Book a Los Angeles Photographer

Los Angeles is the hub for art & entertainment with creativity flourishing through its 400+ neighborhoods. Choosing a location for your next photo shoot can be daunting, which is why we curated a list of locations for you to choose from.

Prices start at $220 USD for a 30-minute shoot

Explore the best spots in Los Angeles

Santa Monica Pier

Santa Monica Beach & Pier

Lifeguard stations & beach views

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

Venice Beach Boardwalk

Venice Beach Boardwalk

Beach lifestyle & iconic buildings

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

Venice Canals

Venice Canals

Romantic walks & sightseeing

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

melrose-ave

Melrose Ave

Instagram worthy

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

griffith-observatory

Griffith Observatory

Hiking & city landscape views

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

El Matador Beach

Secluded coastline

        90 min | 2 hours

Beverly Hills

Towering palm trees & high-end shops

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

Downtown Los Angeles

Shopping & street style backgrounds

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

The Grove

Old Town Shopping Center

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

Hollywood

Classic Hollywood & Walk of Fame 

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

Rodeo Drive

Luxury Shopping

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

LACMA

Museum & Art | Famous Light Poles

        30 min | 1 hour | 90 min | 2 hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Analyzing the top Google results, we found that most photographers charge between $350 to $600 per hour in Los Angeles. Established photographers occasionally charge more than $600 per hour due to high demand. Los Angeles photography prices are very competitive, pricing +50% higher than the national average.

Los Angeles county is home to over 400+ neighborhoods, each offering a unique perspective and photo experience. This diverse selection makes it easy to find a location for every type of photo shoot.

Street style locations: a few common street-style photo spots in Los Angeles include Melrose Avenue, Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, Koreatown & Century City.

Scenic locations: a few common scenic photo spots in Los Angeles include Venice Beach, Santa Monica Beach, El Matador Beach, Griffith Observatory, Beverly Hills & Venice Canals.

Finding a good photographer to work with is made easier with review website, but many photographers aren’t on review websites, so how do you know how to find someone that’ll be easy to work with?

The easiest way to find a good photographer is to analyze their work. Most photographers should have a portfolio or Instagram portfolio for you to scroll through their recent and best photo shoots. Since every photographer has a unique style, this method should help you understand the type of work you’ll receive.

Some photographers own their own studio but most of the time you’ll need to pay extra to book a private studio location. Studio rentals usually range between $30 to $100 per hour with some premium locations costing more. Peerspace is a great option for booking a studio but there are many other studio booking websites to choose from. If booking through MashaLou.com, we can help you find a studio and arrange the booking for a small fee + hourly rate.

Popular Photoshoot Packages in Los Angeles

PERSONAL PHOTOSHOOT

$350

– One hour of personal photo shoot outdoors or studio

– Can change up to 2 outfits in one location

– All (around 250 pictures) RAW files and 10 pics edited in photoshop

– Up to 7 days editing time from moment you choose the pictures

– Advice on the location

Add extras:

Makeup, hair: $250-500

Wardrobe: starting from $200

Car service $75/hour

Extra edit – $20/ pic

DESTINATION PHOTOGRAPHY

$520

– 2 hours of personal photo shoot, two or more locations

– as many outfits as you want

– All (around 450 pictures) RAW files and 20 pics edited in photoshop

– Up to 10 days editing time from moment you choose the pictures

– Advice on the location

Add extras:

Makeup, hair: $250-500

Wardrobe: starting from $200

Car service $75/hour

Extra edit – $20/ pic4

EXPRESS SESSION

$220

– Limited locations, up to 30 minutes

– 1 look (outfit)

– All RAW files and 5 pics edited in photoshop

– 2 days turnaround time

– Advice on the location

Add extras:

Extra edit – $20/ pic4