Looking for Location Ideas?
Look no further! This page has all my location recommendations including the links to websites containing booking information. All studios and Air B&B sites must be booked on the client's side. Please check my availability before booking a space.
If you're someone who is looking for a 30 minute shoot with me (or even a 1 hour shoot) something you can do for spaces that require 2+ hour time blocks is pair up with some friends who also need branding photos and split the cost of the space. That way we can schedule back to back sessions and make the most out of having the space!
Greenhaw Place
$125 / Hour (2 hour minimum)
This modern Spanish revival home is located in Downtown Gilbert. While in this space, I loved the beautiful kitchen and the bright bench area.
LINK TO BOOK
A. Marie Studio
$85/ Hour (2 hr Minimum)
Located on Central and Monroe in Downtown Phoenix, this space is has beautiful light and versatile backgrounds to work with. It's upstairs with elevator access, and while this space can change frequently, I've always had successful shoots here.
LINK TO BOOK
Thrive Coworking Gilbert
LINK TO THRIVE
Thrive is a coworking space in downtown Gilbert. There are two main areas in the front of the space I typically will shoot in. Because this is a co-working space, there will be other people working, so certain areas might either not be available to us, or there simply might be people working in your background.I typically try to schedule sessions on weekday mornings. The manager is also extremely kind and helpful, so even though this is a shared space, I have really loved the images that come out of this space. This is also a unique booking situation because I will bill the fee to my account and then invoice you, so you won't book the space directly. Their fee is $75 for one hour.
1-2 Subjects only.
$75/Hour
Grand Pyramid Cottage
LINK TO BOOK
I've only shot here once but it was a wonderful shoot. We spent most of our time in the absolutely beautiful designer kitchen. This is a historic house in Downtown Phoenix and I really enjoyed shooting there.
While this space is rather pricey, my client ended up contacting the owner and asked if there was a gap in shoots that might allow us to squeeze in. If you end up going this route, please aim for a 10 or 11 am start time.
Queen Creek Home
This Queen Creek home is an absolute favorite. Flip through this gallery to see the variations this space offers, and then click over to the link below to book. While you're at the Home Studio List site, check out other available home rentals in the area!
LINK TO QUEEN CREEK HOME
$150/hour
Heritage Square
FREE OPTION
Heritage Square is my favorite option for a 30 minute session. The gray concrete walls create wonderful light which makes for bright, clean photos. While there's little chance for a natural looking "Laptop" photo here, a journaling-on-the-steps shot is definitely in the cards. These photos are also generally very versatile so they will work across different platforms from Linkedin to Facebook to Instagram, and survive future re-branding endeavors..
This spot is also very popular so the chances of us sharing the space with 2-3 other photographers is high up there, but usually everyone is very respectful of each other. Ideal start time is 60-90 minutes before sunset.
Gilbert House
COST UNKNOWN
This is a space located in downtown Gilbert. Their posting does not show pricing, which I assume is available if you log in or request a date. Most rental sites require a two-night minimum, though an occasional single night may open between bookings. If you find a property you love, it never hurts to ask the host if they have any flexibility.
LINK TO GILBERT HOUSE
Chandler Studio
$110/Hour
This space is very simple, with 2-3 backgrounds. Click over to their listing to see a full-view of the studio. This option is affordable and works great with a 30 minute session!
LINK TO CHANDLER STUDIO
Hotel Adaline
Cost Unknown
Hotel Adaline in Scottsdale has really beautiful spaces around the outside of the hotel. I am not 100% on what their policy is because each time I've shot there, my clients have been guests at the hotel. I would recommend contacting them to ask permission to shoot before scheduling your session here. While it's maybe a little inconvenient, I recommend a sunrise shoot since hotel traffic will be less than a sunset shoot.
Pro Tips
If you’ve found a space you love on a vacation rental site but feel stuck with the two-night minimum, there may be a little flexibility worth exploring.
Because of those minimum stays, single “in-between” days can occasionally be left open between bookings (kind of like a single empty seat in between two parties at a movie theater). While every host handles this differently, it can be worth reaching out to ask if they ever offer a day or hourly rate for shorter uses like a photo session. There’s no guarantee, but some of my clients have had success with this approach.
You can also see if anyony in your circle needs to book a session and you can split the cost of the space between you. Sometimes, collaboration is a winning strategy in booking photo spaces!
Please Note
Rented spaces and studios change frequently. While all of these images are taken by myself, in the spaces advertised, the homeowner or studio owner may have changed things around or redecorated in the time since.
If you are concerned about a specific setting being available at the space, please check out their website or Instagram, or contact them directly to confirm.
