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A television studio is set up with multiple cameras facing a blue backdrop and equipment, surrounded by studio lights and seating.
from$110/hr
Pro HD Video Studio

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(5)
Venue capacity icon30

Production Studio

Our 30’ X 30’ video / photography production studio is designed for flexibility and ease of use. We have a pre-lit 180-degree infinity green screen, numerous virtual sets, a customizable physical set with key-able windows, several news desks, black cyclorama as well as white, red...
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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 row of apartment buildings with landscaped greenery and palm trees under a blue sky.
from$125/hr
Classic Vintage Bungalow Style Motel

Santa Cruz, CA

Venue capacity icon45

Motel

Ramble through time in this throwback to 1950's surf summer vacations. Film or photograph 26 individual bungalows/apartment units, on a huge drive-through Coastal Motel property. Included is a large green space perfect for barbecues and picnics. Old Spanish California architecture layers the scene with Cypress...
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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 spacious studio with a white backdrop, overhead lighting, and a car positioned in the corner.
from$140/hr
Production Studio in Santa Cruz, 30'x30' Cyc Stage for Video & Photography

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon100

Production Studio

...and downtown and just minutes from the Beach Boardwalk and Henry Cowell State Park. The space is excellent for video or photo shoots and can accommodate crews of various sizes, set builds and more. Camera gear and crew, grip, lighting and production services available, upon...
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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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Santa Cruz Contemporary Beach Home Image in Opal Cliffs, Santa Cruz, CA
from$125/hr
Santa Cruz Contemporary Beach Home

Opal Cliffs, Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon30

Beach Home

...Warm and tranquil, this fully furnished home with a gourmet kitchen is the ideal place for team meetings, office gatherings, small photo shoots, and lunches. Centrally situated between Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk/Downtown and Capitola Village for restaurants, shopping, and a full range of services. TECHNOLOGY...
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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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Two people are reviewing images on a laptop in a well-lit living room with large windows overlooking greenery.
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 modern patio overlooking a green lawn and a panoramic view of distant hills under a clear blue sky.
from$399/hr
Modern Executive Retreats in Silicon Valley

18.6 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(9)
Venue capacity icon14

Retreat Lodge

This 5,000+ sq. ft. mansion sits on 2.5 secluded acres 5 min. above downtown Saratoga. Spectacular views of the Bay Area from every room. Expansive decks on every floor including a giant roof deck for commanding 360◦ views. The backyard includes numerous patios and a...
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A spacious exercise studio with wooden flooring, equipped with suspension training straps, large mirrors, and natural light filtering through windows.
from$50/hr
Beautifully Appointed Fitness/Dance/Yoga Studio Room

21.8 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(280)
Venue capacity icon18

Fitness Studio

Our smaller studio room for rent is loaded with amenities! The room has wood floors and large mirrors on one wall. The opposing wall has plenty of windows for natural light, as well as sheer privacy curtains. Recessed into the adjacent wall is a shelving...
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A stone patio features a large tree surrounded by a circular hedge, with seating and a stone fireplace in the background.
from$220/hr
Stunning Craftsman in Beautiful Urban Neighborhood

23.4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(30)
Venue capacity icon50

Craftsman Home

...white rose lined brick walkway. Two large sycamore trees lie between the street and sidewalk. - Home is ideal for a photo shoot or video/commercial. Beautiful outdoor stone fireplace resides in a lush backyard...
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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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A modern studio space features a blank white wall, a cart with equipment, a light stand, and a chair in the corner.
from$70/hr
A photography studio for the modern photographer

25.3 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.9(149)
Venue capacity icon6

Photo Studio

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...
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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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A photography studio with softbox lighting, a gray backdrop, and various light modifiers set up on a wooden floor.
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 modern bar area features illuminated stools and a large screen displaying a performance, surrounded by trees and a contemporary interior design.
from$100/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 recording studio features a central table surrounded by chairs, with two bright lights positioned to illuminate a black backdrop and various equipment on a nearby cart.
from$40/hr
Stage C

26.3 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(8)
Venue capacity icon7

Photo / Video Studio

Explore Stage C, a versatile creative hub designed for a multitude of uses including portraits, interviews, podcasts, self-tapes, auditions, small meetings, study groups, band practice, workshops, and beyond. Features of Stage C: Professionally sound-treated for superior audio quality. Equipped with essential tools including an iPhone/iPad...
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A modern interior living space with a brown leather sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, a dining area in the background, and large windows overlooking an outdoor patio.
from$285/hr
Mid-Century Modern Setting in the Heart of Silicon Valley

26.6 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(120)
Venue capacity icon30

House

...This stunning modern, and architecturally significant space is perfect for video and photo shoots, off-sites and personal growth retreats. This tastefully decorated and unique venue is sophisticated and comfortable. The “inside out” Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced Eichler architecture inspires creativity and imagination. Open plan...
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A spacious, well-lit room with a polished floor, featuring cabinets, a water cooler, and various workstations along the walls.
from$95/hr
Santa Clara / San Jose Large 1800 sq. ft. Photo & Video Studio with 14 foot ceilings

27.5 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(27)
Venue capacity icon25

Production Studio

...south facing daylight or the ability to bring in vehicles and equipment. This space is optimally equipped to be used for any Photo or Video/Film Production. Personal Branding, Products, Advertising, Portraits / Fashion (couples, families, headshots, glamour and boudoir). The garage door and the perfectly daylight...
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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

...Wall (faux) STROBE (ask for availability) Godox 400AD Strobe with 48" Octa Softbox. (Bring your own Trigger) ABOUT: Perfect space for photo shoots, video productions, off-sites, and so much more. We have Color Temp Adjustable Lights with diffusion, white seamless screens for videographers, photographers...
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A dimly lit bar with a long counter, rows of bar stools, and crystal chandeliers overhead.
from$248/hr
Luxury Club for Photoshoots

28.1 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.8(16)
Venue capacity icon20

Night Club

...your next shoot. Rentals come with 1 staff member to control lighting and music. You can optionally have dancers come in to join you for your shoot at an additional cost. Please note this is a low light environment, so please plan photos and equipment...
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A modern living room features a brown leather sofa, an oversized wooden coffee table on wheels, and large glass doors that open to a backyard with a pool.
from$170/hr
Modern & Industrial style house in Mountain View ideal for photo or film shoot

28.4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(42)
Venue capacity icon20

House

Bright and modern remodeled house available for video and photoshoot. Remodeled in the Summer of 2017 by a French designer, the house has an industrial and modern style with an "all open" great room including the living room, dining room, and kitchen with a wooden...
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A hallway with wooden beams and decorative lights, leading to a seating area at the end.
from$175/hr
Speakeasy Lounge in Santa Clara

29.2 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.6(101)
Venue capacity icon45

Clubhouse

Our beautiful speakeasy lounge is perfect for any social gathering, celebration or meeting (retreat). Flexible seating allows for casual mingling and dining. Space Features: - WiFi - Casual seating arrangements: couches, club chairs, tables - Wet bar: mini-fridges, sink, large island, barstools - Kitchen: refrigerator...
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A modern living room with a large sectional sofa, a circular coffee table, and a dining area featuring a light-colored table and upholstered chairs, with a view of a balcony through sliding glass doors.
from$100/hr
Lofty Pinterest Perfect Pad

30 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(69)
Venue capacity icon8

Apartment Loft

Modern airy top floor apartment with vaulted ceilings, and floor to ceiling windows, letting in plenty of natural light. This space is also home to two friendly felines, who are happy to provide some furry company while you are here :) Apartment is bathed in...
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A wooden treehouse with green windows is built in a large tree, featuring a spiral staircase leading to its entrance.
from$85/hr
Treehouse Of Your Dreams!

30.4 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(51)
Venue capacity icon15

Treehouse

250 sq ft treehouse with 2 lofts overlooking the most gorgeous unerupted view of the Silicon Valley. The treehouse opens to a deck 14 foot high nestled in between 3 sycamore trees.Custom made stained glass window. Custom made spiral staircase leads up into the tree...
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Three photography light stands positioned near a wall with a mirror and wooden 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 person adjusts a scarf on a mannequin in a photography studio with green and white backgrounds and multiple lighting setups.
from$80/hr
Photography, Video, Studio day

35.9 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon20

Photo / Video Studio

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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A photography studio illuminated with pink and purple lighting, featuring a circular backdrop and various lighting equipment.
from$75/hr
Creative Space Art Exhibit / Photo Shoot / Music Dance Video Shoot Studio

36.9 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(8)
Venue capacity icon25

Art Studio

Around 1,000 square feet of space 12-foot ceilings throughout Two separate rooms With Wifi Free standing building First floor for easy load in/load out Restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance Available for an additional fee: Short-Throw Projector - $100 Use of display table -...
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A modern living room features a white sectional sofa, a glass dining table with chairs, and an open-concept kitchen in the background.
from$100/hr
NEW, Modern Warm Springs Loft and Balcony

36.9 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon20

Apartment Home

This is a newer build (2020) near the warm springs BART station. Very large and spacious floorplan with 10' high ceilings. Clean and modern layout with all new furniture. Large entertainment kitchen with 10' center island. 2 bedrooms, each with private bathrooms. A large balcony...
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A person is photographing a motorcyclist posing on a motorcycle under dramatic stage lighting.
from$199/hr
Redwall Studio - Film, Photo and Dance Studio (all sets included)

37.1 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(93)
Venue capacity icon10

Set for Photos / Films

Redwall Music Studio. All looks included. Welcome to Redwall Studio. Capture amazing content with our pre-lit geometric film and photo studio. This dance studio with a twist space is great for commercials, music videos, reveals, corporate, sports sizzle reels, dance and music videos. Symmetry is a reoccurring theme...
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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

...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 are rest assured that the pictures would be better than you...
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The scene features a photography studio with a backdrop setup, lighting equipment, and a desk near a wall adorned with decorative items.
from$65/hr
Industrial Production Space

44.7 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

4.9(46)
Venue capacity icon10

Production Studio

...is ready to assist you! 📸✨This is the perfect place for Photoshoots, Commercial shoots, or social media shoots. This 1100-square-foot space in an industrial building is excellent for photo and video studio projects. Our studio is located on the second floor of...
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Studio 86 - 13 Different Pre-Lit Sets Image in Pleasanton, Pleasanton, CA
from$86/hr
Studio 86 - 13 Different Pre-Lit Sets

47.2 miles from Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(52)
Venue capacity icon30

Photo / Video Studio

Our space currently has 10 different sets including a 22ft x 14ft x 15ft cyc wall, Astera-lit hallway, a UK phone booth alley, office/den, an Archway tunnel, 4 colors of seamless paper backdrops, a pallet hallway, a black-out wall, and a large metal door with...
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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

...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 videos...
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Reviews for photo shoot locations

Vishi A.
A photography studio for the modern photographer
was my first time shooting at David's studio. He was super helpful all through the process. Lighting gear provided with the studio made my life easier as I didn't have to bring my own gear. I highly recommend this place for your photography needs...
Petchean A.
New Spacious, Modern Backyard with Pool & Hot Tub
Sandra is very helpful and ensured that we had everything we needed for the photo shoot. The pool is beautiful and clean and made an excellent setting for the shoot...
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...
Sarah C.
Natural Light Urban Looking Studio
We loved this studio!!! We had 8 models, a production crew and my own founding team in this space for a campaign photo shoot and got everything done in less than half the time we originally planned! It was super productive and efficient! I believe that the space had...
Thomas C.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
Exactly as advertised! This is a superb space for photography. It is conveniently located, comfortable and had just what I needed for a fun and successful shoot...
Jamal C.
Redwood Retreat in Spacious Santa Cruz Home
Bonnie is a very responsive and helpful host. Location is clean and good for a photo shoot. The location has great light and the trees are a fantastic background...
Robert D.
Natural Light Bright and Dreamy Studio Loft Perfect for Boudoir, Maternity, Newborn, Hair/Makeup, Meetings
used the studio for beauty and boudoir photography. The was great airy natural light in the morning which I booked it for. The host was quick in responding and gave me helpful information. The place is in the second floor so be prepared to go up a flight of stairs...
Ted H.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
we didn't make use of for the shoot... that will be for next time! I would highly recommend this location for a photo or video shoot...
Rachel L.
Craftsman Style Modern Farmhouse w/ Beautiful Kitchen
Leslie's home is beautiful and perfect size for a photo shoot with 15 people. There was a lot of natural lighting. I would book again...
Lisa L.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
This was an incredibly beautiful space, quiet, very clean, and perfect for what I needed (photo shoot)! Kimberly was very responsive to my inquiry, sent detailed instructions on how to find the house, walked me through the property when I arrived, and gave me access to her wifi (needed, there...
Lisa L.
Beautiful Santa Cruz Estate Home Nestled in the Redwoods
was gorgeous. Perfect for our project! Bonnie and her husband were great hosts, very friendly and easy to work with! Would definitely recommend for Photo Shoots or gatherings...
Patricia N.
Natural Light Urban Looking Studio
to our needs. The space was larger than we had expected and had better natural lighting than we had anticipated! We had a great photo shoot and would definitely recommend...
Katie N.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Kim was a fantastic host and this house is total perfection. We had a photo shoot & video shoot here. The home is so clean, modern & enjoyable to be in. They were so kind to let us use a few of their food & personal items that we needed for props and...
Katie N.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Kim was a fantastic host and this house is total perfection. We had a photo shoot & video shoot here. The home is so clean, modern & enjoyable to be in. They were so kind to let us use a few of their food & personal items that we needed for props and...
Jean-Christophe P.
Industrial Creative Space with Beautiful Natural Light in Downtown San Jose
This place has literally everything you can think of when it comes to a product photography shoot. From the lights and the backdrops, to the eclectic assortment of props and display platforms, I was perfectly situated for a successful shoot. The team was helpful with any technical glitches and were...
Ricardo P.
Stunning Steampunk-Themed Space with Multiple Unique-Themed Rooms With Ample Backdrops
to assist during the visit. The set was amazing and provided a lot of versatility for the video shoot. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who is doing either photography or videography...
Angela S.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
We had a wonderful time renting with Opal Creative Co! Hosts were very accommodating and the space was everything that we needed for our photo shoot. Thank you...
Drew T.
Spacious High Ceiling Photo Studio - Large Natural Light or Blackout Option
shoot would be a success. In the week leading up to our booking, he was proactive in reaching out to us to get the space set up with what we were looking for. Throughout everything, he was responsive, accommodating, and helpful - even taking the time to explain various photo techniques...
Brie W.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
was nothing short of stunning-- the beautiful photos on the listing don't capture the beauty that is a result of love and attention to detail that have gone into this space. Additionally, Kim was extremely responsive the day of the planned shoot, and went above and beyond to accommodate...
Kiely W.
Modern Executive Retreats in Silicon Valley
Excellent space for our photo shoot with beautiful views. Host was easy to work with and so considerate. She even had snacks and coffee available for us! We had to change our date at the last minute and she was able to accommodate our change. I would recommend this location...

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