Photography, Videography & Social Media Guidelines

We encourage guests to capture and share their LAFW experience! Please follow these guidelines to respect designers, models, and fellow guests.

Personal Photography & Video

• Personal smartphones and small digital cameras are permitted
• Photos and short video clips during runway shows are allowed from your seat
• Please keep your phone/camera at a reasonable height — do not obstruct the view of guests behind you
• Flash photography is not permitted during runway shows

Prohibited Equipment

• Professional cameras with detachable lenses
• Tripods, monopods, or stabilizers
• Professional lighting equipment
• Drones
• Press/broadcast equipment without pre-approved media credentials

Equipment in violation may be confiscated or result in denied entry.

Social Media Sharing

We love seeing your LAFW moments! When posting:

• Tag @thebureaufashionweek on Instagram
• Use the official hashtag: #LAFW2026
• Be respectful of other guests’ privacy — ask before photographing strangers

Press & Media

• Accredited press must check in at the Press Room with valid media credentials
• Media access is by invitation/application only
• For media inquiries, contact our press team through the support portal

Content Usage

By attending LAFW, you consent to being photographed, filmed, and recorded. Event content may be used by The Bureau Fashion Week for promotional purposes, social media, press coverage, and future marketing materials.