Our speaker this month is known for numerous specialties – weddings, portraits, bar mitzvahs, and other commercial subjects. But we’ve invited Len DePas to talk to us about photographing food. It’s definitely not as easy as you might imagine! For the past 20 years, Len has photographed the chefs and restaurants of Washington. On October 1, you’ll see some of his exemplary images and hear what goes into creating them.
Len DePas started his career under the tutelage of some of the most celebrated photographers in New York City. He studied portraiture with the legendary Philippe Halsman and advertising with Josef Schneider. Since those early days, his photographs have been commissioned all over the world, and he has received numerous awards and honors for his work. A true artist, Len is continually evolving as he refines the innovative techniques he took years to develop.