Santa Monica Close-up

Santa Monica Close-up https://venmo.com/u/santamonicacloseup Fabian's unique perspective on Santa Monica is reflected in his photography.

SantaMonicaCloseup.com is a photo-blog that documents everyday life in the Santa Monica area, created by local photojournalist, press photographer, and street photographer, . Santa Monica Closeup is a photo-blog that showcases the vibrant and diverse community of Santa Monica through the lens of Fabian Lewkowicz. As a local photojournalist and press photographer with extensive expe

rience covering the city, Fabian's photographs offer an authentic and intimate look at everyday life in Santa Monica. The blog has won multiple awards and has gained recognition for its high-quality photography and insightful commentary on the city's culture and people. The photographs featured on Santa Monica Closeup cover a range of subjects, including community events, local art, street performers, and the natural beauty of the area. In addition to his photography, Fabian is deeply involved in the Santa Monica community and is a trusted voice in local media. He is known for his commitment to social justice and has covered important issues such as affordable housing, homelessness, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the community. He captures the small details that make the city so special, from the colorful street murals to the lively farmers market. His photographs showcase the diversity of the community, from the surfers catching waves at the beach to the musicians performing on the Third Street Promenade. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, Santa Monica Closeup offers a rich and engaging way to experience the city. Through Fabian's lens, viewers can gain a deeper appreciation for the unique culture and energy of Santa Monica. The blog is a testament to the power of photography to capture the essence of a place and its people, and to tell important stories that might otherwise go unnoticed.

π—¦π—˜π—”π—¦π—’π—‘ π—˜π—‘π——: On a rainy Saturday morning in Santa Monica, parishioners from St. Anne’s Catholic Church carefully dismantl...
01/04/2026

π—¦π—˜π—”π—¦π—’π—‘ π—˜π—‘π——: On a rainy Saturday morning in Santa Monica, parishioners from St. Anne’s Catholic Church carefully dismantle their Nativity display on Main Street. The scene is part of the long-running Santa Monica Nativity tradition, maintained by local churches and volunteers for more than 70 years. As the holiday season closes, the displays are packed away β€” preserving a community tradition shaped by faith, history, and civic debate.

Volunteers methodically wrapped and boxed life-size figures, straw, backdrops, and signage from β€œThe Nativity,” one of several themed booths that together narrate the Christmas story. Each display is installed and maintained by a different local church or faith group, a model organizers describe...

Venice Beach was quiet and rain-washed on Saturday morning, as low clouds and light showers softened the shoreline. The ...
01/03/2026

Venice Beach was quiet and rain-washed on Saturday morning, as low clouds and light showers softened the shoreline. The beach pagoda stood empty beneath gray skies, with a lone lifeguard tower in the distance.

π—™π—œπ—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—‘π—’π—§π—˜: Two Pianos Demolished During Venice Homeless Sweep
01/02/2026

π—™π—œπ—‘π—”π—Ÿ π—‘π—’π—§π—˜: Two Pianos Demolished During Venice Homeless Sweep

VENICE, CA β€” Friday, January 2, 2026 β€” A coordinated multi-agency cleanup operation was conducted along the Venice Beach Boardwalk on Friday morning as the C...

Friday morning at Venice Beach: heavy clouds, towering palms, and a quiet coast. β˜οΈπŸŒ΄β€‹The marine layer is holding steady ...
01/02/2026

Friday morning at Venice Beach: heavy clouds, towering palms, and a quiet coast. ☁️🌴
​The marine layer is holding steady as we head into the first weekend of 2026. Perfect weather for a contemplative boardwalk stroll before the afternoon rain arrives.
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01/02/2026

New Year’s Day crowds packed the Santa Monica Pier on January 1, with holiday visitors filling the boardwalk and walkways from end to end as 2026 got underway.

01/02/2026

New Year’s Day revealed an uncommon view at the Santa Monica Pier as a super low tide exposed wide stretches of shoreline. The rare conditions allowed people to walk directly in front of the pier along the water’s edge, offering a perspective seldom seen outside of extreme tidal events.

Happy New Year from Santa Monica Beach. On Thursday, January 1, the shoreline cleared up after overnight rain, with wet ...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Santa Monica Beach. On Thursday, January 1, the shoreline cleared up after overnight rain, with wet sand and tide pools reflecting the beachfront skyline.

Storm clouds gathered over Santa Monica Beach during low tide as a weather system approaches the coast. Forecasts call f...
12/31/2025

Storm clouds gathered over Santa Monica Beach during low tide as a weather system approaches the coast. Forecasts call for increasing rain chances and cooler conditions in the days ahead as the storm moves in.

π—ͺ𝗒π—₯π—ž π—­π—’π—‘π—˜: Crews continued early-stage preparation at the Santa Monica Pier this week as heavy equipment was moved into ...
12/31/2025

π—ͺ𝗒π—₯π—ž π—­π—’π—‘π—˜: Crews continued early-stage preparation at the Santa Monica Pier this week as heavy equipment was moved into position for the Pier Bridge Replacement Project. Workers coordinated machinery, utility access, and staging beneath the pier as part of ongoing site preparation ahead of the multi-year infrastructure upgrade.

Santa Monica Closeup continues to document the project as it unfolds.

On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Santa Monica Closeup documented crews from Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. working on new potholes along the south side of...

12/30/2025

Crowds filled the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday afternoon as light raindrops began to fall, signaling a change in the weather. Visitors continued to move along the pier as clouds rolled in, with rain beginning to arrive along the coastline.

𝗦𝗧𝗒π—₯𝗠 π—₯𝗨𝗑𝗒𝗙𝗙: Debris Lines Will Rogers State Beach After Heavy Rains
12/30/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗒π—₯𝗠 π—₯𝗨𝗑𝗒𝗙𝗙: Debris Lines Will Rogers State Beach After Heavy Rains

On Monday, December 29, 2025, a tour along the shoreline at Will Rogers State Beach revealed long bands of debris and dark residue scattered across the sand ...

π—£π—œπ—˜π—₯ π—˜π— π—˜π—₯π—šπ—˜π—‘π—–π—¬: Fire Crews Navigate Crowds During Multiple Medical Calls on Santa Monica Pier
12/30/2025

π—£π—œπ—˜π—₯ π—˜π— π—˜π—₯π—šπ—˜π—‘π—–π—¬: Fire Crews Navigate Crowds During Multiple Medical Calls on Santa Monica Pier

On a crowded Monday afternoon, December 29, 2025, emergency crews responded to multiple medical calls on the Santa Monica Pier as heavy pedestrian traffic fi...

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SantaMonicaCloseup.com is a daily photo-blog documenting every-day life in Santa Monica focusing on community and cultural events by local photojournalist/press photographer Fabian Lewkowicz.

Fabian Lewkowicz is a professional multimedia photojournalist, award-winning event photographer, portrait photographer, headshot photographer, fine art photographer, PR photographer, communications photographer, aerial photographer and commercial photographer who has been photographing events for more than 15 years.

His photographs have been featured in the California Heritage Museum and in many photography exhibitions.

Fabian mastered his photojournalistic skills by working many years for local newspapers as a press photographer.