12 Colorful Paint Photoshoot Ideas

Looking to explore some exciting paint photoshoot ideas? Painting has been the ultimate artistic medium for thousands of years and we’re still finding new and interesting ways to use it. Now painting is being paired with photoshoots to really change the game.

However, if there’s one thing we know about paint, it’s how messy it can be, and some of us aren’t willing to get paint all over our homes. Or perhaps our home just isn’t the right backdrop. Either way, Peerspace has your ticket to private locations where you can have the paint photoshoot of your dreams. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we make it easy to discover and book hidden gem spaces to suit all of your creative projects.

We’re also here to give you 12 colorful paint photoshoot ideas for you to dive into. Let’s check them out!

1. Ultraviolet paint photoshoot

Have you heard about ultraviolet paint? It glows in amazing colors in the right type of light and produces some incredible effects. Whether you’re using it as body paint or on an object you’re featuring, it will surely make it pop more than ever.

A black backdrop will create the biggest contrast with ultraviolet paint, and you’ll need a venue that lets you use ultraviolet paint. One of our favorites to consider is this vibrant and versatile creative outdoor space in San Diego. It’s a collaborative creative workspace, so reach out to the host and ask if they’d welcome this paint photoshoot ideas.

2. Self-portrait photoshoot

Every great artist and painter has to try their hand at a self-portrait sometime – it’s almost a rite of passage. Turn it into something different by having a photoshoot with your own self-portrait! Whether you’re reflecting on it or just showing off your work, this colorful paint photoshoot idea is definitely something any artist should consider.

Get some practice in by booking a selfie museum on Peerspace, like this multi-set option in Okemos, MI. Besides the incredible and varied sets, you can also use the on-site ring light to guarantee selfie perfection.

3. Mural wall photoshoot

One way that you can take any regular mural wall photoshoot to the next level is by incorporating your body paint into it, almost blending yourself into the art. There are so many mural walls to choose from, many with vibrant and gorgeous colors that you could choose from.

This garage with a massive wall mural in San Francisco can be the perfect setting. It’s a private 360-square-foot garage featuring a mural painted by a local artist. And thanks to the garage’s design, you can utilize natural light the professional lights the host provides.

Did you know Peerspace also offers you access to incredible event venues, too? Check out our paint party ideas for adults blog to learn more!

4. Face paint photoshoot

For this paint photoshoot idea, a bit of nostalgia! Remember how fun it was as a kid to go to a fair or some event and have your face painted? Running around as a beautiful butterfly or as some kind of monster brings out the joy and enthusiasm in just about every kid.

You can revisit this experience as an adult and have so many new ideas to work with for your face paint. Perhaps pick one that matches your backdrop or that reflects something you’re passionate about. And to complete the experience, book a luxury portrait studio that will capture every facet of your face paint.

5. Color block photoshoot

Have you noticed how popular color-block clothing is lately? It’s everywhere and only getting more popular. You can take that trend and make a really interesting photoshoot by matching your body paint or outfit to some particular color blocking.

And when you need to book a unique space with color blocking, consider this spacious urban loft in Portland, OR. Its color-blocked backdrops make one of the chicest paint photoshoot ideas!

6. Hand print photoshoot

One of the messier but more satisfying things to do with paint is to use it without a brush, with just your bare hands. You can cover yourself or a backdrop with handprints for a really unique photoshoot, working with different colors for some cool contrasts. Some people might even get the dogs in on this one and do some paw painting!

7. Polka dot photoshoot

A pattern that is super easy to work with at any skill level is polka dots. Anybody can make a dot with some paint, so you can really go wild with this one. Cover yourself with polka dots and match up to a backdrop like those at this eclectic creative arts space in Cleveland, OH. It’s a space that is actually filled with unique artistic corners, but we love the record wall that resembles a polka dot collage!

8. Glass or mirror paint photoshoot

One surface that often gets overlooked as a place to put some paint is glass or mirrors. This can create ultra-cool imagery, especially if you use a transparent piece of glass as the foreground. This one opens up many different paint photoshoot ideas such as posing behind the glass while you’re painting or emulating that “lipstick on the mirror” look.

9. Battle paint photoshoot

If you’re looking to emulate your favorite warrior from fantasy or history, then some battle paint might be a good place to start. Peerspace is the best place online to find out-of-this-world photoshoot locations that’ll really provide some authenticity.

Give yourself some lines and don some armor while you’re at this gorgeous Renaissance garden and Medieval cottage for some true-to-life inspiration.

In the words of a Peerapace user who booked a shoot here: “Such a beautiful space! Very clean, spacious & enchanting. There’s soo many areas to take photos and the sunlight hits perfectly in all areas outside. Host was very nice and professional. Would definitely book again”

Our unique body paint photoshoot ideas offer even more paint-tastic inspo. Check them out!

10. Powder paint photoshoot

Another interesting way to use paint that has become popular in recent years is powder paint. You can use it in a variety of different ways to get some different effects than your regular liquid paint provides. Throw it up in the air and get some totally unique action shots for your next shoot.

You probably aren’t going to want to do this one in your own backyard, so give it a try someplace like this 62-acre luxury EcoRanch in the Sonoran desert. That way, you can really make a mess (but be sure to ask the host for permission first)!

And as a Peerspace reviewer shares, you can find all sorts of inspiration here. “The ranch had a variety of locations to shoot with everything from saguaros and desert landscapes to horses and old wagon wheels… Overall this location made our shoot easy and beautiful. Would absolutely love to shoot here again!”

11. Graffiti photoshoot

Another medium of painting that has evolved in the past century with the advent of spray paint is graffiti. With so many cool street artists and designs out there, it’s no wonder the style has transcended into so many other spaces.

Check out the graffiti at this industrial, urban, rustic, studio space for some inspiration or as a potential backdrop. It’s a nearly 1,800-square-foot studio in Temple Terrace with light kits, backdrops, and another graffiti wall outside.

12. Monochromatic photoshoot

If you find a paint color that you truly love, then you should take it all the way and do a monochromatic photoshoot. Whether that means using paint to match the color of something existing – like an outfit or backdrop – or covering yourself in body paint in just one color, you’ve got a wide variety of photoshoot ideas to work with here.

Need a space to help you create a beautiful, professional finish? Then check out this tile room in Los Angeles that provides you with a range of color-changing lights for endless monochromatic fun.

Paint photoshoot ideas: conclusion

We hope these paint photoshoot ideas have provided plenty of inspiration for your unique shoot. It’s easy to bring your artistic vision to life when you rely on Peerspace to discover and rent incredible spaces. All spaces are owned by local hosts who themselves are often in a creative field, so they get it. They also want to help ensure your venture is a success, so feel free to reach out to them with any questions or requests!

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