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Celebrating 50 Years of Capturing Moments, and Inspiring Photographers & Filmmakers

Help us celebrate ALL YEAR with exclusive:
Events, Classes, Workshops, & Demos

MAY
9th

Hands-On Sports Photography Workshop with Cassy Athena

Ready to level up your photography game? Join Cassy Athena for an exclusive, hands-on workshop at Samy's Camera in Los Angeles. This immersive experience is perfect for all skill levels, whether you're just starting out or looking to sharpen your craft.

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JUNE
4th-6th

Vintage Photography & Model Shoot with Sigma Ambassador Lindsey Ruth

A creative workshop focused on capturing vintage inspired portraits using modern gear. Los Angeles on the 4th, Santa Ana on the 5th, and Pasadena on the 6th.

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JULY
23rd-25th

LENS EVENT - Sony, Canon, Nikon, Sigma, Viltrox, Fujifilm, Tamron; with Meg Loeks

Demo and workshop rotating through all three of our stores. Pasadena on the 23rd, Los Angeles on the 24th, and Santa Ana on the 25th.

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AUGUST
20th-22nd

CANON ROADSHOW - featuring Vanessa Joy

Demo and workshop rotating through all three of our stores. Pasadena on the 20th, Los Angeles on the 21st, and Santa Ana on the 22nd.

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OCTOBER
22nd-24th

Studio Maternity Portraits & Model Shoot with Sigma Ambassador Heather Larkin

Heather will talk about maternity portrait photography while doing a live demonstration. Pasadena on the 22nd, Santa Ana on the 23rd, and Los Angeles on the 24th.

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NOVEMBER
5th-7th

SONY DAYS - Demo and Workshop

Join us for a free Sony demo and workshop rotating through all three of our stores. Pasadena on the 5th, Santa Ana on the 6th, and Los Angeles on the 7th.

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NOVEMBER
19th-21st

NIKON GEAR - Demo and Workshop

Join us for a free Nikon demo and workshop. Santa Ana on the 19th, Los Angeles on the 20th, and Santa Ana on the 21st.

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The 50thAnniversary Sale Event
September 17th, 18th, and 19th

Each store will have Special Deals & Speakers all day long, all 3 days

Big things are coming to a Samy's Location Near You

ANNIVERSARY DEALS & DISCOUNTS

BRAND TAKEOVER

Over the next few months we will be partnering with some of our favorite brands to bring you expert product demos, classes and workshops provided by some of the best in the photography industry.

  • Canon
  • Signma
  • Nikon

Our Featured Event Speakers

Cassy Athena

Cassy Athena is a Los Angeles-based photographer and creative director known for her work with top brands like Nike, Jordan Brand, Under Armour, and the NBA. With a background in visual effects and a passion for storytelling, she has built a career capturing some of the biggest athletes and moments in sports culture. Her journey, from overcoming a life-changing brain tumor in college to becoming a leading voice in sports photography, fuels her mission to inspire and educate the next generation of creatives.

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Lindsey Ruth

Lindsey Ruth is a Los Angeles-based studio photographer specializing in surrealist portraiture. Passionate about expanding photography beyond the camera, she blends post-production and mixed media techniques to transform her artistic vision into immersive, unique artwork. Her passion for creativity has led to collaborations with Adobe and teaching aspiring photographers through workshops and courses.

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Meg Loeks

Meg is an award-winning portrait photographer based in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. She teaches workshops throughout the U.S. and internationally, encouraging artists to find voice in the everyday. Meg is an international award-winning portrait photographer based in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where she lives on a hobby farm with her family. Through a lens shaped by motherhood, rural living, and memory, she explores the tension between tradition and individuality.

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Vanessa Joy

Vanessa Joy is a renowned, NY/NJ-based luxury wedding photographer with over 20 years of experience, known for her romantic, photojournalistic style. A Canon Explorer of Light, she is also a prominent industry educator, author, and speaker for major platforms like CreativeLIVE, WPPI, and Imaging USA. For the past 20+ years, Vanessa has been photographing events, portraits, and marketing projects. Her work has been published by Yahoo! News, Grace Ormonde, Style Me Pretty, Rangefinder, Professional Photographer Magazine, and more.

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Heather Larkin

Heather Larkin is a Sigma America Ambassador, portrait and macro photographer located in Athens, Georgia. Heather has been shooting professionally since 2003. She is internationally known for creating colorful and authentic images for clients around the world. Her business, Fairyography, has been featured on The Today Show, Professional Photographer Magazine, Canon Cameras, Clickin Moms, Scary Mommy, Online Athens, Southern Distinction Magazine, and more.

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Thank you for 50 Years of Supporting Our Mission.
We wouldn't be here without this amazing community.

Don't forget to Check-Back for updates as the event gets closer

Dedication to the craft and the community since 1976

Samy founded Samy's Camera in 1976 with a vision for a full-service store. This vision is exemplified in all of our locations including our flagship store on Fairfax Boulevard, with three floors stocked with the latest and most exciting selection of photographic, video and electronics equipment available.

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