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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

July 10th: 12th Annual Gopher Scramble Golf Tournament at The Penmar Benefitting the Venice Heritage Museum
Fourth of July Barbecue at Baby Blues BBQ
Visit Fisherman’s Village this 4th of July weekend for “Summer Music Series,” fireworks, and a Venice Paparazzi photo booth!
Compete or watch the action at the Mr. & Mr. Muscle Beach on 4th of July!
Celebrate Independence Day with a spectacular 20-minute fireworks show over the water in Marina del Rey!
Order Your Free Hinano T-Shirt, Deadline July 7
Abbot Kinney’s First Friday Food Truck Fest will be held on Thursday, July 3rd
Come find your new furry bestie at Green Dog Dental & Veterinary Center’s Adoptapalooza on July 12th! Photo booth by Venice Paparazzi
Venice Paparazzi Partnered up with IKE Smart City to Bring our Super Rad Photo Booth to Venice Summer Fest. View pics
Venice Paparazzi Brought Our World Famous Doggie Photo Booth to Main Street Summer Soulstice
Live at The Sidewalk Cafe July 5th: Clouds We Chase
Registration is open for the Venice Beach Conquer the Pier run on July 19th! A fast 5K & 1 Mile Race/ Walk.
Venice Paparazzi rolled out the red carpet for the Airport Marina Counseling Service’s Spring into Well Being Celebration. View pics!
2025 Los Angeles Fire Dept. Fire Station 63 Pancake Breakfast: View Pics by Venice Paparazzi
15th Annual WAVE Awards: View pics by Venice Paparazzi
Venice Paparazzi to host a photo booth for Marina Culture Jam event to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Marina del Rey on May 31st!
May 3: Historical Venice Cinco de Mayo Parade & Festival!
Calling all freerunners! Kings of the Concrete is bringing the heat to the iconic Venice Beach on April 26th!
Come celebrate 9 years of Firestone Walker in Venice on April 26th & 27th!
Nalu Vida’s Marine Mammal Care Center Fundraiser Block Party

Recent Events Covered

Venice Paparazzi Partnered up with IKE Smart City to Bring our Super Rad Photo Booth to Venice Summer Fest. View pics
Venice Paparazzi Brought Our World Famous Doggie Photo Booth to Main Street Summer Soulstice
Venice Paparazzi rolled out the red carpet for the Airport Marina Counseling Service’s Spring into Well Being Celebration. View pics!
The 10th Annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main was a blast. View pics!
2025 Los Angeles Fire Dept. Fire Station 63 Pancake Breakfast: View Pics by Venice Paparazzi
15th Annual WAVE Awards: View pics by Venice Paparazzi
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at Venice Beach Recreation Center’s Spring Fest!
Nalu Vida’s Marine Mammal Care Center Fundraiser Block Party
Venice Paparazzi on the Scene: Green Dog Dental & Veterinary Center Grand Opening Celebration
Venice Love Fest was Epic! Check out Venice Paparazzi’s Photo Booth Pics
Brennan’s St. Patrick’s Day photo booth by Venice Paparazzi was a hit! View pics!

Local Celebrities

In the VP Spotlight: Movie Club
Venice Paparazzi was on the scene at Jeffrey Solomon’s Celebration of Life – Ocean Front Walk Bench Dedication on June 22, 2024
Tim Rudnick, Venice Oceanarium Founder, Honored as 2nd Recipient of Joëlle Award at the 14th annual WAVE Awards
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

Play and Shop Local

July Specials at The Green Goddess Collective
STARS, STRIPES, AND SEASIDE NIGHTS at the Venice V Hotel. Get 30% off! View details here!
Venice V Hotel: 20% Off during June Pride Month
Micro Kickboard’s 25% Off Summertime Sale
Local Staycation at Venice V Hotel
Savor Three-Day Weekends with +1 Free Night at Hotel Erwin
Come Play in Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey: Sport Fishing, Escape Rooms, Happy Hours, and Much More!
Come try AUTHENTIC Brazilian Organic Açai Bowls at Ubatuba Açaí’s new location on the Venice Boardwalk!
Calling all local dogs! Get 50% off your first exam at Green Dog Veterinary Center!
Venice Suites: Stay Seven Nights or More and Save 20%
RIDE YOUR OWN WAVE ON VENICE BEACH! Book Directly at Venice Breeze Suites and Save 10%
Quintesential Venice: Ride Up The Coast with Jay’s Rentals
Need photographers or a photo booth? Hire Venice Paparazzi
Cruise the coast this weekend! Need a bike, blades or board? Jay’s Rentals has you covered!
Enjoy bottomless brunch buffet all weekend at the Waterfront!
Make VENICE SUITES your home base!
Train at the iconic Gold’s Gym Venice! Join for $1!
Enjoy bottomless brunch buffet on Sundays 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

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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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