Looking for top Los Angeles photography spots? Explore famous outdoor locations like Griffith Park, Santa Monica, Venice, and FD Photo Studio’s creative photo studios for your next trip to sunny Los Angeles.
Los Angeles is a photographer’s dream. From famous landmarks to hidden gems, the City of Angels offers endless chances to capture amazing shots. Whether you’re a pro photographer, brand creator, or social media lover, LA has the perfect backdrop for your next project.
But popular outdoor spots can get crowded, require permits, and depend on weather. That’s where smart photographers choose professional photo studio for rent that offer the same creative power without the hassle.
Griffith Observatory sits high above LA in Griffith Park, giving you amazing views of downtown and the Hollywood Sign. This Art Deco building looks stunning day or night.
Best Times to Visit: Sunset views are amazing but also the busiest time. For a quiet experience, visit for sunrise.
What Makes It Great: The Observatory allows photography for personal use both inside and outside the building.
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The historic Santa Monica Pier, with its vibrant Ferris wheel and classic amusement park attractions, has nostalgic charm. This spot gives you that perfect California beach feeling.
Best Photo Spots: My favorite spot on the pier to take photos is Pier Burger, which is pretty photogenic.
Pro Tips: For the sun behind the pier as it sets, March/April and September/October are the best months.
Venice Beach offers the boardwalk, world famous Muscle Beach, skatepark, and pier. It’s perfect for capturing LA’s creative energy.
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El Matador Beach in Malibu has dramatic cliffs and rock formations, making it one of the most photogenic beaches in LA.
What to Know: A permit is required for professional shoots and must be obtained at least 4 days in advance.
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Downtown LA offers amazing urban photography with modern skyscrapers and historic buildings creating perfect contrasts.
Walt Disney Concert Hall: Designed by architect Frank Gehry, this building features curved stainless-steel panels that reflect light in unpredictable ways, making it perfect for photography at any time of day. The architecture creates stunning wide-angle shots and close-up detail work.
Union Station Los Angeles: This downtown landmark opened in 1939 and combines Dutch Colonial, Mission Revival, and Art Deco styles. Known as “the last of the great train stations,” this historic terminal offers stunning architectural photography with its grand waiting room, beautiful tilework, and dramatic lighting.
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The Bradbury Building: Built in 1893, this historic building features an extraordinary skylit atrium with walkways and stairs in a blend of stone, marble, tile, and iron. Famous for appearing in movies like “Blade Runner,” this architectural gem offers unique lighting and vintage charm perfect for dramatic photography.
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While outdoor locations are beautiful, they come with challenges:
FD Photo Studio offers 6 LA-area locations with 38 unique studios. Each space is designed for different creative needs, giving you professional results without outdoor hassles.
Art 3: Daylight and delicate studio with southwest windows and rose wall. This romantic studio features a stunning 10×15 foot rose wall, white clawfoot bathtub, natural southwest light through large windows, and white furniture with golden trim. Perfect for elegant portraits, fashion shoots, and romantic photography session.
Los Angeles Photo Studio for rent Olympic 3 features overhead RGB lights designed for cyc wall photo or video shoots, plus an RGB LED tunnel, professional turntable perfect for car photography, and a Vintage TV Wall. The large white cyclorama wall creates seamless backgrounds, making it ideal for commercial fashion and product work requiring precise color control.
Yukon 3: Revolutionary rain room studio features water effects and special setups including a 14×12 foot pool filled with water (7 inches deep), surrounded by black and white curtains for customizable backgrounds. Perfect for editorial, fashion, and conceptual projects that need distinctive water effects and creative backgrounds.
Studio A: Classic white walls and concrete floor studio has excellent natural light from large east and south-facing windows, making it ideal for portraits, fashion photography, and commercial shoots that benefit from authentic daylight.
Rain Room Photo Studio Hill 7 in Los Angeles features overhead RGB lights combined with rain feature. This specialized studio offers unique creative possibilities for fashion and artistic shoots with rain and dynamic colored lighting for extraordinary visual effects.
Professional photo studio starting at only $29.99 per hour, including basic lighting and grip equipment.
What’s Included:
“I have been using FD Photo Studio for the past 6 months and the experience has been nothing short of excellent”
– Product D., Los Angeles
“Having shot at FD Photo Studio about 5 times, I can’t help but say that this place is a gem in the middle of LA”
– Andrey K., Los Angeles
“FD Studios is probably the most convenient, least expensive, most accommodating and accessible studio I could find”
– Yelp Review
Los Angeles offers incredible photo opportunities both outdoors and indoors. While iconic spots like Griffith Observatory and Venice Beach provide amazing backdrops, professional studios give you the control and convenience that busy creators need.
For your next LA photo project, consider the smart choice: rent studio space that delivers professional results without the outdoor hassles. Your photos will thank you.
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