Miami is full of beautiful and historic buildings, white sandy beaches, idyllic coastlines, and turquoise water. There is a reason Miami is consistently rated at the top of the best places to take pictures.
Miami is a year-round destination for pictures. Florida’s state parks, natural springs, tropical gardens, and beautiful beaches make it a photographer’s dream destination. So, get your camera out and explore our list of best places to take pictures.
Miami beaches are the number one most photographed place in Miami. The Beach Lifeguard towers make a great focal point for beach pictures. Shoot these at sunrise for a colorful photo. Basically, anywhere on the beach will produce a great photograph.
One place that is photographed a lot is 1111 Lincoln Road. The parking garage has one of the best views in all of Miami. The best time to shoot is at night when all the lights are on, and the full colors from Miami are visible.
Another parking garage that boasts great views is the Best Buy on 5th and Alton. This spot is great at sunset with the distant city lights beyond the harbor.
The Bay Walk is a stunning spot. You can watch the sailboats sail through the harbor at sunset.
The Biltmore Hotel is the quintessential money shot. The hotel is creepy, old, and was once the go-to place for glamorous actors and actresses. The locals claim the hotel is haunted. The hotel has been photographed thousands of times with each showing a different unique perspective. Who knows, maybe your photograph will show a ghost.
There are many more historic, colorful, or tropical locations around town which result in excellent compositions. Just take a stroll through Miami, keep your eyes out for landmarks and photograph.
Miami is a photographer’s dream for ature and architectural photography. There are a ton of visual possibilities and options. The hardest part is deciding on what to photograph first.