The 9 best locations to rent for your Instagram photoshoot in New York City

Whether you’re a true born New Yorker, or just a tourist in the Big Apple, New York City offers a lot of different looks and styles. From loft homes to mesmerizing themed spaces rich with stories and visuals, there’s a lot for the camera to love here. And what the camera loves, so does the gram and so do we at Giggster! In this list we've compiled the most stunning looking location rentals to help get you as many likes as possible. So without any ado, here are our picks for the top 9 best locations to rent for your Instagram photoshoot from our catalogue of listings available for photo rentals in New York City.

Exposed beams and brick, dark wood floors with a roof deck, and exotic 1920s chic decor and furniture, that’s what you get at this gorgeous Bohemian Loft & Roof Deck. The vintage furniture and artworks adds a speakeasy vibe to the loft which looks amazing on camera. There’s also musical equipment on-site at an additional fee, including a concert piano, which is a great feature for any music themed Instagram photoshoot.

A value for money offering, this 1900 sq. ft. photo studio is a wonderful place to conduct an Instagram photoshoot. Being a fully fledged studio means there’s also other light, grip and other on-set equipment which you can rent for an extra fee. To get a complete list of the equipment, see more pictures or request a booking, please follow this link to view details for this all-white Brooklyn photo studio

Located at the end of a quiet street, this charming modern bohemian suburban ranch is both down-to-earth and camera ready. A charming middle-income home, there’s a stunning patio section at the listing which looks incredibly photogenic. The interiors feature multicolored walls and different floor styles, offering a range of looks. The home also has a small front yard that offers a fresh, Americana look.

A quaint and mesmerizing loft on the Upper West Side, this loft home makes you feel Zen and calm within the noisy city. Tastefully decorated with plenty of indoor living plants, wooden accents and choicy furniture and artwork, the loft looks spectacular for photoshoots. Plush furniture, eclectic installations and designer fixtures really add to the photo appeal of the location. Even the bathroom has amazing interiors and wall textures.

A name hinting at French influences, this classic French chateau photo rental in New York is a one-of-a-kind location for an Instagram photoshoot. The majestic open floor plan covers 10,000 sq. ft. of living space which includes a ballroom, 6 bedrooms and exquisite furnishings with aesthetic art and sculptures. The outdoors also include a few water areas including a short waterfall, black bottomed swimming pool and a fountain, all of which add an Instagrammable photo aesthetic to the venue.

A gorgeous family home rental in Valley Stream, there’s a definite retro and old-school vibe that radiates from the space. Minimally decorated, the home has 5 bedrooms, a living room, an enclosed porch and a dining room. Outdoors in the spacious yard is an in-ground swimming pool with beautiful curved stairs leading into the water. There’s something grungy and raw about this listing that really helps it stand out from the rest.

A stay-cation home, this resort style Mediterranean villa is all about luxury and looking sophisticated. For instance, just step into the large master bedroom and you’ll see a marble jacuzzi, a steam shower, walk-in closets and skylights. The space also has a finished basement with a fireplace and bar which looks camera perfect. The open floor plan, rich interior choices, thick, flowy curtains and posh fixtures, really go a long way in adding the insta-approved status this venue has.

There’s only one thing Instagram loves more than a good photo - and that is a lovely story. That’s exactly what you’ll get at New York's First Women's Boxing Gym. Fully-equipped for a fitness session, this is a great venue to conduct a fitness theme Instagram photoshoot. The old school boxing gym is at street level, and has mirrored walls, showers and pretty much every other gym sight.

A listing that looks as though it was built for an Instagram photoshoot, the Zen glasshouse exudes peace and nature wherever you point the camera. Decorated in a Bohemian aesthetic, this massive home also features a recording studio with a baby grand piano, a billiards room, a modern art collection and a chef’s kitchen. Elements of nature either in the form of wood or plants are peppered all over the indoors of the home. The listing also has a 1,500 sq.ft. private garden across 2 levels with multiple seating areas. A great space for candid, at-home photography, this glasshouse is definitely one to consider seriously should your shoot require a lot of natural elements and swathes of natural light.

That’s the list. Over the different locations we’ve tried to ensure maximum diversity and camera presence. And going through the different photos of the locations on this list is sure to find you many incredible Instagram photoshoot venues. However, if you’ve a particular look in mind that’s not on this list, then please follow this link to see our entire catalogue of photo rentals available for an Instagram photoshoot in New York City.

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