12 Perfectly Aesthetic Photoshoot Ideas to Win Your Friends’ Feeds

Looking for perfectly aesthetic photoshoot ideas to help your sm stand out? We get it. Aesthetics are everything in successful social media posts, and we can’t blame you for wanting to coordinate an aesthetically pleasing photoshoot for your friends’ feeds.

You may want to clarify what “aesthetic” means to you. To be brief, “aesthetics” describes the relationship between appearance/composition and conceptions of beauty. As we’re sure you’re aware, beauty is entirely subjective. Keep this in mind as you peruse our list, as the perfectly aesthetic photoshoot ideas we’ve cooked up for you are geared to many different tastes. We hope one or more tickles your fancy!

In aesthetic photoshoots, the setting is everything, and you’ll want to arrange for a venue that suits the aesthetic purposes of your shoot. Thankfully, Peerspace, the world’s largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, is here to provide you with the most suitable venue for your shoot. With a diverse range of listings, Peerspace offers a comprehensive catalog of properties for a variety of purposes and tastes. Every listing features photos and real rental reviews, which will provide you with an insider’s look into each venue before you rent.

Now let’s get to it!

1. Bougie ‘til you drop in a luxury velvet-laced photo studio

If you have the refined and dignified taste of a 17th-century French aristocrat, you’ll dig this photoshoot theme. Grab a powdered wig and a neck ruff, and find yourself a room with floral wallpaper and gilded molding, and you’ll be halfway to becoming a European noble.

Looking for a kingly/queenly suite to shoot this fabulous super old-school shoot? Then look no further than this royal velvet, baroque luxury photo studio in New York City. Its baroque style screams French aristocrat and will leave your friends gasping for more.

According to a Peerspace user who booked this studio for a shoot: “Great space, had everything we needed. The proprietors were very communicative and kind as well. Highly recommend if you need a cute, lush spot in the city.”

2. Live it up in a sunny and spacious bohemian penthouse

Is 17th-century baroque too ostentatious for you? Do you still want to show off your refined taste with aesthetic photoshoot ideas? We’ve got you covered with this minimalist’s dream of a shoot, which takes you to the heights of an urban penthouse with factory windows, and tons of mid-century modern furniture.

For the Los Angeleno, look no further than this light and airy penthouse paradise. It’s a spacious studio filled with natural light all white walls and ceilings, and super chic furnishings.

It’s also a Peerspace venue with nearly one thousand rave reviews! Here’s one sweet example: “Beautiful space with really amazing light during the day! Really easy to access and the host was very quick to respond.”

3. Become Mick Swagger in a ’70s retro estate in Vegas

A great way to make an aesthetic statement is by presenting something your audience likely hasn’t seen before or is unfamiliar with. To accomplish this, we suggest going with a 1970s mood room, complete with faux fur walls, shag carpet, vinyl high stools, and a hand-shaped chair.

If you’re in Las Vegas, you’re in luck with this already decked-out ’70s swag pad. This retro estate offers several vintage-inspired spaces for your photos, all with one-of-a-kind props, lighting, and decor.

Speaking of the 70s, our groovy 70s photoshoot ideas will provide more retro inspiration your followers will love.

4. Go for Instagram gold with an edgy post-apocalyptic vibe

While some might not find the post-apocalyptic aesthetic to be beautiful, that doesn’t mean it isn’t. A burned-out or abandoned building enhanced with neon lighting and plenty of attitude is certainly beautiful to the right person. You could even do a diamond-in-the-ruff type shoot, with a more conventionally beautiful subject to contrast against the backdrop.

For the Los Angeles adventurer, we suggest this industrial and rustic old bank vault basement in Pasadena. It will provide the type of background that will surprise and impress your friends. Its colorful lights, grungy aesthetic, and bank vault doors enhance its rustic vibes.

According to a Peerspace reviewer: “Was one of the best spaces we’ve shot at. Hosts were extremely hospitable and friendly.”

5. Get creative in a Toronto art gallery with heavy NYC vibes

Oftentimes we turn to art objects for our understanding of aesthetics and beauty, so why not incorporate pieces of fine art into your shoot? Whether using your own pieces or those of others, you can set up a gallery of appearances, each canvas a window into a different aesthetic standard.

In Toronto? Then check out this New York-style art gallery that would be perfect for this shoot. It’s recently renovated, with high ceilings, all-white walls and floors, and colorful pop art displays.

6. Find domestic bliss in a beautifully furnished house

If you’re trying to be as innovative as possible with your aesthetic photoshoot ideas, we recommend taking everyday objects and transforming them into objects of beauty. The objects present in our lives normally go overlooked and fade invisibly into the background as an extension of ourselves in the environments we regularly occupy. Why not transform a suburban home into a palace?

Looking for a domestic space in Boston, MA? Then check out this gem of a fully furnished home. We especially love the dining area with the crystal chandelier and colorful cookware on the all-white shelving unit.

In the helpful words of a Peerspace reviewer: “Linda and Dan were awesome to work with! They provided me with everything I needed and were very accommodating. The house is stunning and a perfect location for any kind of shoot. I was shooting a product commercial in the kitchen which looked incredible on camera.”

7. Enjoy the views from a Miami bayfront modern abode

Sometimes you just can’t beat natural aesthetics, no matter how hard you try to rival nature’s beauty. For the more organically inclined, we recommend taking your aesthetic photoshoot ideas outside the house. From flowers and trees to sunsets and lakes, the world truly is your oyster for this aesthetically pleasing shoot. How beautiful something is will depend on how you shoot it, so make sure to snap pics until you get one you like.

For the water baby in Miami, check out this house with front-row seats to the sunset. Every inch of this more than 2,500-square-foot property provides an eye-catching backdrop, indoors and out.

In fact, a Peerspace reviewer described it thusly: “In my 5+ years in the industry this was the best experience I’ve had with a location. Amazing hospitality and beautiful home. Made the artist feel at home and helped the production move smoothly. Will definitely recommend!”

Our cute picnic photoshoot ideas will wow your followers looking for beautiful outdoor settings. Check them out!

8. Marvel at a light-filled biomechanical masterpiece

There’s something aesthetically pleasing about contrasting visual elements and styles. Going off the last one, this shoot asks you to combine organic elements from nature with mechanical objects. Whether that means turning an old computer into a pot for a plant, or a TV into a fish tank, this shoot can take you any number of ways.

However, if you’re in Seattle, WA, you’ll want to take advantage of this amazing lounge with live plants and a greenhouse ceiling. It’s an indoor and outdoor space with gardens throughout, including live plants walls, a cactus garden next to a pool table, and trees surrounding the rooftop barbecue grill.

9. Wear red to stand out in a little white house

Have you noticed the aesthetic value of a deep red sheen atop a bright white surface? For your aesthetic photoshoot ideas, you can incorporate this aesthetic by using such materials as red vinyl, leather, or even dyed corn syrup, and using real snow or some synthetic alternative.

Need a good snow substitute? Check out this cool all-white studio set in Seattle, WA. In fact, a Peerspace reviewer referred to it as: “10000% as always exceeds expectations at this space, for both the aesthetic of the venue and the ease of working with the host. Will absolutely be back!”

Check out these easy white background photography tips to nail your shoot at this all-white venue!

10. Chill in a relaxing backyard where the water lilies grow

There’s something about aquatic flowers that is just heart-meltingly beautiful. That’s why for this shoot, we’re recommending you head out to the nearest pond with water lilies or another variety of blossoming aquatic plants. Rising out of the undisturbed calm of the water’s surface, these flowers are striking in their elegance and their ability to alter the texture of the pond.

Want water lilies in Tampa, FL? You definitely need to take a gander at this dream of a backyard pond. It can be your own private oasis, especially with the banana and palm trees out back.

11. Stand out in a lush garden with a stained-glass feature

Some of the most aesthetically pleasing places are those where man-made and natural creations meet. One beautiful example of this is this magic garden near downtown Detroit, MI. It’s a rustic garage studio that includes plant life, a painted porch with a porch swing, and the curved stained-glass window bench featured above. You’ll look amazing posing in any of this special space’s nooks and crannies.

12. Play with shapes at a modern, zen-filled brownstone

There is nothing like the merger of lines and curves to delight aesthetes. And this zen and contemporary bright Victorian brownstone in Brooklyn is a beautiful example of this aesthetic principle. It’s a more than 3,000-square-foot home with exposed white brick walls, oak wood floors, crisp white decor, and tons of unique features that will wow your friends. Along with the amazing kitchen we featured above, you’ll also love the home’s spiral staircase and beautiful outdoor deck.

“This is an incredibly beautiful and unique space that was everything we wanted and more for our film shoot,” shares a producer in their Peerspace review. “Elisabeth is an amazing host who was beyond helpful and responded quickly to my many questions leading up to the shoot. Would highly recommend this space and hope to be here again sometime!”

Aesthetic photoshoot ideas: conclusion

We hope these aesthetic photoshoot ideas have inspired your project. For more inspiration and stunning locations, check out Peerspace. Our website makes it easy to find unique spaces that suit every location, budget, and yes, aesthetic needs. Since Peerspaces are curated and hosted by locals, you can reach out to your host with any questions or requests and they’d be happy to help you.

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