I am finally up to the fourth and final building from the Shooting Architecture weekend workshop in Los Angeles last July.   Although each of the buildings we shot that weekend was impressive, the LA Central Public Library, One Bunker Hill and the Million Dollar Theater, they definitely save the best for last.

You may not be familiar with the Bradbury Building off hand.  But it has played a role in many Hollywood features on both the big and small screen.  Think Blade Runner or 500 Days of Summer to name two.  The nondescript exterior may have most people walking right by not noticing what awaits inside the doors.  But once inside it is truly inspiring.

The late 1800s building features a light filled five story atrium adorned with intricate iron work, marble, carved wood and red brick all under a glass ceiling.  Tourists are allowed access but only up the second floor landing.  We however got special access to all 5 floors which allowed for some spectacular architectural photography shots.

The Bradbury Building has seen numerous occupants over the years.  Today the internal affairs department of the LAPD occupies most of the building along with several other businesses.  But it is the architecture that takes center stage.

Photo of the glass roof of the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles

f/16 – 1/125 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 28 mm

Architectural photograph of the Bradbury Building in LA

f/11 – 1/5 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 12 mm
Auto Bracket Exposure Mode and HDR Processing

Photo of the atrium of the Bradbury Building in Los Angeles

f/5.6 – 1/40 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 20 mm
Auto Bracket Exposure Mode and HDR Processing

Detail photograph of the elevators in the Brdbury Building

f/10 – 1/40 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 20 mm

Interior architecture photograph of the Bradbury Building in LA

f/11.0 – 1/25 sec – ISO 100 – Focal Length 22 mm

 

 

 

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