The Light Chasers

Neighborhood: ABBOT KINNEY

“If you want to be a better photographer, stand in front of more interesting stuff.” – Jim Richardson

Meeting Location:
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

*****PARKING IS EVERYWHERE*****

THIS IS THE FRIDAY NIGHT SHOOT

Venice has always danced to its own beat as the epicenter of bohemian culture in Los Angeles. Along the boardwalk there are street performers and local craftsmen selling their wares. Original paintings, souvenirs, and jewelry are on display. Crowds of visitors marvel at the sites while weightlifting enthusiasts pump iron in plain view, and skateboarders do their tricks around the skate park. All of it happens under the warm California sun with sprawling views of sand and sea. Heading east, the main drags of Abbot Kinney Boulevard and Main Street are lined with boutique shops, some major retail stores, art galleries and restaurants. Here the ambiance is more relaxed and upscale than the frenetic boardwalk area. Venice is a mostly walkable neighborhood, full of areas to explore.

“Photography is the power of observation, not the application of technology.” – Ken Rockwell

Neighborhood: ABBOT KINNEY

“It is the photographer, not the camera, that is the instrument.” – Eve Arnold

Meeting Location:
Intelligentsia Coffee Venice
1331 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291

*****PARKING IS EVERYWHERE*****

THIS IS THE SATURDAY MORNING SHOOT

Venice has always danced to its own beat as the epicenter of bohemian culture in Los Angeles. Along the boardwalk there are street performers and local craftsmen selling their wares. Original paintings, souvenirs, and jewelry are on display. Crowds of visitors marvel at the sites while weightlifting enthusiasts pump iron in plain view, and skateboarders do their tricks around the skate park. All of it happens under the warm California sun with sprawling views of sand and sea. Heading east, the main drags of Abbot Kinney Boulevard and Main Street are lined with boutique shops, some major retail stores, art galleries and restaurants. Here the ambiance is more relaxed and upscale than the frenetic boardwalk area. Venice is a mostly walkable neighborhood, full of areas to explore.

“Skill in photography is acquired by practice and not by purchase.” – Percy W. Harris