Roof Terrace at One New Change view of St Paul's Cathedral

This image of St Paul's Cathedral was taken from the Roof Terrace (onenewchange.com/roof-terrace-one-new-change) at One New Change. The easiest way to access this location is to take public transportation and then walk. Once you get to the grounds of the One New Change shopping complex, walk toward the center near the elevators. Then, take the elevators up to the Roof Terrace (there will be signs). By public transportation: - Closest station: St Paul's (via Central Line) - Head southeast on Cheapside toward New Change - Turn left to stay on Cheapside - Turn right Address: Roof Terrace at One New Change, London EC4M 9AF, United Kingdom

All months of the year are suitable to photograph St Paul's Cathedral from the Roof Terrace at One New Change. I prefer the summer months because the weather will be nicer, but during winter, you won't have to wait as long for the sun to set and there will be less people.

I would visit on a weekday after 10pm. Around dinner time, the terrace can get quite busy and it only clears up later in the night.

There will most likely be bouncers and a queue for the bar and restaurant at night. A good tip I have is to speak directly to the bouncers and let them know you're a tourist (if you're visiting from elsewhere) and they'll let you skip the queue to take your photos.

If you're visiting when the temperatures are lower, don't forget to bring a coat. It can get quite windy up on the Roof Terrace!

Since this is a night shot, you'll need a fast lens to shoot handheld or a tripod if you want to use a long exposure for maximum image quality.

Make sure to keep St Paul's centered in the frame to emulate a sense of symmetry.

I think it looks best to position your model to the right to balance out the railings on the left hand side of the image.

One New Change is a great place to eat and shop.

If you're looking for additional photography locations, the alleyway from where you walked to get to the rooftop is a classic location for symmetrical reflections.

I highly recommend going inside St Paul's Cathedral. It has an entrance fee, but it's well worth it to see the interior of the historic structure. You can climb all the way up the dome to a viewing balcony at the top, too!

Millennium Bridge, another one of London's iconic landmarks, is only a few minutes walk south of St Paul's.