How to Take Creative Photos of Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium is one of the most famous stadiums in the world. The Stadium was reopened in 2007 after being demolished and rebuilt, and it looks amazing! It’s 133m arches dominate Wembley’s skyline, and have become a famous landmark in their own right.

With over 90,000 seats, it is the largest stadium in the UK and one of the largest in Europe. It attracts over two million people from all over the world each year, who come to see the latest matches and concerts hosted here. In this post, I’m going to show you how you can take some creative photos of the stadium…

Getting to Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium is located in Zone 4, in the Borough of Brent. From the Tube, you can see the stadium, which is surrounded by tall cranes. If you come via the Bakerloo or Overground line to Wembley Central station, you still have another 20 minutes to walk to see the stadium up close. So, the best option is to come via the Jubilee or Metropolitan line to go to Wembley Park Station. Now obviously, this is not a good time to take a picture of the stadium, as the sight will be obstructed by the Tube windows and other buildings. Definitely not a good Instagram post…

If you do find yourself in Wembley Central for any reason, make sure you try some of the local restaurants here. One place I recommend is Zaika Takeaway & Restaurant.

Photographing Wembley Park’s iconic sight

When I left the station, along with the crowds who had just come off the tube, I could see the stadium right in front of me. The bridge, and signs promoting the ‘Rental Rebellion’ and LDO lined the pathway. The only thing missing was a red carpet.

While some people continued walking on, some including myself stopped to take photographs of the iconic sight in front of us. The best shots can be taken when you have the stadium in the centre of your lens, with the signs and the bridge on lower half of your photo. It is also a good idea to take day photos and night photos so you can compare them. The best time to do this is on non- match days at off peak times, as the station is less crowded.

Wembley Stadium Tours

It is possible to look inside the stadium without having to attend any of the events hosted there. On non- match days, you can book a tour and walk around the inside. Unfortunately, I still have yet to do this, so I don’t have any photos of the inside. For anyone who has been inside the stadium, please share your experiences in the comments below.

Taking Staircase Photos at the Stadium

However, if you don’t want to or can’t go inside the stadium, you can take a walk around the outside instead. On days when events are not being hosted, there aren’t many people at the stadium at all. This is a good opportunity to try out some photography. As I climbed the stairs to get to the top, I got to see the complex structure of the stadium. The network of staircases, pillars, and rails created an opportunity to experiment with my camera and create some staircase photos. To get that good shot, you need to stand somewhere where you can see all the staircases in the lens. Plus, you want to set the camera on the lowest zoom setting too.

Photographing the arches

When you reach the top of the stadium, this is the chance to relax… You can enjoy a 20-30 minute walk around the perimeter of the stadium. Here you can see the statue of Bobby Moore, and the arches up close. Here, you can take some really good photos of the arches up close. To do this, make sure you have the arches in the centre of your lens. Go as close as possible to it to take a good photo. If your phone has good quality zoom, you can use that too. The zoom on my camera isn’t really good, so I had to do the first option.

You can even see Central London from the Stadium

You can also see new Tipi apartments and Central London in the distance… Landmarks you can see here include the Shard and BT Tower, which are surrounded by loads of other skyscrapers and cranes. Personally, this isn’t a good spot to photograph Central as the photos always turn out blurry. For spots to take good photos of Central London for free, I recommend going to Tate Modern, Sky Gardens, or the Garden at 120.

But you can take some really good photos of the Tipi apartments, especially at night. The warm lighting from the windows, with the blue balconies make a dull sight into a great Instagram post… The Tipi apartments are being constructed as part of Wembley Park’s regeneration, and they look amazing! Some of the flats are already furnished, which Tipi did in collaboration with John Lewis and Samsung.

Summary

If you are travelling around London, visiting Wembley Stadium is a must. It’s one of the most famous stadiums in the UK, if not the world. I really like the use of glass and concrete complimented by the white arches and blue EE sign, as it makes the stadium look really modern.

In this post, I have shared with you one creative thing you can do if you visit Wembley Stadium on non- match days. Instead of taking boring photos, I have shown you how to take some creative photos such as staircase photography too. This is perfect for doing on non- match days, as the stadium will be really quiet, and people won’t get in the way of your photos.  

Coming to the stadium is an absolute nightmare on match days. It gets extremely crowded because of the sheer number of people coming. Plus, crowd control will restrict your movements there. But its not all that bad, as you can hear the concert music from outside the stadium…

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https://www.wembleystadium.com/

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