The 9 best locations to rent for your photoshoot in Los Angeles
Photoshoots in LA happen pretty much everyday. Whether it’s a leading Hollywood celebrity advocating their brands in the quirkiest of ways or a simple startup looking at making some basic product photos, there are always plenty of photographers using Giggster to find the best location to conduct a photoshoot. From the magic of The Hills to vibrant cultural centers, there’s all sorts of different spaces and listings to choose from. So without further ado, here’s our pick for the 9 best photoshoot locations to rent for your photoshoot in Los Angeles.
1) 1960s Retro DTLA Loft
A fully decorated loft from the 1960s, there’s a definitive retro aura about the space. Bright red, plush furniture, shiny surfaces and elegant decor inserts and placements really spruce up the place and make it camera ready. The tall windows along one wall sweep the place with natural light highlighting the many details and unique stylistic choices the venue offers. There’s also 3 different one-of-a-kind wallpapers which render a nuanced quality to the place and images shot here.
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2) Westside Artists' Home Studio near Culver City
A quaint and charming Spanish home which works perfectly for photoshoots with a shoe-string budget, this abode is a beautifully decorated minimal home. Other onsite features include a BBQ Grill placed in a backyard patio, a fireplace with mantle and a blossoming tropical garden. All in all, a great value for the buck proposition which offers tasteful backdrops and various settings for your photoshoot.
3) Modern Farm-Style House in Westchester
A modern airy farm house newly remodeled to look spectacular on camera this home has an open floor plan with two fireplaces. The indoors have light wood furniture and white walls, giving photos a very clean look. The beautiful backyard is definitely a standout space that looks surreal on camera. Outdoors, indoors, if your shoot calls for both, then this listing is one to consider seriously.
4) The Daylight Studio near Little Tokyo
One of the best venues in the cities for natural light photography, this New York style loft space lets in natural light from different directions at different times of day. From the early golden hour to the sunset pink, there’s all sorts of lighting moods to explore here. The venue also includes several equipment and studio amenities, a complete list of which you can find by following this link.
5) Upscale Horse Farm and Private Homes in Simi Valley
A unique photoshoot destination, this 50 acre horse farm has 2 private homes, horses, barns, riding areas and much more. Ideal for day time or nighttime photoshoot, there's all sorts of photo opportunities waiting for you here with the various farm structures contributing to the idyllic backdrops and charming camera frames. Horses are available on-site as well - and make for unique subjects for an off beat photoshoot.
6) DTLA Loft with Brick Walls & Rustic Wood Floors
A charming, rustic loft in the heart of DTLA, this gorgeous listing has two things featured prominently - exposed brick walls, and a beautiful hardwood floors. A large industrial window lets in swathes of natural light, which you can choose to block with a blackout curtain giving you complete control over the light. Where this listing really goes a long way in helping you out during your photoshoot is by letting you use the inhouse equipment as part of the rental fee. This includes two Alien Bees B800s, light stands and backdrop stands which go a long way in bringing down the budget of your photoshoot.
7) Mid-Century Scandinavian Home near Santa Monica Airport
A home which exudes Zen and peace, this mid-century modern home is decorated with a Swedish-Scandinavian aesthetic which looks spectacular on photos. Designed by a producer, this listing is built from ground up to make your shoot easy and also provides a bunch of art and prop choices, all of which you can use and show on film. To see more pictures, or take a look at the different features and amenities which includes a naturally lit white open chef’s kitchen, please follow this link to the listing page for this amazing home.
8) The Goldstein House in Beverly Hills
None of the other properties in this list can boast of a rooftop tennis court and a private basement nightclub. And that’s just a few of the different looks available while considering renting the Goldstein House for your photoshoot. Located in Beverly Hills, this landmark home is a space age bachelor pad which provides expansive views of the entire city stretching up to the Pacific Ocean. A space which flaunts its opulence with expensive, tasteful decor and landscaping, your photoshoot will definitely find many rich looks and styles here.
9) Studio w/ Multi-Textured Backdrops in Huntington Beach
Another photo studio designed by a photographer, this venue offers multiple different looks - all of which are naturally lit. The looks primarily come from the five different handcrafted walls of texture which are designed for on-camera presence and character. Put this together with exquisite furniture and accent choices present here, and you’re guaranteed a great photoshoot experience. To know more details about the listing, or to see other pictures, please visit the listing page for this studio property..
LA offers a lot of amazing destinations for your photoshoot projects, and it is but a few of those that make it on this list. From humble retro homes to opulent eclectic mansions, there really is a perfect location for every project. So in case you didn’t find what you’re looking for in this list, please follow this link to view other top photoshoot locations in LA so you may find the listing which best fits your purposes.