Photography events in Los Angeles

Check out happening photography events all around Los Angeles, CA

Joshua Bassett celebrates ROOKIE at B&N The Grove

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm Barnes & Noble The Grove USD 31

HORRORCON LOS ANGELES 2026

 Sat, 13 Jun at 12:00 pm Los Angeles Convention Center

2026 Los Angeles Arts and Crafts Festival

 Fri, 12 Jun at 10:00 am Gloria Molina Grand Park Free

Afrobeats Day Party ( Beverly Hills ) Memorial Day Weekend

 Sun, 24 May at 04:00 pm Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills USD 0 to 87

Pilates & Portraits

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am ZEN Hollywood USD 55

L.A. Queer Zine Fest

 Sun, 17 May at 11:00 am ONE Archives at the USC Libraries Free

CAAM Cinema: Black Is Beautiful: The Kwame Brathwaite Story

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm California African American Museum Free

Los Angeles Quinceanera Expo May 17, 2026 at Indigo Hotel DTLA

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Hotel Indigo Los Angeles Downtown by IHG USD 0 to 12

Afrobeats Day Party ( Beverly Hills ) 4th of July Weekend

 Sun, 05 Jul at 04:00 pm Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills USD 0 to 87

Diane Keaton: The Architecture of an Icon | LA Exhibition

 Tue, 05 May at 10:00 am Bonhams Free

Bark at The Bloc

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am THE BLOC Free

Sip and Flick: 10th Anniversary

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Omni House LA USD 34 to 45

Creative Conditions: Making Space to Imagine w/ Mr. Wash & Peter Shire

 Sun, 24 May at 03:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 13

(LOS ANGELES) "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus | One-Day Choir

 Thu, 28 May at 06:30 pm The Pico Union Project Free

Discovering and Crafting a Mythic Story for Your Life Through the Cards

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 50

LA Creatives Networking Mixer

 Sun, 10 May at 07:00 pm 810 E 3rd St Free

CHOCOLATE AND ART SHOW LOS ANGELES

 Fri, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm Mica Studios USD 23 to 77

Writers Bloc Presents Artist Shepard Fairey

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:30 pm Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center at Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services USD 0 to 58

Golden Hour Garden Social ✧ Tea, Cookies & Soft Luxury (Hosted by Mak’Eve)

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am Griffith Park Free

Adam Green Explains Harry Smith + HEAVEN & EARTH MAGIC (1962)

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 23

Hands-On Sports Photography Workshop with Cassy Athena - Los Angeles

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am Samy's Camera - Los Angeles - USD 43

ONE PIECE RAVE LOS ANGELES

 Sat, 18 Jul at 11:00 pm The Three Clubs USD 6 to 33

Street Fashion: Lighting on Location with George Simian - Los Angeles

 Sun, 17 May at 12:00 pm Downtown Los Angeles USD 309

Masterclass: Headshots & Portrait Photography with Rory Lewis - Los Angeles

 Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm Samy's Camera Los Angeles USD 365

Marilyn Monroe Centennial Celebration

 Fri, 29 May at 01:00 pm Central Library - Taper Auditorium Free

Portrait & Skin Retouching with Natasha Calzatti - Los Angeles

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am Samy's Camera - Los Angeles USD 158

EXHIBITION | Miles Davis – A Century of Cool

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Musichead Gallery Free

1 pm - 3 pm Arrival - Visit the Lake Shrine - Single Vehicle

 Fri, 01 May Self-Realization Fellowship Temple Free

Racing-Themed Photo Mixer in Los Angeles

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm FD Photo Studio Los Angeles - Olympic USD 29 to 125

Introduction to Digital Photography Level 1 with Art Ramirez - Los Angeles

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am Samy's Camera Photo School Los Angeles USD 59

Ashley Wren Collins & Jordan Rockwell: SHE WROTE, HE WROTE at BN The Grove

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm Barnes & Noble The Grove USD 31

Light in Action: Samy’s Hands-On Lighting Experience

 Fri, 15 May at 11:00 am 431 S. Fairfax Avenue, 4th Floor, Los Angeles CA 90036 Free

Valley Family Collective Mother's Day Mingle

 Sun, 10 May at 11:00 am 13317 Ventura Blvd h Free

Artistry at the Intersections: Environmental and Reproductive Justice

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm 4276 Crenshaw Blvd Free

Vintage Photography & Model Shoot with Sigma Ambassador Lindsey Ruth

 Thu, 04 Jun at 03:00 pm Samy's Camera - Los Angeles USD 38

Fantasy Photography Workshop with Anabel DFlux - Los Angeles

 Sat, 30 May at 02:30 pm Samy's Camera USD 80

4-Week Beginner Portrait Photography Course – Wednesday Evenings Rory Lewis

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm Rory Lewis – Los Angeles Headshot & Portrait Photographer USD 519

Recreating Caravaggio with Rory Lewis New Photography Portrait Workshop LA

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am 124 4th St unit 222 USD 468

Learn to Curl in Panorama City

 Sun, 01 Mar at 06:30 pm LA Kings Valley Ice Center USD 45

Introduction to Real Estate Photography with Ming Lo- Los Angeles

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Samy's Cinema USD 59

Monuments and Murals City Sightseeing Tour (Lunch Provided!)

 Sat, 16 May Planet Fitness USD 215 to 322

Art of Portraiture with Sony - Los Angeles

 Sat, 18 Jul at 01:30 pm Samy's Camera Los Angeles USD 0 to 17

Run Your Business 5k - Los Angeles

 Sat, 23 May at 09:00 am 7700 S Central Ave Free

CONCEITED/UMC MODELING BET Meets LA Swim FASHION SHOW

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm Los Angeles County USD 0 to 3,203

Death Shall Come Swiftly: The Masks We Wear

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm Draw On Me Tattoo and Piercing Studio Free

Beginning Lightroom Classic with Natasha Calzatti - Los Angeles

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:30 am Samy's Camera Los Angeles USD 267

Master Your Camera Controls - Long Beach Sunset Shoot - Photography Class by Classpop!â„¢

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm Master Your Camera Controls/Long Beach Sunset Shoot USD 109

METALCORE WHORES LA - LOS ANGELES

 Sat, 04 Jul at 10:00 pm The Three Clubs USD 0 to 27

Community Content Day: Sueños Monthly Social

 Fri, 03 Apr Sueños Social Club USD 31 to 63

Composition in the Field - Long Beach Sunset Shoot - Photography Class by Classpop!â„¢

 Sat, 20 Jun at 06:30 pm Long Beach Sunset Shoot USD 151

Mermaid Playdate at Club Joyful

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am Club Joyful, Lincoln Boulevard, Venice, CA, USA USD 18

T7 - B/W Darkroom with Monica Nouwens

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:30 pm 4814 Hollywood Blvd

Open Studio: Creative Community Space for Connection & Wellness

 Mon, 09 Mar at 12:00 pm Painted Brain Free

Edit Smarter with Photoshop AI - Natasha Calzatti - Los Angeles

 Sat, 11 Jul at 10:30 am Samy's Camera Los Angeles USD 158

Street Photography Intensive with Todd Felderstein - Los Angeles

 Sat, 01 Aug at 10:30 am Samy's Camera USD 195

Alchemy Alley

 Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 am 785 E 14th Pl USD 13 to 40

EXHIBITION OPENING: NOT A LIFESAVING DEVICE

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm Goethe-Institut Los Angeles Project Space Free

Fashion Designer Casting Call

 Sat, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm TBA Free

Free Press Pass / Press Pass for Top Runway Show

 Sat, 10 Oct at 07:30 pm TBA Free

LIQUID: Fashion & Art Forward New Romantic, Space Pirate, Glam Wave Dance Party.

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 pm DTLA

Smartphone boot camp: Will teach you how to take unforgettable videos/pics

 Fri, 15 May at 11:00 am Los Angeles State Historic Park USD 34

THE PROMISE: ARCHITECT BV DOSHI (2023) — Philosophy of Design screening

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 13

Help Group's Art Fest

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm Help Group Free

Master Your Camera Controls - San Pedro Point Fermin Lighthouse & Korean Bell - Photography Class by Classpop!â„¢

 Sat, 11 Jul at 04:30 pm Master Your Camera Controls/San Pedro Point Fermin Lighthouse & Korean Bell USD 109

KCRW & Now Serving Present Alana Kysar in Conversation for Aloha Veggies

 Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm Now Serving USD 11 to 39

Mental Health Film Festival Screening + Director Panel

 Fri, 29 May at 06:00 pm Painted Brain Free

Introduction to Digital Photography Level 2 with Art Ramirez – Los Angeles

 Sat, 30 May at 10:30 am Samy's Camera Los Angeles USD 69

Study Jams

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm Art + Practice Free

BROILER Residency: dama & Amy Zimmitti "Amor & Psyche"

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Oracle Egg USD 0 to 29

Cihuatl Circle | June 2026

 Sun, 28 Jun at 07:00 pm Colectivo Cihuateotl Centro Cultural USD 0 to 29

Intergenerational Art Show

 Fri, 15 May at 09:00 am Bernardi Multi-Purpose Senior Center Free

Sell your camera gear (free event-by appointment) at Harry's Camera & Video

 Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am Harry's Camera & Video Free

In Case You Missed It: Counterculture Photography of the 1960s &1970s

 Fri, 17 Jul at 07:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 13

Exploring Architecture Photo Walk with Canon's Jeff Leimbach - Los Angeles

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am Samy's Camera - Los Angeles - USD 22

Composition in the Field - San Pedro Point Fermin Lighthouse & Korean Bell - Photography Class by Classpop!â„¢

 Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm San Pedro Point Fermin Lighthouse & Korean Bell USD 151

Expo Presents: A Decade of Art

 Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm Literati Cafe Free

Sijia Chen - No Single Origin | April 25 - May 16 | Shatto Gallery

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Shatto Gallery Free

F4 - B/W Darkroom with Monica Nouwens

 Fri, 17 Apr at 10:00 am 4814 Hollywood Blvd

Artist Walkthrough: Rahim Fortune

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm 3401 W 43rd Pl Free

Studio Maternity Portraits w/ Sigma Ambassador Heather Larkin - Los Angeles

 Fri, 23 Oct at 03:00 pm Samy's Camera - Los Angeles USD 38

Dancing With LED'S - Lighting Workshop Sponsored by Nanlux Americas - Los Angeles

 Sun, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm San Pedro City Ballet USD 261

Introduction to Digital Photography Level 1 with Art Ramirez - Los Angeles

 Sat, 08 Aug at 10:30 am Samy's Camera - Los Angeles USD 59

Introduction to Digital Photography Level 2 with Art Ramirez – Los Angeles

 Sat, 15 Aug at 10:30 am Samy's Camera - Los Angeles USD 69

Sell your camera gear (free event-appointment needed) at Samy's Fairfax

 Tue, 30 Jun Samy's Camera Free

Made With Love

 Sat, 09 May at 11:30 am Ovation Hollywood

Two-Day Portrait Photography Masterclass — Los Angeles

 Sat, 29 Aug at 10:00 am Rory Lewis – Los Angeles Headshot & Portrait Photographer USD 695

Finding the Right Lens: Choosing Glass for Every Shot w/ Sony - LA

 Sat, 18 Jul at 11:00 am Samy's Camera USD 0 to 17

Photography (Ages 12-17)

 Tue, 14 Apr at 04:00 pm Canoga Park Youth Arts Center Free

S1 - Collage & Assemblage with Dylan Diloretto

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am 4814 Hollywood Blvd

Nikon Days at Samy's Camera - Los Angeles

 Thu, 08 Oct at 03:00 pm Samy's Camera Los Angeles Free

TH4 - Fine Art Photography with Raul Vega

 Thu, 16 Apr at 10:00 am 4814 Hollywood Blvd

Cihuatl Circle | July 2026

 Sun, 26 Jul at 07:00 pm Colectivo Cihuateotl Centro Cultural USD 0 to 29

Art In Bloom Exhibition

 Fri, 26 Jun at 10:30 am 5056 Van Nuys Blvd Free

SECRET SPOT DTLA PRESENTS: OPEN STUDIO & CO-WORK THURSDAY'S

 Thu, 01 Feb at 07:00 pm 1040 S Los Angeles St USD 18