Let’s find the best spot to shoot.
Hayden Tract @ Culver City
lots of backdrops
empty streets
various textures and colors
great mix of industrial / creative / floral depending on the season
Malibu Pier
above and below the pier / staircases / beachfront / rocky patch
great spot for sunrise or sunset shoots
very SoCal vibes
cons: the pier can be crowded with people depending on what time of day or year it is
recommended props: beach blanket, beach umbrella
Pacific Palisades
various settings within a short drive of each other:
small town shopping center
nature backdrop @ nearby park
beachfront @ Will Rogers Park
great for a late afternoon start and end at the beachfront at sunset
not as crowded but may have people at the shopping area
Abbot Kinney @ Venice
lots of colorful backdrops with fun & funky charm
beachy, SoCal vibes
interesting backdrops with street art
nearby neighborhoods to walk around and take photos in
cons: can be a little crowded depending on time of day
Arts District @ DTLA
industrial cityscape look with slight creative vibes
nearby restaurants, coffeeshops, and boutiques
neutral backdrops great for outfits with bright pops of color
cons: can be a little crowded depending on time of day
Melrose
lots of fun, colorful walls and alleyways
nearby neighborhood for charming backdrop
may be crowded depending on people
DTLA
fun spots: The Broad Museum, Union Station, Grand Central Market, Bradbury Building, Angels Flight Railway
tall cityscapes / great for sartorial street shots and city vibes
if possible, rooftop shots are fun too
may be crowded depending on people
