Best car photo spots in Atlanta

Hand-picked spots in Atlanta

Jackson Street Bridge

Skyline & city lights · Best: Blue hour

The famous skyline-over-Freedom-Parkway view. Park on nearby streets, not on the bridge.

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Krog Street Tunnel

Murals & street art · Best: Morning

A tunnel layered in graffiti that you can drive through.

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Fox Theatre

Neon & retro · Best: Night

Moorish-style movie palace with a classic marquee on Peachtree.

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Ponce City Market

Industrial · Best: Golden hour

A massive brick former Sears building with garage parking.

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Skyline & city lights · Best: Night

The pinwheel-roof stadium with lots on non-event nights.

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The Varsity

Neon & retro · Best: Night

The world's largest drive-in restaurant since 1928.

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Murals and street art in Atlanta

Murals are the most popular car photo backdrop. Pull up alongside the wall, keep the car parallel to it and shoot from a low angle so the art fills the frame behind the car.

More spots in Atlanta

• Ambassador David Adelman Bridge Bridges
• Officer James "Chris" Magill Memorial Bridge Bridges
• The Ivan Allen Junior Legacy Bridge Bridges
• Hank Aaron Bridge Bridges
• Julius Cornelius Daugherty Memorial Bridge Bridges
• Nelson Street Bridge Bridges
• Garnett Station Place Industrial

Tips for car photos in Atlanta

• Shoot at golden hour or blue hour. The hour after sunrise and around sunset gives soft light without harsh reflections; blue hour is best for skylines and neon.
• Go early on weekends. Popular mural walls and downtown streets are quiet before 9 AM, so you can park right in front.
• Respect the spot. Stay off private lots when asked, don't block traffic and keep the engine noise down in neighborhoods.
• Hide your plate if you want. Check your shot before you post it.