Meet-Up in LA: Blessing of the Animals with Thomas Alleman (Hybrid Learning – Two Sessions)
- Tuesday
April 7, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Capture the joyful spirit and cultural traditions of the Blessing of the Animals on Olvera Street, photographing pets, their owners, and lively community celebrations in a historic Los Angeles setting.
Two Sessions
Tuition: $235 (Become a Member today and receive 5% – 20% off!)
Enrollment limit: 10 students
© "Bun Bun" by Erika Zabowski, CC BY-ND 2.0
About
Hybrid Learning (In-Person and Online)
Document 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.
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 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.
Students 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).
This Meet-Up will focus on the Blessing of the Animals event on Olvera Street, DTLA.
Thomas 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 & World Report, and have also appeared in Brandweek, Sunset, Harper’s and Travel Holiday.
Details
- Two Sessions
- Date: Saturday, April 4, 12 pm – 4 pm (In-Person) + Tuesday, April 7, 6 pm -8 pm (Online)
- Enrollment limit: 10 students
- Skill/Experience Level: Open to all levels
- Tuition: $235 (Become a Member today and receive 5% – 20% off!)
- Location: Chinatown and Online
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.