Mount Studio has collated a comprehensive list of Photography Places for your photo and video shoots in Singapore. We have personally shot at these locations and we highly recommend them.
Singapore is a tiny red dot in the world map. However, there are plentiful of good looking locations to shoot in Singapore and we hope that this list gives you a better idea. We will be adding more locations to this list.
Photographs by Lyn, Zack, Edmund, Azfian and Grace of Mount Studio.
*Do check for latest updates on official websites as information may change due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Nature Location No. 1 – 8
Central Sights No. 9 – 16
Street & Architecture No. 17 – 34
Table of Contents
Coney Island (Pulau Serangoon)
Address: Punggol Promenade Nature Walk, 829325
Admission: FREE
Permit required
Opening Hours: 7am-7pm daily
Accessibility: Far from MRT
It’s a solitary island with its own unique appearance. Suitable for an outdoor fashion shoot.
Gallop Stable
Address: 100 Turf Club Road, Singapore 287992 & Carkpark C, 61 Pasir Ris Green, Singapore 518225
Admission:
Opening Hours: 8am to 8pm Daily
Accessibility: 100 Turf Club Road – 5 Mins from Sixth Avenue MRT
61 Pasir Ris Green – Far from public transportation.
Gallop stable has lush greenery and nature. Have a unique photo shoot with the ex-racehorses and have your photos and videos stand out!
Upper Seletar Reservoir Park
Address: Mandai Road Track 7
Admission: FREE
Permit required
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Accessibility: Far from MRT
Located within the Central Water Catchment area of Singapore Island, this park is where we shot for our fashion online store client, Blair Wears. The natural outdoor environment complements the simple yet classy outfit by the brand. It helps bring out the color and simplicity of the outfits.
East Coast Park
Address: E Coast Park Service Rd
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Accessibility: Far from MRT
Located on the East side of Singapore. Suitable for outdoor fashion photography and catalog shooting.
Lakeside Garden, Jurong Lake Gardens
Address: Yuan Ching Road
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Accessibility: Far from MRT
Lakeside Garden is a beautiful and chill garden located on the west side of Singapore. It is newly built and the attractions available will definitely catch your eye in one way or another. The grassland especially is a famous photo spot for fashion photography, family shoot, portrait, or even sports photography.
Botanic Gardens
Address: 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569
Admission: FREE
Permit required
Opening Hours: 5am to 12 midnight Daily
Accessibility: Botanic Gardens MRT (As Botanic Gardens is big, walking distance to specific spots will differ)
Singapore Botanic Gardens is a park filled with greeneries and many types of plants. The location is suitable for a family or outdoor fashion photoshoot. The area is so wide and is able to fit as many people as we can especially a large group of families. Botanic Garden is suitable for all types of shoots such as portraits, family or outdoor fashion photography.
Hort Park
Address: 33 Hyderabad Rd, Singapore 119578
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours:
6am to 10pm Daily
Accessibility: Far from MRT.
Hort Park is a recreational park that brings together all kinds of activities under one roof. Surrounded by nature and away from the urban buzz of Singapore, it is easy to lose yourself in the tranquility of your surroundings. This location is exceptionally suitable for shooting outdoor family portraits, commercial, or even outdoor fashion catalog. It has all the elements of nature, relaxation, and freedom to express what you want to express.
Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest
Currently due to COVID-19, Gardens by the Bay do not allow guests to unmask for photos.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Admission:
TWO CONSERVATORIES
Standard Rate
Adult: $28
Child (3-12 years old): $15
Singapore Resident Rate:
Adult: $20
Senior Citizen (≥60 years old): $15
Child (3-12 years old): $12
ONE CONSERVATORY
Adult: $12
Senior Citizen (≥60 years old): $8
Child (3-12 years old): $8
Opening Hours: 9am to 9pm Daily
Last ticket sale and admission: 8pm
Peak hours: 4pm – 7pm Daily
MIST TIMINGS
10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm, 6pm, 8pm Daily
If you’re looking for a green environment to shoot at, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest is the perfect place to do one. This Indoor Forest is the home to many rare plants and also a well-known spot for those interested in nature. The bright and picturesque plants are definitely the key to making your photos pop-up.
Fort Canning Park
Address: River Valley Rd, Singapore 179037
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours:
Open 24 Hours
Accessibility: Fort Canning MRT (As Fort Canning is big, walking distance to specific spots will differ)
Japanese Cemetery Park
Address: 22 Chuan Hoe Ave, Singapore 549854
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours:
8am to 630pm Daily
Accessibility: Far from MRT
The outer appearance of the Japanese Cemetery Park may not look that eye-catching but what’s inside will definitely make your photos pop up and shine. Located in Hougang, Singapore, the park has aesthetic looking floral archways that could instantly make your photos look pictorial. This location is suitable for shooting fashion photography and catalog.
Tanjong Pagar Railway
Address:30 Keppel Rd, Singapore 089059
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Accessibility: Far from MRT
Tanjong Pagar railway used to be a place for commute but after news of it being discontinued, the location has been a place of attraction for photographers. Definitely ideal for fashion photography, sports, e-commerce.
Merlion Park
Address: 1 Fullerton Rd, Singapore 049213
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Accessibility: 7 Mins from Raffles Place MRT
The landmark for tourist attraction and also a famous place for many commercial shoots. Mount Studio shot these commercial photos for Bossini, in commemoration of Singapore’s 53rd birthday. The Merlion Park is a representation of Singapore and the Merlion itself is our country’s mascot and national personification of Singapore.
Esplanade Bridge Underpass
Address: Esplanade Dr
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Accessibility: 6 Mins from Cityhall MRT / 10 Mins from Esplande MRT
This is the perfect spot to capture images of the iconic Esplanade, a must-see location in Singapore. The bridge is a big draw for tourists and locals alike, making it a great photo opportunity. It’s known to be photogenic at normal hours, but the best times to take photos here might be between 10 am and 3 pm when the light is low and the shadows are long due to the sun’s angle. It is situated along the river and near a handful of interesting monuments, this place has great opportunities for architectural photos as well.
Marina Bay Sands
Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018971
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Accessibility: 7 Mins from Bayfront MRT
Located just outside The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, it has a wide outdoor area suitable for outdoor fashion shoot. With various stores such as Louis Vuitton located nearby, this area has a classy and uptown feel to it. Not far away from the area, the tall CBD buildings would also be a perfect spot to shoot at. Overlooking the buildings would be the beautiful river accompanying the tall skyscraper, which helps complement the overall feel of the photo.
National Museum
Address: 93 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178897
Admission: FREE (Outdoors area only)
Opening Hours: Mondays to Sundays from 10am – 7pm
Accessibility: 9 Mins from Cityhall MRT
Suitable for a wide range of photo and video shoots, National Museum gives off a classy vibe.
National Gallery
Address: 1 St Andrew’s Rd, Singapore 178957
Admission: FREE (Outdoors only)
Permit required for indoors. Not required if shooting outside the Gallery.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday, 10am – 7pm
Friday, 10am – 9pm
Saturday & Sunday, Closed
Accessibility: 5 Mins from Cityhall MRT
This place gives off a classy vibe, similar to National Museum. Suitable for any outdoor fashion photography shoot, e-commerce, commercial and portrait shoots. It is a photography hotspot as the outlook and interior of the building is aesthetically pleasing. It showcases both modern and historical landmarks of Singapore. With different exhibitions going on, you can expect your photos to turn out creative and pleasing to the eyes.
Central Business District (CBD) Area – Esplanade Waterfront
Address: 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Accessibility: 9 Mins from Cityhall MRT
Esplanade Waterfront is located around the central business district area. With a view of the city of Singapore, this location is suitable for outdoor fashion photography, commercial or even e-commerce. It gives off the modern and city vibe to it.
OUE Downtown Gallery
Address: 6A Shenton Way, Downtown Gallery, Singapore 068815
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: Mall Opens from 10 am to 9pm Daily
Accessibility: 5 Mins from Tanjong Pagar MRT
OUE Downtown Gallery is located in the central part of Singapore. It is a bustling city filled with places to shop and most importantly an area filled with photogenic places to shoot at. The urban exterior gives off a modern feel to the photos. This location is mainly suitable for outdoor fashion, e-commerce.
City Hall Area (Near Old Theatre)
Address: 17 Stamford Rd, Singapore 178907
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Accessibility: 3 Mins from Cityhall MRT
The City Hall area is a place filled with both modern and historical landmarks. Along the road, you’ll be able to see a stretch of street shops while on the other hand, you’ll be able to find shopping malls, etc. This place is most suitable for an outdoor fashion shoot, sports shoot or even an e-commerce shoot.
Arab Street
Address: Singapore 199745
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Accessibility: 6 Mins from Bugis MRT
Arab Street is one of the hipster hoods and Singapore’s very own creative hub. Filled with indie boutiques in the alley of Haji Lane, it is home to many young Singaporeans who finds the place as a creative and chill spot for them to hang out. This place is famous for its photogenic alley filled with street arts and graffiti. If you’re intending to shoot for an outdoor fashion, commercial or fashion catalog, this place is the right one for you. Not only it will add life to your photos but it will also give off the grunge vibe.
Chinatown Complex Rooftop
Address: Chinatown, Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Street, Smith Street, Singapore 050005
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Accessibility: 2 Mins from Chinatown MRT
Singapore’s Chinatown is full of gems and places we have never discovered before. Amidst all the busy crowd and traditional shophouses, there are many cool and picturesque places that are suitable for a photoshoot. Places such as the Chinatown complex rooftop gives off the urban and sporty feel. If you’re looking into shooting for an outdoor fashion, commercial or sports shoot, this location is definitely a must to go to. Since it is located on the rooftop, the view of Chinatown is clearly visible. The high-rise buildings add structure and dimension to your photos.
Xtreme Skate Park
Address: Nearest drop off – East Coast Park Carpark F1
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: Closes 10PM
Accessibility: Far from MRT
East Coast Skate Park offers a perfect spot for photography. It is one of the largest skating facilities in Singapore This photo spot is ideal for anyone looking for a fun way to spend their time in Singapore. This park allows you to create some amazing shots with it’s unique terrain. If you are looking to create some unique and stunning photos of your friends or your loved ones, well, this park will surely catch your attention.
East Coast Park
Address: Opposite Extreme Skate Park
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Accessibility: Far from MRT
East Coast Park is a perfect place for culture, nature, relaxation, and most importantly, for photography! If you love nature, this place is perfect for you. It is located near Extreme Skate Park. The canal and surrounding area are perfect for landscape photography. The popularity of East Coast Park goes beyond the number of visitors it receives. It is used as a backdrop for many photo shoots, both commercial and private. The park is truly one of the most photogenic places in Singapore.
Bayshore Underpass
Address: Opposite Extreme Skate Park
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Accessibility: Far from MRT
The Bayshore Underpass is one of the best places for photography in Singapore. Its unique design makes it stand out among other structures in Singapore and has also contributed a lot to its popularity among photographers who want to take beautiful photos. The underpass tunnel is an exciting place to explore even at night when the tunnels are illuminated by a series of lighting in the tunnels that makes it look like a tunnel network. The lighting also creates a dramatic light that makes incredible landscape photos while the strong contrast between the shadows, reflections, and highlights gives you some amazing abstracts to play with.
Under Marina Coastal Expressway (Near Marina Bay Fire Station)
*Note: This is place is currently under construction and no longer looks like our photos below.
Address: Nearest bus stop: Opposite AXA Tower/Shenton Way
Bus number: Premium 531, Premium 588, Premium 590, Premium 735
The fire station is a 5-minute walk from the bus stop
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Accessibility: Far from MRT
Located at the Central side of Singapore, this location is home to many young photographers as it gives off that modern and urban feel to the photos taken. The location itself provides plenty of photo options such as for portraits, fashion, e-commerce or even commercial.
Bukit Timah Truss Bridge (Railway Bridge)
Address: Rifle Range Road
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Accessibility: 5 Mins from King Albert Park Mrt
The Bukit Timah Railway Truss bridge is an interesting sight to behold, especially if you’re into history and architecture. It was built by British colonialists in the 19th century. This bridge is located near Bukit Timah Railway Station Community Node, and you can visit this wonderful place with your family or friends and enjoy various activities such as hiking, photography, and more! The picturesque place holds a huge charm for many people all over Singapore. A look through the old railway steel truss bridge will reveal an interesting part of Singapore’s past.
Jewel Changi Airport
Address: 8 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666
Bus number: Free airport shuttle bus service between Terminal 4 and 3. From Terminal 3, Jewel is a 5-10-minute walk via a link bridge from its Departure Hall (Level 2)
Admission: FREE
Permit required
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Accessibility: 7 Mins from Changi Airport MRT
Located in the east side of Singapore, a classy tourist spot and also the home to Singapore’s aviation, Jewel Changi Airport has become the talk of the town with its many photography worthy spots. One of them has got to be the infamous rain vortex located indoor.
Surrounded by a forest setting, this location is ideal for capturing both nature and urban type of images. Photo options such as e-commerce and portraits are highly recommended in this setting.
Note: Official photo shoots with only larger group of people require writing in to Changi Airport for permission. Not applicable to 1-2 people personal portrait shoot.
Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
Address: Nearest MRT, Botanic Gardens
Admission: FREE
Adults are permitted entry only if accompanying a child.
Adult visitors without children must consult the Service Desk for entry.
Opening Hours: 8am to 7pm daily (Except Mondays)
Accessibility: 6 Mins from Botanic Gardens MRT
Surrounded by nature and a beautiful forest, this garden caters to children of different ages. With a wide variety of play areas and interactive activities going on there, it encourages children to be experiential and enjoy their time there. Not forgetting, it also has a variety of photogenic spots out there for you creatives who are looking for an area to shoot. Perfect for a cute family photoshoot or even a kids fashion catalog shoot.
Changi Airport Terminal 4 Carpark
Address: 10 Airport Blvd, Terminal 4, Singapore 819665
Admission: Free
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Accessibility: Far from MRT
Looking for a street place to shoot? This rooftop carpark located at Terminal 4 of Changi Airport is probably one of the perfect places for you. With a large space to shoot street style photography, you no longer have to worry about space constraint.
*Permission from the Changi Airport Group has to be acquired for large scale shoot. 1 to 1 photoshoot is permissible.
Henderson Waves Bridge
Address: Henderson Rd, Singapore 159557
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Accessibility: Far from MRT
This wave-shaped pedestrian bridge located on the central side of Singapore is a famous hotspot for photographers. With a long bridge that’s connected to Mount Faber Park, it is surrounded by nature around it. Suitable for doing fashion catalogs, sports shoot or commercial photography
Resorts World Sentosa
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, 098269
Admission: FREE
Permit required
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Surrounded by many places of attraction such as Universal Studio Singapore, S.E.A Aquarium, and many shopping places, Resorts World Sentosa has become a hot place for photography. By being able to incorporate all the different attraction side in a photo, it is a location suitable for fashion photography, commercial and even portraits.
Haw Par Villa
Address:262 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 118628
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 9am to 10pm Daily
Haw Par Villa is a park located in Pasir Panjang and it is a place that contains statues and street arts. It is a place worth visiting as it has both modern and vintage vibes to it. This location is suitable for fashion catalogs, street art photography, portraits, or even for commercial.
Clarke Quay
Address: 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours
Clarke Quay is known for its historic places such as the Singapore River and restaurants located alongside the river. The place turns into a bustling city once the sun has set and that is the perfect timing to capture the night sky and the city lights. Even in the day, this place is suitable for fashion photography, commercial, or even portraits.
Peranakan Houses
Address: Singapore, 287 Joo Chiat Rd, 427540
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
Peranakan Houses has been around in Singapore for as long as we can remember. With its bright colors attracting fellow visitors, it is definitely a place worth shooting at as it allows you to bring that pop of colors to your photo. Suitable for fashion catalogs or even portraits.
Duxton Hill Shophouses
Address: Duxton Hill
Admission: FREE
Opening Hours: 24 Hours Daily
