12 Retro 80s Photoshoot Ideas

Searching for the best of the best 80s photoshoot ideas? Then we at Peerspace have you covered with our gnarley list below! As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, Peerspace is where you go when you need to rent sensational spaces that bring your creativity to life.

And oh, the 80s — a time of neon leg warmers, yuppie culture, and arcade parties! If you read that sentence with a smile on your face or are now nostalgically humming the Miami Vice Theme song … it’s time to book your 80s photoshoot. Whether you’re looking for 80s photoshoot ideas inspired by the fashion, architecture, pop culture, or just the general attitude of the 80s, these fun, retro choices are sure to inspire. Let’s check them out!

1. Look pretty in pink at this 80s retro furnished home

Pull out the cheetah print, throw on a blazer, and immerse yourself in a vintage 80s pink home in Brooklyn, NY. A space like this one is perfect for an 80s Valley Girl or Barbie-style photoshoot and comes with room after room of high-end vintage decor in a white and pink color scheme.

Take a soak in the uniquely shaped marble-enclosed bathtub, sashay down the spiral staircase, or bake up something sweet in the adorable kitchen — the 80s photoshoot ideas in this space are endless!

Another perk that comes with using Peerspace to book unique spaces? You can read genuine reviews from past renters before you choose a space! Here’s an example for this Brooklyn vintage home: “We had a great experience renting the Barbie Dream House. The host was extremely accommodating and easy going. The space is absolutely beautiful in person. I highly recommend renting this space!”

2. Star in your own 80s boudoir shoot at this Art Deco bedroom

We love this 80s Art Deco bedroom in the Los Feliz neighborhood of LA as the setting for your vintage-inspired boudoir photoshoot. It’s an adorably styled space with a large bed with a metallic arched bedframe, a mirror wall, vintage furniture, and a cheetah print rug.

In the words of a Peerspace reviewer: “Super awesome space, even better host. Very responsive and accommodating. We were even able to extend our booking an hour longer to get more out of Nicola’a lovely space. Would highly recommend!”

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3. Live your Stranger Things fantasy at Hawkins Hideaway

If you love the 1980s aesthetic, odds are, you also love the popular Netflix series Stranger Things. If so, you’re going to love creating 80s photoshoot ideas that take place at Hawkins Hideaway in Nashville, TN! It’s a 650-square-foot walk-in basement styled with an 80s grunge vibe and features an array of vintage furniture, records, cameras, comic books, typewriters, and more props.

“What a vibey spot!! This place was perfectly curated,” confirms a Peerspace reviewer. “The family living there was lovely and flexible when we ran over a few minutes. Would definitely recommend this spot.”

4. Create chills and thrills with an 80s horror show photoshoot

The 1980s wasn’t all neon and yuppies — this decade also brought us some of America’s favorite horror classics like The Shining, Aliens, and A Nightmare on Elm Street. If you are looking to celebrate the nostalgia and the darker side of the 1980s, try out a photoshoot space that caters to both, which is easy to do at this 1980s Dollhouse in Chicago, IL! On one side of this Peerspace venue, you’ll find a scene that mimics a teenager’s bedroom but on the other side … a murderous, doll-filled dungeon. Eek!

You can see from its Peerspace reviews that this is a venue that gets a lot of love from the creative community! Here is one example: “We had a great experience! Using the space was a very simple process and it was a super fun spot to film in. The staff was very friendly and helpful!”

5. Make jaws drop with a shoot that celebrates Memphis design in DTLA

80s photoshoot ideas aren’t restricted to leg warmer fashion and yuppie designs (although, we do love those too!). Celebrate a super fun and lesser-remembered style of the 80s — the Memphis design movement from the Italian “Memphis Group.” This early 80s movement was all about a postmodern aesthetic with art deco designs, bold shapes, and primary colors.

That’s what makes this colorful, vintage LA loft a perfect 80s throwback. It makes great use of color, texture, and design, which will translate beautifully in your photos. Read the reviews, check out the pics, and book this fun technicolor creative venue today on Peerspace!

6. Host an upscale vintage dinner shoot at this 80s baby blue dining room set

There is nothing more tubular than this funky 80s baby blue dining room set in Los Angeles, CA. It gives the 80s a decidedly upscale yuppie spin in the best ways possible thanks to its super chic aesthetic. The host explains that there is unlimited creative potential here since, in addition to how the vintage pieces are shown here, you can move things around to better suit your vision. If you want a more over-the-top look for your 80s photoshoot ideas, then this is the place to do it.

7. Head back to the retro arcade and experience Pac-Man paradise

What would the 80s be without a little Pac-Man action? Retro gaming arcades are a classic 80s throwback, perfect for your blast from the past shoot! This DTLA vitage arcade offers glow-in-the-dark retro walls, 80s and 90s vintage cabinet arcade games, and tons of fun decor. Make sure you book with a few extra hours to spare so you can have some playtime after your shoot!

A Peerspace reviewer shares: “The host and location were great! It was a perfect atmosphere for our video shoot and the lighting and games were working and really made the space a unique one to shoot in. The host was really nice and accommodating, even going out of the way to get us a parking spot on the busy road. I would definitely work with them again if we are ever in town and in need of an arcade style space.”

8. Miami Vice, much? This pastel paradise is your dream shoot location

No 80s photoshoot ideas list would be complete without a shout-out to Miami Vice! Choose a space with mint and pink pastels and begin your photoshoot adventure as a vice squad detective of the Miami police department. Just looking at this pastel paradise in Los Angeles CA will make you hum the Miami Vice theme song! The Art Deco revival pieces, disco ball, rainbow lighting apparatus, and color-changing aquatic bubble are also super fun touches to this space.

9. Pop it in the Easy-Bake Oven at the pastel palace in Hollywood

Find yourself a photoshoot location that would make Polly Pocket swoon! This adorable pastel palace in Los Angeles, CA offers a whimsical, fun vibe with its pastel colors and pink kitchen that looks like it came straight out of an Easy Bake Oven commercial. And every which way you turn in this space, you’ll be greeted with even more 80s photoshoot ideas!

As this one Peerspace reviewer sums up nicely, “You can shoot in every single direction and have a beautiful photo.”

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10. Head Back To The Future at Redwall Studio

We’re pretty sure we found the “Back To The Future” portal — and it’s listed for rent on Peerspace! We love the idea of using Redwall Studio in Las Vegas, NV for an 80s car-themed photoshoot or a photo reenactment of the 80s classic, “Back To The Future”.

This Las Vegas space offers six pre-built/pre-lit sets, with all the sets ready to go as soon as you walk through the door. And all the lighting is app-controlled so that you can adjust the intensity, color, and multiple FX!

11. Dance all night at an 80s London dance club

With Peerspace, you can book 80s-style venues in cities across the globe. A great example of this is this classic 80s dance club in London, England! This epic space would make a perfect location for your 80s photoshoot thanks to its animal print seating, Rubik’s cube tables, neon lights, and 80s icons plastered across the walls. Go for the photos, stay for the drinks and dancing, 80s style!

12. Rent your favorite 80s movies during a shoot at this vintage video store

Feel transported back in time when you book your shoot at this immersive 80s/90s video store in Woodstock, GA. It’s a 2,000-square-foot basement that the host has transformed into the ultimate 80s movie rental store, with row after row of movies, with more than 15,000 VHS, BETA, and laserdiscs for your perusal.

There’s a LOT to explore at this Peerspace, so be sure to read all the details on its listing page and reach out to the host with any questions. Then, get ready to shoot the most immersive 80s photos ever!

80s photoshoot ideas live on with Peerspace

At Peerspace, we love retro photoshoots! Our hosts go above and beyond to curate unique vintage spaces to suit just about every creative taste out there.

And if you’re going for an 80s look, we have you covered. New spaces are added to our platform daily, so be sure to bookmark Peerspace to keep up with our trending spaces!

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