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How much does a family photo shoot location cost to rent in Santa Monica?

Family photo shoot locations in Santa Monica average $51 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 $125, whereas larger venues run about $156 per hour.

What's the best day to rent a family photo shoot location in Santa Monica?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking family photo shoot locations in Santa Monica. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Sunday and Saturday as these days are 29% cheaper on average.

How popular are family photo shoot locations in Santa Monica?

Our local hosts have welcomed 237 people into their family photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 4.96 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.

How long do people rent family photo shoot locations in Santa Monica?

Most family photo shoot locations are scheduled for 3 hours, with 5 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Family Photo Shoots starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.

Reviews for family photo shoot locations

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...
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...
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...
Danielle C.
Branding Content & Photography 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...
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...
Joan H.
White Studio w/ Natural Light, High Ceiling, Floral Wall - DTLA Fashion District Loft
Excellent as always. My family and I had a blast taking our beautiful yearly family Christmas portraits
Elliot K.
Casa Berliner: Bright Spanish Villa with Pool, Greenhouse, Vegetable Garden, Natural Light, and Endless Views!
options for beautiful photos or video - the yard, the greenhouse, the view, the garden, even the driveway has charm. Host Josh made it super easy. All in all just an excellent experience and an incredible location for anything from a sprawling family brunch to a film shoot...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dennisha P.
Multi-Textured Hidden Gem! Creative Production Studio (Culver City)
This place is AMAZING!! I had a family photoshoot and was blown away. Lex and her team have done an incredible job of fostering an environment that allows creativity to flow. Inspiration kept hitting us at almost every turn. We had so much fun. Looking forward to capturing more moments...
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...
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
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...
Nicole T.
LARGE COLORFUL 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 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...
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...
Rocio V.
Studio 39 A Creative Space for Content Creation & Photography
made our session easy, comfortable, and visually stunning. The ambiance truly elevated our photos! I highly recommend Studio 39 for any photo session—family, branding, portraits, or any special occasion. We’ll definitely be coming back...

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