Hyperlocal Los Angeles Photo Essays & Reporting

A 64' Lincoln continental lowrider cruising past LA city cops in riot gear following a caravan behind a protests shutting down La Cienega Blvd in Beverly Hills. This is part of a series of protests across LA calling for ceasefire and the liberation fo Palestine. December 23, 2023. Credit: Ayah Shiadah | Knock LA

Knock LA Photo Essays


In an era where a single scroll introduces a world of content, nothing seizes attention quite like a picture. Just as leaked audio from LA City Councilmembers can unveil hidden biases, even a single image can tear the carefully crafted facade off of problematic infrastructures in our city. 

Our photo essays do more than just highlight the changes our city really needs—they emphasize how local journalism, especially when it uses powerful, narrative images, is a key defense against corruption.


Knock LA is taking photo essay pitches. Here’s what we are looking for and how to submit your photo essay pitch