Lawrence Labrot

I am Larry Labrot. Photography has always been a part of who I am. My father, Sylvester Labrot, was a fine art photographer and artist. He has work in the Museum of Modern Art New York, Rochester Institute of Technology, and published three books on photography and art. Surrounded by art in our home, I did my best to just be a kid and not be influenced by my surroundings. However, I found that wherever I went, a camera was always present.  
 
While at USC, I was challenged to find my career path. First studying social work, then sociology, then political science, and finally ending up in education. 
 
While working as a teacher, I incorporated my love of photography into my curriculum by teaching 'the study of light' using photography. My students built simple pinhole cameras and created a darkroom out of a refrigerator box right in our classroom. While teaching, I also discovered the power my photography could have on those around me.  
 
In 2007, I met Debbie. Together, we have shared photographs of weddings and pushed each other to new levels of excellence and creativity. 
 
Fight On!