Robert Larry Jones Photography

Robert Larry Jones Photography An intro to facebook Mr. Jones graduated in 1963 with a certificate in photography from Santa Monica College. Jones enlisted in the Navy in 1964. In 1968 Mr.

The same year he promptly began a freelance photographic business. He was trained
as an aerial photo navigator, with a specialty in infrared photography. He was an aerial photographer over Vietnam from late 1965-1968. During this same time period he also produced combat photography documenting missions on the ground for the Department of the Navy. Jones was released from the Navy and went to work

for North American Rockwell Corporation. He was an in-house corporate photographer, specializing in corporate work, brochures and catalogs. In addition to the "usual" corporate photography, he was also was involved in the documentation of the construction, completion, and launching of the last of the Gemini missions and the 1969-1970 Apollo missions. 1970 – 1977, Mr. Jones worked for Pan American World Airways as a public relations and aerial photographer. As part of his duties he managed a total of 154 people, including the ground crew in the aerial division. During this same period his freelance business shifted to aerial photography, again specializing in infrared. While at Pan Am, he began teaching at Santa Monica College. He was a part-time instructor from 1972 to 1976. In 1976 Mr. Jones became a full-time instructor at SMC. He completed his Bachelor of Vocational Arts degree in 1985 at California State University at Long Beach. Today Larry is the director of the Photography Department.The courses he teaches range from beginning photography to our most advanced offerings. He is currently at work on two books of personal projects and exhibiting his work in several galleries. Jones retired from SMC in June 2014 and looks forward to taking more photos for pleasure as well as guide some great workshops.

12/11/2025

Just wanted to give another little update about my dad, Jones. ❤️ A lot of people have been reaching out asking how he’s doing or wanting to get in touch. As many of you know, he doesn’t have a phone anymore and talking on the phone is pretty tough for him, so it’s been hard for him to stay connected.

With Christmas coming up, I thought something that might really make his day is receiving cards or notes from the people who care about him. If you’d like to send him a Christmas card, you’re welcome to send it to me and I’ll bundle them up and take everything over to him. I know he would absolutely love it, and it would help him feel a little more connected to the world again. 🎄✨

For safety reasons, if you’d like my address, please let me know how you know him, just so I’m not giving out my information to everyone. You can either message directly or leave a comment on this post and I’ll message you. 💛

Thank you all for thinking of him, it truly means a lot.

12/10/2025

❤️ Quick Update About Jones ❤️

Hi everyone! I know it’s been a while since I’ve shared anything, so I wanted to pop in with a little update.

Jones is still alive, kicking, and as stubborn as ever! 😂

A lot of people have been trying to reach him, so here’s the best way:
Jones doesn’t currently have a phone or email, but you can get in touch with him through his wife. If you used to have his old number and no longer have a way to reach him, just message me. If you can confirm the old number you had, I’ll send you the contact info for his wife.

Just a heads-up, he isn’t able to talk super clearly these days and tends to mumble, so phone conversations can be a bit tricky. But if you knew him well enough to have his old number, hopefully his wife will let him chat for a bit.

Thanks for understanding, and sorry it’s been so long since the last update. ❤️

07/08/2020

Hey ya'll! Jones is still doing good!

He sends his good thoughts for everyone and hopes you are all staying safe!

Got out to take some photos! Feeling better everyday! If you need to contact Jones, please email directly to his Gmail. ...
04/03/2019

Got out to take some photos!

Feeling better everyday!

If you need to contact Jones, please email directly to his Gmail. He doesn't do Facebook messenger. :)

09/05/2018

Some of you may have noticed there is no Jones class this semester.

This is his daughter, Buffy.

I just wanted to let everyone know he is no longer teaching due to health reasons.

He is working on getting stronger and back out taking photos.

But no more official classes.

Over 45 years of teaching. Wow.

I'll try to update more often!

Have a great new semester!

If you would like to leave a message for him, I'll read them to him next time I see him!

06/17/2018

Happy Father's day!

Don't forget to get in FRONT of the camera, and be IN those photos with your kids and family!

They will thank you for it someday!

07/19/2017

It's time again for my amazing Malibu Creek Composition Workshop!!!

TWO up coming ONE day workshops available!
This is your almost to last chance to sign up for Saturday July 29th!

Saturday July 29th OR
Sunday August 6th.

This is a great chance to work on making your photos better. We work on DOF, lens option, how to photograph moving water, action, photos of rock climbers. You don't need to know too much about your camera. The class information will handle that (including correct exposure).

The class goes from 11am until Dark. Bring your camera equipment, picnic lunch, and tripod if you have one. Tripod is not a priority just an option. Let me know right away, the dates are either Saturday, July 29th OR SUN, August 6th. The first of which is coming up in just 2 week!

Email me right away to hold a spot. I have a limited number of slots. The price is $150 and deposit is half ($75). Check or money order, credit cards.

Please mail deposits to:

Robert L. Jones
P.O. Box 10373
Torrance, CA 90505

2nd half of the payment is due at the time of the workshop.
Malibu Creek is beautiful and the stream is still flowing!

If you need more info please email me at [email protected] . Also keep in mind that Joshua Tree is coming up in both mid Oct and Sept. Both trips we hope will have awesome wild flowers and Big Horn sheep..

All of these are great fun and great photo opportunities. Joshua Tree is great regardless of the season, but we only go in the fall and spring so let me know right away if you are interested in one of those two day trips

04/03/2017

hey guys the Poppy workshop is THIS Friday! lots of people emailed me that they were interested, but only very few have actually confirmed they will attend. I will need a final head count no later than tuesday night. If you want to go TELL me. :) [email protected]

I think this photo taken yesterday is beautiful.
03/27/2017

I think this photo taken yesterday is beautiful.

Taken on March 25th, 2017

I went out to Lancaster today, to check the bloom and behold...POPPIES! It looks amazing and here is a sneak peak for wh...
03/25/2017

I went out to Lancaster today, to check the bloom and behold...POPPIES! It looks amazing and here is a sneak peak for what we will be seeing in two weeks!

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