8 best birthday photoshoot ideas in Los Angeles

Get in tune with the spirit of Hollywood for your birthday and be prepared to face the camera! There’s something about a birthday photoshoot that makes it a fun addition to your birthday celebration. Being in front of the lights and camera really makes you feel special and feel seen. That’s just one reason to conduct a birthday photoshoot. Sadly, this list isn’t about reasons to conduct a birthday photoshoot. But one which suggests thematic birthday photoshoot ideas and locations in Los Angeles, most of which are availble to rent on Giggster. Read on to discover our pick for the 8 best birthday photoshoot ideas and their associated rental locations in LA.

If you consider a birthday photoshoot as a memory record for the day, then this vintage vinyl record store has all the right themes going on. The venue is filled with vintage records, CDs, cassette tapes and a bunch of other memorabilia that are reminiscent of the “good old days”. With all sorts of antiques waiting to be featured in your pictures, you’re guaranteed some incredible photo frames here.

Want pensieve and thought provoking photos for your birthday photoshoot? Then this wonderfully lit, sophisticated, architect home is the one to look out for. Plenty of indoor plants and designer furniture add to the modern Bohemian feel and the aesthetic appeal of the property. The balcony patio overlooking the endless blue is a great photo opportunity that’s just waiting to be captured.

Tired of growing up? This enchanting garden with a wisteria draped pergola is a great space to get rid of that feeling. Set in an idyllic garden surrounded by fruit trees, this location is meant for an intimate birthday photoshoot. There’s also a quaint 1928 Spanish home with dark, hardwood floors and exposed wooden beams on the lot, but that’s if you can escape the magical grasp of the gardens.

Located adjacent to Malibu Lake, this circa 1920 lakeside home comes with a 15’ rustic row boat, which let’s face it, is a one-of-a-kind offering. Inside the home basks in natural light coming in from the different windows. This tranquil setting has a very cabin aesthetic with posh decor choices picked to look great on camera. There’s also a 700 sq. ft dock on the lake which offers breathtaking views of the heavily wooded hills all round the clock.

A bunch of abandoned buildings transformed into an artists’ colony before becoming completely neglected, Murphy’s Canyon and Ranch grounds are currently uninhabited, dilapidating and covered in graffiti. There’s a lot of history that surrounds the space, so do trees and rustic wilderness, the latter of which are understood by a camera as well. With a 3.85 mile hike to lead you to the abandoned site, this trekking trail is a great place for an outdoor birthday photoshoot.

A retro beach home remodeled and renovated to add more life, this wonderful beach house has the perfect camera vibes and flair. What may not seem like a party place actually has integrated speakers and entertainment spaces both inside the house and in the outdoor deck area. And with spectacular views of Cabrillo Beach, there’s plenty of camera angles you’ll fall in love with during your birthday photoshoot.

Back in the 1920’s, Hollywood was a wonderful mix of American and European styles, and this listing brings that era back to life. What’s now a jewelry-making studio, the home has a lush tropical garden and showcases a mix of ethnic and European antiques. Other photo areas available here include an enclosed porch, a pink room, the bedroom, garden, kitchen and a BBQ. The retro old Hollywood home has a charm that permeates through the images shot here, and is definitely going to stand out in any birthday photoshoot you might want to conduct here.

An old Tudor mansion in San Fernando, this beautiful property has magical views through and through. Outside, the dual brick walls standout for their nuanced style and the indoors are picture perfect too. An open floor plan with different colored walls and floor textures, there’s exposed beams, beautiful furniture and plenty of photo ops everywhere you point the lens If your birthday shoot requires a private, rustic, luxurious feel, then this final listing is perfect for the job.

Thematic, one-of-a-kind and some really cheap on the pocket, the locations on this list provide you that extra dose of something quirky necessary for a more heartfelt birthday photoshoot. However, there’s a lot of locations in LA that double as incredible photo backdrops, and these were just a few from our online collection at Giggster. In case you’d like to explore more options and see more listings, please visit this list of birthday photoshoot location rentals in Los Angeles.

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