How To Rent The Perfect Home For Your Next Photoshoot

By Kathryn Sohm

For those who work in creative fields or are self-employed influencers, photo shoots are a regular part of the job, whether it’s for brand deals, product releases, or marketing campaigns. While shoots are exciting, it can be quite stressful, not to mention expensive, to be constantly thinking of new photoshoot locations. A great option for new and innovative spaces to hold a shoot is to rent out a home or apartment, as you can handpick an already furnished room with the right vibe for your project. Lucky for you, there are already dozens of online companies that rent out short term places to individuals and companies to shoot content. Take a look at the four options below to find the right website and location for your next photoshoot.

Home Studio List

With options from over 40 states, this company prides itself on offering gorgeous homes with great natural lighting (which means perfect photos!). Once you’ve found the perfect location in your desired state, you can submit a request and expect to hear back within two or three days. Prices are as low as $150 an hour and you’ll be shocked at how tastefully each space is decorated. Be warned: you might fall down a rabbit hole looking at all the gorgeous locations.

Splacer

Whether you need a studio, apartment, or a whole luxurious penthouse, Splacer has great options for short-term production and photo shoots. With options in New York, LA, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, and Atlanta, you can find the perfectly unique space to fulfill your creative dreams. Whether you’re looking for an old school NYC classroom or a lush Mediterranean house, you’ll find the perfectly niche setting for your project. Plus, if you fall in love with a rental space, you can also rent out spaces for dinners, birthday parties, and more!

Peerspace

From mid-century homes to the perfect pool deck, you can definitely find the right setting for your production. When searching on the website, you can get as specific as needing a bathroom with the perfect tub. Since starting in 2014, they’ve had over 3 million customers rent out churches, gyms, studios, and more. The average location rating is 4.89 stars out of 5, so you’re guaranteed to love the space.

Giggster

Used by Vogue, Target, and Netflix, Giggster is a great way to find a variety of spaces. With refreshing low prices––down to $49 per hour for a simple white studio––this website has just about any space you might want for a photoshoot. Locations come in a wide array of styles and decor and international spaces are offered in Canada and the United Kingdom. Giggster’s main goal is to make booking locations as easy as possible, so you can focus on the creativity of your project, rather than the boring administrative side.