Beverly Hills
Beverly Hills is known for its glamour and star-studded streets and offers picturesque settings for engagement photography.
Beverly Hills sits about 12.2 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, just southwest of the Hollywood Hills. Rodeo Drive offers grand architecture and luxury storefronts, while the Beverly Hills Hotel on Sunset Boulevard — the 'Pink Palace' — features a red carpet entrance evoking the Golden Age of Hollywood for glamour-focused shoots.
Beverly Hills Photography Streets and History
Photographers can take advantage of the curving, tree-lined streets laid out by landscape architect Wilbur D. Cook in 1907, which offer varied compositions with shifting lot sizes and a mature canopy. The Beverly Hills Hotel, designated Historic Landmark No. 1 by the city council, provides a storied subject for architectural and street photography. The area's identity dates to 1906, when Burton Green and his wife renamed a former bean field after Beverly Farms, Massachusetts, and the city was formally incorporated in 1914.
Best Photo Spots
Here are six photo locations across Beverly Hills, ranging from parks and gardens to iconic streets and historic estates.
Beverly Gardens Park
Photographs of This Location
Beverly Hills Photographic Subjects Through the Decades
Beverly Hills offers photographic subjects spanning several decades, from the Spanish Renaissance-style City Hall designed by William Gage in the 1930s to a stretch of U.S. Highway 66, also known as the Will Rogers Highway, which was established in 1926 and still runs through the city. At the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Martinique banana leaf wallpaper—originally created in 1942 and installed by designer Don Loper during a 1949 renovation—provides a distinctive interior subject. The Fountain Coffee Room, which has served Hollywood stars on the same site since 1949, adds another layer of local history to a photo walk.
Common Questions
Photo shoot locations in Beverly Hills average $260 per hour to rent on Peerspace.
The Beverly Hills Hotel is located at 9641 Sunset Boulevard, CA 90210, on Sunset Boulevard.
Practical Information
9291 Burton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
216 S Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; free; $70 per day
ZIP 90209-90213; Sun–Thu 10:00am–10:30pm; Fri–Sat 8:00am–10:30pm; The Beverly Hills Visitor Center is a helpful first stop for trip planning and offers complimentary concierge services.
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Session Tips
- On Rodeo Drive, start near the park and towering palm trees then walk down to the clock tower at the very end while taking photos.
- Photograph the Electric Fountain at night to capture its programmed multi-colored lighting against the spray of the 'gathering waters.'
- On Canon Drive in Beverly Hills, find a spot with palm trees and few cars to make the most of the scenery.
- For an authentic feel, the photographer recommends leveraging personal connections to gain access to private spaces like bars, homes, or vintage cars.
- When shooting at a Beverly Hills bar or restaurant, schedule the session Monday through Thursday to avoid busy weekend crowds.
Photowalk
Walk the Beverly Hills Photo Trail
2 routes through the same vantage points, from a quick loop to a full afternoon.
Rodeo Drive has photogenic palm trees, cute cafes, designer boutiques, and the most popular square with its name on it.
When to Shoot
Best Time to Photograph
1:24 PM - 1:49 PM
1:49 PM - 2:49 PM
12:34 AM - 1:34 AM
1:34 AM - 1:59 AM
Best Season
year-round
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:58 | 17:07 | 10h 8m |
| Feb | 06:38 | 17:37 | 10h 59m |
| Mar | 07:03 | 19:01 | 11h 57m |
| Apr | 06:22 | 19:25 | 13h 2m |
| May | 05:51 | 19:48 | 13h 56m |
| Jun | 05:41 | 20:06 | 14h 24m |
| Jul | 05:53 | 20:05 | 14h 12m |
| Aug | 06:15 | 19:40 | 13h 25m |
| Sep | 06:36 | 18:59 | 12h 22m |
| Oct | 06:58 | 18:19 | 11h 20m |
| Nov | 06:26 | 16:49 | 10h 23m |
| Dec | 06:51 | 16:45 | 9h 53m |
What to Expect During Your Session
On Rodeo Drive, start near the park and walk toward the clock tower at the end, while Canon Drive offers palm-lined stretches with fewer cars for cleaner compositions. The Electric Fountain comes alive at night with programmed multi-colored lighting against the spray, and a hilltop vantage point captures golden light over the city at sunset. Bar and restaurant interiors are best scheduled Monday through Thursday to avoid weekend crowds.
The featured engagement session began at a bar, continued with a neighborhood stroll in Beverly Hills, and ended driving up a hill to watch the sunset.
“The session closed at a hilltop sunset, where golden light cast a romantic glow over the city of Beverly Hills.”
Getting There
Access & Transit
- Wheelchair access
- L'Ermitage Beverly Hills is ADA compliant in accordance with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design.
- Parking
- Metered street parking is also available near Pompadour Beverly Hills.
- Public transit
- 444 North Rexford Drive
- Walking distance
- 9850 Wilshire Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA 90210