Reynaldo Rivera

Reynaldo Rivera (born 1964) is a Mexican photographer whose work documents queer, transgender and predominantly Latinx scenes in late 20th-century Los Angeles, including clubs, house parties, and everyday life. His photography captured venues such as La Plaza, the Silverlake Lounge, Mugy's, and Little Joy.

Rivera's black-and-white photographs document private moments and the lives of Latinx women, artists and drag performers during this period. His work highlights communities affected by gentrification, violence, and with limited public record-keeping, which contributed to their marginalization. Rivera's photography provides a historical record of these under-represented groups in Los Angeles.