LACMA "Urban Light" Lamppost

This image was taken at the "Urban Light" lampposts outside of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). To get to this location, I recommend taking a car. You can either park along Wilshire Blvd or you can park in the LACMA Parking Garage, which is just north of the lampposts. Once you get to the installation, reference the GPS coordinates to stand in the exact spot where I stood. You'll get a great perspective from there, since it's in the middle of the installation with all of the lampposts surrounding you. Address: Public Art "Urban Light", 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

The "Urban Lights" are a permanent exhibit that can be visited year round.

The lights will be illuminated after the sun goes down, so I recommend visiting at night when it's dark outside.

I used a 35mm lens here, but I suggest taking a few lenses so you can experiment with different viewpoints and perspectives.

To create the reflection on the lower half of my photo, I placed a prism on the bottom of my lens. The prism refracts the light and the frame is then reflected into the lens. Don't be afraid to get creative and play around with the positions of the prism. You can get some really cool shots that distort or alter the image!

I suggest placing your model in the center of your photo to create a sense of symmetry. With the lampposts, light and reflections, it's important to have a focal point that draws the eye to the middle of the photo.

Visit the LACMA to see a world-renowned collection of international art. The exhibits change every few months, so make sure to check out their calendar before visiting.