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Popular portrait photography locations
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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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From
$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
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
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
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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From
$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
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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From
$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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From
$150
/hr
3 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
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (299)
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
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
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
Modern & Industrial style house in Mountain View ideal for photo or film shoot
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (52)
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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From
$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
Dreamy Multi-Set Studio for Content Creation in Fremont
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area15 guests
💫 About the Space
SeeYuu Studio is a ~1400 square foot creative rental space located in Fremont, CA — designed for content creators, photographers, and small production teams looking for variety, aesthetics, and ease in one location. The studio offers 10+ ready to shoot mini sets, seamless
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$317 total
before taxes
2 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 (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
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
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 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.
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 $106.44.
$246/hr average
$85/hr$106/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
Dana A.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
Love this space! Has everything you need for a portrait session, plus more. Friendly hosts who always get back to you right away...
Ryan-Vincent A.
Industrial Creative Space with Beautiful Natural Light in Downtown San Jose
We had such an amazing time in this studio! I booked for both a client portrait session and product photography for our small business. Everything you could possibly need was at the studio. Jenni-Leigh was such a great host and really set me up for success. Great gated area...
Alexander B.
A photography studio for the modern photographer
This space was perfect for my photoshoot. Plenty of space for simple portrait photoshoots. David was very responsive and answered all my questions...
Heidi B.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
beautiful and stunning studio. You cannot go wrong if you are traveling to Monterey/Carmel and need an impeccable place to take client portraits.
It is also super convenient for parking, which is a plus for clients.
The minute they walked in they said "WOW, this is beautiful Heidi"..
Cannot wait...
Sai Rohit B.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
Awesome spot, great for portrait photography and lots of natural light
Ej C.
A photography studio for the modern photographer
and easy response when it comes to booking the studio. Definitely recommend if you need a cyc wall in the San Jose area for head shots and e commerce needs...
Adam E.
Natural Light Urban Looking Studio
Had a fun time shooting at this location for my portrait shoot. Joanne was very nice and helpful. Would totally book this studio again...
Christina G.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
issues. The space has a plethora of props, furniture and great backgrounds. I've already had clients asking if they can do their branding portraits there! Will definitely be booking again...
Bruna G.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
space, and once again, I was beyond impressed. The natural light in the studio is incredible, creating the perfect setting for capturing beautiful holiday portraits. Meghan is incredibly professional and easy to work with, and I’m already looking forward to booking the studio again for future sessions. I highly...
Jack H.
Industrial Creative Space with Beautiful Natural Light in Downtown San Jose
We used the space to do a quick boudoir shoot and headshots for our wedding photo/video business. Everything came out great; the space worked perfectly for what we needed.
The listing was as pictured, natural light was nice and exposed brick looked really good. FYI the listing's pictured light...
Peter N.
Blackout Studio | RGB LED | HEXAGON LED | Epoxy Floor
everything we needed. The host was very responsive and accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend if you're shooting a small project or quick portraits...
Maria Q.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
Suite Q on Cannery Row was the perfect natural light studio for my portrait session. The ceilings are tall and flanked by windows on two sides provided the perfect industrial modern look I was going for. I’ve already booked it again for another shoot day. Easy to access and...
Henry R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
to work in. Natural light is absolutely beautiful with huge windows and the studio is very clean. I highly recommend renting this studio for portrait photography or video production...
Henry R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Emily is a great host and this space is amazing for natural light portraits. i highly recommend renting it
Henry R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
has a bathroom, tons of natural light and backdrop options, and there are seasonal props you can use. I highly recommend this place for portraits and video production...
Henry R.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
Amazing place with great lighting and equipment. Host communicates very well and I highly recommend renting this space for portrait photography. I'll be booking here again...
Henry R.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Great space for portrait photography and amazing host
Ryan S.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
clean, well-lighted place for perfect portraits
Alicia T.
Modern Santa Cruz Beach Production and Event Space
smaller photo sessions, I love the hair and makeup stations and the welcome area for my clients to relax before their session. As a portrait photographer, the back grounds are great for headshots and 1/2 body images.
I love that I can book as many hours as I need for...
Anna W.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
This studio was perfect for our portrait session. I brought lights and considered using the seamless roll, but just the bare walls/floor and natural light were already great and easy to work with. All of the provided furniture props were exactly what we needed-- each piece looked great and was...
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