How much does a photo shoot location cost to rent in Santa Monica?
Photo shoot locations in Santa Monica average $186 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 photo shoot locations
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from$40/hr
Westside Photo Studio in Santa Monica With White Walls, Concrete, Gear, Etc
Santa Monica, CA
5.0(3)
5Photo Studio
Simple photo studio in the heart of Santa Monica with a concrete floor, white walls, and nice high ceilings. Space Features: 1 Designated Parking Spot White Walls Concrete Floors Bathrooms Closeby Right Down The Hallway Bluetooth Speaker Equipment: 3x C-Stands 2x Light Stands 3 Godox...
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from$75/hr
THE JADE CLUB AND OPIUM LOUNGE
Santa Monica, CA
5.0(19)
50Production Set
This exotic Asian inspired Jade Bar and Opium Lounge set is perfect for music videos, fashion shoots, OF, IG content and films or TV. This is like an upscale, wild, private club you would find in Shanghai in the 1920s. Unique antique furniture, textiles, carpets...
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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$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$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$75/hr
Santa Monica Retail Store Front & Creative Studio
Pico, Santa Monica, CA
5.0(8)
35Showroom
...with great natural light and a skylight. Includes speakers for music, WiFi and a fridge. Good for small parties, filming, and photo shoots. This is my design studio, I’m frequently on the road for work and really flexible...
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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
...Series | Shoot | Dance Shoot | Documentary Shoot | Filming | Film Shoot | Film Studio Production | Fitness Video | Green Screen | Filmed Interview | Kickstarter Video | 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
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from$150/hr
Eclectic Coffee Shop in Santa Monica
Sunset Park, Santa Monica, CA
30
Coffee Shop
...the Space: - Film Productions: The cozy and stylish interior of the coffee shop makes it an excellent backdrop for film and photo shoots. The natural lighting and tasteful decor create a visually pleasing environment for capturing scenes and moments...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are photo shoot locations in Santa Monica?
Our local hosts have welcomed 43955+ people into their photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 4.96 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 99%.
How long do people rent photo shoot locations in Santa Monica?
Most photo shoot locations are scheduled for 6 hours, with 9 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Photo Shoots starting between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.
Reviews for photo shoot locations
Alanna F.
Photography and Video Studio In the Heart of Mar Vista
This was a wonderful first experience using peer space! Wow - what an amazing studio space for my shooting purposes today… myself and one other person were shooting headshots and the daylight was just beautiful. There were a few different backdrops here to use (which was hugely helpful) and you had...
Sandra E.
Secret Santa Monica Loft, Just off Lincoln
The property folks were great to work with, and was an awesome space to shoot in for our photography needs. Just a tip, if you’re working there in the winter months, dress warm as it can be drafty inside...
Ryan J.
Secret Santa Monica Loft, Just off Lincoln
lot of character - It feels interesting and historic. It's bigger than it looks in the photos! Location is very convenient. Maxwell and co. were helpful, accommodating, and professional. Our shoot went smoothly and I'd be happy to consider this location again for future projects...
Ashley W.
Beautiful and Spacious Event & Meeting Space in Santa Monica
fantastic host! She was super helpful and kind, with a wonderful energy.
The space was as advertised and worked out beautifully for our photo shoot casting.
Would definitely recommend...
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...
Michaela S.
Affordable Venice Fashion Shoot Home ft. Lush Private Garden
Loved the space for my photography shoot
Aleksandra A.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE
helpful, non-obtrusive host + Quick response + Convenient location = Amazing experience for me and a model.
I highly recommend Galina’s studio for your next photo shoot...
Anneah L.
Creative Space - Photo Studio with ALL lighting equipment and backdrops FREE
Recently rented this place out for a photo shoot and it was perfect! Galina met with us a few minutes before to give us a tour of the place which was great. The space came with professional lighting which was much needed. Overall great experience and we will be booking...