To Instagram or not to Instagram, that is the question. And when you find yourself browsing the idyllic Laines, or strolling along the stunning Sussex coastline, the answer is conclusively: to Instagram. Read on to be walked through some of the most aesthetic, unusual and picturesque photo spots on offer in Brighton, which are sure to brighten up (or Brighton up) your Insta feed. Don’t miss out on taking the perfect shot at one of these Instagrammable spots in Brighton!
Brighton Beach
No trip to Brighton would be complete without a beach photoshoot with your besties. With the bright blue ocean as your background, you are sure to create the perfect photo mementoes of your time in Brighton.
Head towards the i360 to capture the iconic old pier in the background, for a dramatic feature in your feed. The ruins of the West Pier have been dramatically derelict since its closure to the public in 1975, and its rusting metal framework looks especially mesmerising in black and white, or surrounded by the morning mist over the sea.
Visit the beach for a golden hour photoshoot to capture the setting sun sparkling over the sea, and the pebbles shining in the rays. The sunset lighting will elevate your Insta feed to the next level while giving you that romantic radiant glow.
Brighton Pier
The iconic Brighton Palace Pier is Brighton’s equivalent of the famous Las Vegas sign. Get your crew together for a stroll down the pier, and capture the retro aesthetic of funfair rides, arcade games and food stalls, for a photoshoot straight out of a vintage scrapbook.
The pier comes alive at night, with bars, rides and games lit in glowing fairy lights and colourful arcade lighting, making it the perfect place for an evening shoot. Or, for those with an edgier aesthetic, the metal framework under the pier is worthy of an indie album cover, with plenty of dramatic beams and poles in which to capture your perfect grunge aesthetic.
Nature enthusiasts can also hope to capture one of Brighton’s iconic starling murmurations at sunset between November and March. Flocks of starlings dance in huge clouds, swooping in captivating style under the setting sun. If you’re lucky enough to witness this spectacle, it will make a stunning shot for your Instagram feed, or just as a beautiful reminder of Brighton’s iconic seafront.
Address: Brighton Palace Pier, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1TW
Hove Beach Huts
For an instant shot straight out of a postcard, the colourful Hove Beach huts will add a rainbow burst to your shoot. Reflecting the vibrancy of the city, these vintage-style huts come in every conceivable colour, and look almost too picture-perfect to be real.
Decorated in a range of rainbow stripes, cute pastels and bold designs, you are sure to find the perfect hut to be the backdrop for your shoot. Or, capture the long line of huts receding into the distance for a cute and colourful addition to your feed.
And with so many fabulous colours to add a pop to your feed, this makes the perfect backdrop for a Pride photoshoot, either during Pride Month or the iconic Brighton Pride festival. Celebrate yourself, your LGBTQ+ friends and the fabulous diversity in Brighton with a beautifully bold rainbow behind you.
Address: Hove Lawns, Kingsway, Hove, Brighton and Hove, Hove BN3 2PE
The Upside Down House
If huts the right way around just aren’t interesting enough for your feed, then look no further than Brighton’s iconic upside-down house. Offering exactly what it promises from the title, this unique and quirky structure is a fully constructed house-sized beach hut built upside down.
Get your gang together and try out some of the quirky leaning tower of Pisa style photos, where you can capture a shot where you seem about to be crushed by the house, or where you and your loved ones are pushing it over.
Or, for a small fee of £6.95 per person, you can explore inside the house and capture hilarious shots of you and your friends or family seeming to float on the ceiling, falling out of the toilet, or doing effortless handstands on the bed. Let your imagination run wild and you will be rewarded with creative and quirky pictures, perfect for giving your loved ones a giggle and adding a touch of humour to your feed.
Address: 42-43, Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 2LN
Website: https://upsidedownhouse.co.uk/brighton/
Royal Pavilion and Garden
For a photoshoot with a touch of royal splendour, why not enjoy a stunning and historic shoot at the Royal Pavilion Garden in the heart of the city?
These beautiful regency-style gardens have been open to the public since 1850, and have seen their fair share of idyllic photoshoots. Get your pals together and live out your cottage-core dreams with a delightfully aesthetic summer picnic. Dressed in your most elegant summer garb, you can capture your loved ones enjoying strawberries, scones or sparkling prosecco overlooked by the intricate and beautifully designed royal pavilion.
The winding paths, the range of flowers and the stunning Royal Pavilion will create the most picturesque backdrop for your shoot, whether you visit to indulge your fantasies of an aristocratic picnic, or just to soak up the stunning scenery for the day.
If you’re still craving more regency elegance to delight your Instagram followers (and yourself) then book a ticket to explore the inside of the Royal Pavilion. Explore the decadence of the George IV-style banqueting room, luxuriously decorated with stunning crystal tableware, chandeliers and lush furnishings. Or, pad through the woven-carpeted Saloon, decorated with silk wall panes, rich red and gold curtains, and a stunning sky painted on the domed ceiling.
Whether you choose to capture your shots of the stunning exterior of the pavilion, in the beautifully maintained gardens, or in the opulent interior of the pavilion, you will ensure a photoshoot with a taste of luxury, in true regency glamour.
Address: Royal Pavilion and Garden, Brighton, BN1 1FN
Website: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/visit/royal-pavilion-garden/
The Bandstand
To continue in the theme of 19th-century splendour, The Bandstand has been a stunning feature of Brighton’s seafront since its initial opening in 1884.
Its ornate architecture makes it the perfect place to enjoy a romantic couple’s shoot in a Victorian bandstand, with stunning views over the sea. With intricate, detailed metalwork in beautiful shades of cream and green, this location is the perfect place to capture the romance and beauty of Brighton with a loved one.
Perfect for proposals, this iconic venue is also home to many glorious wedding ceremonies, allowing you and your other half to tie the note overlooking the ocean, surrounded by the stunningly sculpted venue.
So, whether you’re looking to pop the question, tie the knot, or just enjoy a stunning photoshoot, the bandstand is sure to delight and create the perfect backdrop for your shoot.
Address: Brighton Beach Bandstand, Kings Road, Brighton BN1 2PQ
The Laines
Bursting with cute independent shops, iconic coffee houses and bunting-decorated lanes, the legendary Laines are an integral part of Brighton’s vibe. Expect paved streets, vintage shop signs and quirky storefronts, as well as some amazing mural artwork. And with some parts dating back to the late 16th century, you will feel like you’ve stepped back in time.
If you visit at Christmas, you will enjoy beautiful fairy lights and Christmas decorations as you wander through the streets with a mulled wine or hot chocolate. In summer, you can enjoy the vintage bunting swaying in the breeze as the sun shines down on these unique and quirky streets.
Whenever you visit The Laines, you will be sure to capture the bustling excitement of this iconic Brighton attraction, as well as more than enough uniquely decorated shopfronts. In the North Laines, you can capture the quirky wall sculpture on Komedia Cinema’s exterior of huge red and white stockinged legs, a huge pink punk snail sculpture on the wall of Punktured, or a gigantic wall-mounted guitar at Gak.
With so many iconic shopfronts, murals and cafes to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice for iconic shots to capture in The Laines.
Address: Stretching between East Street, Ship Street and North Street.
Whatever your personal vibe and aesthetic, there are so many stunning, unique and historic places in Brighton for you to capture your perfect shot. Whether you’re after a luxurious regal photoshoot, magical murmurations, a dilapidated pier or perfect proposal pics, Brighton has something for everyone. Your Insta feed, and followers, will thank you. So head on down to Brighton and find your perfect photo spot today.
