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SUMMARY:Meet-Up in LA: Blessing of the Animals with Thomas Alleman (Hybrid Learning - Two Sessions)
DESCRIPTION:Hybrid Learning (In-Person and Online)\nDocument the rich cultural traditions and heartfelt moments of the Blessing of the Animals on Olvera Street as part of LACP’s Meet-Up in LA series. This long-standing Los Angeles tradition brings together pet owners\, animals of all kinds\, and community members for a joyful and visually engaging celebration rooted in faith and heritage. Photographers will have the opportunity to capture expressive portraits\, meaningful interactions\, and vibrant details within a historic setting\, while exploring narrative\, timing\, and composition in a lively public environment.\nThis engaging exploration of Los Angeles is part of LACP’s Meet-Up in LA series of classes\, designed for visual storytellers of all levels. Each class includes an in-person photographic experience centered on a distinctive Los Angeles location or a unique LA event\, followed by an online Zoom session for critique and reflection on the work created.\nStudents will develop their photography skills while capturing the eclectic essence of the city—from its neighborhoods and cultural landmarks to its dynamic public gatherings—with a strong focus on narrative and composition. Participants should be familiar with their cameras (digital cameras are strongly encouraged).\nThis Meet-Up will focus on the Blessing of the Animals event on Olvera Street\, DTLA.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nThomas Alleman is a commercial\, editorial and fine art photographer living and working in Los Angeles. During a 15 year newspaper career\, Tom was a frequent winner of distinctions from the National Press Photographer’s Association\, as well as being named California Newspaper Photographer of the Year in 1995 and Los Angeles Newspaper Photographer of the Year in 1996. As a magazine freelancer\, his pictures have been published regularly in Time\, People\, Business Week\, Barrons\, Smithsonian National Geographic Traveler\, and US News &amp\; World Report\, and have also appeared in Brandweek\, Sunset\, Harper’s and Travel Holiday.\n\nView instructor profile here.
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