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from$125/hr
Unique High-Tech/Zen Movie Production Facility

Santa Monica, CA

4.0(1)
Venue capacity icon100

Production Studio

With tons of cool angles and textures located throughout, there are lots of different background/shot options. This large active digital production space offers high-tech, futuristic sets with a Zen feel and colorful lights. A large screen and projector allow for multi-media use in this versatile...
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from$150/hr
Westside Black Box Space

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(15)
Venue capacity icon50

Performance Space

Highways is a highly versatile venue, equipped to serve a wide range of producers and presenters with a professional rental experience. Most commonly used for staging productions, screening films, workshops, video shoots, and presenting visual art, our space is also no strangers to special events...
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from$40/hr
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE

Pico, Santa Monica, CA

4.9(484)
Venue capacity icon30

Photo Studio

Encapsulate Studio. Large 700 sq ft studio located in the heart of Santa Monica: - Retractable skylight cover for black out atmosphere. - Main floor very large wide open, tall space with a lot of natural light, four 7 ft wide retractable backdrops and several smaller 54...
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from$62/hr
OPEN! Spacious Studio w/ 25FT Cyc Wall & Tons of Gear Included

Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

4.9(465)
Venue capacity icon25

Production Studio

1,500 sq. ft. studio in the heart of Santa Monica with a clean white cyclorama wall and 30 ft. high ceilings. The wall measures 25 feet x 9 feet. There is a large bay door (11 feet x 10 feet) that can be used to...
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from$75/hr
Santa Monica Dance/Movement Studio/Meeting/Rehearsal Space with Outdoor Courtyard and Natural Light

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(37)
Venue capacity icon40

Dance Studio

Dance/movement studio with beautiful sprung wood dance floor. Indoor space can be used for classes, rehearsals, meetings, parties, filming, etc. Outdoor courtyard adjacent that can be used as well. Lots of natural light and windows, great Santa Monica neighborhood. Private bathroom, AC, water fountain...
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from$169/hr
Spectacular Sunsets in Modern Santa Monica home

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(9)
Venue capacity icon12

Single-Family Home

The perfect backdrop for your next photo shoot in this Contemporary Spanish style home in Santa Monica. Natural stones and woods, contemporary furniture and clean lines, this home is bathed in natural light throughout the day. This home is the essence of coastal living. Capture...
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from$85/hr
Bright & Spacious Santa Monica Loft Studio w/ Outstanding Service

Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(907)
Venue capacity icon40

Film / Photo Loft

-$75 discount off bulk lunch/dinner catering at Mendocino Farms right in our building lobby! -About about LA Tech Week and AFI Fest Promotions on in-house AV equipment! Our gorgeous 2,000 ft loft is spread over 2.5 floors with with abundant natural light, easy load-in, a...
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from$95/hr
Santa Monica Cocktail Party Suite w/ Speakeasy Vibe (+ Optional Karaoke)

Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(215)
Venue capacity icon30

Conference Room

Best In LA 2023 on Peerspace! Thanks for visiting our listing. Our luxe indoor/outdoor Suite is the ideal setting for an upscale cocktail party or celebration. In addition to the well-appointed interior, there is a gorgeous outdoor patio right outside the main space. Treat your...
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from$650/hr
Big Daddy

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon30

House

...magnificently modern upscale family home with clean lines and laid back SoCal vibe. The perfect home for photo – lifestyle, home, product – and video shoots. This home is perfect for your next film shoot, photography shoot, etc. We've hosted all sorts of activities in the...
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from$75/hr
Rustic or Retro! Vaulted ‘60s/‘70s Knotty Pine + Flagstone Time Capsule Room w/Bar, Sunken Fireplace

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon8

House

New!! Vaulted, spacious sunlit original 1960s-70s open plan family room/den featuring natural materials (tile/stone/wood). Space can skew rustic mountain cabin to Brady Bunch to midcentury modern depending on how you stage and light it. •vaulted knotty pine ceiling with exposed beams •soaring floor-to-ceiling working flagstone...
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from$500/hr
Creative Studio with Front-Window Retail, Indoor Playground, and Outdoor patio

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

4.0(1)
Venue capacity icon50

Retail Space

At Big and Tiny we are redefining how parents work and live. We provide co-working, education, progressive childcare, and community to families. Our mindfully designed studio features an indoor playground, a 1,500 sf patio and a beautiful retail space. Located in the heart of Santa...
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from$659/hr
The Studio At The Beach

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(51)
Venue capacity icon120

Beach Home

Extraordinary ocean front home located on the sand of Santa Monica Beach. High end and recently remodeled space perfect for photo shoots, commercials and special events. Retractable glass doors on two different levels lead to private ocean view balconies. Designer done bar with multiple lounge...
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from$100/hr
Beautiful Mansion w/ Large Indoor Space by the Beach

Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA

4.9(12)
Venue capacity icon100

Beach Home

Our space is perfect for hosting a wide range of events and gatherings, boasting a beautiful large second floor flooded with natural lighting, a large kitchen, multiple outdoor patios, and multiple living rooms. The open layout offers flexibility for various event setups and ensures a...
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from$80/hr
Sun-Drenched Spanish-Style Modern

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon20

House

This charming, bright, contemporary Spanish-style family home is located on a quiet tree-lined street. The house has two large gardens, a mature oak tree, a large deck, and a driveway. The house was built in the 1920s and has a lot of original Spanish-style features...
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from$75/hr
Santa Monica House with front and back yard

Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

4.8(45)
Venue capacity icon20

House

We are currently offering the outdoor space including a spacious front and backyard, living room, kitchen, and small bathroom. There is driveway parking for 4 vehicles. The house was built in 1908 with some original hardwood floors and updated living room and kitchen floors. The...
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from$700/hr
Gorgeous Luxurious Beachfront Villa!!

Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(4)
Venue capacity icon400

Event Space

We offer our beautiful beachfront villa right off PCH! Truly one of the most instagrammable houses in Los Angeles. A peaceful escape from the city just steps away from the ocean. The Tulum-inspired outdoor space has a masterfully laden saltwater pool, jacuzzi, cold plunge, sauna...
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from$150/hr
Custom kitchen, open backyard, great light-SAMO no permit needed

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(95)
Venue capacity icon40

House

1,450 sq. foot home conveniently located off the 10 freeway in South Santa Monica (near Venice and Mar Vista). Our home features a custom kitchen adorned with beautiful marble and brass hardware, vaulted ceilings, an island and a glass table with seating for 8. We...
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from$750/hr
New Spanish House with Loads of Original Charm

North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon50

House

...bosch), and a large island ideal for a cooking show or photo shoot. The kitchen has warm oak open shelving & cabinets on top making this a perfect space for a film crew or photoshoot. The built-in kitchen booth space mimics the quintessential Spanish kitchen...
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from$250/hr
Modernist home with pool, roof deck, & 2 kitchens

North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA

4.9(39)
Venue capacity icon40

Kitchen in a House

This incredible open kitchen sets the perfect backdrop for cooking demos, tv shows, and so much more. Miele appliances (double oven, gas stove top, and double fridge) anchor the space for a high end cooking experience. A spacious 10' island with built in gas stove...
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from$500/hr
House Near the Beach with Ocean View From the Rooftop Terrace

Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(26)
Venue capacity icon20

House

This lovely modern Spanish home near the ocean is a private oasis. This space unveils itself with many special details as you are greeted by lush foliage, the sound of a beautiful water fountain and 50 year-old olive trees wrapped in twinkle lights. As you...
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Reviews for family photo shoot locations

Michael G.
Mid-Century Haven for Creatives
in her lens. We took a minute to take it all in and then started to shoot our engagement photos. Jonathan, Sabrina and Chris truly seemed happy for us and felt like family at that moment. They helped us get the most amazing shots, with the most amazing detail, light...
Chantel M.
Modern Bohemian Loft with Caravana Lounge
Not one blemish or mark anywhere. Very well taken care of. Very warm and comfortable place and host too. I rented for a family photo shoot but would come back for a lovely girls night in (post COVID)! Such a calm and pretty cat too. The natural light was gorgeous...
Allison S.
Architectural Mansion in Bel Air
This was an incredible space, exactly what we needed for our photoshoot. Betty and Pedram were extremely hospitable and easy to work with. They let us visit the location a week prior to check it out in person and were very helpful on the day of the event. Everything ran...
Pedro N.
Unique and Flexible Contemporary Mid Century Modern Home
Micky and family were very accommodating and super nice to work with. Communication was great and prompt. The pictures are spot on, and the space is very ample to work in. We did a lifestyle photoshoot inside and had no issue. Will look to book again...
Anastasia S.
Traditional Modernized Home available for your consideration year round!!!
Amazing location for a family style photo shoot that we booked it twice in a week
Teneshia C.
Venice Canals Boho Cottage
Lovely and very nice family. Clean spot and very quiet. We used the cottage as a base for our photoshoot which we shot around Venice and the Canals. Rhys was super responsive and very helpful. They immediately got out of our hair so we were able to wuickly work instead...
Ruggable L.
Cozy Neighborhood Farmhouse on a cul de sac
Glenda was a fantastic host. Her beautiful home and family of animals made an incredible setting for our photoshoot. She was extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to assist us in everything we needed for a successful shoot, including making sure the yard was photo-ready, leaving us detailed...
Devin A.
Dreamy Craftsman Oasis | Architect Renovated | Central Location | Lush Landscaping | Ideal for Photo Shoots & Exclusive Video Productions | Large Parking Nearby | Central LA | Easy Permitting | Experienced Host
Great home. Our host really made us feel comfortable and went the extra mile by decorating for Christmas early as we had a family photo shoot. He was also accommodating to our booking time as my baby’s nap schedule was off that day. Very friendly and a great host...
Danielle C.
Boho Boudoir & Newborn Natural Light Photo Studio
Love this spot. It is my close to home go to for many types of sessions! Families, boudoir, portraits and more!! Highly recommend...
Brendan N.
Lavish Belair Mansion with canyon views
Such a dream location for our photo shoot. Really really beautiful home. And Ellie and her family were so kind and helpful while we were there! Highly recommend...
Francisco A.
Airy Condo With Cocktail Lounge Vibe
Lionel space was amazing, easy to park and access and with the most impressive decor for a family or portrait photoshoot. I would book again...
Vincent V.
Remodeled Open Floor Plan Home W/Stunning Mountain View’s Encino Hills
spa are top notch and we are looking forward to book another time very soon!! I highly recommend this place for a beautiful photoshoot or a family event...
Kendra P.
Chic outdoor area
Excellent space to shoot at, made for great photos but it is a family owned home so time may be a bit off and space may not be cleaned but they were super helpful to get it all set up as they could...
John L.
Unique Lounge & Lobby Space
Very nice professional space, used for a Family Christmas portrait although the space is mostly used for music production… the area was contemporary and worked well for what the family wanted...
Nicole T.
Large, colorful and moody house with vintage woodwork!
Leah and her family were very welcoming and accommodating. We were able to use all the space inside the house which gave us great options for our photo shoot with kids. The back studio was great for our client village. We appreciate their hospitality...
Nicole T.
Large, colorful and moody house with vintage woodwork!
Leah and her family were very nice and accommodating. The house gave us many options for our photo shoot with kids. The back studio was perfect for our client village. The unfortunate rain didn't allow us to shoot outside. We appreciated their hospitality...
J. Rochell T.
Hidden Gem Downtown Photography Space
This was our first time using peer space and it was a really great experience! We used the space for family holiday portraits. We really liked the holiday decor and that there were 3 separate options. The space was clean and had lighting that we used and moved around easily...
Khaliah B.
West Los Angeles Brentwood Bel Air Beverly Hills Mansion
Neda was very wonderful to my family 💜 She has great hospitality and was very kind. We had a family photoshoot that turned out fantastic. Thanks again, I highly recommend...
Byron S.
Creative Multipurpose Space by Culver City
to this space! It was clean and the professionalism was literally the cherry on top. We shot with Fadi, he made a photo shoot for a family of 7 EASY… including working with with out 6 month old...
Casey C.
Beautiful Natural Light Studio with Multiple Rooms
girly. I booked during December, so everything was set up for Christmas. I recommend this spot for Solo Christmas portraits or just Solo/Small Group portraits. My experience with Family Christmas Portraits wasn't the best. Just wished Christmas set up had an appropriate backdrop. I'm not a fan of...

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