PhotoCon LA Photo & Cinema Extravaganza Announced

Samy's Camera, Southern California's largest camera retailer, is thrilled to announce sponsorship of PhotoCon LA 2016. Billed as a ‘Photo & Cinema Extravaganza’, the event will take place on May 21 and 22, 2016 at the Magic Box at the Reef in Downtown Los Angeles. For two days, the enormous 60,000 square foot space provided by the Reef will be filled with a virtual Who's Who of the Los Angeles photographic and cinema communities providing entertainment, education and opportunity for all levels of photography enthusiasts and professionals.

Huge Lineup of Top Photography & Video Brands

Over 50 of the most famous and respected brands in photography and video have confirmed that they will be in attendance at PhotoCon LA 2016 to offer exhibition and demonstration of their camera,photography and video related products. Most will be will be offering exclusive deals and discounts only available to PhotoCon LA attendees. Canon, Nikon, GoPro, Leica, Sony, Olympus, FujiFilm, Profoto, Pentax, Phaseone, Zeiss, Tamron, 3LeggedThing, Westcott, Sigma and Lensbaby are just a few of the confirmed brands.

PhotoCon LA Special Guests & Speakers

Special guests from all over the United States will be sharing their experiences, presenting their work and teaching workshops in a lineup that will cover all aspects of photography and cinema. Celebrities from the worlds of photography, video, sport, entertainment, social media and more will also be in attendance. PhotoCon LA’s theme for 2016 will be a celebration of Samy’s Camera 40 years in business in Southern California. Since opening their doors in 1976, Samy’s Camera’s flagship location on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles is an iconic part of the city’s landscape. Samy's will be offering amazing deals on cameras, photographic and video equipment to attendees of PhotoCon LA. All arms of Samy’s Camera’s business, including Samy’s Camera Rentals and Samy’s DV & Edit, will be represented at the event including Samy’s Camera Photo School who will be offering a full program of educational events and photography classes throughout the weekend. Tickets cost  $10 for a one day pass (covering either day) or $15 for a two day pass which will allow entry on both days of the event.  Children under 12 years old will receive free entry when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets can be purchased here.

PhotoCon LA 2016

When: Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 10am to 6pm each day. Where: The Reef in Downtown Los Angeles Cost: $10 for 1 day pass or $15 for 2 day pass. Children under 12 free with ticketed adult. Click here for more information & to buy tickets. Follow PhotoCon LA on Facebook at Facebook.com/PhotoConLA to keep up to date with news about the event.