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A group of people participates in a painting class inside a studio with exposed brick walls and various artworks displayed.
from$200/hr
Santa Monica Retail / Art Studio with Great Natural Light and Outdoor Patio

Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon40

Art Studio

...room. Outdoor Patio: Shaded outdoor space with tables/chairs. We are a fine art studio with a versatile layout and the potential to dress and decorate to suit your production needs. Hourly or daily rates are available for film productions and still photo shoots. Close to...
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A dimly lit nightclub with colorful lights, disco balls, and a dance floor featuring reflections on the walls and ceiling.
from$500/hr
Retro-Chic Speakeasy/Cocktail Lounge & Bar in Santa Monica

Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(12)
Venue capacity icon200

Cocktail Lounge

An intimate, old school classic, chic bar and lounge offering upscale yet unpretentious vibes with dimly lit ambiance, chandeliers, seating banquettes, wood surfaces and full bar. A hidden back-alley entrance leads to this underground-vibes, stylish bar - perfect for cocktail mixers, product launches, corporate receptions...
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A photography studio setup featuring various light modifiers and equipment arranged on a wooden floor.
from$40/hr
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE

Pico, Santa Monica, CA

4.9(569)
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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A spacious, empty performance space with black curtains on one side and a polished floor marked with various writings.
from$150/hr
Westside Black Box Space

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(19)
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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Luxury Beach Apartment Image in Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
from$20/hr
Luxury Beach Apartment

Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon35

Apartment

Gorgeous 1 bedroom apartment space to be used for dinners, meetings, parties, photoshoots, and whatever else your heart desires. Walking distance to the beach, 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica Pier, shopping, dining and so much more! This peaceful apartment is so close to all the...
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Rooftop Park with Ocean Views & Resort-style Amenities Image in Downtown, Santa Monica, CA
from$250/hr
Rooftop Park with Ocean Views & Resort-style Amenities

Downtown, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon10

Rooftop

Featuring a fully programmed 1-acre rooftop park with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica, this space is ideal for photo shoots, commercials, and special events such as baby and bridal showers. The rooftop includes multiple firepits and grills, a pool with cabanas...
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A music studio filled with various synthesizers, keyboards, and musical equipment arranged around a central workstation.
from$75/hr
World Class Recording Studio

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

4.8(4)
Venue capacity icon8

Recording Studio

Completely renovated recording studio fully stocked with the best equipment, instruments, and staff to bring your project to life. We have hosted music production, voiceover recording, podcasts, video shoots, ADR sessions, mixing sessions and more! The booking includes help setting up for the first 30...
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Luxury Meeting space + Complimentary Premium Coffee Service Image in Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA
from$125/hr
Luxury Meeting space + Complimentary Premium Coffee Service

Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(16)
Venue capacity icon20

Hotel Meeting Room

This space is a Luxury Boutique Hotel set in the peaceful neighborhood area of Santa Monica. This meeting space holds up to 20 attendees and is perfect for a small corporate or social meeting, conference style, with the following amenities: **Complimentary Coffee Service for February...
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A spacious, empty room with wooden floors, large windows, and potted plants along the walls.
from$75/hr
Santa Monica Dance/Movement Studio/Meeting/Rehearsal Space with Outdoor Courtyard and Natural Light

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(41)
Venue capacity icon50

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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A modern library area features a built-in bookshelf filled with books, a cozy seating arrangement, and a view of an outdoor space with a fireplace.
from$125/hr
The Library

Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon7

Meeting Room

The Library is an intimate 275-square-foot alcove located off of The Living Room. Styled in colorful greens and blues and furnished in our signature take on California Craftsman design, it’s an idyllic space for informal business gatherings, meeting breakouts, interviews, and team-building workshops. The Library...
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A group of people socializes on a rooftop terrace, enjoying a sunny day with a view of a pedestrian street below.
from$450/hr
Rooftop in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(35)
Venue capacity icon350

Rooftop

8500 square feet Exceptional for business events and business seminars. There is an indoor area that is perfect for presentations and we have an outdoor patio/roof top that has a small stage for presentations as well. Located in the Santa Monica Place Mall, right on...
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Santa Monica | Interior Designed | High Ceiling | Natural Light | Chic | Townhouse Image in Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA
from$100/hr
Santa Monica | Interior Designed | High Ceiling | Natural Light | Chic | Townhouse

Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon15

House

...featuring a living room with an electric fireplace, a fully equipped kitchen, a small outdoor patio, and a lofted office/gym. This space is ideal for intimate photo and video shoots. The garage is not available for use ( unless necessary) but free parking is available on...
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A modern lounge area features a gray sectional sofa, white bar stools, circular tables, and a well-stocked bar on one side.
from$75/hr
Versatile Art Deco Suite

Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(227)
Venue capacity icon10

Conference Room

This listing is inactive, please see our larger Production Loft listing: https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/571619551d7bba0900f78821?sort_order=3...
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A bright, modern studio space with a green backdrop, two white stools, and a kitchen area, surrounded by plants and decorated with yellow pillows.
from$85/hr
Bright & Spacious Santa Monica Loft Studio w/ Outstanding Service

Wilshire Montana, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(947)
Venue capacity icon40

Film / Photo Loft

-"A planner's dream! Coffee, doughnuts, lunch and dinner all in the same building!!" -NEW February 2025 catering promotion with Mendocino Farms -10% off discount at Sidecar Doughnuts -NEW for 2025: Two reserved parking spots Our gorgeous 2,000 ft loft is spread over three floors with...
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An empty room with two large windows, a ceiling fan, and light-colored wood flooring.
from$120/hr
The perfect blank canvas: Sun-drenched and open, minimalist and zen oasis by the sea!

Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon70

Townhome

The ultimate blank canvas. Our townhouse is perfect for photo shoots, retreats or a even a little getaway in the heart of Santa Monica. With a Trader Joes downstairs and a Whole Foods across the street, you will have access to whatever you need and...
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Santa Monica Ocean View Studio with Terrace Image in Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA
from$250/hr
Santa Monica Ocean View Studio with Terrace

Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon20

Daylight Studio

Santa Monica huge ocean view studio available for photo shooting; events; dancing; arts; working etc. Big terrace with firepit and chairs; 3min walking to the ocean. restaurants and coffee shops around. amazing daylight for photo shooting; beautiful vibes for events; arts exhibits. bathrooms available. beautiful...
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A modern children's store featuring wooden beams, colorful shelving displaying clothes and toys, and a play area with a slide and climbing structure.
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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A modern conference room features a large oval table surrounded by black and wood chairs, equipped with a television and whiteboard.
from$60/hr
Spacious Large Conference / Meeting Room

Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(28)
Venue capacity icon14

Conference Room

Beach House CoWork. Looking for a smaller room? We also have a medium office for 8-10 person. View here https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/62fd26018cb523000eb1549a Large Conference / Meeting Room Features: Great for meetings with staff or clients. Comes with 1. large Connected Display (HDMI Cable is also available) 2. Projector can also...
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A modern living space with a large marble countertop, a sectional sofa, and expansive windows offering a view of a sunset.
from$599/hr
The Studio At The Beach

Santa Monica, CA

5.0(57)
Venue capacity icon120

Beach Home

...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 areas and kitchen. Top floor master suite with rooftop deck outdoor fire pit, hot tub and...
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A living room with a wooden couch, two circular glass coffee tables, and a door leading to an outside area.
from$40/hr
Santa Monica House with studio + piano available for your next Production, set ready

Pico, Santa Monica, CA

4.8(34)
Venue capacity icon50

House

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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Medium Team Office with lot's of Natural Light Image in Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA
from$45/hr
Medium Team Office with lot's of Natural Light

Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(37)
Venue capacity icon8

Co-working Space Meeting Room

NOTE: We also have a large spacious meeting room available. Check our listing here https://www.peerspace.com/pages/listings/610098670b4b6b000c8af77d Meeting Space Features: Our space is a perfect fit up to 8-10 people. It has a large operable window facing main street which if opened gets a perfect sea breeze...
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A pathway leading to a blue house with a decorative front door and a white picket fence.
from$75/hr
Santa Monica House with front and back yard

Mid-City, Santa Monica, CA

4.8(46)
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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A room features a pool table with a red felt surface, surrounded by large windows and a cozy seating area.
from$100/hr
Beautiful Mansion w/ Large Indoor Space by the Beach

Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA

4.9(17)
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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A modern kitchen with navy blue cabinetry, a marble countertop, and an arranged layout featuring a stove, sink, and wooden bar stools.
from$150/hr
Custom kitchen, open backyard, great light-SAMO no permit needed

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(96)
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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A modern backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by greenery and a neatly trimmed lawn.
from$300/hr
Santa Monica Resort Style Home - Cabo and Bali Influences

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(3)
Venue capacity icon20

Residence

This is the perfect indoor/outdoor set up for a photo shoot, either in the chef's kitchen or outside- with fantastic modern dining table and a modern wooden deck with hanging chairs. The pool, spa and backyard lend themselves well to lifestyle shoots, and the front...
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Various interior spaces of a modern home, showcasing a kitchen, living room, staircase, and other areas with distinct decor and color schemes.
from$150/hr
SUNLIT SANTA MONICA SANCTUARY

Ocean Park, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon40

House

Pricing: Pricing is based on the total number of cast and crew, as well as the areas you plan to use during production or events. Rates listed are for a single area only, and additional areas will need to be discussed and agreed upon. Let’s...
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A white stucco house with a tile roof, surrounded by manicured landscaping and a stone walkway leading to the front entrance.
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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A patio area with green metal chairs and wooden tables, overlooking large glass doors that reflect the surroundings.
from$425/hr
Trendy Santa Monica Cafe

Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(2)
Venue capacity icon75

Restaurant

...American cuisine made with local, organic, and seasonal ingredients! With both indoor seating and a beautiful outdoor patio, this is a great space for your next: • Photo Shoot • TV Shoot • Film Shoot • Culinary Shoot With speakers provided, you can take your next company offsite out...
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A two-story pink stucco house with arched windows and a pool is surrounded by a manicured lawn and palm trees.
from$667/hr
Pink Beach House

North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon23

Beach Home

A historical beachfront home in Santa Monica. This fully furnished property sits on an extraordinarily large lot right on the sand, featuring an expansive lawn, lush gardens, a pool, and a dining cabana for outdoor enjoyment. The lush landscaping includes an outdoor fountain and shower...
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A modern outdoor area featuring a rectangular swimming pool, lounge chairs, and a landscaped lawn adjacent to a contemporary home.
from$250/hr
Modernist home with pool, roof deck, & 2 kitchens

North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA

4.9(45)
Venue capacity icon40

Kitchen in a House

New architectural home with a pool and spa, roof deck, large and well lit basement, two kitchens, plenty of space for wardrobe, makeup, and staging, and high quality finishes throughout...
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Private Tuscan-style home on a quiet street off Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica Image in North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA
from$500/hr
Private Tuscan-style home on a quiet street off Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica

North of Montana, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon75

Beach Home

Driving west to our home toward Ocean Avenue, you have a beautiful view of the Santa Monica palm trees and the Pacific Ocean. We have a front gate that can be electronically closed and secured along with a nice-sized driveway. Our front yard is vast...
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A coastal view at sunset, framed by trees and residential rooftops.
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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A modern living room with a blue rug, a brown sofa, two patterned armchairs, a coffee table, and large windows that provide natural light and a view of greenery outside.
from$150/hr
Mid Century Modern Canyon Home

Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(1)
Venue capacity icon45

Single-Family Home

Stunning mid-century modern Canton home featuring abundant natural light, lush green gardens, an open floor plan, and a clean, bright, minimalist design. Enjoy the seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living in this timeless architectural gem. Abundance of street parking on a beautiful block near...
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A modern living area with a gray and yellow sectional sofa, large glass walls, and a view of an outdoor space featuring a pool and seating.
from$1,000/hr
Santa Monica's Modern Architectural

Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, CA

Venue capacity icon50

House

A unique architectural experience, an integration of nature, light, and volume in a horizontally and vertically open plan. Rectangular-shaped base house (steel troweled, integral gray stucco with mahogany windows) set into the side of the Santa Monica Canyon and intersected by three, rotated towers (zinc...
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A modern bar and restaurant interior featuring a DJ setup in the foreground with illuminated tables and booths in a dimly lit atmosphere.
from$200/hr
Nantucket Style Beachside Bar and Lounge

Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, CA

5.0(34)
Venue capacity icon25

Bar & Lounge

SHOREbar. ...Beautiful cocktail bar by the beach with two floors and a small outdoor patio. Located on one of the most storied blocks in Santa Monica, our beautiful cocktail bar feels like a nautical lounge decorated with ivy, anchors, buoys, and vintage photographs. Experience the seaside...
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A green upholstered chair sits alone on a wooden platform in front of a white backdrop surrounded by greenery.
from$75/hr
Creative Outdoor Natural Light Studio in Pasadena

20.9 miles from Santa Monica, CA

4.9(368)
Venue capacity icon20

Outdoor Space

...Hammond Space! Please read this entire description to avoid any confusion. This magical space is a natural light outdoor creative studio, perfect for photo and video shoots including: editorial, fashion, portrait, headshot, commercial, and product. Located in Pasadena, we are just outside of Los Angeles...
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Reviews for outdoor photoshoot locations

Nicole A.
Unique open space, great light venice bedroom home
living room giraffe). You can keep the backdoor open to give the space a true indoor-outdoor feel, which is important as we try to stay in open air during a pandemic. The photos don't do it justice: the physical space (kitchen area, outside dining area and patio, grassy...
Ilene C.
Beach Bungalow w/ Backyard
Great space! The kitchen and outdoor patio were perfect for my photo shoot. Thomas was a great host. Thanks again for a great stay...
Carlos D.
Santa Monica Dance/Movement Studio/Meeting/Rehearsal Space with Outdoor Courtyard and Natural Light
Amazing shoot for photography. Lots of natural light, huge mirror and a ton of eclectic objects within the space to accent photos. The outdoor space is also special with a beautiful mural, large rust colored gate and more. I'm booking again...
Liesl K.
Westside Architectural
Had to book for a last minute photoshoot and the owners were SO accommodating! I was so pleased with the large variety of bedrooms, living spaces and outdoor scenes, I will most certainly be booking this location again...
Yuna K.
Dogtown Studios Venice Beach - Open Air Studio
pleasant from start to finish. Their response time was prompt, professional and thorough which made prepping for the photo shoot a breeze. We were able to use their indoor studio and outdoor areas for a variety of shots/looks. The space was spacious enough for the group to spread out and...
Suzanne L.
Beverly Hills Boutique Creative Studio
our outdoor shoot. It was clean, spacious, and minutes from everything we needed in Beverly Hills. Agustin was super helpful in the booking process and even helped us get parking permits (parking is insane in BH). Would highly recommend his space to anyone in need of a photoshoot or prep...
Nick L.
Four Level Beach House perfect for all of your photoshoots & video production needs!
the pleasure of working with. Perfect communication. Always looking to help and find ways to make it as smooth as possible. We had a photo shoot with 17 people on location. We shot purely on her gorgeous patio with plenty of room in the house to spread out. Wardrobe had...
Rose M.
The Venice Oasis: A Contemporary Tropical Retreat with Pool, Sustainable & Solar Powered
Absolutely loved this space for my photo shoot. There were so many great spots within the space to shoot, so we were able to have many options. Both indoor space and outdoor space were well decorated and viable to use. The outdoor space was phenomenal - so beautiful and well lit...
Yassi R.
Bright & Spacious Santa Monica Loft Studio w/ Outstanding Service
Incredible, multi-functional space! I We loved being able to use the indoor and outdoor space. Graham was a pleasure and we really enjoyed the beautifully curated space for our photo shoot...
Angelica R.
Mid century home and yard with fire pits, spa and bar located on the Westside.
We used this location for an outdoor photoshoot this past weekend. What an amazing space! It has lots of great setting options. I would 100% recommend it...
Miranda S.
Mid century home and yard with fire pits, spa and bar located on the Westside.
would definitely go back!? Just a quick note about sound for any documentary crews - this is an outdoor location - there are lots of landscapers, construction and nature sounds - so better for photo shoots than if you need a completely silent location...
Bailey S.
Stunning House with Pool, Hot Tub, Rooftop and Perfect Indoor Lighting
This was a beautiful property with a beautiful kitchen/living area and outdoor areas. Great communication and flexibility! We were able to get several looks in multiple parts of the house for lifestyle photo and video shooting. Will definitely book again...
Sabrina S.
REDUCED RATE!!! Beautiful Venice Canal House and Wild Garden
Great location! Worked great for our apparel photoshoot. We wanted to get a variety of outdoor shots. We shot in the backyard which gives you a good variety and also shot around the canals. Indoors was really cute, clean and cozy; would work great for an indoor lounge shoot. Mia...
Jisel S.
MODERN LUXURY MANSION ESTATE WITH GREAT NATURAL LIGHT
beautiful home with natural lighting. Great for indoor and outdoor photoshoot
Sarah T.
Venice Canals Boho Cottage
host was super nice and friendly. This place has a lot of different indoor and outdoor locations to shot. Loved the possibilities in the front yard and backyard. I was doing fashion and style photoshoot and got amazing results from this house...
Parker T.
Modern Eclectic Luxury Home with Pool, Hot Tub, & Game Room
The home was beautiful, outdoors gorgeous and the kitchen immaculate. Outstanding for our kitchen photo shoot! Highly recommend...
Marissa V.
Modern, designer architectural house
Such a great space. Used it for a fashion lifestyle shoot. The architecture/lighting of the home are so unique and beautiful. There are so many opportunities for photos (indoor, outdoor spaces). Jedd was so kind and was always offering up a cup of coffee or tea, etc. Highly recommend this...
Brooke W.
Mid century + modern + concrete house in Culver City
needed. We used their 100ft Ethernet cord as well as their Apple Homepods. The outdoor deck space was beautiful with string lights at night. There is also a beautiful outdoor bench for seating or photoshoots, which I'm thinking we will come back and use. We are so so happy...
Amanda W.
Culver West Modern Contemporary House
This location was perfect for our photo and video shoot. Not only did we utilize the interior of the location which was impeccably decorated, we also utilized the outdoor areas in both the front yard and backyard and the property as a whole gave us multiple looks for the campaign...
Connie Y.
MODERN LUXURY MANSION ESTATE WITH GREAT NATURAL LIGHT
was the perfect setting for our photoshoot since we needed something spacious, already nicely decorated, and with a variety of rooms (not only to shoot in but also to set up designated areas for props, hair/makeup, and wardrobe). The home has a huge outdoor area which was a great spot...

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