11 Fun Friend Photoshoot Ideas To Get The Group Together

Looking for some fun friend photoshoot ideas? Maybe your book club has been meeting weekly for 10 years and you’d like to document your literary successes. Or, perhaps the parents who all started their kids together in kindergarten are about to watch their children graduate from high school. Whether your friend group is artistic and edgy or traditional and modest, Peerspace has the venue for your friend photoshoot ideas.

Peerspace has thousands of hourly venue rentals in cities and states across North America and beyond. So there is bound to be a venue that appeals to your friend group and is reasonably nearby. Read on for 11 fun friend photoshoot ideas to get the group together; you may be surprised at what Peerspace has to offer.

1. The book club photoshoot

What a fun place to get your literary friends together for a photoshoot. The Library | Photo + Film Production Studio in Chicago offers a stunning backdrop of a wall of books stacked every which way, which may appeal to your book group’s sense of disorder!

Another perk that comes with booking spaces on Peerspace? You can read genuine reviews from past renters before booking any space you like. Here’s one glowing example from this Chicago library studio: “This space is amazing! Very well thought out and full of amazing shots/moments giving any photographer plenty of range to experiment. Julius was an amazing host – super helpful and accommodating. Will definitely be rebooking either of his studios for our future shoots!”

2. The K through 12 club photoshoot

This Library Setting for Filming in Toronto, Ontario is reminiscent of an elementary school library. And it might help your friend group that all started your kids together in kindergarten hearken back to those days when the kids were little.

But this elementary school library allows you to set up a bar and have a party! The parents deserve to celebrate their kids’ graduation, too! 

3. A fitness celebration photoshoot

Perhaps you’re a group of friends who all met in a beginner’s class at the YMCA, and now you’re all certified gym rats. This downtown warehouse training gym space in Denver would make an excellent venue for friend photoshoot ideas. It includes tons of fitness equipment that you can use, too, like treadmills, dumbbells, resistance bands, and more.

Wouldn’t it be fun to get together and document how far you’ve come in your fitness journey together? 

Our fitness photoshoot ideas will have you and your crew posing to perfection. Check them out!

4. Bird lovers photoshoot

Are you a group of birdwatchers who get up at the crack of dawn to document the spring and fall bird migration? Perhaps you’d like to celebrate your tenacity with some friend photoshoot ideas at a house called Birds Nest in San Anselmo.

It is described as “Just like being in your own private treehouse. The expansive windows and sliding glass doors allow for the exterior patio and cantilevered deck to be an extension of the living spaces. This home is perfect for your next shoot”. What a perfect venue for a bird-watching party.

5. An old-world salon photoshoot

This house full of artwork in Sherman Oaks, CA would be the perfect setting for an old-world Salon – a gathering of intellectuals discussing art and politics of the day. Perhaps a group of journalists would gather here to document their events. It’s called Craftsman Style meets Zsa Zsa! So there must be show biz glamour thrown in.

What a lovely description: “I call it my cabin in the woods. Quaint yet airy, small yet interesting decor. High-end furnishings from a much larger home. Over-dressed is never a bad thing! An enclave of interesting artwork creatively placed, from modern to old world.”

6. A Hollywood enclave

We imagine a group of actors would like to meet for a photoshoot at this 1930s Hollywood boho chic escape. It is a Spanish-style home with a retro boho aesthetic. Best of all is the charming outdoor garden space where you can enjoy your friend photoshoot ideas out in front of the home’s ivy-covered back entrance.

In the words of a Peerspace reviewer: “Andrea was an amazing host. Her space was perfect in every way, multiple locations, amazing decorations, a lot of natural light and very lush and vibrant greens. We’d love to return for a future shoot.”

7. Animal lovers photoshoot

This alpaca farm in Sherborn, MA “is perfect for one of a kind photo opportunities. The property has a beautiful classic large red barn, a small guest cottage, chicken coop and garden. Beautiful views with classic New England stone walls and an 18th century stone cottage. The guest cottage may be used for outfit changes and restrooms. There are 6 resident alpacas that are available for photo opportunities.”

What a perfect location for friend photoshoot ideas for a group of friends united in their love for animals and the environment.

8. Malibu hikers photoshoot

What a fantastic location for a photoshoot of a group of friends united in their love of hiking. This Malibu Mountains 5+ Acres Open Land Trees and One-Room Studio in the Santa Monica Mountains of North Malibu culminates in an ocean view at the top of the hill. That’s the picture!

A creative director who booked this space for a shoot had the following to say in a Peerspace review: “THE perfect location for a field fairytale! Gorgeous accommodations in a bright and perfectly breezy spot in Malibu. Rebecca was beyond accommodating and pleasure to work with.”

Next, check out these fun BFF photoshoot ideas for more inspiration!

9. Scandinavian summer solstice photoshoot

This Scandinavian designer cabin in the woods in Easton, CT would be a lovely place to celebrate Midsommar, the Scandinavian summer solstice celebrated on June 21 along with a photoshoot of the assembled friends.

It is described as a “One of a kind designer cabin in the woods. This cabin was gut renovated in 2021 by an award winning design and architecture firm. No detail was spared. With floor to ceiling glass doors and panoramic views of the woods you will be living in a sanctuary. The only sound you will hear is a variety of birds singing and the trees swaying.”

10. American Revolutionary War photoshoot

A group of friends united in their interest in the American Revolutionary War could arrange a fascinating photoshoot at this 48 acres with 18th c. farmhouse, barns and fields -an oasis near Providence, especially if they dressed the part as Revolutionary War reenactors for the photoshoot.

The house is from the correct period as noted in the description. “Our historic, conservation farm includes 48 acres of fields, forest, and waterways and a 1750s farmhouse.”

11. A farm to table dinner party photoshoot

A group of friends who are committed to the “Farm to Table” eco-lifestyle could meet for a photoshoot at this gorgeous modern farmhouse in Canton, GA. It is a chic contemporary farmhouse set on three acres of farmland. The outdoor space is an add-on, which we recommend since it has a sweet and inviting ambiance. Plus, you can book caterers who can utilize the indoor chef’s kitchen and take photos of you and your friends enjoying their delicious dishes.

Friend photoshoot ideas: conclusion

We hope these friend photoshoot ideas have inspired you to call your besties and schedule a photoshoot in front of a professional lens. No matter what style shoot you want, you can find the perfect space on Peerspace!

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