Photo Walk for Teens: Discovering Downtown LA Through Photography with Andrea Passarella (For ages 15-18, In-Person)
- Saturday
October 17, 2026
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join photographer Andrea Passarella for a fun, hands-on photo walk through Downtown Los Angeles, where high school students will explore the city, make photographs, and share their favorite images in a supportive group critique.
One Session
Tuition: $40 (ages 15-18)
Enrollment limit: 15 students
© Photo by Andrea Passarella
About
In-Person
Grab your camera and join photographer Andrea Passarella for a fun, hands-on afternoon of photography in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles! Designed specifically for high school students ages 15–18, this three-hour experience invites young photographers of all skill levels to explore, experiment, and see the city in new ways.
We’ll begin at the Los Angeles Center of Photography (LACP) with a brief orientation and instructional overview, covering creative approaches and practical tips for making photographs while out in the field. From there, we’ll head out for an approximately 90-minute photo walk through nearby Downtown Los Angeles, looking for interesting people, places, light, architecture, details, and unexpected moments.
After our exploration, we’ll return to LACP for a relaxed post-walk review and discussion. Each student will select their one favorite photograph from the day and share it for group critique and conversation with Andrea and fellow participants.
Students may use any type of digital camera, including a cell phone (no film cameras). No prior photography experience is required—just curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to explore!
Andrea Passarella is a passionate educator and photographer who captures the complexities of life through visual storytelling. With a keen eye for detail, her work captures the subtleties of human experience and is centered around themes highlighting the interconnectedness of our shared humanity.
Andrea advocates for engaged pedagogy and experiential learning, weaving social and cultural narratives into her photography and teaching practice. Through her creative approach, she developed an integrated curriculum centered around “place-keeping,” where participants learn the craft of photography by exploring the diversity of their cities and neighborhoods. This method encourages reflection, fosters dialogue, and promotes an autoethnographic approach to storytelling, allowing individuals to share their perspectives and experiences.
In her photography projects, workshops, and exhibitions, Andrea aims to bridge the worlds of contemplative arts, education, and social dialogue, empowering students to engage with the world through a compassionate and creative lens. Committed to fostering emotional intelligence, resilience, and personal growth, she integrates mindfulness and photography into her programs, supporting students’ development both creatively and personally.
Details
- One Session
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 1 pm – 4 pm (in-person)
- Enrollment Limit: 15 participants
- Tuition: $40
- Experience level: All levels – no prior photography experience required.
- Location: LACP headquarters located at 252 S. Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012 - What to bring: Any type of digital camera, including a cell phone (no film cameras), and comfortable walking shoes.
- Parking: Street parking, Public parking: Terasaki Budokan Recreation Center (paid, underground, just across the street from LACP) and Joe’s Auto Parks Parking, 330 Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (paid, surface).