The imagery relies on several recurring elements that have become synonymous with the "La La Land aesthetic":
: Settings like the Griffith Observatory and the Rialto Theatre are framed to look both timeless and dreamlike. La La Land (2016) - IMDb La La Land image
: Director Damien Chazelle and DP Linus Sandgren used CinemaScope to create a wide, epic feel, often employing long, unbroken takes (long takes) to maintain the energy of a live theatrical performance. Iconic Visual Motifs The imagery relies on several recurring elements that