Photographer Outlines D.C. Photo Safari, Noon Feb. 18

David Luria, founder and director of the popular Washington Photo Safari, will speak at the luncheon meeting of the National Press Club Photography Committee at noon Friday, Feb. 18, in the McClendon Room.

Luria, a professional photographer specializing in architecture, landmarks, restaurant and event photography, will discuss the topic "Washington, D.C.: A Photographer's Paradise."

His presentation will include images of well-known and obscure photo sites around Washington. He will explain why various statues and landmarks make interesting photographic subjects and how and when to take the best shots. Following his presentation, Luria will answer questions on technical issues, photographic security concerns, and tripod use in Washington.

A 40-year resident of Washington, Luria takes pride in "knowing where all the good pictures are." Luria's images of Washington have appeared on 30 magazine covers and in more than 100 publications. A member of the American Society of Media Photographers and the Society of Photographic Educators, Luria is a graduate of Amherst College and the Parsons School of Design in Paris, where he was trained by a protege of Henri Cartier Bresson.

Since Luria founded the Washington Photo Safari in 1999, he and his instructors have trained more than 21,000 photographers in basic techniques of travel, landmark, portrait, museum, nighttime, and other photographic specialties. For more information: www.WashingtonPhotoSafari.com

All members and guests are welcome to attend. No reservations are required, but seating is limited in the McClendon Room.

-- Darlene Shields, [email protected]