Street Photography: Liberty Station & San Diego Tết Festival
Details
Join us this Saturday, February 21st, for a morning of street photography at Liberty Station.
Please note: A separate event is scheduled for Friday at 4:45pm dedicated solely to photographing the Tết Festival. This Saturday outing includes Liberty Public Market first, then we’ll transition over to the festival for the opening ceremony.
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We'll meet at 10:00 AM in front of the Liberty Public Market sign on Sims Rd (off Historic Decatur Rd). We’ll take our group photo and begin shooting.
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## 🗺 Plan for the Morning
10:00–11:00 AM – Liberty Public Market & Surroundings
We’ll explore the market stalls, outdoor seating areas, and surrounding walkways. Expect beautiful morning light, vendors in action, families gathering, and plenty of candid storytelling moments.
11:00 AM – Walk to Tết Festival Grounds
We’ll make our way to:
📍 2640 Cushing Road, San Diego (Liberty Station)
12:00 PM – Opening Ceremony
The official opening ceremony begins at noon. This is typically a visually rich opportunity — traditional dress, performances, color, movement, and emotion. Here's the full schedule for those who wish to spend more time at the festival past the opening ceremony.
Feel free to bring guests.
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## 📷 What to Bring
- Your favorite street photography gear
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat
- A 28mm, 35mm, or 50mm prime lens works beautifully
- Or a short/medium zoom if you prefer flexibility
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## 🚗 Parking & Transportation
Parking at Liberty Station is free. Please allow extra time, as it may be more crowded than usual due to the Tết Festival.
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## ⚠️ PPS Liability Notice
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