Photo spots in hartford?

Submitted by Obvious_Middle2614 t3_11mbl26 in Hartford

Traveling to Hartford in a few weeks for a wedding - I shoot film as a hobby & since it’ll be my first time in CT, figured it’s a good opportunity to add to my not-portfolio. Any recommendations for cool photo spots? I shoot street & landscape so not really picky or anything

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aj_beans t1_jbgzva0 wrote

Bushnell Park has some cool spots, although it looks nicer when the trees actually have leaves in my opinion. The Gold Building causes reflections on the nearby buildings that can look super cool

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[deleted] t1_jbh8rls wrote

Like others have mentioned, it’s not the best time of year for nature pics, but if you’re going for an urban vibe, I’d check out The Old State House (front or back), The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch, The Mark Twain House, steps of Wadsworth Atheneum, The Pump House Galley, Bushnell Park Carousel, Hartford Prints on Pratt Street, painted murals, and Butler-McCook Homestead.

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mikeblas t1_jbh8jsz wrote

Lots of cool architecture all over; go up and down main street between Talcott and Capitol Aves, for example. And a few blocks in either direction. The south-west corner of that rectangle is Bushnell Park, which some other people have suggested.

North of Bushnell towards the train station, then a bit more west, will find people hanging out and moving around if you do the people kind of street photography.

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Obvious_Middle2614 OP t1_jbhbxqs wrote

This is super helpful, thank you!

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mikeblas t1_jbigfke wrote

Corner of Gold Street and Wells Street is the Ancient Burial Ground cemetery and First Church. Approach from the south to juxtapose views of the modern Gold Building.

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AgreeableAd6842 t1_jbhikrk wrote

City hall is opulent on the inside and a public building.

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kaw027 t1_jbi0512 wrote

Made for a nice spot to get my covid vaccine lol

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pablodeltren t1_jbhqanz wrote

founders bridge is a nice walk with some good shots. the cathedral on farmington is beautiful inside as well.

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kaw027 t1_jbi03u2 wrote

The west end neighborhood surrounding Elizabeth park could be a good place to check out. UConn law school is there too and has gothic style architecture. The mark twain house up Farmington avenue. Riverside park is well along the Connecticut river and looks south towards downtown.

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Shmahoog t1_jbjtfqe wrote

Glad to see a fellow film photographer wanting to capture Hartford! I agree with a lot of spots mentioned here. Bushnell Park is a must, and most of downtown is great. The river walk provides some interesting perspectives. Also consider stopping by The Camera Bar on Asylum Street while in downtown; it's a lovely camera store!

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Obvious_Middle2614 OP t1_jbjx9qx wrote

Aye what’s up! I appreciate all the insights & the tip about the camera bar - not really any great shops where I’m from so I’ll definitely have to hit it up! Thank you :)

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CorrectLock t1_jbhmj0f wrote

If you want to get into an old church with some old architecture let me know

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Fullcabflip t1_jbj0mk9 wrote

I see people doing photo shoots at heaven skatepark all the time.

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ASAP_SCAMS t1_jbnl4id wrote

THERES A SPOT DOWNTOWN HARTFORD THAT HAS A BUNCH OF DIFFERENT PROPS AND BACKGROUNDS

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Miserable_Carpet6875 t1_jd974at wrote

The Hartford Polish Home as well as St. Cyrl Church across the street

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