The 10 best family photoshoot locations in Los Angeles

Amazing neighborhoods, fancy hills, and one-of-a-kind homes and visuals, LA is the global standard for visually breathtaking; which also means family photoshoots need to pick up on this palpable raw energy that permeates through the city. Choosing the right location can go a long way in planning and executing your photoshoot and from our entire list of photo locations available for rent in Los Angeles, we’ve picked out the 10 best family photoshoots locations for you. Read on to discover these stunning, magical photoshoot locations in the city, most of which you can rent online using Giggster.

A charming and bright Spanish home, this Mediterranean meets Old Hollywood home is an ideal spot for family photoshoots. Naturally lit, the venue has plenty of family settings and looks, including a private gym, multiple seating areas, and stunning decor over the house. There’s also a gorgeous patio that offers panoramic views of the city, a great backdrop for your family portrait in Los Angeles.

There’s something about the hills. Panoramic views, gorgeous homes, and designer furniture and placements feature in most houses here. But this home in the hills is something special. Spacious rooms with white walls make up the majority of the interiors; and outdoors there’s a backlit Jacuzzi, a heated swimming people, and a movie theatre. Perfect for gorgeous sunrise and sunset photos, the location looks extremely pretty and photogenic at night too.

A quaint, charming, romantic cottage home perfect for small-sized families, there’s an unbridled romantic and cute vibe that this listing exudes. The interiors are decorated with unique, antiquated furniture adding to the rustic charm of the property. There’s also a patio, bistro set, a fountain, and a fruit garden in the backyard which adds to the looks and styles you can enjoy at the same venue.

A magical lake house that offers picturesque views, this scenic location is a delight for a family photoshoots. Inside the home is decorated with house plants and neutral-colored furniture which lend themselves well for a photoshoot. There’s also plenty of outdoor seating areas, a garden, and a dock house on the lake you can access during your family photoshoot here.

A 1930s retro home built like an oasis in the city, this charming lot has a lot of trees adding to the secluded, tropical feel of the property. The interiors are extremely vibrant and draw attention to the frame, whereas the exteriors have a poetic charm that comes to life in the landscaped garden and pool areas. A great location if your family photoshoot has more older people than younger; the calm, serene air is visible on camera as well.

A one-of-a-kind oceanfront home on a private beach, there aren’t many scenic homes that compare to this … especially when it comes to a family photoshoot. With waves crashing below the deck, the home is designed to maximize the ocean views. From gorgeous sunset photos to a more relaxed day at the beach, there’s plenty of photo themes and backdrops to explore at this location.

If you’re tasked with a family photoshoot for an outdoorsy, adventurous family in LA, then Murphy’s Ranch in Santa Monica Mountains is the space to be. Rich in history and heritage, the location is currently a half-ruin with plenty of photo opportunities at the site, and on the 3.85-mile hike route there.

An exotic 1920s house with a colorful tropical garden, this unique property is styled and decorated with a mix of ethnic and European antiques. The venue also features a “pink room”, an exotic tropical garden and a BBQ outdoors. Inside the home is richly decorated with a multitude of colors and design features that look amazing on camera.

Retro craftsman home with different wall and floor textures, this family home has a very federal and institutional look. Well trimmed trees and shrubs, large tiles, and plain features contribute to this unique look. Inside the home has all sorts of wall and floor colors, providing truly diverse and varied photo looks. With natural light coming in from multiple sources and illuminating the interiors, this location looks camera-ready wherever you point your lens.

Magnificent ocean views. Planned by an architect. And decorated in a natural color scheme featuring plenty of wood and indoor houseplants, this architectural beach home is designed for a gorgeous family photoshoot. With plenty of stylistic shapes and decor elements, you’re guaranteed some never seen before shot here.

From architectural homes to dilapidating structures, this list offers a range of looks for you to explore and try out for your family photoshoot. There’s also the fact that size matters and a big family shoot isn’t possible in all of them. If you’ve got other such operating challenges and you would like to see more locations, then you can do just that by following this link to our catalog of family photoshoot locations available for rent in Los Angeles.

Find and rent more photoshoot locations in Los Angeles on Giggster.