How much does a photo shoot location cost to rent in Washington?
Photo shoot locations in Washington average $147 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$150/hr
Spacious Historic Victorian Home with Contemporary Finishes and Furnishing
Northwest Washington, DC
5.0(19)
100Victorian House
With meticulous planning and extensive renovations, this home exudes Victorian character, beautifully reflected in its high ceilings, spacious formal rooms, deep-set windows, and elegant heart pine flooring. French doors open onto a large, private garden that also serves as additional parking; a convenience heightened by...
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from$49/hr
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
Downtown, Washington, DC
5.0(215)
5Apartment Loft
NYC Studio loft style in the heart of Blagden alley historical district. Much effort was given to preserve this 1870 carriage house’s landmark legacy while remodeling in 2018: hardwood floors throughout, flooded with natural light, gourmet kitchen, Crate & Barrel comfortable lounge. Set back in...
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from$165/hr
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard
Northwest Washington, DC
4.9(31)
30Single-Family Home
...great space for photo shoots, film and videography projects, celebratory gatherings, business meetings, etc. The place also encompasses a tranquil outdoor courtyard creating an exotic travel experience. Upon entering you're greeted by layers of art and design both modern and retro futuristic. While moving...
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from$750/hr
Bright + Stylish Historic Warehouse Photo/ Video Space
Northeast Washington, DC
4.8(4)
150Warehouse
...light-filled space is a beautiful setting for your next event. Our unique venue is perfect for your wedding, corporate event, photo shoot, fundraiser, cocktail party or intimate gathering. The list doesn’t end there – let us know what you’d like to use the...
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from$200/hr
Colorful Content Creation Studio
Northwest Washington, DC
4.9(8)
15Production Set
This space is a beautiful and flexible canvas you can use to create your next masterpiece. We have both modern and vintage scenes for a variety of productions. You'll take stunning photos, engaging videos, and generate awe-inspiring content. The Space: ● Centrally located in the...
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from$80/hr
Union Market Rooftop Garden
Northeast Washington, DC
4.9(83)
8Apartment
...reserved well in advance for the weekends. We can no longer host music video shoots</b>, unfortunately it is too disruptive to our other guests We love to see the photos and videos that all of our guests create…Follow us and tag us on Instagram...
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from$95/hr
Modern Downtown Dupont Daylight Studio | Photo Studio | Video Studio | Fully Equipped
Northwest Washington, DC
5.0(16)
10Daylight Studio
...the space. Contemporary furniture and plants make the space warm and inviting and provide a space for lifestyle, branding, and boudoir photo / video shoots. This space is perfect for photography, video, branding, and other content creation. Features a large separate dressing room and private in...
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from$100/hr
Rooftop and Penthouse Apartment
Northeast Washington, DC
4.9(10)
8Rooftop
The rooftop has 450 square feet of open outdoor space, fire pit and cabana. The roof terrace is lined with a vegetable, herb and fruit garden that is extremely lush in the warmer months. Brand new patio furniture including a dining table that seats 6...
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from$100/hr
Versatile Content Creation Space in the Heart of DC
Northeast Washington, DC
4.9(104)
30Event Space
The Suites DC is a multi-use event space located near Union Market in the heart of Washington, DC. Our event space holds 20 - 30 people. It has individual suites that include a photography studio, a beauty room, and two conference areas. Our space can...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How popular are photo shoot locations in Washington?
Our local hosts have welcomed 20288+ people into their photo shoot locations with reviews averaging 4.92 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How long do people rent photo shoot locations in Washington?
Most photo shoot locations are scheduled for 4 hours, with 8 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Photo Shoots starting between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary data from bookings made on Peerspace from 2016-2024.
Explore professional photography venues in Washington DC
The key to an artistic photoshoot, besides a talented photographer, is a venue that supports the story you're trying to tell. The right venue will have ideal lighting, a storytelling background, and comfortable surroundings free of distracting elements. And a bad venue can ruin even the most beautiful portrait subject.
Washington, D.C. is home to some of the most talented professional photographers in the nation, making it a great city for a photo shoot. Are you looking for an outdoor family session for holiday cards? Or maybe you want an indoor portrait photoshoot for your birthday? You'll find everything from parks with ample natural light to gritty urban environments where you can create unique engagement photos with character!
Washington, D.C. is home to some of the most talented professional photographers in the nation, making it a great city for a photo shoot. Are you looking for an outdoor family session for holiday cards? Or maybe you want an indoor portrait photoshoot for your birthday? You'll find everything from parks with ample natural light to gritty urban environments where you can create unique engagement photos with character!
Top natural light photoshoot locations in Washington DC
Washington, D.C. has some of the best natural light photoshoot locations in the country! You can choose from historic monuments, urban parks, creative studios, and chic urban cafes, just to suggest a few places. If you want the cultural backdrop of DC to inform your photos, then you should check out the museums and memorials in the city. The Lincoln Memorial, Reflecting Pool, Capitol Building, DC War Memorial, and Constitution Gardens are all beautiful places for lifestyle, portrait, and family photoshoots.
You can also hold a natural light photoshoot on the grounds of the Georgetown University or inside of the Washington National Cathedral, where stained glass windows create a unique backdrop. For an urban approach for fashion and lifestyle photoshoots, check out CityCenterDC, an area full of high end retail spaces and restaurants!
You can also hold a natural light photoshoot on the grounds of the Georgetown University or inside of the Washington National Cathedral, where stained glass windows create a unique backdrop. For an urban approach for fashion and lifestyle photoshoots, check out CityCenterDC, an area full of high end retail spaces and restaurants!
The best indoor photography locations in Washington DC
Indoor photoshoots give you a bit more comfort from the heat and humidity of the region. Many photographers prefer working in a creative photo studio or loft space. Here, they have full control over the lighting and background, unlike a city park or similar environment. Lofts and creative spaces are also easy to reserve for an hour, several hours, or even the entire day.
If you want to shoot natural light photography inside of a loft or studio, make sure to check with the venue owners ahead of time. Since the sun's position in the sky changes throughout the day, you'll want to be sure your rental coincides with the best lighting. Blue Hour and Golden Hour periods are always in high demand to reserve your indoor photoshoot venue as soon as possible!
If you want to shoot natural light photography inside of a loft or studio, make sure to check with the venue owners ahead of time. Since the sun's position in the sky changes throughout the day, you'll want to be sure your rental coincides with the best lighting. Blue Hour and Golden Hour periods are always in high demand to reserve your indoor photoshoot venue as soon as possible!
Reviews for photo shoot locations
Wil S.
Multi-function Video/Photo/Broadcast Studio, DC Downtown
My experience was great! Dynamic space and reasonable price. Very roomy and perfect for any photo or video shoot. The owner was right there to give me a tour of the facility when i arrived and when I got lost she hopped on the phone and gave me directions.
She...
Jared S.
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard
large enough to accommodate our crew for the day. Bill was very responsive leading up to our shoot date and an outstanding host and super helpful during the day of our photography session...
Rex N.
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard
The space was amazing, more than I expected from the photos. The host was phenomenal and helpful and I would absolutely use the space for my upcoming shoots. Can’t recommend it enough...
Nabeel A.
Avant-garde Victorian Space with Tranquil Courtyard
From the moment we began communicating with Bill about hosting our modeling photo shoot at his stunning property, we were impressed by his quick and clear responses. This set a professional and reassuring tone even before we arrived, making the planning process smooth and stress-free.
Bill's hospitality upon...
Stephen V.
Versatile Space in a Renovated Historic Capitol Hill Row House
This is a fantastic and versatile space that’s about as close as you can get to the US Capitol.. We did a photography shoot here and there was beautiful natural light to work with and lots of room to spread out. Mimi could not have been more helpful...
Lisa B.
Speakeasy Experience
The Speakeasy at Capo was the best backdrop for my birthday photo shoot. Patrick was the ultimate host. Everything was as promised. I look forward to visiting the bar for a drink...
Adrian M.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
was in love with the decor immediately! The space was beautiful! The owner Tom was extremely responsive and accommodating. I had a brand photo shoot in the space and couldn't be happier...
Monica C.
Inspiring Loft in the heart of Logan Circle
Tom was incredible and this space is GORGEOUS! I rented it for a photo and video shoot and it far exceeded our expectations! Not to mention there was coffee, tea and plenty of snacks and water for us! Tom was so accommodating, allowed us to get into the space...