A blue moon rising through some clouds in the skies of Los Angeles.
Photo by Ted Soqui © 2015
Photo by Ted Soqui © 2015
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| Blue. |
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Friday, July 31, 2015
Monsoon Season
The annual monsoonal flow of clouds and rain hit the high desert areas of Southern California.
We rarely get the rain fall in the city, but we always get see to see the amazing clouds that form over the mountains.
This view is from Pico Blvd. in mid-city Los Angeles.
Photo by Ted Soqui © 2015
We rarely get the rain fall in the city, but we always get see to see the amazing clouds that form over the mountains.
This view is from Pico Blvd. in mid-city Los Angeles.
Photo by Ted Soqui © 2015
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| Mid-city LA. |
Thursday, July 30, 2015
New York Hat Store
The former site of the New York Hat Store on Fifth Street in downtown L.A.
Photo by Ted Soqui © 2015
Photo by Ted Soqui © 2015
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| Downtown. |
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
The Act of Killing
I covered the Safari Hunters Club convention, SCI, held in Reno, Nevada back in January 2004. This is where 1%'ers who are interested in trophy hunting hire guides, buy guns, or plan trophy hunting trips around the world. The convention featured hundreds of taxidermied animals stuffed in strange and quasi natural poses. Several hunting rifles, many costing over 100 thousand dollars were sold.
Most of the participants were Americans including former President George HW Bush.
Photos by Ted Soqui © 2004
Most of the participants were Americans including former President George HW Bush.
Photos by Ted Soqui © 2004
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| Stuffed lion. |
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| Hunter and trophy. |
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| Animal heads. |
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| Rest area. |
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| Outfitter. |
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| Stuffed. |
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| Taxidemy services. |
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| Taxidermied trophies. |
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| $105K hunting rifle. |
Monday, July 27, 2015
100 Days
A peace rally calling for the end of gang violence in South Los Angeles was held in Hawthorne, CA. The rally was held in response to a long weekend of gang shootings in South Los Angeles. The hashtag 100days100nights is being circulated in social media by possible warring gangs promising 100 days and 100 nights of violence.
LAPD's South Bureau was put on tactical alert after the shootings. The city of LA is experiencing a rise in violent crimes this year.
The rally was held in the city of Hawthorne due to safety concerns to the rally participants which included several parents of children killed by gang violence in South Los Angeles.
Photos by Ted Soqui © 2015
LAPD's South Bureau was put on tactical alert after the shootings. The city of LA is experiencing a rise in violent crimes this year.
The rally was held in the city of Hawthorne due to safety concerns to the rally participants which included several parents of children killed by gang violence in South Los Angeles.
Photos by Ted Soqui © 2015
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| Lone teardrop. |
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| Young man. |
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| Children wearing Let Me Live t-shirts. |
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| Praying for peace in South Los Angeles. |
Friday, July 10, 2015
Donald Trump LA Visit
Hundreds of pro and anti Donald Trump supporters held a noisy rally outside the Luxe Hotel on Sunset Blvd. this afternoon. Trump was expected to meet with LA area republicans inside the hotel.
Photos by Ted Soqui © 2015
Photos by Ted Soqui © 2015
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| Pro. |
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| Anti. |
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| Pro. |
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| Anti. |
Thursday, July 9, 2015
#BlackLivesMatter Meets With Mayor Garcetti
The mayor of Los Angeles Eric Garcetti finally met with the group #BlackLivesMatter this morning. The group has been dogging the mayor over the last few weeks over the recent unarmed shooting deaths of black LA residents by LAPD officers. The group has camped in front of the mayor's mansion and have chased him around various press conferences to get him to meet with them. #BlackLivesMatter is calling for the firing of LAPD Chief Beck and for serious reform in the way the LAPD's rank and file officers deal with black residents.
Today's meeting was held in private at a church in South L.A. and the press was not allowed to attend. The mayor left the meeting without comment.
Photo by Ted Soqui © 2015
Today's meeting was held in private at a church in South L.A. and the press was not allowed to attend. The mayor left the meeting without comment.
Photo by Ted Soqui © 2015
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| Closing the door. |
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
2015 Womens World Cup Champions Visit Los Angeles
Fresh off of their 2015 FIFA World Cup win, the USA National Women's Team stopped by downtown Los Angeles for a celebration rally.
Thousands of soccer fans showed up to see the wonder team and to join in on the celebration rally.
Photos by Ted Soqui © 2015
Thousands of soccer fans showed up to see the wonder team and to join in on the celebration rally.
Photos by Ted Soqui © 2015
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| Team photo. |
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| Abby Wambach holding the FIFA trophy. |
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| Soccer fans. |
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| AYSO soccer fans. |
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| Soccer fans. |
Monday, July 6, 2015
Photo Workshop on Sat. July 25 in Venice Beach
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| www.jtaphtoagency.com |
Workshop information
On Saturday July 25th, we are offering a daylong photo workshop in Venice Beach.
This workshop will be hosted and led by Jonathan Alcorn and Ted Soqui with Nick Ut as our special guest. Between the three of us, we have about 100 years (yep, over a hundred years) of combined photo taking experience. With our workshop, we will motivate and inspire you to improve your photographic vision.
Most of the class time will be spent in the field taking photos and learning. This is a hands-on in the field workshop where you we will show you how to use your camera as a powerful photographic story telling tool.
Most of the class time will be spent in the field taking photos and learning. This is a hands-on in the field workshop where you we will show you how to use your camera as a powerful photographic story telling tool.
We will begin the day with a slideshow and instruction on what we will do throughout the day.
Nick Ut will also speak about his photography experiences with a moving slide show, it will inspire you.
We are also adding a outdoor portrait component to the workshop. You will learn to utilize available light, and compose your camera to make wonderful and incredible portraits. This will be fun and good for those who enjoy travel photography.
Bring your portfolio or online address if you would like a private portfolio review of your work.
You got to love this.
We will also have some of Samsung's latest NX mirrorless cameras for you to try out for the day. LaRon Vincent of Samsung USA will be on hand to show you how to use these amazing cameras.
This class is good for travelers or folks who want to learn to shoot in a photojournalistic style. All abilities are welcome. We enjoy working with all levels of photographers.
Class size will be limited to around 12 people. We will start at 11am and will shoot until dusk, that’s when we get some of the best photos of the day.
The techniques and approaches we will teach you are the exact same ones we use. You will explore some of Venice Beach’s most interesting people and locations with us.
We will cover lots of ground and see some amazing places including the Venice Beach Boardwalk, Venice Skate Park, canals, and the sandy beach by the breakwater. Hopefully by the end of the class, you will be more comfortable in meeting and photographing some of Venice’s most interesting sites and people.
Class size will be limited to around 12 people. We will start at 11am and will shoot until dusk, that’s when we get some of the best photos of the day.
The techniques and approaches we will teach you are the exact same ones we use. You will explore some of Venice Beach’s most interesting people and locations with us.
We will cover lots of ground and see some amazing places including the Venice Beach Boardwalk, Venice Skate Park, canals, and the sandy beach by the breakwater. Hopefully by the end of the class, you will be more comfortable in meeting and photographing some of Venice’s most interesting sites and people.
What to bring:
A camera with fully charged batteries. Lots of battery power this is a daylong class.
I prefer using a DSLR type of camera. Digital cameras are good to help us evaluate your progress.
We will be chasing the decisive moment and DSLR style cameras are best for that. Overall, bring your most comfortable camera. Lenses I suggest bringing, a wide-angle 16mm up to 28mm, and a med-telephoto lens. If you have a zoom lens, make sure it covers a wide a semi-telephoto focal length (24-105mm range).
Also a 50mm to 85mm lens for the portrait class.
I like shooting with a longer zoom like a 70-200mm, but any medium zoom will be awesome for this class.
Leave your flash and tripod at home.
Lots of memory cards for your cameras. We do not delete images during the class.
Hat and sun block. Money for snacks.
Wear very comfortable shoes with rubber sole shoes. Sandals and flip-flops for the end of day, when we walk on the beach.
A small notepad with a pen. Always great to take notes and exchange email address with.
Lots of memory cards for your cameras. We do not delete images during the class.
Hat and sun block. Money for snacks.
Wear very comfortable shoes with rubber sole shoes. Sandals and flip-flops for the end of day, when we walk on the beach.
A small notepad with a pen. Always great to take notes and exchange email address with.
Try using one our mirrorless cameras from Samsung USA.
What we will provide:
An incredible guided view of Venice and the environs with two world-class photojournalist as instructors with our special guest, Nick Ut.
Snacks and coffee, tea, or water at the beginning of class.
A delicious lunch meal in Venice Beach.
Entrance fees to any attractions we enter.
We can help with some phone and camera charging, but would prefer if you took care of that before the workshop.
Snacks and coffee, tea, or water at the beginning of class.
A delicious lunch meal in Venice Beach.
Entrance fees to any attractions we enter.
We can help with some phone and camera charging, but would prefer if you took care of that before the workshop.
Weather:
Summer weather.
It should be warm or even hot during the day. Dress appropriately. We always make the most of what weather we get, that’s part of the class.
Be prepared with a selection of appropriate clothing for the day. A small jacket or hoodie will be good for sunset time. A hat for during the day is a must.
Sun block is always a good idea.
Venice Beach in July usually is a great time of year.
Sun block is always a good idea.
Venice Beach in July usually is a great time of year.
The early evenings tend to chill down a bit.
How to register:
Send me an email at info@jtaphotoagency.com
Call us at 213-361-4364
The fee is $250.00
The fee is $250.00
Include your name and address. Will be able to sign you up over the phone and answer any questions you may have.
If you are flying in from out of town, we can pick you up from the airport.
Keep following us on Facebook, Twitter, and now on Instagram @JTA_PHOTO_AGENCY
If you are flying in from out of town, we can pick you up from the airport.
Keep following us on Facebook, Twitter, and now on Instagram @JTA_PHOTO_AGENCY
Biographies:
Instructor Ted Soqui
Ted Soqui is a Los Angeles based photojournalist with over 35 years of experience. Most of Ted’s work is editorial based
and his clients range from Bloomberg Philanthropies, LA Weekly, Time Magazine, and television shows like “The Closer” and “Major Crimes.” Ted’s work is also in the permanent collection of the Autry Museum of the West. His work can also be found at the Robert Berman Gallery in Santa Monica. Ted’s photo interest range from US politics, political movements, and wild fires.
Ted Soqui is a Los Angeles based photojournalist with over 35 years of experience. Most of Ted’s work is editorial based
and his clients range from Bloomberg Philanthropies, LA Weekly, Time Magazine, and television shows like “The Closer” and “Major Crimes.” Ted’s work is also in the permanent collection of the Autry Museum of the West. His work can also be found at the Robert Berman Gallery in Santa Monica. Ted’s photo interest range from US politics, political movements, and wild fires.
Ted's new book "Snap Cackle Pop" is now available on Amazon.com.
Instructor Jonathan Alcorn
Jonathan Alcorn is an editorial photographer with
images routinely published worldwide while working on assignment for Reuters, Getty Images, Bloomberg News, and The New York Times among others. A highlight for Jonathan was mentoring Alzheimer's patients in a photography
project that documented their daily lives, and then curated the images leading to a successful photo exhibition of their work benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.
In addition to his interest in portraiture and breaking news photography, Jonathan is currently working on a long-term photo project documenting his home base of Venice Beach. He is also a member of Samsung Camera USA's Imagelogger program.
Jonathan Alcorn is an editorial photographer with
images routinely published worldwide while working on assignment for Reuters, Getty Images, Bloomberg News, and The New York Times among others. A highlight for Jonathan was mentoring Alzheimer's patients in a photography
project that documented their daily lives, and then curated the images leading to a successful photo exhibition of their work benefiting the Alzheimer's Association.
In addition to his interest in portraiture and breaking news photography, Jonathan is currently working on a long-term photo project documenting his home base of Venice Beach. He is also a member of Samsung Camera USA's Imagelogger program.
Special guest Nick Ut will be going us.
Nick Ut is a photojournalist with the AP. He is best known for photographing a young girl, Kim Phuc, running down a street in Vietnam after a napalm strike on her village by US forces.
The photo was credited in helping to end the war in Vietnam and it won him the Pulitzer Prize in photography. Nick still works in the Los Angeles bureau of the AP and continues to take amazing photos.
Join us and make some new friends at our class.
Cancellation policy.
Full refund up to 3 weeks before workshop date. Refund for credit towards a future workshop if canceled anytime afterwards.
TS
JTa © 2015
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Protest @ LA Mayors Mansion
Several protestors and homeless rights advocates camped out in front of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's Windsor Square mansion. They called on the mayor to veto two upcoming municipal code revisions that violate the rights of homeless people in Los Angeles.
The mayor had stated he would not sign the new revisions.
Photo by Ted Soqui © 2015
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| Veto. |
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