On October 22, 2025, creators from across Southern California met at Elysian in Los Angeles for LUMIX Connect. The one-day event brought together filmmakers, photographers, and the LUMIX team for workshops, presentations, and hands-on time with new cameras.
The venue in Frogtown, near Dodger Stadium, was filled with cameras, lenses, and accessories for guests to try. The latest models—S1II, S1RII, S5IIX, GH7, and the new S9 Titanium Gold—were available for demos. Attendees were encouraged to shoot, test lenses, and talk directly with engineers and LUMIX team members.
The day included creator presentations, photo workshops, and live demonstrations. Early sessions covered lighting, color, and hybrid shooting. Later workshops focused on image stabilization, handheld shooting, and setting up efficient workflows for both photo and video.
The LUMIX Creator presentations were the centerpiece. Filmmaker Dustin Armstrong and motor sports photographer/videographer Josh Walker opened with "Project of a Lifetime," an epic action adventure shot entirely on the GH7. They showed how the GH7's flexible recording and audio features helped them capture fast-moving action and personal moments.
Outside, photographer Isaiah Takahashi built his miniature toy photography sets. He showed how light and perspective can make small-scale scenes look cinematic. His setups drew a steady crowd of creators asking questions and taking photos.
Photographer Isaiah Takahashi brings his miniature dioramas to life using LUMIX cameras.
Filmmaker Kyle Camarillo spoke next about filming skateboard videos for New Balance Numeric with the S1II. He explained how image stabilization and autofocus helped him track skaters in motion. Videographer Matthew Daigneau and filmmaker Joel Herrera closed the session, explaining how they run full commercial shoots using only LUMIX cameras. They focused on color consistency, workflow, and reliability.
In the afternoon, photographer Jamie House hosted the Product Picnic, an open talk about balancing creative projects with client work. She shared how she plans shoots, works with talent, and uses tools like open-gate recording for quick edits across formats.
Around the venue, partners Kondor Blue and Libec set up gear tables with rigs and tripods. Food, drinks, and a casual atmosphere gave people time to talk and meet other creators.
Charles Zablan from Kondor Blue outfitted multiple LUMIX cameras for attendees to test and shoot with.
Later, Sean Robinson hosted LUMIX LIVE, introducing features in LUMIX Lab and LUMIX Flow. Attendees also sent questions to LUMIX engineers, who gave honest answers about product design and firmware updates.
Participants of Jamie House’s photo workshop who shared their photos on social media had a chance to win Technics earbuds during the event. Those who posted their work afterward with the theme “Connect” were entered to win a LUMIX S9 Titanium Gold.
“It’s great to meet other LUMIX shooters and share what we’ve learned,” said LUMIX Creator Herrera. “After doing this for years, it’s easy to forget how exciting it was to start out. Talking with people who just picked up their first camera reminded me why I love doing this.”
During a LUMIX Live episode, several LUMIX engineers were on site answering questions and sharing insights.
The day ended with a group photo and thank-you gifts, including a $100 coupon toward LUMIX gear and an invite to the Discord channel for attendees. “My first thought about LUMIX Connect was just that — connecting,” explained Camarillo. “I got to meet people whose work I’ve followed and been inspired by, and finally meet some of the LUMIX engineers and team behind the cameras. It felt good to be in a space where everyone could just connect.”
It was a simple event with a clear goal—bring creators together, share knowledge, and keep improving the tools they rely on.
