Hello Readers, in the this blog post I’ll be listing my personal favourite locations to shoot in London with example images. I am Portrait Fashion Photographer based in London, I’ve lived in London for 24 years so I am accustomed to the hustle and bustle of London.
If you are a photographer and struggle to find exciting locations to shoot in I hope this article will help you discover someting new.
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London Bridge & Waterloo
London Bridge is a nice area with creamy backgrounds by the River Thames, I personally love using a fast prime lens and shooting on London Bridge itself. Subject separation is a big element needed to shoot in a very populated area.
Pros:
+ Lovely backgrounds
+ Perfect for street Photography
+ Very accessible with hidden areas
Cons:
- Tourist populated area
- Prime area for thieves
- Open areas with fairly strong winds
Images taken @ London Bridge
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Kensington(Chelsea)
Kensington is great area for high end commercial work, many bridal and high end fashion brands shoot in the Chelsea area. Chelsea has a grat selction of upper class retail stores, coffee shop and social activities.
+ Area feels upper class
+ Situated near iconic buildings
+ Top class restaurants and social areas
Cons:
- A niche area
- Large tourist audience
- Prime area for thieves
Images taken @ South West London
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Shoreditch
My favourite location to capture Urban Fashion Portraits and Commercial Photography is Shoreditch, there’re many areas to shoot from that will produce a different vibe. If you need a graffiti backdrop you’ve got it via Shoreditch high street station and a Brick Lane.
If you want a cityscape background it’s also achievable via Liverpool Street, there are lovely markets stalls nearby (Spitafields market) that serve wonderful fresh food and sell luxurious clothing products.
If you want a cityscape background it’s also achievable via Liverpool Street, there are lovely markets stalls nearby (Spitafields market) that serve wonderful fresh food and sell luxurious clothing products.
Shoredicth is also located near Old Street, Aldgate East, Hoxton and various areas in Hackney.
Pros:
+ Many areas to shooting
+ Great social location
+ Popular location
Cons:
- Common photography location
- Overground station usually crowded
- Slow transport links
Images taken @ Shoreditch & Liverpool Street
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Honourable mentions:
- Camden Town
- Stratford
- Neals Yard (Covent Garden)
- Old street
- Central London
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John Renait
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