To book a photoshoot or film location in Australia, write a clear brief, search A Perfect Space by property type, state or inspiration, check each listing’s logistics and published rate, shortlist and share a PDF with your team, book a recce, then click Make a Booking. Stuck? The Brief us form gets A Perfect Space’s locations team to send a tailored shortlist.
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Last updated 31 October 2026. Information from aperfectspace.com.
Every location scout knows the feeling. The shoot is locked, the crew is booked, the client has signed off on the moodboard, and there is still no location. It doesn’t have to work like that. A Perfect Space says it makes it easy to find the right location in three simple steps: search, shortlist and book. This guide expands those steps into a full, practical process, from the first line of your brief to the moment your crew walks out the door, with checklists you can take straight to your next job.
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01Define Your Brief
The fastest searches start with a clear brief. Ten minutes here saves hours of scrolling, and it gives your team, the owner and A Perfect Space the same picture of what you need.
Production type
Photography stills, TVC and video, TV series and film or events. Each listing shows the uses it accepts.
The look
Period or contemporary, coastal or rural, light and bright or rich and moody. Collect three to five reference images.
Crew and cast size
Headcount on the busiest day decides capacity, parking, toilets and holding space.
Dates and hours
Include bump-in and bump-out, early calls, late finishes and any second day or backup date.
Budget
Shortlist against published From rates from the start, and leave room for extra hours and loadings.
Must-haves
Power, vehicle access, quiet for sound, a pool, stairs, a specific room. List the deal-breakers.
Copy-and-paste brief template
Project: [campaign or production name]
Type: stills / TVC / film / event
Look: [three words plus reference links]
Spaces needed: [e.g. kitchen, bedroom, pool, exterior]
Crew and cast: [number on the biggest day]
Dates and hours: [shoot dates, call and wrap times, backup date]
Area: [suburb, city or max travel time]
Budget: [range]
Must-haves: [power, parking, access, sound]
02Search by Property Type, Area or Inspiration
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On aperfectspace.com you can search three ways, and every listing shows a published price, so your shortlist can match your budget from the first search.
By property type
Private Home, Farm / Acreage, Apartment / Unit / Townhouse, Estate / Mansion, Studio / Warehouse, Office / Workspace, Bar / Restaurant and Other.
By state or territory
New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the ACT.
By inspiration
Curated collections such as Light & Bright, Period Homes, Waterfront, Poolside, Event Ready and Newest Listings.
Scout’s tip
When the brief is about a look rather than a place, start with an inspiration collection, then narrow by state. When it is about logistics (a studio near the city, a farm within an hour), start with the property type and area. Open each promising listing in a new tab so you can compare them side by side.
03Check the Listing Details
A great gallery gets a location on your radar. The details decide whether it works on the day. Each A Perfect Space listing includes:
| Gallery and description | The look, the light and the standout features |
|---|---|
| Indoor and outdoor spaces | Kitchens, bedrooms, living areas, decks, gardens, pools and more |
| Architectural style and styling | From Federation and mid-century to coastal and minimal |
| Property logistics | Parking, kitchen and toilets, wifi, three-phase power, loading access and capacity, where listed |
| Permitted uses | Stills, TVC and video, TV series and film, events |
| Special conditions | Areas excluded from hire, noise restrictions or house rules |
| From day rate | Based on 8 hours for a stills shoot, out by 6pm; additional charges and loadings may apply |
Each listing’s From rate is your starting point. Check the pricing notes on each listing and see hirer fees and charges for how fees work.
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Questions to answer before you shortlist
Does it allow your production type?
Check the listed uses. A home listed for stills may not suit a TVC or an event.
Will your crew and gear fit?
Compare capacity, rooms and holding space with your headcount on the biggest day.
Where do vehicles go?
Note on-site, garage or street parking and whether trucks can get close for loading.
Is there enough power?
Lighting-heavy shoots may need three-phase power or a generator. Check what is listed.
What is off limits?
Read the special conditions for excluded areas, noise limits or house rules.
What will it really cost?
Start from the From rate, then allow for extra hours, production type and loadings.
04Shortlist and Share With Your Team
Once you are signed in, click the shortlist icon on every listing that fits your brief. When your shortlist is ready, share the PDF download, which contains live links, with your director, photographer, client or agency. Everyone sees the same options and details in one place.
Scout’s tip
Send three to five options, not twenty. Put your favourite first and add one line on why each one works, such as “best light for the kitchen scene” or “closest to base, easy truck access”. Decisions come back faster.
05Brief A Perfect Space When You’re Stuck
Sometimes the brief is too specific, or the deadline too close, to search on your own. That is what the Brief us form on Why Hire With Us is for. Upload your campaign creative or references, and A Perfect Space’s team of real locations managers will come back with a shortlist of locations to suit your brief and budget. For quick questions while you search, use the chat button on the site to reach a team member. The brief template in Step 1 gives them everything they need.
06Book and Run a Recce
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Photos tell you a lot. A recce, a site visit before the shoot, tells you the rest. To book one, create an account or sign in, open the listing and click Book a Recce, then complete the details. Bring the people who make the big calls, usually the director or photographer and whoever runs the logistics, and use this checklist on site:
Light at your shoot time
Visit at the same time of day as the shoot if you can. Note where the sun falls in each room and outside.
Rooms and angles
Walk every space you plan to use. Take wide photos and quick measurements of tight rooms and doorways.
Power
Find the switchboard and outlets, and note what each room can run.
Access and parking
Check the route from the vehicles to the set: steps, slopes, gates and lifts all add time.
Sound
Listen for traffic, planes, neighbours and air conditioning, especially if you are recording dialogue.
Crew comfort
Locate toilets, a space for hair, make-up and wardrobe, and somewhere for breaks and catering.
House rules
Confirm excluded areas, protection for floors and furniture, and start and finish times with the owner.
Backup plan
Pick a second set on the property in case of rain, heat or wind.
07Make Your Booking
Happy with the location? Click Make a Booking on the listing and complete your booking details. A Perfect Space says its platform services recces, bookings, contracts, bonds and payouts, so you are not chasing paperwork between agency, production and owner.
If plans change
Under A Perfect Space’s Cancellation Policy:
- Weather: a hirer can pause or reschedule a booking due to weather. A Perfect Space holds the funds and moves your dates, pending location availability, for no fee.
- More than 72 hours’ notice: the booking fee, location fee and related fees are refunded, subject to payment transaction fees.
- 72 hours or less: 50% of the booking fee, location fee and related fees are incurred.
08Shoot Day and Wrap
Under A Perfect Space’s Terms and Conditions, hirers are responsible for any damage they cause to a location and for the acts or omissions of everyone who attends during the booking, and must comply with all applicable laws. Good habits on the day protect the location, your budget and your reputation with owners:
Brief the crew on arrival
Walk everyone through the house rules, excluded areas and where gear can and cannot go.
Protect the space
Lay floor protection, pad furniture you move and keep gear off benchtops and timber.
Stick to the agreed hours
Plan the day so bump-out fits inside your booking, not after it.
Mind the neighbours
Keep noise down, park considerately and keep driveways clear.
Photograph before and after
Shots of each room before you start and after you reset make the walkthrough simple.
Leave it as you found it
Return furniture, take your rubbish and do a final walkthrough with the owner.
09Common Mistakes to Avoid
Booking from photos alone
Galleries are chosen to flatter. A recce shows the light, the noise and the access you will actually get.
Forgetting the biggest day
Capacity, parking and toilets need to work for your largest crew, not your smallest.
Ignoring the special conditions
An excluded room or a noise limit can break a schedule. Read them before you shortlist.
Budgeting on the From rate only
Allow for extra hours, production type and loadings so there are no surprises.
Leaving it too late
Popular locations book out around peak campaign seasons. Shortlist early and book the recce while dates are open.
No weather plan
For exteriors, know your backup set and the weather terms before the day.
10Location Hire Glossary
Terms you will see on listings, call sheets and briefs.
| Recce | Short for reconnaissance: a site visit before the shoot to check light, layout and logistics |
|---|---|
| Stills | Photography shoots, as opposed to moving image |
| TVC | Television commercial; often used for any video advertising |
| From day rate | The starting price on a listing; on A Perfect Space it is based on 8 hours for a stills shoot, out by 6pm |
| Loadings | Additional charges on top of the base rate, for example for extra hours or a different production type |
| Bond | A security amount held against damage; A Perfect Space says its platform services bonds |
| Bump-in and bump-out | Setting up before the shoot and packing down after it |
| Unit base | The area where crew vehicles, catering, wardrobe and make-up are set up |
| Company move | Moving the whole crew and gear to another location during a shoot day |
| Three-phase power | Higher-capacity power supply that suits heavy lighting setups |
11Before You Book: Quick Checklist
Uses
The listing’s permitted uses include your production type.
Capacity
Capacity, parking and power suit your crew and gear on the biggest day.
Conditions
You have read the special conditions and noted any excluded areas.
Budget
The From rate plus likely loadings fits your budget.
Sign-off
Your team has reviewed the shortlist PDF and agreed on a first choice.
Recce
You have booked a recce, or you are confident without one.
Terms
You know the cancellation and weather terms.
About this guide
This is an unofficial guide by The Space Scout, written from the booking information published on aperfectspace.com, which was checked on 31 October 2026. The scout tips and checklists are general advice for productions. Policies and fees can change, so confirm the details on aperfectspace.com and book directly with A Perfect Space.
12Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find a location for a photoshoot or film shoot in Australia?
Search a location platform such as A Perfect Space by property type, state or inspiration, check each listing’s photos, logistics and published rate, shortlist the best options, then book a recce or make a booking. If nothing fits, use the Brief us form on Why Hire With Us to get a tailored shortlist.
How much does it cost to hire a shoot location in Australia?
It varies by property, hours and production type. On A Perfect Space, every listing shows a published From day rate based on 8 hours for a stills shoot, out by 6pm, and additional charges and loadings may apply.
What is a recce?
A recce, short for reconnaissance, is a site visit to a location before the shoot, so the director, photographer or crew can check light, layout and logistics. On A Perfect Space you can book a recce directly from a listing.
What should I check on a location recce?
Check the light at your shoot time, every room you plan to use, power, vehicle access and parking, sound, toilets and crew holding space, house rules and a backup set for bad weather.
How far ahead should I book a shoot location?
As early as you can. Popular locations book out around peak campaign seasons, so shortlist early and book a recce while your preferred dates are still open.
Can I get help finding a location?
Yes. Fill in the Brief us form on A Perfect Space’s Why Hire With Us page and upload your creative or references, and its team of locations managers will send a shortlist of locations to suit your brief and budget.
Can I reschedule a location booking if the weather is bad?
Yes. Under A Perfect Space’s Cancellation Policy, a hirer can pause or reschedule a booking due to weather. A Perfect Space holds the funds and moves your dates, pending location availability, for no fee.
What happens if I cancel a location booking?
Under A Perfect Space’s Cancellation Policy, cancelling more than 72 hours before the start date refunds the booking, location and related fees, subject to payment transaction fees. Cancelling 72 hours or less before the start date incurs 50% of those fees.
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