Best Streets in West Hollywood to Do Fashion Photography
LA has to be one of the almost photogenic cities in the Us. From the sprawling mountains minutes away from the city to scenic beaches Los Angeles is FULL of great places to Instagram.
Nearly every sunset in LA is scenic which is why I dear this metropolis so much. Every time I visit Los Angeles I find myself photographing all day and dark. If you visiting LA for the first fourth dimension I highly recommend renting a car to get around. Much of the city is sprawled out so it's best to have a motorcar to go around the urban center.
Here is my list of the 19 best places to take pictures in Los Angeles:
If y'all only stop at one place on this list the Griffith Observatory is a must, it has to be ane of the most instagrammable places in LA. Once you become to Griffith Observatory you'll be greeted with a panoramic view of LA. If you're looking for a Los Angeles skyline photo location put the observatory on your list!
Parking can be tight at peak times though and y'all may have to park a bit downwards the loma if the parking lot is total.
Additionally if you're willing to hike a bit there are a few trails behind Griffith that will let you lot get above the observatory for even more artistic views. The photograph to a higher place is from the hiking path that starts at the observatory.
Griffith Observatory on Google Maps
2. LACMA "Urban Calorie-free"
Solar day or Nighttime the "Urban Light" exhibit at Lacma is a popular destination. Basically whatsoever instagrammer can appreciate the unique rows of street lights here. The grounds of LACMA also take some interesting environments to explore but the nearly prominent characteristic is Urban Light.
LACMA on Google Maps
This spot took me a long time to find so I knew I had to include it on the list.
Angels Gate Park has Korean Friendship Bell which is a massive bell in a rock pavilion. Additionally there is a very unique biconvex basketball hoop at this park. Plus it's on a big hill so yous can get views of the water from the park.
Angels Gate Park on Google Maps
If you're visiting LA enjoying a sunset at the Santa Monica Pier is a must. The waves crashing down as the sun goes downwards behind the pier is just one of those classic California things that can't exist missed. If yous desire to spend more time hither I recommend exploring the pier, you can even walk underneath the pier.
Santa Monica Pier on Google Maps
The pedestrian bridge at Slauson Station is huge for portraits. The bridge at night is lit by a single light source on the summit that gives your photos a very moody feel. I personally oasis't been here merely have been told by friends that they recommend bringing a couple of people since the expanse is kind of sketchy.
Slauson Station on Google Maps
Located direct downtown The Walt Disney Concert Hall is full of incredible shapes and architecture. If y'all're downtown for dinner I recommend stopping at Broken Spanish for sophisticated Mexican dishes (The pork belly tacos are incredible).
Merely a warning: The stainless steel exterior can become incredibly hot on a sunny day and then exist careful where you put your hands.
Walt Disney Concert Hall on Google Maps
7. The Broad
The Broad museum is right side by side to the Walt Disney Concert Hall in the eye of downtown LA. Its unique exterior is fun to photography day or night. There are also some interesting fine art pieces within, general admission tickets are gratis but there is typically a line for them.
The Broad on Google Maps
The Queen Mary is quite the tourist attraction with shops and restaurants within merely the front of the ship is incredible. Parking was gratis for 30 minutes while I was at that place which was just plenty fourth dimension to hop out and accept a photos and get back on the road.
Queen Mary on Google Maps
9. Bradbury Edifice
Inside of the Bradbury Edifice at that place is a vintage stairway that is striking with unique lighting from the skylight on the roof.
Bradbury Building on Google Maps
x. Underpass in Downtown LA
Information technology took a chip to detect this spot but it's centrally located in Downtown LA. There are a few places to drive into the underpass, plus if yous come belatedly in that location is parking all over the street where you'd want to shoot. It'south underneath S Yard Ave so you can enter via Due west 4th St.
W quaternary St & South Grand Ave on Google Maps
If you take portraits the terminal bookstore is a perfect terminate with its uniquely stacked books. Many will recognize the books stacked in a circle blueprint.
The Last Bookstore on Google Maps
12. 808 S Olive Street Parking Garage
Joe's parking garage at 808 S Olive St is located in the heart of downtown LA. There isn't much to see at this garage but when you're driving downwards to exit the garage has a stunning round ramp that is painted orange. When I visited the garage was $iii for 15 minutes and that was about all the time I spent here. I couldn't figure out a mode to enter the bottom of the ramp expanse but when you're driving downwards yous tin pull over and hold your camera out the window (which I did to take the photo to a higher place).
808 Southward Olive Street Parking Garage on Google Maps
The Venice Canal Historic District are great to capture during the twenty-four hours or at sunset. The human fabricated canals were built in 1905 by developer Abbot Kinney who wanted to recreate the feel of Venice, Italia. You'll find tons of pedestrian walkways and bridges here that go between incredible homes and gardens. The canals themselves offer great reflections of the palm trees poking up all over the neighborhood.
Venice Embankment Canals on Google Maps
If you're looking for somewhere to take pictures in Los Angeles at night you have to finish at the West 4th street bridge. If you're driving it's commonly pretty easy to find a parking spot a few blocks away on S Boylston St or Miramar St.
Later on getting the skyline from the W quaternary St bridge take a walk down S Beaudry Ave to the 5th and 6th street bridge for tons of other angles. If y'all have a broad angle lens and a tripod you'll be in heaven in this area.
With the range of intersections and highways there are tons of different light trails you can capture at this location. I love that this spot captures the Los Angeles aesthetic perfectly.
Read my list of nighttime photography tips if you're new to night photography.
4th St Bridge on Google Maps
15. California Section of Transportation
The California department of transportation with its carmine neon lights is perfect for late night portrait photoshoots. When driving hither you can't miss the lights and you can usually find parking a cake away. A few other photographers showed up here when nosotros were shooting. It seemed similar a popular spot for photographers in downtown LA and I would recommend stopping by.
Caltrans Building on Google Maps
16. Hike Behind the Hollywood Sign
One of the most iconic L.A. sights is the giant Hollywood sign in the hills. There are a few trails that permit you hike behind the sign to go great photos of the skyline and sign.
Trail to Hollywood Sign on Google Maps
17. Grimes Canyon Route
Yous'll need a machine to get to Grimes Canyon route but the scenery is spectacular, particularly when the sun goes down. There are a a few spots to shoot from to become shots of the curve in the road; which looks particularly groovy with a long exposure at night.
Just be careful hither, the walk to the path to get photos of the road at night is narrow and so walk with cation (cars will exist driving by y'all).
Grimes Canyon Road on Google Maps
Many fly with flynyon to go aeriform photos of Los Angeles. It tin can be a bit pricey simply information technology's a great way to become unique angles of LA.
xix. Elysian Park
Elysian Park which is north of Downtown LA has a few not bad spots to photograph. Plus you lot can become a great view of the LA skyline without as many tourists as Griffith observatory. This park is ane of my favorite breathtaking places in LA, especially the palm tree lined route chosen Angels Point Rd.
There is a secret swing in the park as well that overlooks some homes and the highway. It was nigh a steep 10 infinitesimal hike to where the swing is but it'due south worth seeing if you're in Elysian Park.
The Park does close around 9pm so exist sure to leave before they close the gate (a truck will drive around to warn y'all when they are about to close the gate).
Elysian Park on Google Maps
Video from Los Angeles
In addition to the photos above I recorded a vlog showcasing many of the LA photography spots higher up. You can watch the video below.
Did I miss a spot? let usa know your Instagram worthy places in LA in the comments beneath!
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