private Meeting place with a beautiful setting

5.4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

Venue capacity icon25

Office Meeting Room

If you’re searching for a base to enjoy everything Aptos has to offer, look no further than 2000 McGregor Dr. With three thoughtfully designed office suites inside a landmark building, you’ll be well-situated to experience the best of Central California. “Where the trees meet the...
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A modern house is framed by trees and surrounded by a landscaped garden with stone steps leading up to it.
from$175/hr
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains

6.8 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(31)
Venue capacity icon30

House

Our spacious home is surrounded by 360 degrees of nature, and you really feel that inside and out. Every room has a view--either of the gorgeous ridge in front or the intimate oak forest behind the house. It makes for a lot of diversity. The...
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A cozy outdoor seating area features white wicker furniture, colorful cushions, a small table with a candle, and greenery around a brick wall with a sculpture.
from$225/hr
Mediterranean Home for ,Film Production,Video, Photo Shoots, Daylight ,Production Studio, Production set,Photoshoot, Photo studio,

18.1 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(7)
Venue capacity icon30

Photo Studio

About the Space: Fairy Hill Home Studio is a 2250 sq ft open space, plus one acre outdoor lush garden area featuring huge windows with Mediterranean columns and statues and a pond on one full side. The studio is beautifully decorated. Studio has been used...
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A room with a green velvet sofa in front of a leafy wallpaper, a glass coffee table, and large windows letting in natural light.
from$100/hr
Chic Resort-Inspired Micro Event Space in Saratoga - Great for Bridal Showers, Engagement Parties, Workshops, and Beauty Events

19.4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.7(3)
Venue capacity icon30

Bungalow

Situated in the heart of downtown Saratoga, the Beauty Bungalow is a resort-inspired, 800 square foot, flexible event and styling space. Whether you need a bridal suite to prepare for your big day, a meeting, training, or workshop space, or a fun spot for a...
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A patio area features a large round table surrounded by tall stools, with several potted plants and a shaded canopy overhead.
from$100/hr
Beautiful Serene Backyard Space for PhotoShoots, Party and Family Events

23 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.9(9)
Venue capacity icon30

Outdoor Space

Gorgeous outdoor Backyard setting with lush green decked with bright colorful flowers all around. The Gong Wind chime is music to the ears. The whole space is a photographer's dream. Perfect outdoor space to throw small private parties (25-35 people) . Beautiful serene backyard with...
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A photography studio featuring a purple backdrop, a white backdrop, a vintage couch, and various lighting equipment arranged in a well-lit room.
from$70/hr
Private Photo Studio with Strobes, Backdrops, Modifiers, and Interesting Furniture

23.1 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon5

Photo Studio

APW Photography LLC. Looking for an hourly photo studio that has all the gear? Just bring you, your camera, and your subjects - we've got the rest. The space includes: - multiple Paul Buff strobes, softboxes and modifiers of various sizes, c-stands and booms. Simple wireless triggers (intelligent...
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A bright room with large windows, featuring a light-colored rug, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.
from$70/hr
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino

24.1 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(58)
Venue capacity icon15

Photo Studio

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...
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West San Jose Creative Studio Space near Santana Row with parking lot & unique features Image in Central San Jose, San Jose, CA
from$75/hr
West San Jose Creative Studio Space near Santana Row with parking lot & unique features

24.4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(6)
Venue capacity icon8

Event Venue

Kickz inc.. Welcome to Klubhouse (Venue & creative space) The event space in the South Bay Area in West San Jose, CA. Walking distance from Valley fair & Santana row. This location is a small business exclusive fashion design store that revamped into a one of a...
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A spacious, well-lit room with arched doorways, light wood flooring, and a mix of seating areas, including colorful chairs and tables arranged for dining or socializing.
from$125/hr
Newly Renovated Historical Ballroom for Film & Photo Production

25 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon35

Ballroom

The Neon Exchange. Newly renovated creative space with stunning interior decor and great lighting. We'd love to host your next filmed interview, photoshoot, model shoot, video shoot, magazine shoot, web series, or creative production! The building was built in 1921 and is ideally located in the heart of...
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A large, two-story house with a blue exterior, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
from$280/hr
Big gorgeous colonial home minutes from downtown area

25 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

Venue capacity icon50

Single-Family Home

...office gathering, photo-shoots, backyard entertainment, and more. With a total of 5 bedrooms and a game room, the house is perfect to host any gatherings. The spacious backyard offers a great space to enjoy the nice Californian days with your family and friends...
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A bright, modern living space featuring an orange sofa, two coffee tables, and a mix of decorative chairs, with large windows allowing natural light to fill the room.
from$95/hr
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir

25.5 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(250)
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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Vintage Warehouse Event Space in San Jose Image in Central San Jose, San Jose, CA
from$450/hr
Vintage Warehouse Event Space in San Jose

25.6 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon125

Clubhouse

This warehouse space converted to a vintage setting including a large collection of antique radios, bars and furniture that anyone will love and appreciate is conveniently located in San Jose and is the perfect destination for your next event. The Space: •Over 3000 square feet...
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A light-filled living room features a gray sofa with a fur throw, a wooden coffee table, and large windows with sheer curtains.
from$100/hr
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row

25.7 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(101)
Venue capacity icon15

Photo Studio

A beautiful space for photographers to have photo sessions and to meet up with clients in the heart of beautiful Cannery Row Monterey. Furniture can be moved, and you can create a beautiful space with just a few props. Or, if you prefer a minimalistic...
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A bright, spacious room features large windows with sheer white curtains, a light-colored wooden floor, a simple beige bench, and a white backdrop against one wall.
from$80/hr
Gorgeous natural light photo studio on iconic Cannery Row

25.7 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.9(10)
Venue capacity icon8

Daylight Studio

Located directly next to the iconic red "Cannery Row" footbridge in the heart of Monterey. You will love the beautiful natural light this space has to offer. Great for photo sessions, quiet workspace, or meeting with clients. Most of the furniture can be moved to...
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A woman lies on a dark leather chaise lounge, holding a rose amidst scattered petals and a lit candle nearby.
from$100/hr
Spacious Studio in the Heart of Downtown San Jose

25.8 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon35

Production Studio

Welcome to our studio in the heart of downtown San Jose, CA. Located underground of the valley title building on 2nd street and San Carlos. We offer 7 different colored production sets. A unique urban vibe with diverse options for your creative vision. We have...
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A modern, well-lit outdoor area with sleek architectural lines, featuring a pathway beside a tree and a patio space.
from$120/hr
Modern Indoor/Outdoor Bar Event/Entertainment/view House

26.2 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.8(64)
Venue capacity icon60

House

One of the kind Entertainment guesthouse facility in a most prestigious part of Los Altos Hills. Great view over Bay Area. Has indoor and outdoor space. Outdoor space comprise of large lighted decks and unique builtin professional style lighted bar with 80" HD TV (can...
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A modern living space featuring a white sectional couch, a wooden coffee table, a dining area with a rectangular table and chairs, and large windows allowing natural light to enter.
from$85/hr
A New Renovated Home With Modern Furniture - Production and Events

26.4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.8(9)
Venue capacity icon15

House

This contemporary gem offers a spacious 820 sq ft front yard and a breathtaking mountain view from the patio. The sunlit living room seamlessly connects to the media room and well-appointed kitchen with a half bath. Please note, the available space is on the second...
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InLight studio in Sunnyvayle Image in Heritage District, Sunnyvale, CA
from$55/hr
InLight studio in Sunnyvayle

27.5 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(11)
Venue capacity icon20

Photo / Video Studio

Bright and Versatile Studio for Yoga, Events, and Gatherings Welcome to our serene and versatile space, designed to host a variety of events, workshops, and wellness activities. With its open floor plan, natural light, and calming ambiance, this studio is perfect for: • Yoga Classes...
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A modern studio with a seating area, a backdrop setup for photography, and green decorative elements on the walls.
from$65/hr
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)

27.7 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(431)
Venue capacity icon20

Photo / Video Studio

We have an amazing studio with many backgrounds and tons of daylight. Our beautiful backgrounds include: BACKGROUNDS: - Beautiful Wisteria Wall - Lush Green Leaf Wall - Acacia Office Table Setup - Creative Sofa Artistic Space - Black and Gold Office (ask in advance if...
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A large common area with several round tables and chairs, a piano in one corner, a television on the wall, and a kitchenette area.
from$80/hr
Silicon Valley Event Lounge

29.5 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.6(29)
Venue capacity icon52

Event Space

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, our lounge offers the ideal space for meetings, team events, off-sites, trainings and presentations. Versatile enough to host groups up to 50 people. INCLUDED IN YOUR BOOKING: - Seating for up to 50 including table, lounge and bar...
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A shaded outdoor seating area with black wicker furniture surrounds a glass table, overlooking a pool with a yellow float.
from$100/hr
Fremont Backyard Oasis Pool and Spa

34.6 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(23)
Venue capacity icon25

Lounge

Looking for a unique outdoor event space? Oasis Backyard offers an intimate space with a splash! This modern Backyard Oasis offers a saltwater Pool and hot tub for guest with a sense of adventure. While 4 distinct seating areas offer plenty of room for guest...
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A well-lit room with large windows dressed in sheer curtains, a potted plant, and a minimalist chair, featuring warm wood flooring.
from$85/hr
Bayarea High Ceiling Wabi-sabi Style Studio With Huge French Windows

35.1 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(20)
Venue capacity icon30

Photo / Video Studio

Our studio is an open space of 500 sqft, with a high ceiling, a full-size bathroom, a bathtub space, French semi-circle windows, Wabi-sabi style, and glass folding doors that can be opened to connect to the deck outdoor space. Portrait, Maternity, and family shooting are...
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A modern kitchen featuring an island with stools, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table.
from$150/hr
Family residence, photo shoot ready, open kitchen layout and modern

35.2 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon30

House

Perfect for Photo shoots - bathroom, living room, kitchen are perfect spaces for Shoots and photo ops. Commercial, print and video are ideal. Lots Of natural lighting. Super modern open layout. Pretty flexible in use of space. Light neutral colors throughout the entire house. Lots...
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A vibrant creative space featuring a large portrait of Frida Kahlo, a performing stage, colorful chairs, and a DJ setup with plants decoratively arranged throughout.
from$150/hr
Fully Equipped Video Production Studio in Belmont, CA

40.2 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon50

Photo Studio

This listing is for private use of our video production studio conveniently located in Belmont, CA. Please inquire via Peerspace messaging if you're interested. Features/Amenities: •WiFi •2 Restrooms •Street Parking •Green Room •Podcast station •Conference Table •Full Kitchen Uses: •Videography •Films •Sets •Photography •Productions •...
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A modern living room featuring a stylish arrangement of furniture, art pieces, and decorative objects around a central fireplace.
from$180/hr
a beautiful instagrammable space near San Francisco and minutes from downtown San mateo

43.3 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(16)
Venue capacity icon6

Single-Family Home

...been thoughtfully curated and designed keeping in mind the need of 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...
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A spacious, well-lit interior featuring modern furniture, elegant lighting, and hardwood flooring.
from$125/hr
Rustic & Elegant Downtown Galleria

43.4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon10

Daylight Studio

The Galleria host a large stunning room with all white detailing/ We have transformed the indoors by adding modern design touches to elevate the space while still maintaining its original charm rustic barn like charm. The space hosts two bathrooms, an upstairs loft, the large...
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A person is dancing in a well-lit photo studio surrounded by various lighting equipment on a white backdrop.
from$150/hr
Creative Space for Content Production and Private Events

43.9 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon20

Event Studio

CCM Studios. Located in Hayward California ccmstudios is a 2900 square-foot creative space. With our primary use Being for content creation & Private Events, Audio Recording Our Space has an infinity wall, Multicolor Backdrops, Lighting , warehouse door that can be open for ventilation. Tables , chairs...
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A group of eight people, including six children and two adults, are smiling and laughing together in a studio setting.
from$65/hr
Industrial Production Space

44.7 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.9(46)
Venue capacity icon10

Production Studio

Capture stunning photos in our fully equipped, customizable studio! With professional lighting, backdrops, props, and state-of-the-art amenities, our studio is perfect for both professionals and hobbyists. Book now and elevate your photography experience! We are not only renting our space, but we also RENT OUR...
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A modern interior featuring a central staircase with curved railings surrounded by a shallow water feature and tiled walls.
from$110/hr
Contemporary Creative Studio Downtown

45.4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.8(5)
Venue capacity icon50

Event Space

Space is great for : Workshops Meditation Classes Seminars Networking Mixers Photoshoots /Videos with professional equipment We have five different sets that are completely modular and they can re-arrange them to have the look and feel that works best for your videos or pictures. You...
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A modern living room features a brown leather sectional sofa with yellow pillows, a circular coffee table, a patterned area rug, and large windows with sheer curtains.
from$75/hr
Spanish Modern Style Home

49.2 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon6

Single-Family Home

The living room and dining room are both perfect to take pictures because they have great lighting beaming through the windows. You can move the furniture around to fit your photo. The walls are white and do not have art giving you a blank canvas...
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Spacious Downtown Photo Studio Image in San Bruno, San Bruno, CA
from$35/hr
Spacious Downtown Photo Studio

49.8 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(38)
Venue capacity icon10

Set for Photos / Films

Welcome to our centrally located photo studio in the heart of downtown San Bruno! Our 16x16 space is uniquely designed to cater to all your photo and video content creation needs. -Professional Lighting Equipment: Our studio comes with state-of-the-art lighting equipment, ensuring your photos and...
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Reviews for family photo shoot locations

Francisco A.
Airy Condo With Cocktail Lounge Vibe
Lionel space was amazing, easy to park and access and with the most impressive decor for a family or portrait photoshoot. I would book again...
Kelsey B.
Beach and Bay Views From Sunrise to Sunset
Claudia is a pleasure to work with. I was delighted to rent her family’s lovely beach home for my professional photo shoot. The amenities are comfortable. The house is spacious and airy, with a short walk to the beach. I look forward to renting again when I can spend...
Vicente B.
West San Jose Creative Studio Space near Santana Row with parking lot & unique features
if you are in the bay area and need a great place to shoot a video, or have a photoshoot, get together or any other gathering this is the spot. The host treated us like family and it put us into a creative mood. From the back, to the alley...
Dominique C.
Bright Modern Creative Production Space in the heart of Downtown Livermore
Street Alehouse.” Joanne is really sweet, was very accommodating and a great communicator. I used this space for a photoshoot but I will definitely be returning to host my family’s next event. I’ve already raved about having a baby shower at this space. Would definitely recommend...
Casey C.
Beautiful Natural Light Studio with multiple sets!
girly. I booked during December, so everything was set up for Christmas. I recommend this spot for Solo Christmas portraits or just Solo/Small Group portraits. My experience with Family Christmas Portraits wasn't the best. Just wished Christmas set up had an appropriate backdrop. I'm not a fan of...
Melissa D.
Spacious & Cozy Cyclorama Studio
Booked the space for a family photo shoot and it was a perfect experience! Super easy load in, plenty of street level parking, easy for clients to find, and such a comfortable experience for both me and my clients. The host was very responsive, accommodating and welcoming. All the amenities...
Christina F.
Downtown Ground Floor Meeting Room
Perfect space for our family photoshoot! Studio owner is super nice and gave me a tour before I committed. Easy parking on a Sunday and even though the building is shared with others we felt like it was our private space. Would definitely book here or any of Christopher...
Emily H.
Ultra Modern Home. Amazing lighting from all sides.
was a fantastic host! She was extremely accommodating when we had to reschedule due to a family emergency. The space is beautiful, and the light is great. This was perfect for my branding photoshoot. I will definitely recommend Amy's space to future clients...
Crystal H.
Natural Light Photo Studio in East Bay - The Zen Studio
great experience with Miko's photo studio! It couldn't have been more perfect for my daughter's photo shoot. We had everything we needed. Communication went smoothly and getting into the space was easy. Would definitely recommend this space to family and friends! Thank you Miko...
Joan H.
DTLA Grand Loft with High Ceilings
Excellent as always. My family and I had a blast taking our beautiful yearly family Christmas portraits
Marcus J.
Luxury Creative Studio with Included Lighting Equipment
Very nice location, and very helpful with the booking process for my family photo shoot
Grace K.
Historic Downtown Photo Studio Furnished with Props and Equipment
We reserved this space for a family photoshoot - we wanted a space that was simple, modern, and cozy, and this was perfect...
Young K.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
We rented the space for a photoshoot for our family. It is a beautiful and flexible space. We loved the extra decorations and props available. Emily was very responsive and helpful...
John L.
Unique Lounge & Lobby Space
Very nice professional space, used for a Family Christmas portrait although the space is mostly used for music production… the area was contemporary and worked well for what the family wanted...
Martino M.
Creative Studio with Beautiful Natural Light & Stunning Charcoal Backdrop. Perfect for Photography & Videography
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 family portrait...
Ignatius N.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
and my family needs for a portrait shoot. My mother is handicapped, and he was able to let me know the space can accommodate. He showed up on time to let us into the space and was flexible in having us staying extra to finish our photoshoot. The equipment, props...
Stephanie P.
All-In-One Creative Space
Done with our family photoshoot. Christopher is very accommodating, responds quickly… will definitely book this studio again. Thank you Christopher...
Ekaterina R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Beautiful, clean place for family photo shooting
J. Rochell T.
Hidden Gem Downtown Photography Space
This was our first time using peer space and it was a really great experience! We used the space for family holiday portraits. We really liked the holiday decor and that there were 3 separate options. The space was clean and had lighting that we used and moved around easily...
Jesslyn W.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
This space worked out flawlessly for us when we needed to make a last minute change to an indoor location for our family photo shoot. We even unknowingly matched our color scheme to the space...

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