11 Awesome 27th Birthday Photoshoot Ideas

So you’ve made it to 27 – congratulations! Having weathered adolescence, your late teens, and making it past your quarter-life crisis is nothing to sneeze at. Why not celebrate the occasion with an awesome birthday photoshoot? To help you make your 27th into something special, we’ve concocted 11 awesome 27th birthday photoshoot ideas to make this birthday especially memorable.

Coming up with a photoshoot theme is only half the battle. To make it perfect, you’ll need to find a host location that will tie the shoot together and really give it some oomph. Thankfully, Peerspace is here to help you out. Peerspace is the world’s largest online marketplace for rentals and features a wide variety of venues all across the U.S., Canada, and beyond. Its intuitive search engine allows you to input keywords to focus on venues that meet your criteria. Peerspace venues also include a selection of high def photographs of the location that give you a realistic sense of the space you’ll be renting. In addition to the rental review from actual renters, you’ll be able to select a location for your shoot with confidence.

Now that you know where to get a venue, let’s get into our 27th birthday photoshoot ideas.

1. Penthouse paean

Having reached 27, you may be starting to figure out what you want to do with your life and how to make it happen. Some people find that manifesting your dreams helps to bring them about. This shoot is for those who aspire to high-rise luxury overlooking the city. A penthouse, some mid-century modern furniture, a glass of champagne, and your best buds should do the trick. If you’re looking for the penthouse suite of your dreams, check out this lofty and luxurious San Fran gem overlooking the city.

2. Pretty in pink

Pink is back in style. Easy on the eyes, inviting, and eminently stylish, pink is a color of luxury and sophistication. Whether dressing in pink/salmon or ensconcing yourself in a light pink environment, this shoot will grab attention and make a statement. To give you an idea, check out this chic and subdued pink paradise of an apartment.

3. Floral fecundity

With more and more people working from home, house plants have become all the rage. Some people have even transformed their apartments into urban jungles. When you can’t go outside, when not bring the outside in? We get it, it’s a cool look. That’s why we’re advising you to take your 27th birthday photoshoot ideas into your own lush oasis. Need some greenery for this shoot? Check out this lovely and greened-out home in Tampa.

4. Music to my ears

Like idea #1, this photoshoot helps you imagine what life could look like once you’ve turned your dreams into a reality. That is, if your dream is to be a studio musician. Hip, popular, and visually engaging, sound studios provide insight into the backroom dealings of the music industry and are a great way to celebrate #27. Looking for a sound studio in Boston? Take a gander at this fully equipped and furnished studio that’s ready to record.

5. Passion play

If 27 is your year to make romance happen, we’re here to help. One of the best ways to get yourself into the dating game is with an effective advertising campaign. You’ll need to strategize and think of what market you want to appeal to–once you have, you’ll be on your way to designing your own super-sultry shoot with mass appeal. To give you an idea of what we’re thinking of, check out this moody lair that’s sure to set hearts fluttering.

6. Retro radness

Going retro is always in fashion. You just need to decide how far back in time you want to go with your 27th birthday photoshoot ideas. While the 1950s are always fun, we’re suggesting you take a wild ride to the 1970s. There are so many 1970s themes to choose from, including funk, wall-street, and disco. If you’re going with a backroom, disco-jazz aesthetics, you’re going to want to check into this rad party zone in Los Angeles.

7. Barkeep’s buddy

This photoshoot is for the 27th birthday celebrant who enjoys getting sauced with style. For this shoot, we’re recommending you take your best-dressed self to a classy bar and snap some pics with friends. A wood-paneled interior, some incandescent lighting, and a bartender in a bowtie should suffice. We’ve also got just the place for you if you’re in the Denver area, check out this swanky bar spot that’s ready to party.

8. The zombies are coming

If you’re turning 27, then you’ve definitely lived through the zombie apocalypse craze of 2010-2015. For those who survived that era and are obsessed with survivalism, this theme is for you. Grab your crossbow, a couple of baseball bats, and your best survival buddy, and you’ll be good to go. Need a post-apocalyptic setting for this shoot? You’ll need to consider this derelict masterpiece of a set in Nashville.

9. Bourgeois me

Want to live in a middle-class fantasy but aren’t quite there yet? If that describes you, you’ll have to consider this classic bourgeois shoot for your 27th. A wall full of chunky books, some nice mid-century modern furniture, a designer pooch at your side, and a bottle of aged brandy in your hand will all bring this dream together. For the Atlanta native, you’ll want to take a look at this sophisticated yet modest bourgeois pad. 

10. Hittin’ the town

For those with a taste for some of our more spicy 27th birthday photoshoot ideas, this midnight banger might be for you. Jump into your best club attire, grab a couple of friends, and prowl the neon-lit streets of desire. This shoot will take you into the heart of your local nightlife and will communicate your dedication to fun. If you’re not keeping the party going, who is? Need a flashy club backdrop for your shoot? Look no further than this sultry and fabulous Miami studio. 

11. Can’t pick? Don’t choose

The last of our 27th birthday photoshoot ideas, this one can be whatever you want it to be. A green screen is a magical thing and gives flexibility to those who are having trouble deciding on a singular theme for their shoot. With a green screen, you can be in Morocco, at a rave, in a library, or even in outer space. Employing your photo-editing skills, you can play around with different themes without having to book a whole bunch of venues. In Columbus? Check out this professional and fully equipped green screen studio.

Peerspace enhances your 27th birthday photoshoot ideas

Have you come up with your own photoshoot idea? That’s great! If you have, and still need a place to shoot, you should definitely take a look over the tons of other great venues on Peerspace.

Find more unique 27th birthday photoshoot locations on Peerspace