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Popular portrait photography locations
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Studio Rogue
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (185)
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 (111)
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 (10)
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
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
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
Studio 33
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (95)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Beautiful Modern Kitchen for Film/Photo Shoots
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area15 guests
This beautiful venue is an open and functional space with natural light, modern finishes and room for a production crew to easily maneuver. Our space is modern, airy, bright welcoming and ideal for food photography, product promotion, commercial shoots, food bloggers, and
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$150
/hr
3 hr min
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (127)
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
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (293)
30 guests
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 creative
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$100
/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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$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 (41)
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 (467)
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
Modern & Industrial style house in Mountain View ideal for photo or film shoot
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (50)
20 guests
Bright & Stylish Remodeled Home — Perfect for Photo and Video Shoots
Step into a bright, modern space designed for creativity. Remodeled by a French designer, this home features an industrial, open concept layout with a spacious great room combining the living area, dining room, and kitchen,
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$160
/hr
5 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
700 square foot studio with lounge, makeup station and private dressing room.
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (2)
10 guests
23x19 shooting floor with motorized backdrops: white grey and black seamless, one 9x20 grey canvas.
11.5 foot ceilings
All white space.
Lounge, professional makeup station, private dressing room.
27 inch studio display monitor on cart. Thunderbolt connection.
Garment rack,
Access to rear parking lot through warehouse
No available light.
Lots of Nanlite LED lighting
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$100
/hr
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
Boutique Fitness Studio perfect for Photo & Film Shoot
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (6)
30 guests
1300 sq ft. private fitness studio with open floor space. Perfect for seminars, workshops, demonstrations, or gatherings.
All equipment can be moved and cleared.
2 Restrooms. One full use and one is storage/restroom combo.
Tall store front windows with roller shades, allowing for natural sunlight
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$228 total
before taxes
2 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
Modern Chic Salon
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (1)
25 guests
This beautiful 1550 sq ft hair salon sits nestled into the Crystal Springs Shopping Village in San Mateo, CA.
Originally rebuilt in 2020, the space was intended to serve clients looking for expert styling, esthetician, and beauty services.
The exterior of the studio showcases large windows that
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$1,095 total
before taxes
4 hr min
Rustic & Elegant Downtown Galleria
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (4)
10 guests
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 main
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$283 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Industrial Production Space
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (55)
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
BOUTIQUE SPACE FOR WORKSHOPS, CONTENT SHOOTS, AND CURATED BRAND ACTIVATIONS
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (14)
40 guests
With our unique open layout, our studio is perfect for: film/photography, podcast, small classes/events, product launch, YouTube, art gallery, team meetings and anything else you can come up with!
Our space is located off Main Street, next to Kottinger's Barn in historic downtown Pleasanton.
Features:
High Ceilings
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$228 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Pleasanton/ Livermore Border Photography Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (1)
10 guests
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2026.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in Santa Cruz?
Portrait photography locations 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. For a space on the smaller side, expect to spend closer to $85, whereas larger venues run about $96 per hour.
portrait photography locations Pricing Range in Santa Cruz, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for portrait photography locations venues in Santa Cruz, ranging between $84.86 and $95.67.
$246/hr average
$85/hr$96/hr
What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in Santa Cruz?
Mondays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in Santa Cruz. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Friday and Monday as these days are 16% cheaper on average.
How popular are portrait photography locations in Santa Cruz?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1514 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 4.91 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in Santa Cruz?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 7 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
portrait photography locations Booking Times in Santa Cruz, CA
Image representing average rental time for portrait photography locations 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 portrait photography locations
Boelle B.
RetroVibe Revolt - A Bold Twist on Mid- Century Living
This space was absolutely stunning. Natural lighting and well-lit for photography purposes, very clean and the decor/styling elements made it incredibly fun and memorable! Host was friendly and extremely accommodating- highly recommend! ...
Kylie Y.
Rustic Luxury Eco Cottage + Event Space
Such a cute and easy to find space! We had a maternity photoshoot. The aesthetics are really nice for a homey cabin vibe and there are nice little fields / paths plus the deck to switch it up. The host was very accommodating, flexible, responsive, kind...
Heather L.
RetroVibe Revolt - A Bold Twist on Mid- Century Living
Gorgeous, open floor plan with multiple levels made our photoshoot creative and fun. 3 hours was barely enough time to explore the possibilities provided by the beautiful light and retro decor. Desiree was easy to work with and made our shoot stress-free....
Cheyenne H.
Modern Photo + Film Studio in Art Space with Skylights
Great Space for photoshoots & a great experience from the space owners! Definitely will be booking again!
Meghan O.
Decorate Your Own Natural Light Studio in Heart of Inner Sunset
Sunrise & Sunset Studios is always a pleasure to work at. I had a family session & a first birthday milestone this past weekend. The space is perfect, and the natural light is amazing. Will be working there again soon for Valentine's Day! ...
Heather L.
Host Your Gathering in Our Stunning 1950's Open Floor Plan Home
The location was perfect for our natural light photoshoot. Plenty of space in the main areas and a perfect set up in the kitchen for our make up artist. Amber was a delight to communicate with made our shoot easy and fun....
Will B.
Vintage Castro Club Lounge for a Memorable Shoot
For us, a very elegant photoshoot, required the perfect back drop and this location delivered all that and more. The photos are exactly as advertised and the hosts were there for every and all requests. This spot is also perfect for events (even though we didn't...
Charity N.
Industrial Production Space
All of the reviews are accurate. Crystal goes above and beyond to help make sure you have a successful photoshoot. I can’t thank her enough for all of her help. I’ll definitely will be booking here again. ...
Ashly S.
PHOTOGRAPHER'S DREAM STUDIO! (Multiple Backgrounds)
Completely perfect venue for a quick photo shoot.the space had great light, great props, and even had snacks! 10/10
Geet L.
Natural Light Industrial Photography Studio
Great space!! My engagement was on a rainy day , and this studio gave us so many options for great pictures!!
Cristian M.
All-In-One Creative Space
This is my second time at this space. Went smooth for my photo session with my client (: Chris was on site and super attentive, helpful. Would definitely recommend! ...
Erika P.
Upscale & Fully Equipped Photo Studio in Historic Building
It was a pleasure shooting in Mike’s studio - he was super communicative and helpful, and the space was perfect for our jewelry lookbook Great neighborhood as well! ...
Ezekiel H.
Luxury Creative Studio with Included Lighting Equipment
Amazing Experience!!!! More than i would’ve ever imagined. Very accommodating, has waters in the room for all guest. Backdrops and lighting equipment were amazing. There was seating for everyone which is really good because my models were on their feet more than 12+ hours ! Definitely...
Christer D.
Mansion in Sacramento for Photo & Video Shoots
Great space! I booked to have a photoshoot at their location. There's a lot of space to take photos, we utilized the front and back yards, kitchen, dining area, and living room. ...
Berean S.
Portrait & Photography Studio: Top 5 Rentals in 2024: Whitewalls, Lights, Stands & Backdrops. Portrait and Model Pro!
Great space, just come in with a plan for photo shoots. Narrow enough be tough to shoot on longer lenses, but is doable!
Chelsea M.
The California Room
The room was more amazing than I thought. In person everything comes to life to life. The sand added to the experience of this photoshoot. The only con was we could not locate the soft box but everything else was great . I would book again....
Mark M.
Creative Industrial Photography and Film Studio Just Outside Downtown LA @Paradyme.Studio
Had everything necessary to create a memorable shoot, the host was most accomadating to what was needed, will certainly return again!...
Andres R.
DTLA Luxury Corner with Ample of Natural Light
I have booked this studio loft before, it has always been super clean, full of natural light and very easy to capture beautiful shots. ...
Arleigh-Ann B.
First-class modern photography studio
I had such a wonderful experience with this booking. Andrew made sure that the studio was well equipped with everything I needed and was very helpful during the photoshoot. There are a variety of props which are included with the booking which was a very pleasant...
Kourtney B.
Awesome Pre-Lit 3-Wall White Cyc (Cyclorama) Film, Photo, Video Studio, Air Conditioned!
Charles was an amazing host ! He guided us through everything and was very responsive on the day of our photoshoot. This studio has everything you need and ample parking spaces! We would love to come here again xx ...