12 Gorgeous Indoor Photoshoot Locations in Pittsburgh

As a photographer, you’re always on the lookout for great indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh. As you go about the city, you pass by tons of great locations – but viewing them or speaking to the host is just out of reach. With Peerspace, you can easily do just that and more.

Peerspace is an online peer-to-peer venue booking network where you can view pro photos of dozens of locations in Pittsburgh, and cities both throughout the US and now in other countries as well. Locations listed on Peerspace are vetted and reviewed, it’s easy to book, and if you have any questions, you can communicate directly with the host to arrange whatever you might need. 

Whether you’re doing a product, fashion, or food photoshoot, we’ve got you covered with a selection of unique venues you can book in Pittsburgh today. Here are 12 of the most gorgeous indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh that you can book right now.

1. Book a historic cathedral for awe-inspiring architectural shots

Gorgeous backdrops abound in this revamped former cathedral with sky-high vaulted cathedral ceilings, fabulously grand archways and columns, elegant, decorative brick and stone work, and rays of natural light streaming in from high arched and circular windows. Magnificent tiered balconies add dimension to the space and allow for some fun with long or angled shots.

2. Create magic at an industrial loft studio with mid-century decor

If you’re looking for indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh that provide a clean slate for getting some work done, then we think you’ll love this place. It’s an industrial loft studio in Uptown Pittsburgh with 1,200 square feet of space, soaring 15′ ceilings, white exposed brick walls, and concrete floors. The host provides you with seamless backdrops, mid-century furniture, and lighting equipment for use during your shoot.

A photographer who booked this studio for their shoot shared the following review: “SO clean and beautiful. The perfect neutral backdrop for any kind of photography. This space could be used for lifestyle commercial shoots, high fashion/editorial shoots, headshots, you name it. Jon was also such a gracious host and was so attentive to anything we could’ve needed. 11/10 could not recommend more.”

3. Shoot in scarlet at this mysterious Victorian-style lounge

This plush lounge space is fabulously suited to a boudoir or vintage photoshoot, dripping in red velvet and eclectic Victorian decor – with a delicious hint of the occult. In fact, this space comes with the option to add on fortune-telling tarot card readers or craft cocktails. This location presents the perfect mix of sultry and spooky for your next project.

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4. Get moody shots at The Bank on 8th’s top-floor speakeasy

The Bank on 8th in nearby Homestead is a newly renovated space housed within a historic building. It comprises three floors: the first-floor houses three stylish escape rooms that you can use in your shoot. The second floor is home an axe-throwing and indoor golf center. And finally, the third floor is where you can find the luxurious vintage-inspired speakeasy we featured above. We think it’s a sensational option for moody portraits and commercial shoots alike.

5. Get polished images at this urban studio with enormous cyc wall

This pro studio has an enormous 28 by 16-foot cyc wall for shooting those larger-than-life scenes. If your shoot involves large props, say, an automobile, this is the indoor venue for you! With street-level load-in, sizable items won’t be cumbersome. At this location, you can rent props, lighting, and grip equipment directly from the host. Book this space and your large-scale photoshoot will be a breeze.

6. Experiment with light and dark at a studio loft with industrial windows

This Point Breeze newly-renovated photo studio is one of the best indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh for contrast. It is a 500-square-foot luxury studio with a massive window that lets in plenty of natural light and a neutral color palette. We adore the idea of playing with the stark white French walls as one backdrop option and the black brick walls as a backdrop for other images.

This is the type of studio that gives you a lot to work with, including luxury furnishings that provide an array of textures. Since there is a bed, you can also shoot a boudoir session, with the natural light and distinct walls making for a glamorous setting.

7. Get funky at a Brookline art studio

For a great indoor photoshoot location in Pittsburgh, check out this art studio space with a large open floor area for whatever creative shoot you have in mind. Tables, shelving, and art and craft supplies are on hand, so you can get wild with a fashion shoot or set up for a creative product shoot.

8. Go neutral and natural at a cozy woodsy studio and garden

This beautiful open-floor studio space in the Swisshelm Park neighborhood is peaceful and cozy, nestled in the woods – the perfect spot for your next photoshoot. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow for plenty of natural light and the natural ambiance of the woods outside to permeate the indoor space. High ceilings, white walls, and a polished wood floor lend a backdrop to whatever shoot you have in mind.

9. Book a full production space kitchen for your foodie shoot

For your next food or cooking photoshoot, book this unique full kitchen production space with an incredible indoor planter creating a wall of greenery opposite the kitchen area. Make use of style elements in this space including large arched windows, brick walls, and black and white tile. Shots of the food itself will be perfectly framed against the large, charcoal gray, polished kitchen island.

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10. Escape to a unique whiskey bar with colorful lighting

If you’re looking to book an indoor photoshoot location in Pittsburgh with a rock ’n’ roll or party vibe, look no further than this glam rock whiskey bar, decked out with electric guitars and green and purple lights. Set against a background of brick walls, and arched doorways and windows characteristic of Pittsburgh architecture, this is the perfect space for your nightlife-themed photoshoot.

11. Go maximal at this indoor Italian grotto with murals

It’s not every day that you find an indoor Italian grotto with original stone and murals in Munhall, but when you do, you pretty much have to snap it up for your future indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh. This venue is part of a 100-year-old cathedral and features ornate painted murals, arched doorways, rustic, historic stonework, and some modern furniture. It’s a fun, exciting, and totally unique option for portraits and fashion shoots alike.

12. Get in the groove at a green room creative space in Munhall

This groovy, musical creative space will be perfect for indoor photoshoots in Pittsburgh with a rock and roll vibe. We love its beautifully contrasting teal blue and red brick walls, warm lighting, and mahogany-toned wooden balconies overhead. Set the mood at the record player, set the scene at the piano, and let the shutter fly.

Indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh: conclusion

Pittsburgh’s industrial past and artistic present make it a sensational space for just about any creative project you have in mind. And as these indoor photoshoot locations in Pittsburgh illustrate, finding and booking unique creative spots is easy with Peerspace. Head to our platform now to uncover all the amazing hidden gem spaces near you for shoots, events, and more.

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