Meet-Up in LA: Photographing Downtown with Peter Bennett (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)

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Hybrid Learning (In-Person and Online)

Immerse yourself in the dynamic heart of Downtown Los Angeles (DTLA) in this Meet-Up in LA class, where visual storytellers will capture the vibrant urban landscape. This course combines in-person excursions to iconic DTLA locations—such as the Arts District, historic landmarks, and bustling markets—with an online Zoom session for critique and discussion. Students will learn to document the unique stories and diverse cultures that define this ever-evolving cityscape, honing their skills in composition and narrative.  Join us to uncover the hidden gems and powerful narratives that DTLA has to offer!

This 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 excursion to a unique and vibrant area of the city, followed by an online Zoom session for critique and reflection on the work created. Students will develop their photography skills while capturing the eclectic essence of LA, with a focus on narrative and composition. Participants should be familiar with their cameras (digital cameras are strongly encouraged).

The location for this meet-up will be Downtown Los Angeles.

Peter Bennett Born in Queens, New York, and growing up in Greenwich Village, Peter Bennett picked up his first camera and took his first darkroom class at the age of twelve. Peter has spent his career primarily as an editorial photographer, in recent years focusing his camera on a variety of environmental subjects and stories. He has been photographing the Los Angeles River since 2008 which can be seen in his latest book: The Los Angeles River – Photographs by Peter Bennett, published in late 2021. Peter has also been documenting local wetlands since 2018, as well as covering environmental justice stories in Los Angeles and the San Joaquin Valley. From 1998-2014 he owned and ran his own photo agency, Ambient Images, which specialized in travel images of New York and California. Peter’s work has appeared in hundreds of publications including the New York Times, Sierra Magazine, Time, Newsweek, National Geographic, Sunset Magazine, Los Angeles Magazine, and New York Magazine. He has worked with a number of organizations including the Sierra Club, Greenpeace and Friends of the LA River. His prints hang in the California State Capitol, California Science Center’s permanent Ecosystem exhibit, and many other museums, private institutions, and collector’s homes.

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Details

• Two Sessions
• Date: Saturday, January 25, 10 am – 2 pm PST (In-person) + Tuesday, January 28, 6-8 pm PST (Online)
• Enrollment limit: 10 students
• Skill/Experience Level: Open to all levels
• Tuition: $235  (Become a Member today and received up to 20% off!)
• Location: Online and Downtown Los Angeles

A details email complete with the Zoom link will be sent to the attendees prior to the start date. If you have additional questions please email info@lacphoto.org.

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