The 9 best locations to rent for your couples photoshoot in New York City

The 9 best locations to rent for your couples photoshoot in New York City

New York is a diverse city and finding the perfect location can be a challenge. However, between the different boroughs, waterfronts, and spaces, some of the listings on Giggster do stand out more than the rest. In this curated list of the 9 best locations from our collection of listings available to rent for a couple of photoshoot in New York, we’ve chosen a few hidden gems and uncommon locations that look spectacular on the camera. We hope you have a great shoot.


1) Light-filled Studio Loft in Lower Manhattan

Enormous light-filled Studio Loft New York Rental

A recently renovated studio loft in SoHo with photographic equipment included in the rental, this 1,800 sq. ft. space has 12.5’ ceilings, neutral gray floors, and white walls laid in an open floor plan, really opening this space for the camera. You can also prop the location how you’d like, giving you endless control over the frames and themes you might want to explore here.

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2) Industrial Event Space with 25” Ceilings near The High Line

Unique space with 25 foot ceilings and skylight New York Rental

A spectacular space with one-of-a-kind architectural details, exposed steel beams, and white walls, this creative space offers the flexibility of a white box space, with the warmth and authenticity of an art gallery. A space to let your vision come to life, you can prop this listing to best fit your photoshoot needs.


3) The Oliver House in Kingston

Oliver House New York Rental

A historic 1760 colonial stone farmhouse set on 6 acres of land, this European-style mansion is tastefully decorated with gorgeous fixtures and vintage furniture. The listing also has six other buildings located on the property including a stone smokehouse, a chicken coop converted to a studio, a historic Dutch barn, a stall, a stable, and a shed. A location your camera will love being at, there are many different looks you can feature during your couples photoshoot at this photo rental in New York.


4) Stone Cottage near Candlewood Lake

Connecticut Stone Cottage in the Woods New York Rental

Located on top of a hill, this classic 1929 solid stone cottage is equipped with smart technologies capable of adding further control to your photoshoot. There’s an abundance of natural light at this listing which also has a gorgeous Great Room with hand-cut beams and a stone fireplace. Drive a few minutes, and you’ll reach Candlewood Lake, where even more photo opportunities present themselves for your couples photoshoot.


5) Loft Fashion Showroom in Downtown Manhattan

New York Loft Fashion Showroom New York Rental

Located in the Garment District, this unique loft fashion showroom offers mesmerizing couples photoshoot opportunities. White-walled interiors and large windows provide enough natural light, with the open floor plan and polished concrete floors allowing you plenty of space to move the camera how you’d like. The loft is located in a gorgeous Art Deco style building with an extra photogenic lobby.


6) Industrial Rooftop with Water Tower in Passaic

Industrial Rooftop with Water Tower New York Rental

A picture perfect 10,000 sq. ft. rooftop space featuring a huge water tower, this industrial, grungy location presents multiple backdrops you can use to create a memorable photoshoot. The rooftop has a painted black floor and a light concrete floor adding to the diversity of camera looks. This stunning space looks magical under the starry sky as well. There are also a few other features including iron staircases, graffiti walls, and brick wall textures all of which look great on camera.


7) Multimedia Event Space in Chelsea

event experience space New York Rental

Got an innovative, multimedia concept in mind for your couples photoshoot? Then check out this cutting edge multimedia studio space with a 270-degree projection mapping setup in the main room. The 5,000 sq. ft. venue with 20-foot ceilings can offer an immersive photoshoot experience, both for the photographer and the couple being photographed.


8) Charming Art Gallery in Brooklyn

Charming Art Gallery New York Rental

An intimate, contemporary art gallery in Brooklyn with white-walled interiors, a light wood floor and a cute on-camera appeal, you’ll love taking your camera to this beautiful space. The walls are adorned with charming artworks and projects, giving the location a distinct, indie art gallery feel.


9) Asian Zen Cafe near Williamsburg Bridge

Asian Zen Cafe near Williamsburg Bridge New York Rental

A 2,500 sq. ft. charming Zen cafe space, this Asian themed location has a rustic, minimal charm that looks amazing on photos taken here. A modular space that can be fitted and styled to meet your exact requirement, there’s a lot of unique camera angles and frames this location features. The Zen elements aad a camera appeal, you won’t find at the other venues in this list.


There are tonnes of photo opportunities available within the city and across these listings, you’ll find some truly breathtaking frames and angles to capture. From ocean views to rustic charming spaces, you’re guaranteed some incredible photos here. On the other hand, you might want a totally different sort of space, which offers its own set of aesthetics. If that’s the case, you might want to view our catalog of photo rentals available for a couple photoshoot in New York City.

Find and rent more photoshoot locations in New York on Giggster.