Your Guide to Peerspace, LA

Now that I've relocated to Los Angeles and have started photographing models all over the city, I want to recommend some of the coolest locations I've found on Peerspace. From lofts to bungalows to poolside mansions, these locations span a wide range of prices to fit any budget. Click on any image or headline below to take you to the location's full details on Peerspace.com, including more photos, house rules, and booking info.

I'd love to shoot at one of these amazing locations with you! Or find another one that's the perfect fit -- there are endless possibilities in LA.

Pools under $100 per hour

The Modern/Mid-Century Pool (Sherman Oaks)

This is a classic mid-century home! From the rough finish of the pool bottom to the bright yellow floor cushions. It's the perfect scene to wear high-waisted bottoms, a crop top, and some vintage shades. The fruit trees, lush foliage, and natural stone backyard convey the feeling of a Mediterranean villa.

3 hour minimum

The Spanish Villa Resort (Beverly Grove)

Just imagine leaning up against these pillars, and having that tiled artistry as your backdrop. This space calls for a picnic of charcuterie, a bottle of vino, and a bowl of olives.

Outdoor space only, 4 hour minimum, no nudity allowed

Chic Mid-Century Bachelorette Pad with Bonus Pool! (Canoga Park)

This place could be right out of a West Elm ad, and the pool is stunning! This place is chic enough to pull off a more polished look, as compared to the other vintage and boho listings I’ve highlighted in this post.

1 hour minimum

Balinese Pool with Outdoor Shower! (Redondo Beach)

This place is truly looks a gem. The red tone of the outdoor shower would pop with a white bikini! For all my spiritual clients out there, the buddha statues and related décor will bring across your serene nature. Read some tarot cards by the pool and bring all your crystals.

4 hour minimum, No Nudity

Classic LA

Pop Art (Downtown)

Ever wanted to be in a pop art painting? Look no further! This space is LOUD! POW! WHAM! BAM! KAHBOOM!

2 hour minimum

The Jungle (Downtown)

This space has a ton of fun props and details. I’d love to see an evening gown draped across the couch or some minimalist silk lingerie. Fleur du Mal comes to mind.

4 hour minimum

The Perfect Amount of Pink (Downtown)

A sun drenched loft with a light and airy feel. The gold accents and modern furniture in pale tones give it a girly, yet eclectic vibe. If Blair Waldorf had a daughter, this would be her college bachelorette pad.

2 hour minimum

Southwestern Bohemian Loft (Downtown)

This place has so much natural light and I adore vibes . The textures of wood, the warm colors of the rugs, the furs laid over the furniture -- it’s all a perfect Southwest feel.

2 hour minimum

Groovy 1960s Loft (Downtown)

Bring your bell bottoms and go braless! This space is a Sixties dream. Better grab some tweed at a vintage consignment shop, change your name to Betty, and put your hair up in curlers before booking this space.

2 hour minimum

Girly Bungalow (Venice)

I love the peachy vibes of this home, and the outdoor patio is super quaint and cute. Such a relaxing space to photograph through a window or bring some of your favorite books as props.

2 hour minimum

UPDATE after I photographed a model at this location

Pros: super cute, well decorated, amazing lighting, well propped, easy parking, nice host.

Cons: tight space, backs up to an ADU that is not a part of the venue (fairly private, but not completely)

Diner Date (Central LA)

After a show and some drinks, everyone likes a late-night meal. Let’s do a shoot in an evening gown slurping on a milk shake and eating a burger. Or maybe you want to go girl next door and get some girlie sun glasses and some denim hot shorts!

2 hour minimum

Off-the-Beaten Path

Romantic Bungalow (Silverlake)

This is such a California house with all the best textures and patterns to boot! The outdoor space and windows allows for a voyeuristic style to be achieved easily, and the bright blues will make an image pop. The photos of the location don’t do this space justice compared to the editorial images in the gallery.

1 hour minimum

Harbor Haven (Newport Beach)

The art, the bright whites, the bar! Bring all your Vineyard Vines and J.Crew wear and pack a lobster roll for good measure!

2 hour minimum, No Nudity

Baroque of Color (Studio City)

There's too much fairy-tale goodness here to put a name to it, and I only have room for one photo. The price is on the higher side, but it would be well worth it to share the space with another model. There's plenty of room to spread out in, or even do a duo cosplay.

3 hour minimum

Moroccan Dream (Valley Village)

Wow! This space is absolutely breathtaking! All the exposed bricks, the antiques in the back house, just wow! This space is a 10/10. I can’t wait to create some incredible images at this location.

3 hour minimum

11:11 Vintage Cabin (Eagle Rock)

This place is right out of a movie set. The outdoor space leaves nothing wanting with that canyon view, and the floating fireplace is an incredible addition.

3 hour minimum

Fly Private (Boyle Heights)

I’ll take a glass of champagne and an initiation into the Mile High Club please!

1 hour minimum

Desert Acreage (Pearblossom)

This place has such amazing scenery and really cool props. Dommes: bring a whip. GFEs: bring your hiking books. Glam girls: bring your couture. Project your brand onto this landscape

3.5 hour minimum

Outdoor space only

Natural Light Studios

Light on Dark (Downtown)

This space gives me serious Leibovitz vibes. So much opportunity to create some incredible editorial style shots here. Those textures on the walls and the shadows on the floorboards will provide so much to play with.

1 hour minimum

A Menagerie of Options (Downtown)

So many fun and different things: a swimwear in front of the foliage, gladiator sandals with a satin dress in front of that terra cotta wall, layering white lace on white lace… the possibilities are endless!

1 hour minimum

Light and Airy (Downtown)

The flower wall, the clawfoot tub, the textures: there's such an eclectic girly vibe to this place. I see Honey Birdette in this studio’s future.

1 hour minimum

Mansions

White Whale (Pasadena)

Splurge on this location, or share with a few other colleagues. This place has plenty of room to spread out and get completely different looks for multiple people. Plus, can you imagine the duo potential?

2 hour minimum

Hilltop Paradise (Ventura County)

I love the modern look of this mansion. It has a beautiful staircase, contemporary vibes, and the outdoor space is INCREDIBLE! The view alone is work a click! The minimum rental time for this location almost requires to share with a colleague.

6 hour minimum

Mansion on a budget (Glendale)

This space has a lot of variety and some amazing outdoor space! The views out the windows are expansive and the funky vibe will certainly make a statement.

2 hour minimum

French Chateau (Koreatown)

Bring back glam in this huge house! The staircase is quite alluring. The red room adds the illusion of royalty. And that outdoor space with the pool. I’m swooning!

2 hour minimum

Patio Envy (Woodland Hills)

This place has such an incredible outdoor space. Lets make some cocktails to sit by the bar, pour some vino in a glass and waltz through the lavish hanging plants, or Sunbathe nude beside the pool.

2 hour minimum

Modern Mansion (Westchster)

This place is a sanctuary with clean lines and a gorgeous bathtub. Stop by Lush to get your favorite bath bomb colors, bring some milk, or load up on flower petals. So many looks to do here!

1 hour minimum, No Nudity

Contracts, Copyright, and Usage

It’s been a little over a year since I started this brand, and it’s been a journey. After working with different clientele in the past, I was always tripped up by how many people don’t understand basic copyright law, how many people don’t read contracts, and how many people don’t respect the time and work that goes into creating images that you love and cherish. This industry has been totally different for the most part. The vast majority of people I work with under the Inamorata brand understand copyright, read contracts, and respect my time and my creative work. Even if they don’t understand any of the above, they are willing to learn and be educated, which I am ALWAYS happy to do.

Recently a legitimate issue with a client has come up. It showed me that everyone would benefit from a clear explanation of my policies, why they exist, and how my clients can empower themselves in any shoot.

First, Let’s clear the air:

I’m so upset that this has come to social media spread of misinformation and that I now feel the obligation to participate in to give context to this complicated issue. If you have heard about the current situation, please know it is not about tagging images or crediting. Tagging is a bold line in my contract and it helps me gain more business so it is important, however, I would never report a copyright violation over that. The current situation has to do with theft of images. My contract clearly states the number of deliverable images and all images had been delivered at the time of theft. Again, under no circumstance do I allow unedited work to be published or used without permission. This person took screen shots from the proof gallery provided to use for advertising materials. Again, giving the benefit of the doubt, I reached out to this person multiple times, told them not to post screenshots from the gallery that were also unpaid for and gave them a quote to buy out copyrights for all images so that we did not need to do this over and over again. Even after this, they would still post stolen images, tag me many hours or days later after they had gotten use out of the images, and then would pretend they did not know better when confronted. This is a cycle that happened again and again, so yes, I finally took action. They also posted stolen images behind a paywall where they did not think I would see them, which I was made aware of by a client from the industry who recognized my work and sent me a screenshot.

This client signed a contract with me at the beginning of my career in this industry and received a special rate:

Four shoots for $2,000. ($500 per shoot)

The contract specifications:

4 shoots each 2 hours

8 images from each photo shoot (32 images)

The first shoot went overtime two hours, so I combined that into two shoots instead of charging them an overtime fee (first break I gave them). The contract also stipulated that I be paid upfront for all shoots and that dates for all shoots be specified at time of initial booking for the special rate to apply. I only received half the payment until the second shoot. The second shoot took place within an hour of them asking me to come and shoot on the same day (second break I gave them). The third shoot they did not like, so I allowed them to choose images from the first shoot that went four hours (third break I gave them). Even after all of this was said and done, I gave them an extra image and told them not to worry about payment because I miscounted due to their communication about which was constantly scattered across multiple platforms, so it was difficult to keep track.

I would also like to add the nuance that the entire question of copyright really began after this person called me and told me they were getting published in FHM USA and asked permission to use my images. They asked me to deliver them RAW files for free, give up complete creative control of my content, and relinquish publishing rights to the images without any contract or point of contact at the magazine. As I dug into this peculiar situation, I discovered FHM USA does not exist in print and had gone under a few years ago. I politely turned down the offer to be published knowing that many of these online magazines are now just shell brands making a profit off of photographers and models paying to be published for their own notoriety. I did not want my brand directly associated with pay to play, but I offered for the second time to buy out the copyright to all of the images if they wanted to use them, and they never responded to that email (which they posted screenshots of on Twitter) and the theft happened again. It wasn’t until later when I saw they used another photographer’s images that it was for FHM South Africa, not the USA website.

I did my best to navigate the confusion that came up in this client relationship, especially because when they signed the four shoot contract, I was first getting a feel for this industry. Even after I had found my footing, I continued to go above and beyond to make myself available to this client and remain completely flexible with this person.

Now I ask you, would you tolerate this pattern of behavior from any of your clients?

Secondly, the difference between owning copyright and usage rights.

• Copyright: The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.

• Usage Rights: rights granted to an individual by an artist to use something for a specific purpose and for a particular period.

Important things to look for in any contract before signing to be sure you understand your own rights and the photographers rights:

Deliverables

• Deliverables refers to the amount of images or additional content you are purchasing with the pricing of the package

• How many deliverables are stated in the contract?

• What does the photographer owe you in accordance to the contract?

Usage and Copyright Clause

• What rights does the photographer have to publishing images?

• What usage do you have for the images taken?

Model Release Clause

• What rights does the photographer have to your likeness?

• Does the contract give the photographer the right to use your face and identifying features?

• Where does the photographer have the right to publish images?

Alteration and Editing clause

• Does the photographer allow you to edit photos or alter them on your own?

• Do they allow outsourcing of images?

Crediting Clause

• Does the contract say anything about crediting and where?

• How does the photographer want to be credited?

Inamorata policy and contract:

I would like to begin this part with the caveat that I am not a stickler for contract and policy, especially if I suspect it is an honest mistake. 9/10 I give my clients the benefit of the doubt and this has happened many times. In these cases, I typically will follow up with a friendly email or text reminding them of the contract and policy that they signed and ask if they could please correct whatever mistake they made, or try not to make it again in the future. Up until now I have had zero issues and it has all been honest mistakes which I am completely understanding of. I know not everyone reads the fine print and sometimes it is difficult to keep track of everything from each individual photographer.

Usage rights:

I do not grant full copyright of all images taken during the shoot or proofs delivered. My contract stipulates that my clients have limited usage rights for non-commercial self promotion on their websites and social media. The pricing in my contract on covers this usage, and when you sign the contract you agree to this. My Clients do have the option to buy out the full copyright to the images which can either be price on an individual basis or priced in bulk. My clients may also purchase more usage rights. for example if you would like to create merchandise such as posters to sell, I can price out usage for just that purpose as well. (which will be less expensive than a full copyright buyout)

Retouching and Editing:

I do not allow retouching to be outsourced, and I do not allow my clients to retouch their own images. If my final images aren’t to your satisfaction I allow one revision retouch to make any corrections that may need to be done.

Deliverables:

The amount of deliverables is stated in the contract and varies depending on what package you choose. You always have the option to purchase extra images from your shoot and can return at anytime to choose more. I typically leave your proof gallery up for you to choose more content for at least 6 months from the date it was published. It at anytime you do not have access to the gallery to choose more content, please reach out and I will ensure you have access to all of your content.

Extras:

Why do you have to pay for extra images? In my lowest priced package which costs $800, I spend 3 hours on site shooting with you, add at least 30 minutes each way, transportation cost, and at least 45 minutes per image from the beginning of the post production to the end of only 8 images. That’s 10 hours of work minimum per package that I shoot which totals up to $80 per hour.

Other costs associated: That price also includes cost of camera equipment which totals up to $10K, computer equipment for editing which is another $3k, and yearly insurance to cover all equipment costs which is another $1.5k annually at a minimum.

Charging for extra images is how I supplements my income and it allows me the flexibility to have this as a full time job.

Proofs:

Proofs are not to be screenshot and published any where. This includes to twitter and social media. Any work my clients publish will reflect back on to Inamorata Photo, and I always want to make sure to put my best work forward. This means each and every image that I take will go through the entire retouching process of color correcting, toning, basic clean up, and stylization to match my brand.

Proofs that are screenshot from the gallery and published elsewhere is theft of intellectual property, especially so if the deliverable content as stated in contract has been received by the client. Thus far I have only had a handful of clients do this and have sent out emails in the same friendly way assuming they didn’t understand or read the contract. However, moving forward I am instituting a one warning policy. Anyone that continues to steal images from the proofs gallery after the warning and publishes without express permission from Inamorata Photo will first receive an invoice for payment of these images at a 50% mark up per image (any sale or promotional offer will not apply to this). If payment is not received within 7 days, I will take legal action to file for damages and copyright infringement.

Model Release:

I retain the right to alter, publish, reproduce etc, any of the images I create with the caveat that I keep my clients anonymity unless I have express consent from that individual client to use identifying features. Typically, this only applies to posting to social media and my website. I will never publish an image of you anywhere else without express consent, or unless you are 100% completely anonymous which would really only include abstract body shots without tattoos, scars, moles, or any other identifying features. My reputation is of the utmost importance to me, and keeping your anonymity is a very large part of that. It is in my best interest to maintain a friendly working relationship with my clientele especially because so many of you are recurring clients.

Crediting on Social Media:

I require that all images posted to social media are credited to Inamorata account. This is very important to my brand because in this industry word of mouth and trust is everything. Tagging me in your images shows implicit trust in my brand and abilities, and is a way to give me more business to ensure I stay in business. As many of you know I am one of very few female photographers in this industry, and I know many of you are thrilled to have me, please keep supporting my brand and spreading the word so that I can have some staying power.

Flexibility:

For clients that have any concern about the above conditions, I am always willing to negotiate terms of the contract. The contract I have is standard among the commercial industry. In fact, it was drafted by an IP lawyer in commercial photography field, as that is my background. I am not holding a gun to anyone’s head making them sign a contract, it is something you do of your own free will. If we cannot agree on terms, then you do not have to work with me. It’s 100% your choice.

To Conclude:

I adore the majority of my clients, and if you ask majority of the people I have worked with, I constantly go above and beyond for my clientele. I have had tense moments here and there, but overall it’s been a wonderful experience and I’ve been able to compromise and gain respectful working relationships all along the way. Up until this instance of conflict, I avoided any social media back lash for over a year. I have glowing reviews and I am extremely awestruck that people in this industry were willing to go to battle on my behalf before I even realized I had been publicly called out. I will forever be grateful to these people. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you.

I hope reading this post will further educate you on your rights as a client and a photographers rights as a creative. I am providing a service in the same way my clientele is. I am one of the few photographers in this industry that is female, and want to continue creating unique content for you. I have my boundaries, I will stand strong in protecting my brand, and I will not be pushed around by people who show a pattern of taking advantage of me. I think that’s a quality that everyone in this industry can respect. Thank you to everyone who has come to my aid in this matter. I adore and appreciate you more than you know! If you’re looking for a way to support me, please post a testimonial to your social media accounts to flood out the negativity.

xoxo -N

Loving and Leaving NYC

It’s late February in New York, that dreary period just before the city comes alive in spring. It’s overcast; it’s windy; it’s bitterly cold, but that doesn’t stop my client from sporting a vintage Versace lace suit with nothing but a bra underneath. Her little dog, Nomi, is tucked away in a fleece-lined bag to keep warm after we were kicked out of a Columbus Circle shopping mall for taking photos (a common occurrence with my shoots—always seek forgiveness later, right?). After we covered the first part of the concept shoot, we descended into the lovely world of the NYC subway where we were joined by a mob of mustachioed, cross-dressing women. The subway car quickly cleared and boarding passengers at other stops peered in only to say “NOPE” and head off to an adjacent car as our mob made it rain, paying tribute to the incredibly talented artist that is Jacq the Stripper. 

So excited with the shoot results, I had to sit down and start editing as soon as I arrived home—even though after a long day’s work I was exhausted. This is how I feel about most of my shoots; when I can tell a story and build your personality into it, I get invigorated. Many scenes over the past year come to mind: The dominatrix and her sweet submissive wiping up every step I took inside her apartment at the command of his Mistress and then dutifully driving us around Manhattan to get to our locations; the voluptuous Dixie De La Tour and I bribing our way onto a fireboat by feeding gourmet donuts to firefighters literally out of our hands; the incident when I photographed a client in lingerie on the Brooklyn Bridge and we got harassed by a prudish woman who called the cops ranting about “red hooker heels” and “setting women back 50 years” only to have two female officers respond to the jogger with annoyance and amusement. One of them shrugged, “It’s the Brooklyn Bridge, lady.”

Then there are the little moments on photoshoots that convey how comfortable my clients are with me as a female photographer—often before we ever meet. On my third-ever shoot for Inamorata, for example, I arrived on location to find my client answering the door completely naked, as if I were a friend already. Another time, a client was surprised by a monthly visitor shortly before our shoot and asked me to pick up tampons on the way. And you should hear some of the hilarious quotes that come out of photoshoots:

“Can you grab some ice? My nipples need a little more perk for this shot.”

“This necklace really makes my birthday suit.”

“Hang on, let me comb out my bush.”

And there are countless amazing quotes from my clients on Twitter, but here’s one of my favorites:

“I’m not a domme, but I want to make it clear [via Inamorata’s images] that I’ll pee on you and enjoy it.”

While NYC has been the biggest bitch I’ve ever had to deal with, it has also been the greatest teacher I’ve ever know. Thanks to this city, I’ve met New Yorkers who became some of the closest, most supportive friends I’ve ever had, and others who became the building blocks to Inamorata—and some of them were both. My professional and personal growth is intrinsically tied to this amazing city and the people in it, and I want to share my story with you:

Before I could even fathom the idea of Inamorata, I was getting out of a relationship that had financially ruined me. I was not getting the usual paychecks from my civilian photo brand, and I still had not moved out of my ex’s apartment because I couldn’t afford to. I felt so defeated. I started seeing new people in the messy dating scene that is New York City. One of my early dates was with a woman who, unbeknownst to me at the time, was in the sex industry. We hit it off, began spending time together, and as the relationship grew, she kept trying to help me find ways to bolster my income as I bounced from gig to gig. 

A few months after meeting, she revealed to me her profession and recommended that I start photographing women in the industry as a means of getting to the next paycheck of my civi brand. But my civilian work was so different from the industry. Reluctant but broke, I agreed to do a test shoot with her, and she helped me build a client base. The first few months of shooting were half-hearted, as I only saw the cash flow, not yet seeing the creative potential this industry has to offer. Another hotel room in Midtown, another coffee shop in Brooklyn, another bookstore in SoHo—all my early photo shoots were just means of surviving and I was ok with that for the time being. The additional income allowed me to move out of my ex’s place, pay off all my debt, and finally afford the plant medicine therapy that changed my life in so many inexplicable and wonderful ways. In a matter of months, I let go of so much trauma; I let go of my ex; I let go of many other relationships that weren’t serving me; and I mended relationships that were the most important to me. I let love back in.

In that space of healing, I finally had the clarity to see what Inamorata could become. What I had fallen into, serendipitously, was a rare opportunity to work with independent women who can afford to bring our collaborative visions to life without the heavy hand of a corporation, a sponsor, or an investor. Inamorata was no longer a means of getting by; it became my passion.

As I started pouring my soul into new projects, I created strong bonds with my subjects. The overwhelming support I have received from the community and the camaraderie I have formed with my female collaborators resulted in the most amazing creative endeavor of my life. I grew confident in my work and trusted my own capabilities. And my passion began shining through my product. I started to capture not just sexuality, but also style, personality, and even humor. My photography wasn’t predictable anymore, even to me, as I allowed my creative expression to take on a life of its own.

Inamorata is no longer the choice for typical hotel boudoir shots. My clients choose me because they want something different; they want to reveal a persona; they want a story. I love to tell stories—and break out of my creative comfort zone. I want to keep growing and expanding and upping the ante. Leaving New York City is bittersweet and was not a decision I made lightly. I’ll be returning to the city from time to time to work with new and existing clientele. It’s the first place I’ve lived where I feel I left a lasting impact on those around me. Without Inamorata, that positive impact would have never happened.

So now I’m hitting the road, heading west in an Airstream trailer to tour the United States with my little dog (whom many of you have met) and my new partner. I want to meet and photograph clients in new locations across the South, the Midwest, the Southwest, and West Coast. I also just launched my Excursion Package, so now I’m able to shoot at locations off the beaten path, such as ghost towns, salt flats, waterfalls, and National Parks. 

The growth of Inamorata is one of my proudest accomplishments, and I’m so incredibly grateful to all the people in this industry who have bet on me and trusted me with their vision. I look forward to pushing the envelope with my clients, and I cannot wait to create more magic together.

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