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I would love to be involved, I would come for sure if I was able.
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wow! what a great venue! it would be a perfect place to hit before sunset (say starting at 2-3pm) so you can get multiple ambient levels throughout the session.
if getting permission is an issue maybe we can go through a film scout. i know a few and i might be able to call in a favor and see if they know about this location already. if they do and have a rapport with the manager i'm sure they could talk us in.
what timeframe were you thinking about? i'd love to contribute but i probably cannot do anything until after october.
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OMG that looks freaken amazing! McNowhere is too far to drive though
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I shot there on a Sun afternoon for an engagement shoot.
When I went to scout the location I met the owners by accident and he said I'd have to contact the property manager to shoot. Unfortunately the day I scouted was only a week before the shoot and the bride-to-be didn't get ahold of the property manager at all.
We took our chances and had no problem shooting. Now a group of 45 people I'm sure would be noticed but I'm sure with some talking to them we could pull it off.
The parking lot is huge and very accommodating for all of our vehicles/gear.
Even if it is a $50 fee to shoot there per hour, if we can get enough people involved we could split it. a 4 hour shoot (say 3-7pm) would run us $200. If we can get 20 photogs, that's a mere $10 per person.
The only thing that worries me is that they like to rent the place out on Saturdays for weddings/receptions so a Sunday may be our only option (as they are closed on Sundays).
Monkey - if you think you can work a deal for us then I'd be more than happy to let you try. PM me and we can discuss how you think we should approach it.
How would sometime in the beginning of November look for everyone? perhaps the 2nd? That gives us close to two months to hype this thing up and get as many people involved as possible.
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Look forward to joining this meetup
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I'm in.
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Rayman...ya know I'll be there, bro!
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New to the area and very interested.
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I'll be there, bringing another photographer with me.
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So far we have 11 people interested.
If we can get a few more then I'll see if they can give us a group rate or a discount or something of that nature.
Tell your friends!!! heheh
The "guest list" right now is as follows:
1. rfdphoto
2. mcleanphoto
3. JacobRice
4. Monkeyprolabs
5. jklnbrg
6. omgitztrey
7. tag-along photography
8. mskothare
9. southernview
10. viajeroJT
11. Nick McCarthy
12. Your name here
13. Your name here
14. Your name here
15. Your name here
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count me in!
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beginning of november? I'm in barring any schedule conflict.
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We also have Jordan , my roommate/photographer
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Rayman-add David and Haley to the list...
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id love to join in
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Any tentative date in October?
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I am a poor TCC college student with a nikon D70s I know you guys have all that new pro stuff but I would like to go if you dont mind a newbie to the off camera strobe community.......if so I am in!!!
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I'm in and may be able to get a model or two.
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brandon, don't worry about it. try to not buy into the "gear envy" because i can make an image crap with my 5D just as well as i can with my phone camera.....
even though you have a nikon (sometimes it takes a while for people to see the light) you can come out. ;}
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brandon_photog Of course you can join in! Photography is for everyone!
mskothare when I call them I'll try to get a tentative list of dates when they would let us use the facility and then we can choose. I was under the impression that November was a better month for most people.
1. rfdphoto
2. mcleanphoto
3. JacobRice
4. Monkeyprolabs
5. jklnbrg
6. omgitztrey
7. tag-along photography
8. mskothare
9. southernview
10. viajeroJT
11. Nick McCarthy +1
13. d double u
14. scuddy
15. arrington.haley
16. brandon_photog
17. RKD Photography
18. Haley
19. David
20. Your name here
21. Your name here
22. Your name here
23. Your name here
24. Your name here
25. Your name here
I think we have enough interest to be able to start trying to set things up so I'll try to give them a call in the next day or so to see what they say. I'll keep everyone posted.
RKD Photography If you can confirm that your models would be willing to come that would be great. I've got one or two in mind as well that would probably want to join us.
This is shaping up to be a great little outting!! I'm excited already
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I'm tentative on date and cost. :)
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Depends on date and cost but the location is perfect for me. I would absolutely like to be there if I can work it out.
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Date and time will be a factor for me, but if that works I'll be there. Weekends are tough for me sometimes.
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MrDAT & Sethtex I will try to keep the cost under $20 per person. Of course the more photogs who come the cheaper it will be for everyone!
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i just emailed a model i've worked with, who does things like show up, to see if she's interested and if she would have a friend who would be interested. i'll keep you posted.
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hey, I'm Dax...i just found this group through model mayhem and would love to be a part of it. I'm a model from atlanta and i've worked with a group similar to this one before..who do i talk to about getting in on the meetup?
-DAX!
modelmayhem/daxclamation
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Thanx for the kinds words.....I am in as long as it is on the weekend and sometime in Nov.
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I interested in the opportunity to come network, learn, and shoot.
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The Frisco meetup was fun, count me in on this one as well. Just let me know when and where.
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alright well I just got off the phone with the property manager.
She is willing to let us come but there are a couple of things to discuss before hand.
First thing - Rate:
She would like $1,000 for a 3-4 hour time block.
This comes down to about $50 per person (or about $15/hour/person). This is a pretty low rate compared to her usual $50/hour rate.
Second and most disappointing is that she wants to limit it to 20 photographers. Based on the list I had going we would already be over that and it is still a month out. I'm not sure I'm comfortable limiting people and sending them away because we are "maxed out".
The $50 requirement might fix that problem for us as I know some people would not like to spend the money but I still have a feeling we will be turning people away.
The other solution that comes to my mind is that some of us who know each other can go as 'photographer & assistant'. In this case the photographer would be counted as one person and the assistant would not. I don't know how well this would work but it could bypass the problem. If some of you don't know each other I could still try to pair you up.
Thirdly - Waivers
Everyone involved must sign a waiver. (models, assistants, photogs, muas, etc) So I am going to need a list of people attending pretty soon so I can get it to her and she can get the list together.
Lastly - dates:
She has saturday November 1st open, as well as pretty much all Sundays in November. if we shoot on a Sunday we will have to have someone come in to open the place, and then close it up when we are done.
That is where we stand as of right now.
If anyone has any input please let me know.
I'd like to start the list over again at 0 now that we know what the rate will be and an approximate date (1st or 2nd weekend in November).
Please copy the list and add your name to it.
01. Ray Detwiler
02. Mike McLean
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sounds to me like she is being greedy with the $1,000 thing. Regardless, i cannot afford it so I won't be able to come... :(
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If we can't get more than 15 photographers to sign up I think we'll have to find a new venue. I've been discussing it with a fellow photog who has been around the DFW area his entire life and worked for one of the newspapers so he has some good input. we'll see how it plays out.
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01. Ray Detwiler
02. Mike McLean
03. John Kleineberg
04. Southernview/ Ray Ashley
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I would love to be a part of this...just post some dates and times. Thanks.
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i love that place. i tried to pull together a small group a few months ago with a few photog buddies, but they pulled that $50/hr/photog thing on us and we backed out.
so would that give us access to the whole place or just the big warehouse? also would we be able to turn on the A/C in the reception hall? Either way, definitely count me in.
01. Ray Detwiler
02. Mike McLean
03. John Kleineberg
04. Southernview/ Ray Ashley
05. Adam Medders
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Would love to join up. Strobist beginner but always willing to learn.
01. Ray Detwiler
02. Mike McLean
03. John Kleineberg
04. Southernview/ Ray Ashley
05. Adam Medders
06. Eric Yang
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01. Ray Detwiler
02. Mike McLean
03. John Kleineberg
04. Southernview/ Ray Ashley
05. Adam Medders
06. Brandon Tompkins
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01. Ray Detwiler
02. Mike McLean
03. John Kleineberg
04. Southernview/ Ray Ashley
05. Adam Medders
06. Brandon Tompkins
07. RKD Photography (Ray) (1 confirmed model if the weekend of the 1st and two pending.)
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So I'm thinking we are going to have to cancel/postpone this and find a different (free) location since interest dropped off dramatically once the price was revealed.
I'm sorry about that but it seems some people just are not willing to pay for a location.
Any suggestions on a different location? I have a few in mind but would love to hear any comments from y'all.
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I have been lurking around this discussion for a little while. I made two of the previous meetups and had a blast, but the $50 tag is bumming me out, since there are a ton of cool places we could do for free. Count me in for the next meetup if you go with a free location. As a girl who brings solutions to every gripe, I offer the following ideas for free locations:
Victory Park
Whiterock Lake/Bachman Lake
Swan Court in Richardson (there's water!)
Lynn Creek Park by Joe Pool
River Legacy in Arlington
Cedar Hill State Park (not free but way less than $50)
Any of the many old train yards in Dallas
I will also bring a models for you. Just need to know date/time.
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More free location ideas:
Ft. Worth Water Gardens
Emerald Bay or Fox Chase in Rockwall
Downtown Ft. Worth
Stockyards
Kessler Park in Oak Cliff
Stevens Park also in Oak Cliff
Farmers Branch Historical Park (not free but am working a real cheap deal, more info to follow!)
For the more adventurous I offer a drive of about 1.5 hours or so to Palo Pinto county. Gorgeous sunsets, wheat fields and gosh, I may just make the trip if no one else does!
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I heard back from Farmers Branch Historical Park. Their normal rate for photogs is $100 ( one year membership) , but when I explained who we are what we are doing they were so awesome and said we could give a small donation ($5 per person or so) and allow them to use some of our photos in their marketing and we could have the run of the place on November 8 from noon til closing. They do need a loose headcount soon (like in a day or so) so they don't book a wedding so something on our day. Ya'll chime in with your thoughts now.
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I am in whatever is decided (almost).
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I'm in. It's a lot closer than McKinney, as least for me.
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I'd love to join the proposed Nov 8 meetup at Farmers Branch Historical park
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I'll still be in.
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So, folks...does this mean I should reserve our date there? I need to call and reserve our spot. Like I said before, a small donation will be taken ($5 or <) and we will have the run of the place. On another note, it would be really cool if we could have a point to this...like a theme or an intended learning objective. Do any of the more experienced ones among us want to help with that?? Just a suggestion...if everyone just wants to come out and do their thing I guess that's ok too, but it would be good to have a focus...kinda like a mini workshop. To get a working headcount lets do this one more time: I took the liberty of adding those who came after me up to this post. Add your name to the list if you are coming. P.S. I AM bringing a model.
1. Linda Guerra
2.Southern View
3. Chad Farnum
4. mskothare
5. the yang
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I'm in, I'll have to check on models for that date.
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I am calling in the AM to reserve our spot then! It looks like enough interest. November 8 at the Farmers Brance Historical Park. Ya'll bring a few bucks each to donate.
Street Address:
2540 Farmers Branch Lane
Farmers Branch, TX 75234
About the Museum:
Tucked away in 22 acres of open and wooded land, the Farmers Branch Historical Park is home to 10 historic structures that interpret life in North Texas from 1840-1940. The 1856 stone home of Dr. Samuel Gilbert is the oldest rock structure in Dallas County that is still on its original foundation. The 1870s Log House and single crib barn from Pilot Point, Texas were brought to the Park and restored to represent the initial pioneers to this region in the 1840s. The 1890s Chruch from Renner, Texas, represents the typical North Texas church of the period, and is still used for weddings and community meetings. The original Farmers Branch School, built around 1900, has been restored and moved into the Park. A Queen Anne Victorian Cottage, built in 1885 in Gainesville, Texas, was relocated to the Park and restored in 1996. The 1937 home of the first mayor of Farmers Branch, called the Dodson House, is our youngest historic structure. There is also a rare wooden caboose next to the Farmers Branch depot and a replica of a 1930s Marathon Gas Station complete with a 1936 Ford cab-over-engine truck that is part of Farmers Branch local history.
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I have to check on my schedule, but I like the idea of a learning objective or theme. I am in most likely will know for sure in a week.
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What time would you all be meeting? I have just joined your group and do not know the ropes yet. What equipment besides a camera should I bring. I am just beginning to learn about the use of off-camera flash. Please advise about cost as well.
Thanks
Carter
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I have mentioned the cost, a couple times. They are only requiring a small of donation from each of us. ($5 is good). Normally their fee is $100 per photographer. The gates open at noon and we can stay 'til 6. I have made the reservations and they said there is no limit to the number of people (they have 59 parking spaces) so we can have as small or large of a group as we want.
As for equipment, bring flashes and any and all modifiers and triggers. Even with one strobe you can really rock, if you know what to do. Come learn with us, we're all happy to help.
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Linda,
I look forward to being there. I will bring what I have, but I have not used flash very much, but am anxious to learn
Carter
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Welcome! Glad to have you. Does anyone have any thoughts about what I mentioned on having a theme or a stated learning objective?? I was hoping to get some of the more experienced among us to kind of take the reins and teach us a thing or two. If I get no bites on this, I may just have to pull out my teacher hat and don it that day.
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I am not experienced enough to teach anything. I am still on the trial and error method.
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I am new to the Dallas area... Sounds like fun - I will try to make it...
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Linda Guerra I've been playing, messing, screwing up with the Nikon Creative lighting System stuff. I'd be glad to show what I've learned to do and not to do if you think that would be helpful.
Please send flickr mail as I'm not notified of a response within this thread.
Also, I should have two models with me.
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Linda - just a thought but you might get more of a response if you bring specifics to the table. for instance: "i want to learn about light balancing with flash", or "i want to learn about glamor lighting".
By just saying "someone teach us something" it encourages no response.
I have no idea what you do and don't know so as a result I have no idea if I would have anything of benefit to teach.
Hope that makes sense.
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This is still a go?
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I'm new here to this post. Just found out about you guys. Would love to come. Live here in Richardson.
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Hmmm, that's actually not too far away, and $5 is workable. I'd be up for it. Nov 8th @ (2540 Farmers Branch Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234)?
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No update from the OP in a week. Who's going?
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Is this still a go for the 8th? Like to know more about light balancing.
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I am still heading that way unless it is off.
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Are any models set to show up?
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I'm in. I have two models lined up. Here's one of them: Meet Ruby.
What time?
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I know a young man I might be able to persuade, but I too need a firm time.
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Who's going? Does 9am work?
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Linda's post stated the gates did not open until noon.
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Darnit! I'm new to flickr, strobist.com, this group, and photography in general. I'd love to go, but I'm going to be out of town this weekend! Such is life... If this gets pushed back for some reason, someone PLEASE let me know.
On another note... for anyone else using the Nikon CLS system, I would imagine people could combine hardware to come up with some really cool stuff! I'd be glad to pitch my SB-900 and SB-600 into the mix if I were able to go.
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Southernview: Hmmm, reading is not my problem - retention is... Does noon work?
Alans17: I use the CLS stuff all the time and will be bringing my on location kit with me.
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I'll be there at noon.
View Map
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So... when's the next meetup AFTER this? :-S
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Sorry, I'll be a no-show, just secured a gig for that afternoon.
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Ok everyone! I have been getting some emails from people asking about this...sorry my kids have been sick and I have been working a lot lately. YES. It's a go for noon. Google it if you need a map. Everyone needs to bring like $5 to donate to the park (Their regular fee is $100 per photog. So this is a deal.) My model is sick...I will try to find someone else. My daughter can't make it either...debate tournament. See ya'll at noon.
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Unfortunately I am sick with whatever my kids had...woke up with nausea and the whole "stomach flu" experience. I am really sorry to bail, I was really looking forward to this. Have fun. Again, I am very sorry.
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So did this happen? I missed it...
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Yes.
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Linda - just a thought but you might get more of a response if you bring specifics to the table. for instance: "i want to learn about light balancing with flash", or "i want to learn about glamor lighting". 
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