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Ringlight Ready: LA’s Best Photo Ops for Your Insta Feed 

Jane Sonnichsen Student Contributor, University of California - Los Angeles
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCLA chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

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Let me guess; now that summer is over and there are no more tropical backgrounds to be had, you’re desperately wondering what will happen to your Instagram. The UCLA campus is beautiful, but a girl can only take so many pictures at a Tongva steps picnic. So, what now? Fear not, because I am here to give you five picture-perfect spots in Los Angeles to take the killer Instagram photo that will definitely have that person liking your story. 

So there you have it, your guide to the best picture-perfect spots around LA. Whether you’re soaking in the views at Griffith Observatory or enjoying the art-filled ambiance at the Getty Villa, these locations are perfect for adding some variety to your feed. Just remember—no need to overthink it. A good backdrop and a natural moment are all you really need to capture something that feels fresh and authentic. Get out there, take a few shots, and let your photos speak for themselves.

So there you have it, your guide to the best picture-perfect spots around LA. Whether you’re soaking in the views at Griffith Observatory or enjoying the art-filled ambiance at the Getty Villa, these locations are perfect for adding some variety to your feed. Just remember—no need to overthink it. A good backdrop and a natural moment are all you really need to capture something that feels fresh and authentic. Get out there, take a few shots, and let your photos speak for themselves.

Jane is a fourth-year English major with a minor in Professional Writing at UCLA. When she's not glued to her computer writing articles or essays, she enjoys long walks on the beach (unironically), trying new cafe's in LA, attending concerts, and going to copious amounts of movies!