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Alex and Edizen

Owned and operated by Alex and Edizen Stowell, Venice Paparazzi started as a photo booth on the Venice boardwalk in 2003 and has grown into Venice's #1 site for events, information and community. As well, we have an event photography/ photo booth division that travels the nation. Having an event and need photographers or a fun photo booth? Hire Venice Paparazzi!

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Local News & Events

Complimentary Tequila and Mezcal tasting at Belles Beach House for Cinco De Mayo!
Calling all foodies! Whatever food you love, you’ll find it at First Friday on Abbot Kinney Blvd.
The Venice Paparazzi photo booth at CicLAvia was a hit! Photos courtesy of Councilwoman Traci Park
Cinco de Mayo specials and boardwalk views at the Sidewalk Cafe
Check out the 2024 Venice Events Calendar!
Venice Paparazzi to host a photo booth at Brennan’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration!
Venice Paparazzi will be on the scene at Airport Marina Counseling Service’s Spring into Well-Being Celebration on May 16th! Join us!
Need wellness? Join Superbloom Beach Club this Sun. May 5th
May 10-19 VENICE FAMILY CLINIC ART WALK + AUCTION
May 10-13. Venice in Focus
Mother’s Day at Tony P’s Dockside Grill
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Warehouse Restaurant
Cinco de Quatro and Cinco de Mayo at La Cabana
Venice Paparazzi to Host a Photo Booth: Sat., May 4th: Cinco de Mayo Parade and Celebration at Oakwood Park
Save the dates June 21-23! Mass Meditation Initiative, a mindful yoga, music, healing arts & vegan festival
Calling all foodies! Save the date May 19th for MAINOPOLY: A Taste of Main Street
Bring the family to Fire Station 63’s Annual Pancake Breakfast!
Let’s honor our teachers at the 14th Annual Wave (We Are Venice Education) Awards on May 9th
The Marina Culture Jam series returns to Burton Chace Park this spring!
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the March Venice Art Crawl! View pics!

Recent Events Covered

The Venice Paparazzi photo booth at CicLAvia was a hit! Photos courtesy of Councilwoman Traci Park
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the March Venice Art Crawl! View pics!
Spring has sprung and Runway Playa Vista was hoppin’! View pics by Venice Paparazzi
LAX Coastal Education Foundation’s 4th Annual Rock Roll & Run
Super Bowl Takeover at Joliet was an epic party. View pics!
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at Ovation Hollywood’s Big Game Watch Party!
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at Marina del Rey New Year’s Eve Fireworks & Glow Party! View pics!
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the 61st Annual Marina del Rey Holiday Boat Parade. View pics!
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at the 12th Annual Venice Holiday Sign Lighting
Strauss LA Grand Opening Block Party
The Best Day Ever! The Venice Beach Games!

Local Celebrities

Local Non Profits
Jeffrey Solomon Venice Beach Bench Fundraiser
50 years of the Great Western Steak and Hoagie Co.
Local wins trip to Japan in the Spogomi World Cup 2023 at the Venice Beach Games
Serial Entrepreneur Rasha Mediene
Musician Ronnie Nells
Legendary Women Artists of Venice: Catherine Hardwicke, Sandy Bleifer and Edizen Stowell
Mark Antonio Grant
Venice legend Jataun Valentine
Venice Paparazzi 2022, A Year in Review
R.I.P. Joëlle Dumas. Your light shines on!
Venice’s founder Abbot Kinney
Hama Sushi turns 43 years old!
R.I.P. to Rainbow Acres’ founder Howard Pollack
THE BRIG CELEBRATES 70 YEARS!
Defend Ballona Wetlands
The Cow’s End Cafe, Clabe Hartley!
Happy 46th birthday to the Sidewalk Cafe!
Artist Lauren Peggy Doyle
REMEMBERING VENICE SKATE LEGEND JAY ADAMS! Original Z-Boy!
Local Non Profits
Arbor Artist Collection: Boss Dog
Clean Beach Poster Contest Winners
Meet Patrick Marston, the Venice Pride Rainbow Lifeguard Tower artist!
Street Paddle
In the spotlight: Urban Grass’ Steven Sherak
Artist and Legendary Women Artists of Venice Awardee Meryl Lebowitz
Artist and Legendary Women Artists of Venice Awardee Ruth Chase
Artist and Legendary Women Artists of Venice Awardee MB Boissonnault
Thank you Christina Davis!
Artist Gus Harper
Tony P’s Dockside Grill’s Tony Palermo and Dan Ringwood
R.I.P. to my mother Zenaida Mesina Veluz
How about some uplifting words? Check out Positive Notes from Venice!
Venice’s Founder Abbot Kinney
Street Art Spotlight: Lion and Bear mural by Rabi
Artist, poet, photographer and musician Jeferson Florisbal
Meet the community: Pop Paddle Venice
Artist Hannah Penninger
Congratulations to La Cabana’s Carlos and Vicky Haro on your 10 year anniversary!
Other Venice Film Festival director, filmmaker, and musician Thomas Simon
Filmmaker, Illustrator, Animator, and Designer Jared Barel
Kyle Felter, the lead singer of “I don’t Konform”
Actor, producer, singer-songwriter, and director Jillie Simon
Film producer, director, screenwriter, and music composer Marvin Glover
Celebration of Life: Paul Williams
Throwback: Venice Paparazzi’s Alex and Edizen featured in Venice Living Magazine
Venice, California
Artist Tom Everhart
Alanna & These Fine Gentlemen

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May Specials at The Green Goddess Collective
Venice Awaits You: Spring Offers from Hotel Erwin
Up to 20% Off Extended Stay at Venice V Hotel
Need photographers or a photo booth for your 2024 event? Hire Venice Paparazzi
Winter Getaway! Book a stay at Venice V Hotel and enjoy up to 20% off!
Check out all Hotel Erwin’s Packages + Offers + Best Rates!
BOGA Happy Hour at the Waterfront Weekdays
Cruise the coast this weekend! Need a bike, blades or board? Jay’s Rentals has you covered!
Hit the Hot Room with Sweat Yoga’s 10 Days of Unlimited Yoga for $30!
Digital nomads welcome! Receive up to 30% off short and long term stays. Find home with Hotel Erwin!
A new style of cool beach living at the Venice Suites. Book your stay!
Enjoy bottomless brunch buffet all weekend at the Waterfront!
RIDE YOUR OWN WAVE ON VENICE BEACH! Book your stay at Venice Breeze Suites!
Make VENICE SUITES your home base!
Train at the iconic Gold’s Gym Venice! Join for $1!
Enjoy bottomless brunch buffet all weekend at the Waterfront!
Cruise into the New Year on a New Micro Kickboard!
Relax, reflect, meditate, and enjoy Venice with this list!
Comfort Food: Have a taco party with La Cabaña’s Family Packs!
Weed for 2023: Meditate, Work Out, and Grow Your Own at The Green Goddess Collective
Dine at the Sidewalk Cafe on the Venice Boardwalk!
New Year’s Day Brunch at The Waterfront
Read more inf 2023. Top 10 books on Venice as recommended by Small World Books.
Holiday Getaways & Ocean Views at Venice V Hotel!
Treat your family and friends to Nueva Venice!
THE MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS IN FULL SWING AT THE MICRO STORE AT PLAYA VISTA. GET 15-25% OFF MICRO SCOOTERS AND ACCESSORIES!
Here is where to watch the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Venice!
Firestone Walker Releases Hippie Highway 2.0. Another Epic Brew Collaboration
Bottomless brunch buffet every Saturday & Sunday at the Waterfront
L.A.’s Premier Food Truck Event: First Friday on Abbot Kinney

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About Venice Paparazzi

Venice Paparazzi is an information website and photo agency for Venice, California. Alex and Edizen Stowell started Venice Paparazzi on the Venice Boardwalk in 2003. Since then we have covered over 1,500 events, and have grown into Venice’s premiere media outlet for local events, Venice information, community spotlights and more.

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