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Popular wedding photo shoot locations
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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
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5 hr min
Redwood Radiance: Outdoor & Lifestyle Photoshoot Venue
Day Valley, Aptos, CA8 guests
Nestled among towering redwoods, this serene outdoor studio offers a peaceful and inspiring environment for photographers, content creators, and small creative teams. The space features a mix of open forest clearings, dappled light beneath the redwood canopy, a giant deck curving into the forest, moss-covered…
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$280
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1 hr min
Santa Cruz Contemporary Beach Home
Opal Cliffs, Santa Cruz, CA5.0 (1)
30 guests
Peaceful, elegant, and private home situated one block from 26th Avenue beach in the Pleasure Point neighborhood. The spacious fully renovated home is clean, fresh, and modern while keeping its cozy Santa Cruz beach life charm. Open beam ceilings, ample double pane windows, and sliding…
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$200
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8 hr min
Wedding & Event space at a Winery/Vineyard
Los Gatos, CA73 guests
Burrell School is a family-run 10-acre property featuring vineyards, a winery, and a historic schoolhouse located in the majestic Santa Cruz Mountains, situated on Summit Road just 15 minutes from Los Gatos, Soquel, and Scotts Valley. We book small and large private parties and are…
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$250
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2 hr min
Woodland Sanctuary: Art Studio, Spa, Gardens, and Trails
Soquel, CA5.0 (4)
50 guests
Bring your vision to life in this one-of-a-kind creative location. The studio is filled with thriving plants and drenched in natural light, with stained-glass windows that cast vibrant colors across its warm redwood interior. Every surface and corner offers rich textures and organic charm for…
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$65
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4 hr min
Beautiful Redwood Forest and Meadows, ~15 acres in Santa Cruz mountains
Los Gatos, CA100 guests
Like a state park but private. Redwood forest and open meadows. Some giant redwood trees and other huge trees. Underground 800 sq ft bunker. Beautiful cliff view across the valley. Closest neighbor is 1/4 mile away. Old broken down bulldozer and dump truck. Several flat…
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$95
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2 hr min
Private Mountain Home with Panoramic Views & Indoor-Outdoor Space
Los Gatos, CA12 guests
Enjoy a private mountain setting with beautiful panoramic views, spacious indoor gathering areas, and approximately 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor space. This unique property is ideal for intimate gatherings, family celebrations, baby or bridal showers, meetings, corporate retreats, workshops, content creation, and photo or video…
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$175
/hr
3 hr min
Scenic Backyard with Stunning Views
Los Gatos, CA16 guests
Capture your next project in a scenic backyard with stunning views and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces. This versatile setting is perfect for lifestyle shoots, brand content, video productions, and social media campaigns. The property features multiple styled zones to create dynamic backdrops: Outdoor Kitchen &…
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$50
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4 hr min
Creekside at Big Basin Country Club
Boulder Creek, CA100 guests
Light-filled Mid-Century Studio & Event Space in the Redwoods Welcome to your new favorite creative retreat: a fully finished, open-concept studio and event space tucked into a private, tree-lined property just minutes from town. Thoughtfully renovated from a classic mid-century structure, this standalone building offers…
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$175
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4 hr min
Private Ranch Picnic Space with Farm Animals
Prunedale, Prunedale , Salinas Valley, CA50 guests
Bluebird Farm at the Latta Ranch offers a rustic outdoor ranch setting with oak trees, Monterey Cypress and Monterey Pine. Picnic areas, western farm charm, garden space, open land, and beautiful natural light. This space works well for small photo shoots, video shoots, brand content,…
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$125
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4 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 October 2026.
How much does a wedding photo shoot location cost to rent in Santa Cruz?
Wedding photo shoot locations in Santa Cruz average $264 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 $111, whereas larger venues run about $170 per hour.
wedding photo shoot locations Pricing Range in Santa Cruz, CA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for wedding photo shoot locations venues in Santa Cruz, ranging between $111 and $170.
$264/hr average
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How long do people rent wedding photo shoot locations in Santa Cruz?
Most wedding photo shoot locations are scheduled for 6 hours, with 9 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Wedding Photo Shoots starting between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
wedding photo shoot locations Booking Times in Santa Cruz, CA
Image representing average rental time for wedding photo shoot 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 wedding photo shoot locations in Santa Cruz?
Our local hosts have welcomed 1178 people into their wedding photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 4.86 stars. 100% of guests said they'd book again.
What's the best day to rent a wedding photo shoot location in Santa Cruz?
Wednesdays are the most popular day for booking wedding photo shoot locations in Santa Cruz.
Reviews for wedding photo shoot locations
Alicia B.
Stunning Studio City home with huge gourmet kitchen, mountain views, private pool and cabana
Claudia is always a joy to work with. I have rented her home twice now. Once for a photoshoot and once for a small, intimate wedding around the pool. She and her sister are always great and very accommodating...
Jasmine B.
The Barn Room at The Wagon Wheel
all surprised that such a beautiful venue was hidden in Vallejo! Would highly recommend The Wagon Wheel whether you’re planing a wedding, party, or a Photoshoot...
Janet D.
White Studio w/ Natural Light, High Ceiling, Floral Wall - DTLA Fashion District Loft
The host was very responsive! Yes, the space was phenomenal met all of our criteria. We use the space for a pre-wedding photo shoot...
Michael G.
Mid-Century Haven for Creatives
to make it short! My girlfriend is a wedding and lifestyle photographer in LA. She started her biz about 5 years ago. As you can imagine she loves spaces such as yours. She always wants us to do a "styled" shoot together and I have only made this happen once...
David G.
Upscale Greek Home in Burbank with Views of the City
Wow! My party was left SPEECHLESS! This venue was Amazing to say the least!
We had rented this space for our wedding's mid day photo shoot.
Our entire bridal party loved it!. My photographer was also in shock with the setting being as beautiful as it was. It is...
Adolfo G.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
beautiful garden that is well taken care of. Michelle is a godsend and helped us work out our last minute wedding. So many gorgeous locations for photoshoots and ceremonies...
Fiona H.
Boho Chic Midcentury Modern Flat
it was hard to fit everything in a couple of hours! I did a boudoir shoot as a wedding gift and the lighting and atmosphere was amazing and bright! Perfect for any type of photoshoot! I’ll be recommending this spot to all my friends...
Anna J.
Blue House with the Green Door - Pool/Hot Tub/Projector/85"TV
AMAZING space. It was the perfect venue for my sister's wedding welcome event. Chris has a great projection screen as well and music system and he even let us use studio lighting for an impromptu photo shoot. Highly recommend him and his gorgeous home...
Gianna L.
Historical Craftsman Bungalow
to do the shoot was absolutely great! Olyvia was extremely helpful and nice! Good experience! The booking process however was kind of hard. I think making sure what you require in available before booking would be awesome! For example photo shoots are only allowed tues/ weds! So don’t try...
Bo L.
Bright White, Natural Light Lifestyle Studio in South Los Altos | Branding, Family Shoots, Lifestyle, Boudoir
Easy to book! Clean space. Looked amazing for our wedding collection photoshoot. Lighting was amazing
Sevan M.
Italian Garden Oasis in Pasadena
This was the perfect space for our wedding photography / videography needs. We used this space for our bridal preparation and first look.
There we're a lot of beautiful areas for photos and videos to be taken. The space was exactly as advertised and besides the exterior locations, Vincent and...
Shyann M.
Exposed Brick Light-filled NY Library Corner Loft
for the past week so I was a bit skeptical upon my arrival on the natural lighting that would be workable for my wedding photo shoot. To my surprise there was a lot of light coming through the big windows. I had no trouble with makeup and getting some nice...
Silva M.
The Kingsley House ~ Historical French Chateau ~ LA Landmark
Loved doing our pre-wedding photoshoot here
Jonathan M.
Bright Creative Fashion District Studio
The Space:
This space is so huge you could fit a wedding ceremony in here, or a blue bottle conference!! I used the space to shoot some great headshot portraits and I was able to put ( 2 ) large almost 11 feet backdrop papers up, ( 1 ) 6 foot backdrop paper, including...
Tiffany N.
White Studio w/ Natural Light, High Ceiling, Floral Wall - DTLA Fashion District Loft
Easy to get in and out! Beautiful space with natural lighting. We loved shooting our wedding party photos here...
Kirtan P.
Outdoor space - Party, PhotoShoots, BDays, Baby Showers, Wedding, Engagement Celebrations in a Serene Backyard with Pool
with lots of colors - flowers and greenery. The center near gazebo is truly picturesque and we had an amazing photo shoot .
We’re considering this property also for our wedding celebration next year. It’s good for 40-45 people .
The owner has all sorts of extra accessories needed to...
Shivani P.
Charming Historic Garden in Downtown Palo Alto
we had on the space regarding lights, parking, and other amenities. Our guests loved the venue (~30 guests seated comfortably). Highly recommend for a photo shoot or any intimate event. Thank you for giving us a memorable day...
Eddie W.
West Sonoma County Farmhouse
on the property has a rustic chic feel about it, which our photographers absolutely loved.
Whether one is looking for a video shoot, photo shoot, small wedding, or just weekend getaway, this home delivers and the host family will make you feel right at home...
Tyler W.
Tuscan Style Vineyard Estate with Panoramic Mountain Views
was absolutely perfect. The photos look just like it does in person so there are no surprises. They were also available to have me come visit the space twice before the day of my event.
We would highly recommend this venue for weddings, parties or photoshoots and would love to...
Katie W.
White Swan Library
rented this space for a quick photoshoot, and they were so accommodating and it was the perfect place for a getting ready spot for a bride + groom doing a city hall wedding...
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