Travel Photography: A Photographer's Guide to LA
Learn how to photograph LA like a pro! Join Jefferson Graham as he takes you on a tour of the most iconic spots in and around Los Angeles to photograph. You’ll find out how to get to the best spots for epic travel and street photography, where to shoot the Hollywood sign, where to go downtown, insights to photographing the most iconic buildings and landmarks, and even a look at surf photography. There’s no shortage of subjects and locations, and Jefferson helps you avoid the most common mistakes and leaves you brimming with ideas for your next trip to the city that launched the movie industry.
Release Date: 2021-04-22
Lessons
Introduction and Gear
Join Jefferson as he introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow, and then jumps into the gear he’ll be using.
Duration: 2 mins 21 seconds
LA Skyline
The LA skyline is iconic and easy to shoot from a variety of locations.
Duration: 7 mins 47 seconds
Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is known for its opulence, and that’s what we’re here to shoot.
Duration: 4 mins 42 seconds
Griffith Observatory
This is one of the great classic buildings in LA, and a joy to photograph.
Duration: 6 mins 8 seconds
Hollywood Sign
Learn how to get up close and personal with the Hollywood Sign.
Duration: 7 mins 27 seconds
Classic Surf Photography
Head down to the beach and catch some surfers catching the waves.
Duration: 11 mins 41 seconds
Venice Beach
There are so many classic beach communities in LA, but none like Venice Beach.
Duration: 6 mins 31 seconds
Downtown LA
Head to the heart of DTLA where there’s a lot of things to photograph as you walk around.
Duration: 3 mins 37 seconds
Freeway
You can’t think of LA without thinking of the massive freeway system. Jefferson shows how to combine a nighttime freeway shot with the skyline.
Duration: 2 mins 36 seconds
Capitol Records Building
The Capitol Records building is an iconic landmark in LA.
Duration: 1 mins 51 seconds
Walk of Fame
The Times Square of LA is the famous Walk of Fame, and Jefferson shows one photographic location amongst it all.
Duration: 3 mins 41 seconds
In-N-Out
No trip to LA would be complete without a visit to In-N-Out Burger. Here’s how to get the shot with the plane going right over the sign.
Duration: 2 mins 20 seconds
Sunset Spots
There’s a lot of places to catch the sunset in LA, and Jefferson gives a rundown of places to consider along with his most favorite.
Duration: 5 mins 12 seconds
Farewell
Jefferson wraps up the class with some closing thoughts.
Duration: 0 mins 37 seconds