Photoshoot Locations

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Workspace CafeWorkspace Night ShotsGastown loftspace. Members only. Great view. Big windows and lots of light. Can be booked. Talk to Bill MacEwan.
Directions to Location: 
400 – 21 Water St. Vancouver BC, V6B 1A1 p. 604.637.2252 f. 604.637.2253 e. info@abetterplacetowork.com
Notes: 

Cool space, great coffee, fun peeps.

1 year 17 weeks ago
Water Street AlleyGastownThere is a great alley that runs the length of Gastown between Water Street and the railyard. Lots of graffiti, tagging, rust, metal, grates, doors, etc etc.
Directions to Location: 
Park on Water Street (free parking between Carrall and Abbot on Water Street) and walk North into the alley.
Notes: 

As tempting as it might be you will get a ticket if you go into the railyard.

1 year 17 weeks ago
UBC

The grounds of UBC, especially on weekends, are a great place for a photoshoot. You get broad coverage, from an urban feel in the parkades and amongst the unique architecture, to a feeling of nature in the pockets of trees on campus (and the super cool location at the museum of anthropology- totem poles, interesting building, grassland, and sunset views). There are very few people around on weekends, so you never have to worry about being in the way of someone.
Examples of two sessions taken at UBC:
Session 1
Session 2

Directions to Location: 
2329 West Mall Vancouver, BC
18 weeks 4 days ago
Studio 304Assiting on Trevor Brady's ShootBeautiful loft on Granville Street that Sara Dent has turned into a commercial photography studio. Great light, ability to shut out any natural light too, rooftop access, makeup station, some gear to borrow, etc. Non-coporate rates. $150 per half day and $250 for a full day.
Directions to Location: 
1067 Granville Street - Suite 304 Granville @ Hemlicken
Notes: 

Contact Sara Dent: 604.505.6406

1 year 16 weeks ago
SkytrainSkyte arriving at Granville - Roland in Vancouver 2036Skytrains and the skytrain stations are a great location for photoshoots. Sometimes the security looks at you kinda funny, but ultimately they cannot really ask you to leave.1 year 14 weeks ago
Roundhouse

roundhouse010 Located at Roundhouse Mews (Davie & Pacific), there is so much variation around this area to keep you busy for hours- beautiful brick, colourful blue and red exterior of the rounded building, art installations, black metal, a train, and the ocean is located right behind the roundhouse as well.

3 weeks 6 days ago
Pacifica Photography Studio

Stylish bright photography studio complete with pro Hensel lighting kit (3 500w monoheads, umbrellas, softbox etc.) Multiple backdrops, stands, reflectors, sandbags etc. This studio has a private bathroom, clothing racks and changeroom, small kitchenette, skylight, freight elevator and rooftop patio.

Experienced Digital Editors and Photo Assistants are also available by reservation (please request for a quote).

STUDIO RENTAL: $30 per hour
ASSISTANT: $20 per hour
FULL HENSEL LIGHTING KIT $20 per hour
BACKDROP (white, black or grey) $20 flat rate

Please inquire about rental of additional equipment including lighting and other lenses. Learn more about our studio and photographers at our website www.pacificaphotography.com

Call 604.255.9596 or email to view the studio and make a booking: studio@pacificaphotography.com

Directions to Location: 
825 Powell St at Hawkes
26 weeks 17 hours ago
Gaolers MewsToday's SpecialGaolers Mews in Gastown is an awesome spot. It's like going back in time. Lots of cobblestone and brick and retro signage. It has a fire escape style stairwell you can shoot on in one part of it and the beautiful famous red door of the Shebeen Whiskey Bar behind the Irish Heather in another part.
Directions to Location: 
This is the area behind the Gassy Jack statue which is where Alexander and Powell street meet to form Water Street at Carrall. There are a couple entrances... one between the cowboy shop and The Salty Tongue on Carrall Street, and one between the dog store and the architechture firm on Water street.
1 year 16 weeks ago
Discollection Vintage Clothing CompanyDiscollectionSmall funky vintage store on Hastings in Vancouver. Lots of great clothes. Retro stylee.
Directions to Location: 
324 W. Hastings Vancouver, BC 604.331.1244
Notes: 

Kimberly Nelson, Owner.

1 year 17 weeks ago
Commodore BillardsCommodore BilliardsThis location is an awesome bowling alley and pool hall in downtown Vancouver on Granville Street. They let us rent the place out, setup our lights, and it was all in all a sweet and cheap location.
Directions to Location: 
Commodore Lanes & Billiards - 604-681-1531 838 Granville Street, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
Notes: 

I recently did a fashion photography shoot at the Commodore Billards and it was perfect. Lots of great nooks and crannies and cool locations and the staff was very flexible.

1 year 1 week ago
Bryght OfficeNew Bryght OfficeFunky Gastown loft space with a business twist. Exposed brick, rooftop access, big windows and skylights.
Directions to Location: 
Suite 400 - 1 Alexander Street Vancouver, BC, Canada
Notes: 

Call first. 778 898 3076.

1 year 17 weeks ago
Beatty Street Wall Graffiti

The graffiti along Beatty street (close to the skytrain) makes for a dramatic backdrop in photos. Best photographed earlier in the morning (10am) before many cars have parked along the metered street. The only thing is I'm not sure if this is a permanent wall or if it's just up during a long construction period.
Example photo on flickr

Directions to Location: 
Beatty street, right next to the skytrain
18 weeks 4 days ago