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from$98/hr
Vibrant and Whimsical Space with Stunning Views on Union Square
Lower Nob Hill, San Francisco, CA
400
We are excited to announce that we have reopened for bookings. We have closely followed the City and County of San Francisco reopening policies. We diligently observe Covid-19 guidelines from the CDC and are enacting strict cleanliness and social distancing standards allowing no more than...
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from$85/hr
Peaceful Victorian Flat in Hayes Valley
Hayes Valley, San Francisco, CA
39
...beautiful Victorian building in Hayes Valley. Our space is flexible, unique, and perfect for film, photo shoots, meetings, conferences and workshops. It has three rooms. The sunny Sky room (33' x 13') has high ceilings, tall windows, and hardwood floors. It can accommodate up to...
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from$80/hr
Bright Daylight Photo Studio
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
82
...Natural light studio with white walls and open space for shooting. Sunny, private, quiet space for your next photo or film shoot. Use of basic grip, covered parking for up to 3 vehicles, and many additional niceties included. Load-in is a snap with our...
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from$125/hr
Airy Daylight Photo Studio
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
247
...Airy, sunny private space in the Dogpatch with a panoramic view of Pier 70 & the Bay, perfect for photo and film shoots and other production-oriented uses. Use of basic grip, covered parking for up to 3 vehicles, and many additional niceties included. Load-in...
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from$60/hr
Spacious, beautiful, boutique space for dance, yoga, fitness, rehearsals, photo shoots and events
Outer Mission, San Francisco, CA
50
...of San Francisco, close to BART and Muni lines. The space is available to rent for rehearsals, classes, auditions, performances, readings, photo shoots, parties, etc. Rates vary depending on the activity. The main studio is appr.. 30'' x 50', with 30' ceilings and excellent...
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from$100/hr
Sunny, Serene Dogpatch Photo Studio
Central Waterfront, San Francisco, CA
142
...Airy, quiet, natural light studio in Dogpatch, perfect for photo and film shoots and other production-oriented uses. Use of basic grip, covered parking for up to 3 vehicles, and many additional niceties included. Load-in is a snap with our loading dock and freight...
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from$75/hr
Decorate Your Own Natural Light Studio in Heart of Inner Sunset
Inner Sunset, San Francisco, CA
36
...b>Photography, video, and production studio in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District. Photographers, content creators, and Videographers can rent out our Sunrise and Sunset Studios space for 1+ hours at a time for personal and/or professional sessions. Everything in the studio can be moved around...
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from$68/hr
Spacious South Facing Natural Light Industrial Photo Studio
Silver Terrace, San Francisco, CA
192
Welcome to our photo/video production studio! This 1000-square foot space in a historic industrial building was originally built as a live/work artist loft before it was rezoned to commercial-only about 20 years ago. The shooting floor is approximately 20'x30' with a 10'x10' south-facing window at...
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from$99/hr
Contemporary SF home with natural light and stunning ocean views; Great for photo / video shoots & interviews
Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA
34
...of natural light and sweeping ocean views - you've come to the right place. Our space can be rented for video shoots, photo shoots, interviews, team off-sites, workshops and more! Our home has 1,600 square feet, sweeping views of the Pacific ocean, great...
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Home to a broad variety of photo studios — from traditional spaces with cycloramas to themed venues decked out in thoughtful decor — the City by the Bay is a photographer's paradise. For example, retro-themed SF photo studios are a unique and exciting way to capture the past, present, and future in one frame. Choose from classic studios with vintage brick walls and time-honored tools of the trade, or go for something a bit more modern with colorful backdrops and out-of-the-box props. Not to mention, some studios opt for an edgier look with exposed brick walls or distressed paint for an industrial feel, which can add depth and texture to your photos. Regardless of your budget or project, you can book a fantastic San Francisco content photo studio to accommodate your needs. Take your pick from small studio spaces for a product shoot to large-scale production areas with special effects equipment and bright lights.
One of the most popular kinds of photo studios in San Francisco are natural light studios. Though these spaces range in size, from cozy to massive, they all share a common quality: Each venue offers tons of natural light thanks to large windows and skylights, creating beautiful environments and soft shadows — perfect for commercial, fashion, and product photography. These studios can also be great for portrait and lifestyle shoots since the natural lighting lends an intimate and authentic quality to the photos. Not to mention, if you’re wanting to add vibrant pops of color to your shots, you can find a natural light photo studio in San Francisco featuring painted walls or adjustable backdrops in bold hues like reds, blues, greens, and purples. Whether you're shooting family portraits or editorial fashion spreads, natural light studios can provide a versatile and inspiring setting to realize your creative concepts.
Equipped with impeccable lighting equipment, as well as customizable backgrounds and sets, professional photo studios in San Francisco offer an excellent range of amenities for a seamless shoot. Whether you're an experienced photographer or just starting out, there's something for everyone at these studio spaces. Between humble venues designed for intimate portraits to vast industrial lofts ideal for capturing edgy fashion shoots, a photo studio in San Francisco can come in all shapes and sizes. And the best part is you don't have to limit yourself to just one aesthetic or style — many photo studios provide several sets with different looks so you can mix up your shoot for maximum effect.

Reviews for photo studios

Tamar M.
Bright & Contemporary SoMa Loft
Nice and bright space. Alex was very communicative and helpful. We rented the space for a small photoshoot, and it was a little difficult to get equipment in and out of the building, but the space itself was great...
Henry R.
Bright & Contemporary SoMa Loft
This was an excellent place for a photo shoot. All of the decor is high end and the natural light is beautiful. Alex is great with communication and our accommodations were very organized. I highly recommend booking this studio...
Joseph A.
Tons of natural light, skylights, soaring ceilings!
The host was very responsive and the space looked just as advertised. It was perfect for our photo shoot. Will definitely book again...
Laurel M.
Instagrammable SOMA Industrial Loft Space w/ 16 Foot Ceilings
Great communication ahead of time, amazing location, would love to do another photoshoot here
Jorge M.
Instagrammable SOMA Industrial Loft Space w/ 16 Foot Ceilings
ve been a loyal customer for about 5 years now. My two friend’s had a mini fashion/portrait shoot here and I wish there was a way to attach photos to reviews as well so everyone can see the magic we were able to produce. Thank you again for everything...
Matthew S.
Creative SOMA Loft - Full Building
other similar spaces, and Amy, the host is extremely fast to respond, and really easy to work with. We used this space for a photo shoot, but it easily would be a great fit for meetings, or a work retreat. The upstairs and downstairs are all perfect places to work...
Sibel K.
Creative SOMA Loft - Co-working Space
Great space with everything we needed for a "lifestyle" photoshoot in an office environment. Amy was very responsive too
Jalyn C.
Unique Luxury Apartment with Multiple Backdrops and Natural Light
BEST PLACE TO HAVE PHOTO SHOOT😍😍😍 The host were absolutely AMAZING! Soooo nice and very helpful! So understanding and flexible when we needed extra time! I loved them so much! Great view, good location, very spacious! AMAZING!!! If you haven’t booked you’re missing out! I will definitely be...