NOTE: WE ARE RESCHEDULING DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST.

THE NEW DATE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2024 at 10:100 a.m.

On April 13, 2024, LPA will be going on a field trip to see the Oak Creek wild horses near Tehachapi.

This herd of wild horses has been observed in the Tehachapi Mountains for at least 100 years. The herd size varies as they roam throughout the meadows of Oak Creek Canyon. These horses are unbranded and free-roaming, but are familiar with people. The consensus is they may possibly be descendants of animals released by or escaped from early ranchers, miners, soldiers, or Native Americans. They do, however, have a strong resemblance to the Morgan horse breed.

We will meet at the gate on Tehachapi-Willow Springs Road and Oak Creek Road on left (just past Cameron Canyon Road on right). We recommend getting there at 10:00 a.m., because we will be entering the locked gate at 10:30 a.m. Everyone will be required to sign a liability release at the meeting point.

We will need a good head count ahead of time, so that we know how much hay we will need to order. We need to supply 2 bales of hay per vehicle. The cost will be between $15-20 per person (firm amount TBD).  I am expecting 2-3 vehicles (4/car) worth of members to attend. If you have a higher clearance vehicle and would be willing to drive into the canyon, please include that in your sign-up comment.

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When: March 23 at 10:00 a.m. Meet at 10:00 for a group photo and then you are free to roam the area.

Where: Travel Town Museum, 5200 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Join us at Traveltown in Griffith Park to capture some great train photos!

We are having a Train Competition in May, so this is an opportunity to capture interesting images at this static display. There is a small train on a track along with full-size engines and various train cars to photograph.

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 All LPA members are invited to attend a three-day weekend trip starting on Friday March 8 to Sunday March 10th in Death Valley National Park.

We will meet at 3:00 PM at Stove Pipe Wells Store before heading down to Badwater to see Lake Manly for sunset and blue hour. We will stop along the way there for a couple of other sites of interest if time allows.

Those who have not already checked into their hotel can head out to Beatty from Stove Pipe Wells to check in, grab some dinner, and meet us at Badwater at 5:00-5:30. You can also schedule a late check-in. Make sure to plan for dinner (Packed dinner or grab a bite in Beatty). After spending the evening at Badwater, we will head up to Rhyolite Ghost town near Beatty for some star trails and lightpainting. Saturday will start with sunrise at Zabriskie Point and end at Dante's View (if the road is open) with various sites of interest in-between. 

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On Sunday, December 3, 2023, LPA will be hosting a field trip to the LA Arboretum Lightscape! Join us for a great evening of photography!

Experience a winter walk on the dark side of the garden and let your imagination soar with the new sights and sounds along the Serpent Trail and Forest Path. The reimagined Lightscape merges nature and art in the mesmerizing Fire Garden, awesome Arch of Light, eye-catching Feast of Light, exotic Dancing Palms, and other spectacular installations. Fan favorite, the magnificent Winter Cathedral, returns! Food trucks every night and a full bar too.

Tickets must be purchased in advance HERE

Cost: $29.00 + 4.00 service charge.

Recommend carpooling - Parking is $20.00 and must be purchased in advance. Kathy has a slot and can take 3 people.

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On October 28, 2023, we will be going down to Hollywood Forever Cemetery for their Dia De Los Muertos Festival from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. We will have a grand time photographing the various costumes, dancers, and decorations located around the cemetery. This is a wonderful opportunity to take eye-catching, interesting photos celebrating Dia De Los Muertos.

Time: 9:00 a.m. Get there early for parking and to line up before 9:00.

Where: Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038.

Meet at the Front Entrance just to the left for a group photo.

Admission Fee: $43.07 to purchase on-line, including ticket fee.

Ticket Purchase: https://www.ladayofthedead.com/event-info/

Parking: Parking information is on their website.

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CANCELLED! STAY TUNED FOR RE-SCHEDULE DATE.                                                                                                       On Thursday, October 19, Lancaster Photography Association will be taking a field trip down to the LAPD Mounted Platoon training. Sal Mondragon will give us a tour of the facility and then we are free to take photos during their training. We will be able to photograph them tacking up in the stables and practicing their drills and skills in the arena. It should be a great opportunity for human interest and photojournalism-type images.

Where: 3934 Rigali Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90039
When: We will meet at 10:00 a.m. in front of the location.
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On October 14, 2023, Lancaster Photography Association will be hosting a field trip to the Native American Festival at the Antelope Valley Indian Museum on the east side of our valley.

There will be native dancers, story tellers, artists, museum exhibits, fry bread and Indian tacos! Plus you can walk the trail loop for some nice desert landscapes!

Where: 15701 E Ave M, Lancaster, CA 93535
When: October 14. Meet at 11:00 at the front of the Museum for a group photo. Activities last until 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $8.00 entry fee. Parking is free.
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Sign up below to join us for a fun day taking photos at Union Station, Olvera Street, and Chinatown.

Union Station is a great art deco building and has many great photos to offer. Olvera Street is great for Human Interest and Travel photos, and Chinatown has many interesting photo opportunities as well. We can take the Metro back to Union Station to reduce the walking distance, if needed (included in Week-end Metrolink ticket cost).

We will be taking Metrolink down to Union Station in the morning and coming back in the afternoon for $10.00. Lancaster Metrolink leaves at 9:04 a.m. and from Palmdale at 9:13 a.m., getting to Union Station at 11:10 a.m. We will coordinate to ride down in the same train car. We will either come back on the 3:51 p.m. train, or decide to spend extra time down there, and come home on the 5:25 p.m. train. We will play it by ear, depending on who comes on the field trip and how warm the day is.

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