Here’s Where & How to Rent a Photography Studio for a Day

If you need a photography studio for just one day, rentals are going to make a lot more sense for your situation. You may be wondering where and how to rent a photography studio for a day, and luckily, Peerspace makes this and all kinds of other hourly or daily rentals an impressively simple process. Whether you need a photography studio for a casual photoshoot or a professional project, here’s how and where you can rent one out for a day.

Why rent a photography studio for a day?

This one seems fairly self-explanatory, but in addition to the obvious answer that is “for a photo session,” you might not rent a photography studio for actual photography. Consider that many of these spaces are multi-purpose. For instance, a beautiful loft that can function as a photography studio as well as a party venue or a coworking space. Check out the last section of this blog post for some examples of multi-purpose spaces.

Where to rent a photography studio for a day

Using Peerspace makes it easy to rent a photography studio for a day, with a massive selection of options easily accessible via the site’s straightforward search engine. Those hoping to plan a photoshoot in the United States will find a total of more than 27,000 suitable spaces available for rent, some of them designated photo studios and some equally suitable for other uses as well.

Once you’ve narrowed down your search, you can browse specific photography studio listings. All Peerspace listings have high-resolution photos of the space, an in-depth written description of the space, and in many cases, reviews from those who’ve rented the space in the past.

The listings are designed to be detailed enough that you don’t have to visit the space in order to decide whether it would be a good fit for your needs. This way, you know what to expect before you ever set foot there in person. Also helpful toward this end is the fact it’s easy to reach out to the host of a space through their listing, in case you need to ask them questions or make specific requests regarding your rental.

3 amazing photography studios you can rent

1. Montmartre at Hodgepodge Studios in Philadelphia

For photographers located near Philadelphia, this industrial-style studio in the city’s East Kensington neighborhood is a fantastic option. You can’t go wrong here if you’re looking to rent a photography studio for a day. Surprisingly, renting this space costs only $45 per hour at the time of this writing, and it “has been optimized for artists of all types… The studio is equipped for your production needs.”

Creatives will also appreciate that the space has five large windows that provide abundant natural light and the fact a variety of photography equipment is included with the rental.

There are over 400 reviews from those who have rented this studio in the past. To quote one such review: “This is an absolutely gorgeous space! It is beautifully lit, well maintained, and just as stunning as the photos. Getting into the space was really easy, and the entire experience was seamless.”

2. Unique studios nestled in downtown Chicago

Check out this attractive, simple, and affordable studio located in Chicago, right in the heart downtown. This one is pretty clearly designated for photography, as opposed to being more general creative/multi-purpose spaces. This rental includes a number of colored backgrounds, can accommodate as many as eight people, comes with softbox lighting as well as a ring light, and more amenities.

The fact there are almost 500 positive reviews for this photo studio is another great sign. One reviewer wrote, “A wonderful space!! Miguel was so helpful and friendly. An amazing host. Would definitely book again!”

And another commented, “This was a really nice studio! Miguel was really helpful and made sure I was comfortable in the space. Would definitely book here again!”

3. An open-concept creative space in Toronto

Here’s another space you can rent by the hour that functions not only as a photography studio but a more general “creative space,” meaning artists and creators of all kinds can benefit from its use. There’s a lot to love about this Toronto-based studio, which is described by the host as “an open concept creative space with ample natural light, soaring 13 foot ceilings, and modern floor-to-ceiling south and west-facing windows. With over 1,200 square feet of space, you can create, shoot, and host with ease.”

Be sure to take a look at the photos of the space in the listing for a real sense of what it feels like to be there. You might also glance at some of the many positive reviews, like that of one photographer who wrote the following, “We loved the space; the host was amazing and so helpful! The space was very versatile with different rooms and very bright. I will definitely come back here for another photo session. Also, it was so easy to book the place.”

Bring your photoshoot ideas to life

When you need a space for your creative vision to unfold, look to Peerspace for thousands of stunning hourly rentals across the United States, Canada, and the UK.

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