The 9 best locations to rent for your family photoshoot in Los Angeles

Most photoshoots have a lot of common elements. But not many are as diverse as a family photoshoot. Featuring infants, pets and grandparents, these photoshoots can be quite a challenge - and scouting ahead goes a long way in making life simple on shoot day. But you definitely shouldn’t begin your research by visiting all our listings available for photo rentals in LA. You could start with this list, specially curated to highlight the 9 best locations available on Giggster to rent for your family photoshoot in Los Angeles.

Adjacent to the Malibou Lake in the Santa Monica Mountains, this gorgeous circa 1920 lakeside home has a historic, vintage look that seems out of this world. The misty lake looks stunning in the morning, adding a highlands charm to the venue that also features a shingle-sided Swedish mountain cabin, a mesmerizing dock area and plenty of natural landscaping. All in all, a great space for a family photoshoot that is sure to result in some gorgeous images.

Sticking to the European theme, this 2,500 mid-century modern Bohemian home looks like it’s straight out of Ikea’s playbook. Stylistic furniture, natural light and beautiful backdrops, these are the three elements you find in spades at the location. In addition to the home looking extremely photogenic, there’s also a prop closet and artwork which you can use at the venue for your family photoshoot.

A modern, contemporary two-storey home with an open floor plan and plenty of natural light, this designer home is made for a high-end family photoshoot. The massive rooms and white-walled interiors provide a camera-friendly environment while the rich decor and furniture choices add a sense of grandeur and sophistication to the space. Fitted with unique fixtures all over, the home also has a lush, green backyard that features a pool, jacuzzi and an outdoor open cabana.

A ranch home with a tropical overgrown garden, this home has a quintessential middle-class Americana vibe to it. An empty pool, ping pong tables, and basketball hoop add a homely look to the space. The home also has multiple lounging areas in the large back patio featuring a few vintage chairs. Definitely one you should consider if you’d like an outdoor-at-home family photoshoot at shoestring budgets, this tropical garden and ranch house will definitely give you more value than the price suggests.

A 3,500 sq. ft open gallery created for museum-quality exhibitions, this gallery space has white interior walls, white gloss floors, and vaulted ceilings with exposed beams and skylights. The venue is also perfect if you’ve got props and backdrops you’d like to use or build. If you’ve got a family that is up for a more fun, model-esque photoshoot, then this listing provides just that.

A studio capable of producing your family photos, this cycloramic photo studio is fully-fitted for a family photoshoot in LA. From greenscreens to virtual sets, there’s endless photo opportunities here and then some. Not just that, you can also rent stages, technical gear and any equipment you might need from the studio itself; which goes a long way in removing any logistical troubles you might run into.

A home with an on-camera personality, this Stone Manor looks eclectic, reserved and sophisticated. Stone features prominently both inside and outside the home, adding to the camera appeal. The home features a plethora of different looks including manicured yards and gardens, a charming cute pool and plenty of one-of-a-kind photogenic trees. Definitely a space where seeing more images might inspire new ideas, there’s a lot of photo value at the location which your camera will be more than ready to capture.

A recently renovated turn of the century pub, this historic space is a light-hearted Victorian masterpiece. Choicy interiors, stunning furnishings, and rich artworks are fitted in the interiors of the pub adding an artsy photo energy around the listing. With plenty of seating styles to choose from, this is a great location for a pub style family photoshoot in LA.

A professional black box comedy theatre, this venue is great for a photoshoot that involves going out with the family. The venue allows you endless control over the light, and with different seats to choose from, you can have the family stick together or take over the entire seating area. A great venue if you know what you’re going for, this space for a family photoshoot definitely calls for a creative, quirky approach.

Family photoshoots can be quite the challenge to plan, but these locations are highly conducive for a photoshoot of such a nature. Capable of providing intimate, passionate moments and playful, friendly ones, conducting a family photoshoot at any of these locations will greatly reduce your on-shoot hassle. However, we do understand if what you’ve in mind is impossible to shoot at this location. If that’s the case, please refer to this link to open up our entire list of rental locations for your family photoshoot in Los Angeles.

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