How much does a portrait photography location cost to rent in Santa Monica?
Portrait photography locations in Santa Monica average $78 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
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Popular portrait photography locations
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from$80/hr
Modern Fresh New Studio with Amazing Equipment
Santa Monica, CA
5.0(4)
6Photo / Video Studio
...One bigger room that is a video room - self-tapes for actors, headshots, photoshoot for any purpose, video creation for Youtube, blogs or anything you need. Rental of the video room for production. Also editing possible. One smaller room with vocal booths for sound recording...
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from$55/hr
Santa Monica Professional Green Screen
Santa Monica, CA
5.0(39)
30Green Screen Space
Over 1,000 hours of television have been shot in this professional green screen space. A full lighting setup is included and the room is ready to be used with a simple and convenient flick of a switch. A large monitor is set on the left...
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from$500/hr
Beautiful Interior Design Showroom great for Events and Photo Shoots ~3K sf
Santa Monica, CA
149
Architecture Studio
...Cocktail or daytime events, photo shoots, product launches, product shoots, headshots, filming for TV or commercials. This is a flexible space with 14' ceilings. The front 1300 sf is design showroom with lots of natural light where furniture can be moved as needed. It has...
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from$99/hr
Secret Santa Monica Loft, Just off Lincoln
Santa Monica, CA
4.9(64)
20Production Set
This is an awesome loft space that used to be used as a furniture shop. Tons of cool angles and textures located throughout. Lots of different background/shot options. Huge open spaces and high ceilings will make this perfect for your production needs. This is a...
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from$40/hr
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE
Pico, Santa Monica, CA
4.9(438)
30Photo 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$64/hr
OPEN! Spacious Studio w/ 25FT Cyc Wall & Tons of Gear Included
Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(439)
25Production Studio
...Music Video | Promotional Video | Video Shoot | Video | Studio | Web Series | Shoot | Workout Video | Apparel Shoot | Clothing Shoot | Commercial Photoshoot | Fashion Shoot | Head Shot | Photo Shoot | Photo Studio | Portrait | Photoshoot | Product Shoot | Promotional Photoshoot | Stills...
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from$85/hr
Bright & Spacious Santa Monica Loft Studio w/ Outstanding Service
Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(875)
40Film / Photo Loft
...Kickstarter Video | Promotional Video | Video Shoot | Video | Studio | Web Series | Shoot | Workout Video | Apparel Shoot | Clothing Shoot | Commercial Photoshoot | Fashion Shoot | Head Shot | Photo Shoot | Photo Studio | Portrait | Photoshoot | Product Shoot | Promotional Photoshoot | Stills...
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from$50/hr
Recording and Podcast Studio
Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(96)
6Music Recording Studio
The podcast setup includes (4) SM7 mics, (3) Lumix cameras, a GVM dome light and Aputure lights. I'll be there to set levels and can also mix and edit your podcast. The easiest way to get the files is to bring your own SD cards...
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from$40/hr
Santa Monica House with studio + piano available for your next Production, set ready
Pico, Santa Monica, CA
4.9(16)
50House
Nice Santa Monica House with parking. It can be completely empty or it can be furnished. There is also a studio in back that has a working piano. It also has yard space where you could setup craft services or use for outdoor filming. The...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are portrait photography locations in Santa Monica?
Our local hosts have welcomed 123597+ people into their portrait photography locations with reviews averaging 4.94 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How long do people rent portrait photography locations in Santa Monica?
Most portrait photography locations are scheduled for 5 hours, with 7 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Portrait Photoshoots starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.
Reviews for portrait photography locations
Jordan S.
Downtown Industrial Studio Loft Space
The natural light in the middle of the day made any additional bouncing unnecessary. A quick session gave me a complete lookbook and updated headshots...
Santiago B.
Versatile Creative Space One Block From Venice Beach
Great Space for portraits and to get you subject ready for a location shoot.. Host is helpful and friendly..
Anna D.
Secret Santa Monica Loft, Just off Lincoln
Beautifully lit and empty space! Was perfect for shooting some portraits
Hermelinda F.
Conference Room in Santa Monica with amazing natural light and ocean views!
and elevators. The main lobby area is very clean and maintained as well. I am a photographer and I used this space for a portrait shoot for a business women looking to refresh her images on her company website. The space has perfect light, wide windows, clean walls, etc. for...
Emily C.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE
Great space! Had exactly what I needed for a 2 hour photoshoot for corporate headshots
Grace E.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE
We rented the space for our company headshots and it was perfect! Galina was extremely responsive and very friendly
Grace E.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE
Clean space and great for headshots
Michael R.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE
Space was clean and as advertised. Perfect for a headshots with plenty of amenities right there for you. Galina was communicative and helpful...