Hennessey + Ingalls Bookstore is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

1. Hennessey + Ingalls Bookstore

8.7
300 S Santa Fe Ave, Ste M (at E 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Arts District · 14 tips and reviews

Buttercup D.Buttercup D: WOW! This is book heaven for people that appreciate photography, architecture, art, art history, etc. You could spend hours here.

Joe C.Joe Crawford: Art, architecture, design, decorating, computer graphics, photography: this store has all of these in depth.

Kerry S.Kerry Stratford: Our favorite bookstore. Everything creative.... art, photography, product design, etc... A must for any trip we make to LA

Samy's Camera is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

2. Samy's Camera

8.3
431 S Fairfax Ave (btwn Drexel & Colgate), Los Angeles, CA
Camera Store · Mid-City West · 42 tips and reviews

Grant K.Grant Kirkwood: It's like crack for people serious about photography and videography.

Jim Techfrog A.Jim Techfrog Alden: This is the every photographers camera store. Best place for renting equipment too

Amy K.Amy Koughan: Amy Koughan is a talented professional photographer. She received her first camera at an early age and began developing her skills.

J. Paul Getty Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

3. J. Paul Getty Museum

9.4
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Brentwood · 503 tips and reviews

Yvonne L.Yvonne Leow: Must check out the documentary photography exhibit. Stunning and awe-inspiring visuals.

Erin E.Erin Egleston: A great place to experiment with abstract photography...

Rex W.Rex Wui: Get there before everyone else does for some fantastic photography!

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

4. Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

9.4
5905 Wilshire Blvd (at S Ogden Dr), Los Angeles, CA
Art Museum · Mid-City West · 444 tips and reviews

Vicki J.Vicki Johnson: See the Luis Melendez still life exhibit before it leaves. Awesome, so dimensional the objects look like he photographed it all.

NOWNESSNOWNESS: Los Angeles: Check out the William Eggleston retrospective "Democratic Camera: Photographs and Video, 1961-2008" until January 16, 2011. Click "More Info" to see some of his previously unseen images Read more.

LomographyLomography: LACMA boasts an impressive collection, spanning the history of art from ancient times to the present. Photography, sans a flash, is permitted in most of the exhibitions!

Arcana: Books on the Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

5. Arcana: Books on the Arts

8.7
8675 Washington Blvd (at Hutchison Ave), Culver City, CA
Bookstore · McManus · 6 tips and reviews

Ebbani R.Ebbani Reyes: Really good space for specialized books! Good selection and nice space. Photography gallery inside also! ✨

LAistLAist: Arcana, which The New York Times called "the go-to purveyor in Los Angeles for rare and out-of-print books on art, photography, architecture, design, fashion and music," is an essential destination. Read more.

Stephen G.Stephen Gates: The best design, fashion and art bookstore in the world. I stop here every time I'm in LA

Bergamot Station Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

6. Bergamot Station Arts Center

8.0
2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Art Gallery · 21 tips and reviews

Otis College of Art and DesignOtis College of Art and Design: Bergamot Station is a converted car storage area for the steam–powered railroad that ran to the beach. It houses 26 art galleries that show everything from photography to functional jewelry.

Amy K.Amy Koughan: Amy Koughan is a skilled photographer based in Los Angeles. She says she grew up taking pictures, and considers herself a born photographer.

Mike S.Mike Su: the mint lemonade and any special quesadilla are awesome

Getty Center North Building is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

7. Getty Center North Building

9.0
1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Structure · Brentwood · 7 tips and reviews

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Overlooking the LA skyline, the Getty surrounds guests with breathtaking views & world-class art collection incl European paintings, contemporary photographs and decorative arts.

InterContinental Hotels & ResortsInterContinental Hotels & Resorts: The best cultural stop for a Perfect Day in Los Angeles: welcome to the Getty Center, where extensive art collections meet with daring architecture. Don't miss Vincent Van Gogh's Irises. Read more.

Vanity Fair AgendaVanity Fair Agenda: Enjoy cocktails while waiting out the 405’s rush-hour traffic at this simple and calming, Richard Meier–designed space with views to the Pacific Ocean.

Hollywood Bowl Museum is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

8. Hollywood Bowl Museum

8.8
2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Museum · 7 tips and reviews

Roberta R.Roberta Romero: Check out all the amazing photographs of performers and the Bowl throughout the years Read more.

Ryan P.Ryan Palmer: Very interesting if you love Jazz and symphony music.

EdzelEdzel: Exhibits for all who have performed at the Hollywood bowl

Paris Photo LA is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

9. Paris Photo LA

8.0
5555 Melrose Blvd (Gower), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · 1 tip

IDA A.IDA ALT: Amazing transformation of the space for this spectacular Photography exhibit. Over 70 galleries on sound stage 5,31,32 & NY Backlot!

West Pavilion is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

10. West Pavilion

8.4
1200 Getty Center Dr (J. Paul Getty Center), Los Angeles, CA
Art Gallery · Brentwood · 4 tips and reviews

Anna F.Anna Frenkel: Most popular attraction here: Monet, Van Gogh upstairs, documentary photography downstairs

James W.James Wade: The Getty offers free Wi-Fi!

Raul H.Raul Hernandez Lopez: Nice architecture and art around this specific pavilion

Sunset Marquis is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

11. Sunset Marquis

9.2
1200 Alta Loma Rd (at Holloway Dr), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 43 tips and reviews

Steve J.Steve Johnston: Take a dip in the salt water pool and head over to the gallery to see some more great rock & roll photography.

Nathan S.Nathan Small: Sitting poolside they made me the best mojitos ever!!! Also dinner was amazing!

James F.James Fahey: Semi-official private sanctuary for Hollywood’s A-list elite. Safe refuge for the notorious, the infamous and in a... http://bit.ly/awxkcP Read more.

Hollywood Bowl Overlook is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

12. Hollywood Bowl Overlook

8.7
7036 Mulholland Dr, Los Angeles, CA
Scenic Lookout · Hollywood Hills · 27 tips and reviews

Bruce T.Bruce Tien: Great place for photography and share a moment with your mate.

Jeroen S.Jeroen Schmit: Incredible views of the entire city at sunrise. Park is open from sunrise until sunset.

SulaimanSulaiman: Busy city .. I like the view from here

Urban Light is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

13. Urban Light

9.3
5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Sculpture Garden · Mid-City West · 62 tips and reviews

The Ritz-CarltonThe Ritz-Carlton: One of the city's most photographed landmarks, this art installation in front of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art is solar powered, with lights switching on from dusk until dawn.

Shadi S.Shadi Saliminia: probably more beautiful at night, still a great place for photoshoots day or night :)

Rafael O.Rafael Ochoa: A wonderful example of public art on display—it promotes physical interaction between the public and the assemblage sculpture.

Skylight Part Deux Arts Annex is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

14. Skylight Part Deux Arts Annex

8.1
1814 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Bookstore · Los Feliz · 7 tips and reviews

Frank D.Frank Diebold: Great photography selection

jennifer h.jennifer han: one of my favorite book stores. grab one of the fun bags - discounted bundles of older periodicals, zines, and small runs in a sealed brown bag. i love being surprised by what's inside.

Alana Y.Alana Yarbrough: Come nourish your inner geek here! (Comics, graphic design, art, architecture, film & sci-fi nerdgasm HQ)

Mouche Gallery is one of The 15 Best Places for Photography in Los Angeles.

15. Mouche Gallery

7.8
340 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA
Art Gallery · 3 tips and reviews

Insight EditionsInsight Editions: Join us Friday, Oct. 5th for an Intimate Event with Robert Knight, photographer behind "Slash: An Intimate Portrait." Read more.

warrent s.warrent satt: Robin Morgan with Adina Doria and Warrent Satt Robin Morgan and Ariel Leve's new book, "1963: The Year of the Revolution" at Mouche Gallery, Beverly Hills 90210

warrent s.warrent satt: Robin Morgan and Ariel Leve's new book, "1963: The Year of the Revolution" at Mouche Gallery, Beverly Hills with Adina Doria, Zhou Tong Hai and Warrent Satt in Beverly Hills, CA.