12 Festive Winter Photoshoot Ideas for Models

Looking for festive and unique winter photoshoot ideas for models? We get it. Winter photoshoots can embrace the cold and snow to feature winter clothes and holidays or they can go warm and sunny to feature what’s coming in the near future for cruise and spring collections. And then there’s the rest of us models, who’d like to find a festive background for our holiday cards or winter wedding shots.

Whatever vibe you’re trying to capture, Peerspace has you covered with winter photoshoot ideas for models. Peerspace has access to thousands of venues, indoor and outdoor, across the US and UK, and all are available for rental by the hour. Read on to discover 12 festive winter photoshoot ideas for models available through Peerspace. We think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

1. No winter where you are? Find it on Peerspace!

Head out to a famously snowy area during winter and take photos celebrating the most scenic time of the season. With Peerspace, you can rent unique spaces that let you enjoy the winter landscape while also providing a warm retreat once the temperature drops.

For instance, check out this stunning contemporary cabin in Basalt, CO. It is 2,500 square feet of luxurious modern living in Roaring Fork Valley. It’s a short drive from Aspen, Snowmass, and Glenwood, offering you access to some of the most gorgeous ski slopes in the state. The host even offers a greenhouse lodge add-on, which would be another beautiful spot to bring your winter photoshoot ideas for models to life.

2. A festive holiday set in Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington not only receives its fair share of winter weather. But it’s also home to this stunning holiday photography studio with six setups! It’s a 600-square-foot room that comprises several different photoshoot areas in one. There is a brick wall backdrop and a whitewashed brick wall backdrop, multiple Christmas trees, wreaths, presents, and even a bed for a festive boudoir shoot if you like.

Another perk that comes with using Peerspace to book unique spaces? You can read reviews from genuine past renters before booking! Here is one great example for this Tacoma festive set: “I would 100% recommend for anyone needing an indoor studio! I absolutely LOVED my experience here! I’ll definitely be booking again 🥰”

3. Head for the mountains

If you time it right, you can do your photoshoot in real snow at this enchanted Colonial home Catskills retreat on 14 acres. The Catskill Mountains in central New York State are picturesque at any time of year, but the winter is magical. This Peerspace venue has many different places to shoot, including several living areas, a masonry fireplace, perennial gardens, and a horse barn.

Check out wat a producer shared after booking this space for a shoot: “Wonderful location for filming. The property owners were very accommodating for a last minute production. The property has very unique locations and possibilities.”

Love winter as much as us? Then you need to check out our winter wonderland party ideas next!

4. A Taconic foothills country estate

In Copake Falls, New York, there’s a stunning modern country estate on 45 acres where the distant mountains are breathtaking. The home is nestled on a hill and is a modern oasis on 45 private acres. While the interior of the home boasts high-end vintage furnishings, it’s the floor-to-ceiling windows that will catch your breath. They look out at a pond and mountains in the distance. When the snow flies it exemplifies winter photoshoot ideas for models.

5. Chestnuts roasting over an open fire

This 16-acre barn castle in the Catskills has a story that makes you want to go there: “In the late 1800s, a barn was built near the foot of Overlook Mountain. In the 1970s, it was converted into a sun-drenched hideaway where friends and family came to explore flower-filled meadows and dense forests, listen to cicadas hum by the pond, and spend long evenings sharing stories by the fire.”

Nowadays, it’s a five-bedroom cabin with a meandering private stream and hammock-strewn trees. What a setting for a winter photoshoot by a roaring campfire.

6. Montana, here we come!

This large country studio close to lakes, wheatfields, and mountains in Helena, Montana, is our furthest north on this list. It’s a working photography studio with a rustic look, complete with lighting equipment and backdrops. And thanks to its sensational location, you can count on lots of snow! 

7. The High Sierras of Northern California

The Sierra Mountains in northern California get lots of snow too. But even when they don’t, this venue called “The Canopy Sierras-Mountain Top Escape” is all dressed up in twinkly lights for your photoshoot. It features a handmade tree fort, a tiny house, and a star gazing deck. Not only that but there is also a fun school bus on the property, also perfect for your shoot. There’s so much to choose from, you won’t run out of winter photoshoot ideas for models.

8. How about a California desert holiday?

This Peerspace venue calls itself desert vastness and white pool in Yucca Valley, California. It’s a single-story home with a minimalist interior. The massive windows let you look out at the outdoor pool and hot tub, as well as the desert landscape in the backdrop. It does get cold in the winter desert and what a gorgeous vista!

9. A mid-century treehouse in the Franklin Hills

This mid-century treehouse in the LA neighborhood of Los Feliz is perched within the Franklin Hills. It’s three stories and boasts a bohemian MCM aesthetic. But our favorite part of this treehouse is its multiple outdoor decks. In fact, its first-floor deck has a built-in hot tub beneath the shade of an ash tree. A few holiday props and you’ve got yourself a Christmas getaway photoshoot.

A Peerspace user who booked this treehouse for a shoot shared the following review. “Caitlin’s house is the perfect location – somehow both in the middle of the city and yet was so quiet and felt secluded. The space was immaculate, nicely decorated, and had ample natural lighting. This was an excellent location for a photoshoot – the upstairs and downstairs are very well divided, so our crew set up multiple shots with plenty of room... Caitlin was great at communicating with us and was very helpful and quick to respond to text messages. I highly recommend it!”

Check out our wintery snow photoshoot ideas next!

10. Christmas in Connecticut

This 1778 historical home in East Haddam, CT makes a sensation spot for winter photoshoot ideas for models. It’s a spacious home that dates back to 1778 and is a classic New England Colonial home. While every inch of this property indoors and out is gorgeous, we recommend your shoot take place in the Classic Revival great room. The trimmed tree, roaring fire, and understated decor will look amazing.

A Peerspace user who booked this incredible home for an event shares: “We hosted a bridal shower for 35 people at this beautiful space and I cannot say enough wonderful things about the setting, Travis, and Peggy. They made sure we had everything we needed from serving platters to wood for the bonfire. All of our guests were in awe of the home, garden, and grounds, and I was asked multiple times “how on earth did you find this place!?””

11. A snowy log cabin photoshoot

This rustic-style cabin for productions and shoots in Heber City, Utah, is a “rare and very beautiful cabin, hand made of log and fir beams!” Plus, there’s plenty of snow from October to April! A perfect backdrop for your production. It’s no wonder it’s among one of the most creative places for winter photoshoot ideas for models.

12. Where natural light lives

Enhance your natural beauty by taking winter photoshoot ideas for models in a studio bursting with natural light. When you book this bright and airy event space in Toronto, that’s exactly what you get! It’s an all-white 2,400-square-foot space that includes modular furnishings and one-of-a-kind pieces. And just check out its Christmas scene! It’s all so perfect for winter shoots.

Winter photoshoot ideas for models: conclusion

We hope these winter photoshoot ideas for models has provided awesome inspiration for your project. As you can see, using Peerspace to book your next photoshoot location is both easy and rewarding. Discover your own hidden gem spaces near you and start shooting!

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