A Photographer's Guide to Brighton's Best Locations

The West Pier

Best at low tide when the supports are fully visible. Dawn and dusk are essential — midday light is flat and uninteresting. Shoot from a low angle with the wet sand creating foreground reflections.

The Bandstand

Located on Madeira Drive. The approach walkway provides excellent leading lines. In autumn and winter, the lower sun angle means golden-hour light lasts longer and reaches deeper into the structure.

The Palace Pier

Best photographed from the west beach at twilight. The hour after sunset with a deep blue sky and fully illuminated pier is the prime window for photography.

Many of these locations appear in our photography print collection.