On November 14, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association is heading to the LA Zoo! Join us at 10:00 a.m. just inside the entrance gates for a fun time!. 

This is a great opportunity to learn about photographing animals in a more controlled setting and adapting to lighting and background issues. And just to hang out with fellow photographers in a supportive setting!

Our January competition theme is ANIMALS, so this will give us a few more photos to choose from when the time comes. 

Get your ticket ONLINE or at the ticket booth when you get there. 

Bring a medium to long range lens for the best closeup shots. There are several chimpanzee babies and an orangutan baby that are fun to capture, along with many other wonderful animal and bird subjects. 

Don't forget water for hydration, a hat and sunscreen for sun protection, and extra battery/memory card just in case.

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On Tuesday, November 17, 2026, Lancaster Photography Association is excited to have our own LPA member, Mauricio Rubi come and speak to us about his career in Sports Photography.

He will discuss his body of work, what it means to him to be a sport team media director and team photographer, as well as how to capture the best sports images in the moment. It will be a great learning time, and we look forward to seeing everyone there!

The meeting will be at 6:00 p.m. at the Antelope Valley Senior Center. This will be our only meeting this month (No workshop night).

About Mauricio: My name is Mauricio Rubi, and I am a U.S. Army Veteran. I served our country for over twenty years, including deployments to Iraq in 2002, 2004, 2008, and 2016. I am an award-winning, published professional photographer. I am the Antelope Valley Bulls' (ABA) full-time Medial Director and Team Photographer. I am also a Team Photographer for Antelope Valley Alta FC (USL One) and an independent Photojournalist for Antelope Valley College. I specialize in sports action, capturing the most memorable moments around the Antelope Valley. Serving our community is the utmost priority.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86288845530?pwd=6IBZ3PIOb9LiXMFnbI5Ip3nwcNQmL0.1

Join us on December 15, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for our Annual Holiday Party! We will be having it at the Antelope Valley Senior Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

We will have a potluck holiday dinner with all the fixings!

Please let Andrew or Kathy know what you will be bringing and we will add it to the website form. See the form below to find out what is needed.

For the White Elephant Gift Exchange, bring a wrapped gift worth no more than $20.00. Each person attending should bring a gift.

Please send Kathy your photos from the past year's field trips, so she can put together a slide show to watch during the meal. (kc_newman2001@yahoo.com)

Feel free to wear your holiday finery or your most awesome ugly Christmas Sweater!

Volunteers are needed for decorating and set up, so let Andrew know if you can help.

Please RSVP to Andrew Lewis (andrew.s.lewis72@gmail.com). We want to make sure we have enough for everyone!

Sign up to Bring: 

CATEGORIES	ITEMS	WHO
Entrees/Main Dishes	Ham Turkey/Gravy	Kathy Newman
Warm Sides	Dressing     Mashed Potatoes	Kathy Newman
Salads
Desserts	Apple Pie	Kathy Newman
Beverages
Paper goods (plates, utensils, napkins)