Moving to City of Angels? Check Out These Unique Places to Take Pictures in Los Angeles

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KateHaus Photography shares, "I have always loved shooting at El Matador State Beach in Malibu at low tide. It's one of the most unique beach locations in LA, littered with large rocks and towering ocean-carved caves that provide plenty of variety in beautiful backdrops, as well as some stunning sunset views to get your creative juices flowing." Stephen Lewis Photography recommends arriving about an hour before sunset. It's a great opportunity "To explore the beach and take advantage of that dreamy golden-hour sunlight." Overall, "El Matador Beach in Malibu is my favorite Los Angeles location for family, maternity, or couple photoshoots," says Olesya Photography. "My favorite beach for maternity sessions is hands down Leo Carrillo beach," notes Arial Cannon, a Los Angeles maternity and newborn photographer. Lulan Studio seconds the versatility of Santa Monica Pier saying, "A playful type of person will enjoy taking photography by the Santa Monica Pier with the beach, roller coaster, and other carnivalesque scenery. We love Santa Monica Pier for the variety of backgrounds we can place our couples, as well as its ability to be photographed during the day and night." Manhattan Beach Pier Manhattan Beach Pier offers photographers many unique scenes to photograph with a large red-roofed roundhouse, turquois steel railings, and looming palm trees in the parking lot. " Hermosa Beach A beachfront city in Los Angeles County, Hermosa Beach is a popular destination for beach volleyball, surfing, sunbathing, and paddle boarding with almost 2 miles of oceanfront to explore. Nurture Baby Photography says the best beach to shoot on in Los Angeles is anywhere on Hermosa Beach. " Treasure Island Beach Treasure Island Beach is a sandy beach nestled in a cove in Laguna Beach, CA. The beach showcases stunning ocean views, a large natural rock arch, and tide pools that appear during low tide.