If you're looking for a location for your engagement shoot, you're in the right place. LA offers an array of stunning landscapes, terrain, architecture, and beaches to match any desired look or vibe for your engagement shoot. Our top 6 engagement shoot spots in LA showcase diverse options and are convenient with no permit requirements, easy parking, and breathtakingly beautiful.
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VASQUEZ ROCKS
No permit required
This location, a popular filming site for many years, is a fantastic spot for engagement photos. With its serene atmosphere on weekdays and many unique shooting spots, it offers endless photo opportunities. It features massive rock formations that you can effortlessly climb, as well as interesting hiking trails. The scenic options are endless.
MALIBU CREEK STATE PARK
Permit Fee: $79
Malibu Creek State Park, situated in the Santa Monica Mountains, is ideal for those who desire a romantic adventure through endless fields of tall grass with their partner. The park offers a delightful blend of canyons and trees for a breathtaking photo backdrop. Summer is the best time to shoot here, as the fields turn golden and the light is gorgeous. Make sure to bring water, wear sturdy footwear, and be ready for a bit of walking/hiking, but every step will be worth it. I guarantee it.
POINT DUME
No permit required
Point Dume is a breathtakingly beautiful location. It features a gorgeous cliff that rises high above the ocean, offering panoramic views of the coastline and the sea. The cliff is surrounded by green hills and a beautiful beach that stretch out for miles. With countless opportunities for portraits with breathtaking views of the Malibu coast, Point Dume is the perfect spot for engagement photos.
RAT BEACH
No permit required
This beach located in Rancho Palos Verdes area offers a unique advantage with its three distinct areas in one location: lush greenery, sandy beach, and pebble beach, making it an ideal spot for capturing stunning photographs. Couples often choose this location for their photos due to its serene atmosphere and low crowd levels, despite being a public state park.
Dogs are allowed!
RODEO DRIVE + BEVERLY HILLS
Permit Fee: $79
Beverly Hills is a prime location for engagement photos due to its luxurious and glamorous atmosphere. The city is renowned for its high-end shopping, dining, and entertainment destinations, as well as its stunning residential architecture, ranging from traditional to modern styles. With its iconic street signs, pristine parks and gardens, and iconic landmarks such as the Beverly Hills sign, Rodeo Drive, and the Beverly Hills Hotel, there are countless opportunities for stunning portraits with a chic and sophisticated feel. Additionally, Beverly Hills is known for its lush greenery and sunny weather, providing the perfect backdrop for romantic, sun-kissed photos.
TREASURE ISLAND AND MONTAGE LAGUNA BEACH
No permit required
Treasure Island Park and Montage Resort in Laguna Beach offer a breathtaking setting for engagement photos with views of the sparkling ocean. The park features a combination of beach scenes, lush landscapes, and breathtaking vistas, making it a top choice for Orange County engagement photos. The scenic overlook provides romantic, dreamy photos while the beach below boasts unique rock formations, small coves, and immaculately landscaped grounds with public art installations. The location is both beautiful and versatile, offering a range of stunning backdrops for your special photos.
Purity Weddings is a modern wedding photography and videography team based in Los Angeles, owned as husband and wife. We travel all around, not just in California, but nationwide to capture beautiful moments on your wedding day. We believe our photographs and films together embody a unique visual memoir. We take pride in our photographs and films, which reflect a distinctive visual style that sets us apart from other artists. We like to create a clean look, accentuated by soft light and warm colors. Our vision unifies elements of fine art with the details of a documentary, so our images are sophisticated, authentic, and timeless.
We're inspired by all couples with a real love story to tell.
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