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Popular photo studios
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Studio Rogue
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (191)
6 guests
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 strobe
TTL triggers for
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$70
/hr
2 hr min
Suite Q Photography Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (113)
15 guests
Suite Q Photography 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 look,
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$100
/hr
2 hr min
SJPS - San Jose Photo Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (17)
15 guests
SJPS - San Jose Photo Studio. The ideal space for creative collaborations in San Jose! 👀
This space is perfect for creative 📸 photo shoots, 🎬 video shoots, 🎙️ podcasts, interviews, social media content, 🎉 small events and more.
🔆 Plenty of natural light if you want it, easy blackout options if
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the Santa Cruz, 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
Psalms Photography Studio Pleasanton
Serving the Santa Cruz, 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
Studio 33
Serving the Santa Cruz, 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
Podcast/Audio Recording Booth
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (2)
4 guests
Our podcast/audio recording booth adds a level of professionalism to any project. In our booth your audio will sound crisp and vibrant. The booth has sound absorbing acoustic foam, ventilation, privacy and seating for 3 4 people.
Audio equipment is available for rentaL upon request.
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From
$25
/hr
1 hr min
Editing Suite
Santa Cruz, CA4 guests
Our editing suite is perfect for any project of any size, be it professional or amateur.
The suite is outfitted with the Adobe Creative Cloud, a 3 GHz processor, Radeon Pro Vega 64 graphics card and high speed fiber connectivity.
The room has sound cancelling wall panels,
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$29
/hr
1 hr min
Pro HD Video Studio
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (5)
30 guests
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,
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$110
/hr
1 hr min
R.S.V.P. Studio (Really Simple Video Production)
Santa Cruz, CA2 guests
Our new RSVP is a simple DIY video studio meant to be used by one person without any crew. Just walk in and launch the program – all camera, audio and lighting equipment start up instantly and you’re ready to record video to your flash drive.
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$40
/hr
1 hr min
The Little Shop of Horticulture
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (2)
30 guests
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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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Mid-century modern home with views and indoor outdoor living
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (1)
120 guests
Our 2,400 ft² premier mid century modern home is perfect for your photography and video location needs. Featuring stunning floor to ceiling windows, our open living and dining area has exquisite daylight capabilities and views galore. At night, the space sparkles with twinkling city lights in
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$150
/hr
8 hr min
Production Studio in Santa Cruz, 30'x30' Cyc Stage for Video & Photography
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (4)
100 guests
Our studio is located near the stunning California coastline, tucked away at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains. The 1800 sq. ft. turn key studio is an ideal pairing for location shoots in Santa Cruz. Easy access to Highway 1 and downtown and just minutes
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$140
/hr
5 hr min
HWY 17 Studios
Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (1)
1100 guests
HWY 17 Studios. We are here to provide everything for your filming or event needs. With over 50,000 square feet of rentable space, both exteriors and interiors, our stages can bring to life any creative vision or dream event.
We are located on the Westside of gorgeous Santa Cruz,
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$100
/hr
1 hr min
the Pine Tree Beach House
Twin Lakes, Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (6)
20 guests
the Pine Tree Beach House. 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 the
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
"FAIRYHILLSTUDIO"
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (8)
30 guests
"FAIRYHILLSTUDIO". 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 for photo shoots
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$350
/hr
6 hr min
Content Creation, Photo and Video Space in Almaden
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area40 guests
San Jose is a creators dream. This monochromatic space has a premium leather couch and love seat for meetings and lounging, an 85 Inch Smart Tv for entertainment and master classes and presentations. Our 20ft long wall offers group and full body photography. Our 10 foot
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$85
/hr
2 hr min
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (136)
15 guests
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 different
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From
$60
/hr
2 hr min
photo/video studio with green screen walls and floor
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (3)
50 guests
The studio has a roll up door for easy access to pull vehicles in and makes loading and unloading easier. There is a 12x17 ft, green screen, a 8x10 ft white back drop for photography, a podcast production area, a changing room/green room and bathroom.
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$75
/hr
2 hr min
Fully Equipped Photography Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area6 guests
Studio Rogue features a 13'x32' shooting area and make up/changing station, as well as a 9'x5' storage area. The studio has ceilings over 15' high and the entire interior is painted white. The rental includes not only the space but a copious set of gear, including:
GEAR
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$70
/hr
2 hr min
Modern, Versatile Studio for Podcasts, Content Creation, Production & Photography
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (6)
4 guests
Located in the heart of downtown San Jose, this stylish and functional studio is perfect for photoshoots, video production, content creation, and podcasts. Designed with creatives in mind, this space offers a clean, modern aesthetic with multiple set options to bring your vision to life.
Studio Features
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$150
/hr
2 hr min
Big Beautiful Windows 1200 Sq Ft Boudoir Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (6)
8 guests
Available for rent during the week. The Studio is a 1100 sq feet luxury all natural light studio located 10 minutes from San Jose + is available for rentals from 7am 7pm, Monday Friday.
Our goal is to provide a clean, inviting space for creatives
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From
$100
/hr
2 hr min
Santa Clara / San Jose Large 1800 sq. ft. Photo & Video Studio with 14 foot ceilings
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (42)
40 guests
We have a really unique photo/video studio space with large white walls, dimmable daylight balanced {5500K} LED lights across the whole space, a garage door opening in the back, 14 foot tall ceilings, a newly remodeled hair and make up/dressing room, surround sound audio, and so
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$95
/hr
2 hr min
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (469)
20 guests
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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$65
/hr
2 hr min
Professional Photo & Video Studio with Office Space
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area15 guests
We are a 1600 sq. ft. Studio located in Salinas, California 15 miles north of Monterey. There's a huge roll up door that can fit any car or van. You can load in and out quickly. You can also park right in front of
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$100
/hr
4 hr min
Luxury Club for Photoshoots
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.8 (20)
20 guests
Our space is now available for commercial ads, lifestyle shoots, music videos, boudoir sessions, music videos and more. Featuring 2 stages, a bar, multiple couches, and changeable lighting, this is the perfect spot for your next shoot.
Rentals come with 1 staff member to control lighting
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$248
/hr
2 hr min
Boho studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (1)
15 guests
this 585 sq ft studio has multi set ups from a boho room, green room and newborn room!
all props included, multiple lighting options, gowns, newborn props and more.
waiting area available for all clients as well as multiple restrooms.
the boho room comes with a bed setup, rattan
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$80
/hr
2 hr min
Feeling Brand Nu Studio at Mabury
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area7 guests
Feeling Brand Nu Studio at Mabury. Quaint small space studio. Perfect for portrait, headshot sessions and product product photography. The room has hardwood floors; east and west window light. There are 2 Full and one half step apple box, AD200 lighting kit (single head), a small selection of backdrops with background stand,
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Family residence, photo shoot ready, open kitchen layout and modern
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (3)
30 guests
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 of space
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$1,150 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Creative Space Art Exhibit / Photo Shoot / Music Dance Video Shoot Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (17)
20 guests
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 $50/each
Stool
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$255 total
before taxes
3 hr min
Radium Pictures
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (4)
10 guests
Radium Pictures. The Radium Pictures studio is intimate and quiet with a 18x24ft space. Our XR LED volume takes up 2ft from each side with 16x22 remaining for use without the LED volume. This rental does NOT include the video wall.
We have a blue and wood paneled
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$230 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Artfully Crafted Film & Photo Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
This boutique studio packs a punch with unique lighting and symmetry ideal for photo, film. and dance. The production space is an almost perfect square with a wooden slat wall, a 3D textured wall and a mirror lined wall. All lighting is RGB and controlled via
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$339 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Filming Space in Modern Studio at The Creative Atelier by Sucré Couture
Serving the Santa Cruz, 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
Video Studio with Pro-Lighting (included)
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (6)
6 guests
Elevated Studio Space in Foster City
Discover our intimate studio space, meticulously crafted for diverse recording needs from YouTube videos to professional photoshoots. Nestled within the confines of our garage, this studio is exclusively dedicated to production purposes, bearing the touch of a seasoned Hollywood
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$302 total
before taxes
5 hr min
Industrial Production Space
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (56)
10 guests
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
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$196 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Photo & Podcast Studio: Your Creative Playground
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.4 (8)
10 guests
Welcome to our versatile event space, where creativity knows no bounds! Nestled within a spacious open warehouse, our venue exudes an undeniable charm with its timeless brick walls and industrial chic ambiance.
As you step inside, you'll be greeted by abundant natural light streaming in through our
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$196 total
before taxes
2 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 photo studio cost to rent in Santa Cruz?
Photo studios in Santa Cruz average $246 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
photo studios Pricing Range in Santa Cruz, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for photo studios venues in Santa Cruz, ranging between $ and $100.
$246/hr average
What's the best day to rent a photo studio in Santa Cruz?
Mondays are the most popular day for booking photo studios in Santa Cruz. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Friday and Monday as these days are 16% cheaper on average.
How popular are photo studios in Santa Cruz?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1501 people into their photo studios with reviews averaging 4.91 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent photo studios in Santa Cruz?
Most photo studios are scheduled for 5 hours, with 7 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Photo Studios starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
photo studios Booking Times in Santa Cruz, CA
Image representing average rental time for photo studios in Santa Cruz, emphasizing most start between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
7:00 AM2:00 PM
Reviews for photo studios
Lauren A.
Monterey Bay Tuscan-Style Country Property with Three Separate Residences
Denise was lovely to work with and very responsive and accommodating. We rented her Tin Can space for a client photoshoot, and the location was PERFECT. We were delighted to have found this space. I hope to find a reason to rebook here for future clients. Thanks, Denise, for all...
Deva A.
Santa Cruz Surf House
Amazing space, awesome host. This was our second time here. Great location for a variety of video and photography setups
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...
Benjamin C.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
Excellent experience! The space was clean, the host was accommodating, and the location was easy to access and perfect for filming and photography. We highly recommend using this location for all future projects...
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...
Luis F.
Light Filled Cottage
in regards to booking and using the space. The space looks even better in person and is a very cozy and comfortable size. The photoshoot I planned with a few models went great. George introduced us to the space and let us do our thing until the allotted time was...
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...
Kelly K.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
Molly was a great host and super responsive! She helped to answer any questions and helped our photoshoot go by smoothly! 10/10 recommend...
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...
Alie M.
Redwoods Retreat
rural setting. Hosts were so accommodating and helpful with provided directions, tour of facility, on site response. For an outdoor, redwood film or photoshoot this is IT...
Jordyn M.
Country Home with Horses Nestled in 4 Acres of Redwoods
This is my second time back to this space and it was just as lovely. The property is stunning and is absolutely perfect for photoshoots. They even prepared water on ice for us. Such sweet people! I absolutely will be back again...
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...
Melinda O.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
Kimberly's home is AMAZING. She was so responsive and accommodating. We did a photoshoot here and it was the perfect aesthetic for my brand. Everything was spotless...
Genevieve R.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
loved this space for the photoshoot we did. I like the open atmosphere and how much natural light comes in from the front. We used the moveable wall and it was perfect for the backdrop.
Molly was great at responding to messages and letting me know all the ins and...
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...
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...
Kathleen W.
Modern Home in the Santa Cruz Mountains
This property is absolutely stunning, and was perfect for our photo shoot. The house is gorgeous, beautifully furnished, and the gardens and views are amazing! If you are looking for a special place for a photo shoot, meeting or gathering this place is a must!
Kim is very easy to...
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