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Popular portrait photography locations
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The Wild Bloom Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (176)
20 guests
The Wild Bloom 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 different
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$70
/hr
2 hr min
Suite Q Photography Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (123)
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
Studio Rogue
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (199)
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
SJPS - San Jose Photo Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (35)
15 guests
SJPS - San Jose Photo Studio. The ideal space for creative collaborations in San Jose! 👀 LIGHTING PROVIDED
This space is perfect for creative 📸 photo shoots, 🎬 video shoots, 🎙️ podcasts, AI avatar, interviews, social media content, 🎉 small events and more.
🔆 Plenty of natural light if you want it,
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$173 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Patrick Johnson Studios
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (12)
20 guests
Patrick Johnson Studios. Very cool unique Photography Studio in San Mateo. In the heart of Silicon Valley and San Francisco. Near downtown San Mateo. Great location right off the freeway. Like being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Legendary photographer Pat Johnson (www.patjohnson.com) designed it from top
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$100
/hr
3 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
Classic Vintage Bungalow Style Motel
Santa Cruz, CA45 guests
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
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$125
/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
Victory Lane Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (1)
12 guests
Victory Lane Studio. This premium studio offers a refined, design forward environment tailored for elevated content creation, commercial productions, and high end brand work.
Ideal for:
• Luxury brand campaigns and editorial shoots
• Commercial photography and video production
• High end product and e commerce content
• Executive portraits and personal branding sessions
•
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$125
/hr
2 hr min
Farm House Estate & Pool for Photoshoots
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area10 guests
Farm House Estate & Pool for Photoshoots. Welcome to a private Modern Farmhouse Estate with a beatiful pool that offers an elevated backdrop for photo shoots, brand content, lifestyle shoots, founder/headshot sessions, and podcast/video content.
The setting feels private, polished and relaxed, ideal for brands, creators, photographers, coaches, and consultants looking for an
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$200
/hr
1 hr min
Enchanted Garden Bed & Chandeliers – Boudoir Photo Set
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area6 guests
**Atmosphere**
Step into a secret garden bedroom draped in flowing ivory curtains, tufted rugs and cascading candelabra lights. Lush florals climb a vintage wardrobe while a wrought iron bed steals the scene—perfect for dreamy portraits, engagements or small family sessions.
**Layout & Size**
• 240 sq ft styled zone
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$280
/hr
1 hr min
SVHspazio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (3)
60 guests
SVHspazio . The space available for booking is the 1.5 acres fully enclosed backyard best suited for photo shoots and/or productions. The property is in a gated community providing your staff and customers a very private space.
It is a beautiful English style big backyard enclosed by majestic willow,
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$299
/hr
1 hr min
photo/video studio with green screen walls and floor
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (6)
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
🎬 Stylish Parkside Apartment with Classic Details & Natural Light for Photo or Video Shoots, Walk to Cafés
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area8 guests
Capture your next project in a bright, versatile setting with high ceilings, French doors, unique artwork, and abundant natural light. The apartment’s elegant blend of traditional charm and modern minimalism makes it an excellent backdrop for interviews, lifestyle shoots, brand content, or music videos. 🎥
Multiple
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$359 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Fully Equipped Photography Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (1)
6 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
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (305)
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
7Eighty
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area15 guests
7Eighty. This versatile creative space is designed for production.
What Works Well Here
Photo + Video Production: Large open rooms, high ceilings, bright overhead lighting, neutral walls, and seamless floors make it easy to set up backdrops, lighting, and camera gear.
Listening Parties + Screenings: The lounge area includes a
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$150 total
before taxes
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
Santa Clara / San Jose Large 1800 sq. ft. Photo & Video Studio with 14 foot ceilings
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (50)
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 (480)
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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$90
/hr
2 hr min
Luxury Club for Photoshoots
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.9 (22)
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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$84 total
before taxes
1 hr min
Silicon Valley’s Favorite Maternity, Newborn, Branding Photography Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area12 guests
ESTHER KAY STUDIO
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF SILICON VALLEY PALO ALTO CA.
Rental Option
Hourly Rate (lighting equipment only) $120per hour
STUDIO INFO
THREE 20X10 ROOMS | 200SQFT EACH
6 STROB LIGHTS, 3 CONTINUOUS LIGHTS MODIFIERS, WOMEN AND MATERNITY CLIENT CLOSET, NEWBORN PROPS, POSING TABLE.
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$120
/hr
2 hr min
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.8 (167)
50 guests
Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden. Our 2 1/2 acre garden and historic buildings near downtown Palo Alto are available for video and photo production shoots.
Our garden has year round interest and color.
Guests are invited to take photos in the garden for free but if you would like to use
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$300
/hr
2 hr min
Virlphoto Studio
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (72)
30 guests
Virlphoto 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
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$207 total
before taxes
2 hr min
Family residence, photo shoot ready, open kitchen layout and modern
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (9)
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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$1,250 total
before taxes
6 hr min
Sync Design Inc
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area5.0 (6)
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
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
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
Modern, Versatile Lounge for Small Photo Shoots or Headshot Sessions
Serving the Santa Cruz, CA area4.1 (7)
33 guests
THE SPACE
Our versatile venue is thoughtfully designed to support professional meetings, team events, and production needs. Ideal for meetings, offsites, brainstorming sessions, presentations, content creation, and photo or video shoots, the space offers a flexible layout that can comfortably accommodate 30+ guests.
With a combination of booth
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$202 total
before taxes
2 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
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 (58)
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
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 July 2026.
How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in Santa Cruz?
Portrait photography locations in Santa Cruz average $256 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 $117, whereas larger venues run about $159 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 $117 and $159.
$256/hr average
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How long do people rent portrait photography locations in Santa Cruz?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 6 hours, with 8 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
How popular are portrait photography locations in Santa Cruz?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1197 people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 4.88 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a portrait photography location in Santa Cruz?
Wednesdays are the most popular day for booking portrait photography locations in Santa Cruz.
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...
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...
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...
Elaine H.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
had such a great experience renting this studio for my maternity self-portrait shoot with my husband. The space was absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed. The natural lighting was perfect, check-in was easy, and the instructions were very clear. The studio was also easy to find. We...
Kate K.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
Amazing space for the portrait shoot
Jamie L.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
Hi Lorinda! Flora and I are going to do headshots
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...
Kimberly O.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
This space was perfect for my clients portrait sessions. We added on the backdrop in black which was super stress free with the automatic button for lowering and rolling back up...
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.
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...
Ryan S.
Unique photo studio in a rustic Cannery building in the heart of Cannery Row
clean, well-lighted place for perfect portraits
Harleen S.
Clean, Beautiful Photo Studio in Cupertino
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As a photographer, I found the space to be extremely versatile. It worked beautifully for both lifestyle-style images and more polished studio portraits. The natural light was fantastic, and the space was clean, organized, and exactly as advertised. My clients felt comfortable right away, which always makes for...
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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