Hip photography studio and gallery Photobooth (1193 Valencia St., 415-824-1248) is hosting an opening reception Thursday night for its inaugural gallery artists, Chloe Aftel, Jenny Sampson (work shown above), and Christine Zona. The event runs for 7 to 10 p.m., so schedule a pre- or postevent dinner at Beretta (1199 Valencia St., 415-695-1199) — and will also feature "super-secret" guest portrait photographers! Can't make it to the event? Swing in for a Civil War-era tintype portrait for $40 or a $20 Polaroid portrait, Thursday through Sunday.

Here's a peek at some work by the other two inaugural artists.

Chloe Aftel

Christine Zona