Photo Walk is July 24

COEUR d'ALENE - To say Matt Leitholt likes to take pictures might be an understatement.

The Post Falls teen's passion for everything about photography is so great, he likes to share it with other photographers whenever he can, and later this month, he'll be doing just that with people all over the world.

Billed as the world's largest global social photography event in the history of the craft, Scott Kelby's Photo Walk takes place July 24.

"It's a great opportunity to get out and have some fun with other photographers," Leitholt said.

Registration is open for up to 50 picture-takers who will grab cameras and join Leitholt for a walk through downtown Coeur d'Alene.

It's the third annual worldwide photo walk hosted by Scott Kelby, a Florida photographer, designer and author of more than 40 books, mainly about photo editing programs and digital photography.

Leitholt follows Kelby's work, and has been involved in the photo walks since they started in 2008.

Last year, there were more than 900 of the walks with 32,000 people participating in different locations throughout the world.

The first walk in the Inland Northwest took place in Spokane. The following year, about 25 people snapped photos and walked in Coeur d'Alene.

Although Leitholt's not yet a senior in high school, he has been shooting photos for three years, and has done some professional work.

"I want to meet more photographers, and build my network," he said. "I want other photographers to be able to come and learn and share their own experiences, and have fun. That's really what it's about."

There will be prizes for best pictures.

The free walk will start at the Clock Tower on Sherman Avenue at 9 a.m. and ends at 11.

Information: www.worldwidephotowalk.com or contact walk leader Matt Leitholt, [email protected]