Joe Gomez Photography · Los Angeles · Orange County · San Diego
Independent photographs and field stories from Southern California.
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Completed assignments in newest-first order, each linked directly to its published editorial photographs and field story.
L.A. Comic Con 2026 · October 30–November 1, 2026
A 42-page first-person photo story brings together 99 photographs and a short film celebrating the people, craft, imagination, and friendships of L.A. Comic Con.
Los Angeles Convention Center · Los AngelesView Editorial Story →
Nini’s BBQ at Emoto Racing Live — Round 2 · October 24, 2026
A race-day story of local food, riders and community, with 25 event photographs and a special thank-you portrait of the smoke master behind Nini’s BBQ.
Lake Elsinore Raceway · Inland EmpireView Editorial Story →
San Diego International Film Festival — 25th Anniversary · October 13–18, 2026
Twenty-five photographs follow two documentary premieres, festival conversations, the red carpet, and a live-music finale, with verified links to both official film trailers.
AMC UTC 14 & Belly Up Tavern · San DiegoView Editorial Story →
Sand Sports Super Show · September 18–20, 2026
Midnight Ace leads a visual journey through the show: 31 photographs, a short event film, and one last wash of California gold.
OC Fair & Event Center · Orange CountyView Editorial Story →
Super Girl Surf Festival — Opening Day · August 21, 2026
Fifteen photographs follow young surfers from the breaking wave into a festival shaped by skill, music, family, and possibility.
Oceanside Pier / Junior Seau Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre · San DiegoView Editorial Story →
Encinitas Cruise Night · August 20, 2026
Nine photographs follow custom cars, neighbors, open hoods, and the final movement of Cruise Night through downtown Encinitas.
Downtown Encinitas · San DiegoView Editorial Story →
Garden Grove Main Street Classic Car Show · August 14, 2026
Eight photographs move from polished automotive details to the families and personal expression that give Historic Main Street its character.
Historic Main Street · Orange CountyView Editorial Story →Coverage desk
Shows, cruises, clubs, builders, owners, and the details that turn machinery into identity.
Artists, live performances, independent venues, festivals, rehearsals, and the culture around the stage.
Working artists, exhibitions, street culture, craft, and public creative life across the region.
Public traditions, neighborhood gatherings, and the people who give Southern California its character.
Minor-league baseball and hockey, soccer, college matchups, and affordable spectator events with strong community stories.
Zoos, museums, surf and beach events, outdoor movies and concerts, neighborhood parks, and certified farmers markets.
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