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i live near brussels so sounds great to me except the date , i"m working saterday's so to bad :(
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Hey Rui.
I will be in Spain (Girona) starting Nov. 5 for a little over a week. If you can move it back to the following weekend, I would love to attend. I don't have any firm plans yet. But the general plan is Seattle to Dublin on Nov. 1. Dublin to Girona Nov.5 and then I don't yet have return plans. I could easily fly up to Brussels or nearby.
Anyway, if it works, I would totally love to do it.
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Manuel Van De Weijer I thought weekends will be much easier for everyone but since I'm now starting this thread let's see what will come up from here.
Ogalthorpe That's an idea if we could come up with at least 10 people to make it on that day no problem with me. The 3rd I thought it was a good starting date for this :)
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Thanks for the invite on MySpace.
I think this would be a good idea. I think Brussels would be a better idea for me cause I have a direct flight to Brussels, but for Luxembourg I should come over with a car which is not something I would like too at this moment ;)
I currently have two wireless systems. One system is Elinchrom Skyport and another one is a Chinese no name system which is not 100% sure with my Balcar flashes. But I have no PW.
On the flash side I have 220V studio flashes but I can also use my Canon SpeedLite & Nikon SB24 flashes.
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I made the announcement at my group: www.flickr.com/groups/bestportraits/
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If I can fit in into my scedule, I'll be happy to join you guys.
If I can make it, I can probably arrange for some models.
There are two other photographers that I know might be interested to join, but they're on holiday at the moment.
Maybe the 3th of november is a bit short notice for some people to make arrangements (and we still have to find a place to meet and shoot)
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Peter Kremzar Hey thanks for the reply and the announcement.
Thanks for the offer on studio strobes. I also got mine here but I think the idea here is make small strobes shine like BIG ones.
This is why I call it Strobist MeetUp and not workshop. But since you got your small ones just bring them in.
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Anyone have a good place where we could make this happen?
I don't see a lot of interested people here yet.
If we are going to make it on Brussels at least we could have some feedback from the people living there... come on any ideas or places?
I will make an announcement on Model Mayhem to get some nice models for the day.
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Bert Stephani (X-Pose) Thanks let me know if you can make it.
By the way any film makers who want to join and capture the moment are more than welcome.
Any out there ? Step forward!
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Why not use meetup.com for this?
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I'd be interested in a Strobist meetup in Brussels, but something more like a seminar thing, with people giving lectures in their field of expertise. The idea of ten or more photographers aiming at one poor model gives me the heebie geebies. I'm usually very shy of anything photo-nerdish.
The idea of renting a studio also seems fairly limiting. Maybe I underestimate the number of Belgian strobists, but I think we could make quite an unexpected turn-out.
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I am in Brussels also. Would probably be able to make this date. I have an ebay V2 set with an extra receiver. I am not sure where to hold this since I mostly shoot outside and the weather in Nov is likely to be bad.
Ken
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IllOgical42 Good Idea. I'll start a thread there.
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I'd be interested in a meetup in Luxembourg, but I'll probably be in Rome for that WE... The week after would suit me better
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Ruim,
Good luck man! Let me know if I can help!
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Hi all,
I'm live near Antwerp and Brussel is 1/2 an hour drive for me. I'd love to participate is nothing comes in the way. I work with the Canon W-ETTL system and could demonstrate the use of the Ezyboxes with it.
I look forward to see how this develops. :-)
kr, Gerard
www.gerardmaas.net
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I would join a meeting in Brussels, along with two friends/ fellow photographers.
We have some PW's and strobes (SB26, SB28's, SB800 ...)
I agree with Madelien and would prefer a kinda seminar instead of shooting models.
People lecturing in their field of experience might be a long (and expensive) shot, but we could (as a starter) excecute the Strobist Assignments and off course discuss techniques and gear.
Off course, a seminar envolves far more preparation, organizing ...
Anyway, we ( Belgian strobists) should get in touch ! :-)
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I'd sign up for a seminar/workshop by Gerard any day of the week. I've seen his setups for modelshoots on location, and found them really inspiring. I think I could learn more from watching him light something, then by being part of a group of ten attempting to light something all at once.
Of course he uses a few products by Lastolite which are momentarily waaay out of my price range, but I'll try to ignore that.
I'm from Ghent by the way. *waves* Belgian Strobists should totally get in touch. I think there's quite a fair few of us.
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The Good Reverend Ogalthorpe [deleted] says:
madelien - your work looks very good. perhaps you should give a seminar.
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Hi madelien,
well I think if this would be a seminar then we would come up with some fees for the attendees and would have nothing to do with Strobist meeting group where people share their lighting ideas with others by the Monkey see Monkey do theory.
It was never my intention on making this a seminar since David will be doing one in Paris a couple of days my idea of putting this Meet Group up.
When I decided to create this meeting group was to be able to contact with other people in love with the Strobist methods and share ideas with low budget equipment while getting great results with it.
As Ogalthorpe said your work is also very good and why don't you consider on giving us a seminar after this meeting ;)
I also plan on getting 3 models for the shootings so I would not think people would get bored with this. Just take look a at some other successful examples from other MeetUps.
Here goes the link to the Florida one www.nicholaushaskins.com/2007/08/florida-strobist-meet-hi...
The main idea here is to follow the techniques we learned from Strobist and make them work for your projects either if your a professional or an amateur just giving your first steps and while doing this share the knowledge with other fellows on a small group basis.
I know that I also would prefer on getting me into a plane and take a workshop with LaChapelle, Maisel or Klein but then again this would not be a MeetUp.
Anyway thanks for the ideas maybe next time somebody could have a better idea to make this thing going :)
Well I'm putting all my gear available to the people attending and also would be going from Luxembourg to Brussels on my expenses. So what more can I say to somebody who's willing to share some great stuff with others.
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Veluart you are quite right Strobist people should get in touch more often and share their ideas and experiences.
Shout out some suggestions on the lightings you would like to encounter there. Take Strobist as reference.
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Nicholaus Haskins Photography Thanks your www.nicholaushaskins.com/2007/08/florida-strobist-meet-hi... was the inspiration to this one.
I only hope people would take this flash photography experience and use it on their projects.
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maasg Thanks for the message. I think this would be a great idea. I also be carrying my DIY:Black Straws Snoot Grid (Colored) so people could test them out and see the results.
I like the pictures you have on your page with the flowers on the girls hand a nice Grid you have there :)
You're more than welcome to join the Meeting.
As soon as we have a few people I will start making a list.
I've been contacted also by a couple of models M/F who would like to join us but have not decided which ones will be.
If anyone have any model friend who would like to participate just let me know so we can work this out.
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I'm now in Lisbon organizing the Lisbon Fashion week photo shoots but I plan In a few days to post a "what will you be facing" for the Meet Group.
Maybe this way people would be more interested on a particular set and then apply for it rather then mumbling around with no directions to go to.
Up until now I did not get any place suggestions or setups that people would like to face... this is not getting warm :(
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Köln (Cologne) here but schedule allowing I'd love to pop over´.
Keep us informed and thanks for thinking about it and taking the responsibility to organise it.
Kindest regards
DWBell
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I'm in Leuven. Using ebay's and vivitar strobes with Olympus E500.
I'd love to join, but can't make the 3rd Nov.
Stuart
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The Good Reverend Ogalthorpe [deleted] says:
from my point of view the meetups are more about having fun, meeting new people first and then getting some good shots. from my eperience in Seattle and from what I saw in New York, your group really needs some time to get to know each other first. The Seattle meetup that you saw in the video was our third one. The first one was very informal, just playing around. The second one was a Lighting 101 bootcamp type of event. Then the third one was more advanced. People knew the equipment, they knew each other. And more importantly I made sure they had an idea of what they wanted to shoot before even setting foot in the studio.
The New York group's first meetup was last week. And I see the same progression happening there. The first one was informal with people getting know each other and figuring out how to work in a group. I can't speak for the Florida group, so maybe they'll chime in with some advice.
But I would say that for some success, make sure you have know what you want to shoot before you even start. Have people give ideas and example photographs. that way you can have the models prepare. and also a good discussion before hand can help all the members know where each other is coming from and generate some discussion.
Without this type of preparation, i think the kind of meetup you've seen in videos will be hard to achieve.
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Hello Rui,
I'm also interested but don't have the same knowledge about Strobist-techniques as most of you have. And also my equipment is not yet complete. I do have a SB600 flash which I can trigger through my D200, and I do also have a tripod for that flash with umbrella adapter, but that's about it. I still have to buy an umbrella and another SB600/800 or similar. I don't know if I can attend? Or maybe as an observer to watch how you guys work and set up things?
I live close to Brussels, so that would be fine. So far, the date is also okay.
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sergevc thanks for joining the discussing. Well I thin you can join in as a participant. I have some gear for at least 2 setups and sure we can make it by then and arrange another setup.
If you want to join in at first start your way through the Strobist 101 by yourself and get to know the techniques any doubts you have you can then tune them up at the MeetUp.
Regards,
Rui
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Ogalthorpe thanks again for the helpful info.
I hope that this could go forward since it will be the first time around central Europe and people are a little skeptical about it yet.
But I think I can gather at least some guys to start it with.
Thanks again for your support and would be a pleasure to have you there... I know I will have to change the date :)
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I can see that a lot of people couldn't make it on the 3rd November any suggestions for a new date?
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photo shoot leuven what will be a good date for you?
I pointed this date as a starting point but it can be moved...
Let me know also the best dates for you guys interested.
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dwbell thanks, keep coming to the group for more updated info.
I will be posting the schedule and setups as soon as I got some more free time to elaborate them.
Keep peaking here!!!
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Count this Nikonian in :) Would be nice to meet you guys, I'm a Strobist newbie. I live in Leuven till November, from then in Antwerp.
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Herman Horsten thanks.
I will put you in.
Up until now we have these guys confirmed:
Rui M Leal from Luxembourg
Herman Horsten from Leuven
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Hi Riu,
Obrigado :-)
Thanks for putting the effort to organize this Strobist Meeting. I share your view on the event of making it a good gettogether and bootstrap a group that will -for sure- grow and evolve from there. I look forward to sharing with all eurostrobists ;-)
madelien
Many thanks for the thumbs up :-). I'm not really looking at the seminar kind of thing but given the opportunity, you're certainly most welcome to join me on a photoshoot if you would like to share experiences...
-greetz, Gerard.
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Update on confirmations:
Rui M Leal from Luxembourg
Herman Horsten from Leuven
maasg (Gerard) from Antwerpen
Didier from Brussels
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maasg Thanks for the info.
Any tips for a good place where we can gather around quietly?
Was suggested to me by Didier 'Tour and Taxis' (www.tourtaxis.com) what do you think of this?
Regards,
Rui
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Just a question though, are you planning on charging entrance for this and how much would that be? because I'm saving up for a Canon 5D and have absolutely no money to spare. Oh, and I've no wireless triggers myself. Everything by cable so far.
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madelien no charge so far.
If we could find a place with no charge then you just have to come along and bring your small strobe and camera with you.
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okay, I may just do that. That might be nice to compensate for my disappointment at just discovering the Paris seminar is completely out of my price range. :(
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madelien Ok great and by the way Canon 5D MarkII is on it's way maybe you should wait for the next model ;)
Let me know if I can count you in?
Regards,
Rui
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Hey guys mail me your contacts in order to make this more real than just a "I want to..." list.
I do not want to end up in Brussels with 3 models and no Photographers.
Herman Horsten from Leuven
maasg (Gerard) from Antwerpen
Didier from Brussels
madelien
Thanks,
Rui
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hey Rui,
I'd like to join the party...
I have what is needed... Cam Nikon D200 + 2 SB800 + stands, umbrella's, refelector and 2 remote triggers... I'm from Leuven...
you probably need a MUA too... would be useful with 3 models...
you can get models at www.modelmanagement.be you ask it in the forum...
regards,
koen
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hermanhorsten [deleted] says:
Tour & Taxis in Bxl is a great location with a big hall but you will probably need permission for a fotoshoot. Best to check beforehand. I also know a location near Leuven, I just sent an email to ask if it can be used for this meeting.
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hermanhorsten [deleted] says:
I just got a reply that we can use Salve Mater in Lovenjoel - an old abandoned former psychiatric institute near Leuven and close to the E40 to Brussels - the 23th of november. It has a chapel and many, many big and small rooms. Let me know if you guys are interested!
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Salve Mater? Isn't that Pascal B's place? Interesting place to say the least. Would it be possible to use the location after dark as well?
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Herman Horsten Just send me in more details about this place.
Some web links would be good.
Thanks for the feedback.
Rui
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madelien You told us that Strobist seminar was out of your price range but it seems that you are on the list for it... any thoughts about it?
Hey guys,
I'm planning on making a symbolic registration fee starting from October payable by PayPal account since this free issue is not getting anyone to commit on going forward with it.
I'm not willing to risk my ass out of work to come up ending with 3 models 1 hairstylist and 1 Make-Up artist and myself shooting.
Give me some feedback on this matter so I can give this a go.
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madelien You told us that Strobist seminar was out of your price range but it seems that you are on the list for it... have you changed your mind? ;)
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Hey fellows,
I'm planning on making a symbolic registration fee starting from October payable by PayPal account since this free issue is not getting anyone to commit on going forward with it.
I'm not willing to risk my ass out of work to come up ending with 3 models 1 hairstylist and 1 Make-Up artist and myself shooting.
Give me some feedback on this matter so I can give this a go.
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What can I say, I changed my mind. :)
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I think a symbolic payment is appropriate. I appreciate Ruis worry about a lot of "will be there" replies then no commitment from our part.
Date wise closer to the end of November / anytime in December onwards is better for me.
Rui - I've flickr mailed you my contact details. We met at tthe London seminar I think?
Kind regards
DWBell
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Hi Rui,
"I'm not willing to risk my ass out of work to come up ending with 3 models 1 hairstylist and 1 Make-Up artist and myself shooting."
It doesn't sound bad at all. A small fee is OK to get things a bit more serious. That place in Leuven is a "legend" among local photographers. It would be nice to get there together but might be a bit unreachable for people coming by public transport (I haven't been there myself but a photographer good friend of mine was and she said it was really cool)
What do you expect as contact info?
Name, mobile#, email? more? less?
Thanks for having the courage to organize this!
-greetz, Gerard.
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A small fee seems okay, but if it's more than 15-20 euros, count me out.
... and I think the Salva Mater is a great idea. I've heard a lot about that place (lived nearby until my 19th) but I've never been there myself.
oh yeah, and I can't officially confirm until the date is definitely set. I'm a busy girl, on weekends especially.
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Depending on the date, I am too late to count myself in?
My Flickr account isn't really updated, you'll find more information at: www.akevandervelden.be
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Rui, I'm still interested. Salva Mater is a wonderful place what I've heard, but I have never been there.
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I'll no doubt meet some of you at the seminar. If it's still set for the 3rd, I'd have to check arrangements at this end, but if I find that I can afford the train fares and accommodation I'd be interested.
Edit: Just checked and it seems that train fares can be had very cheaply to Brussels. In the hypothetical situation that this goes ahead, would someone (in theory) be able to ferry me to / from the site (if it's not easily achievable by public transport)?
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Hi Rui,
I live close to Brussels and am more than interested! Thank you Rui for organizing. I have 2 ebay slaves (4 channel), SB600, SB28 and a cheap ebay-flash (no real light stands, umbrellas or softboxes though, that will be my next purchase ;-) )
Looking at the photos of all you guys here in this discussion, I realize that I still have a lot to learn, but hey, that is what it's all about is'nt it.
So if you'll accept me, then I would be very happy to join!
Walter.
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wava_1234 Of Course you are more than welcome.
Herman Horsten Salve Mater in Lovenjoel would be Ok is on the schedule date. I see that it will only be available on the 23rd that's to far from the initial planning. We have to figure out another location closer to the 3rd.
sergevc I think Salve Mater in Lovenjoel will be out, at least for this meeting it's way out of the planned date :(
dwbell Thanks for the support. I have not made a final PayPal account for this matter but as soon as I got some more feedback from people I will post it no more than 30,00 euros.
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Any ideas on what you people would like to experiment on the meeting?
Based on Strobist Lighting 101. Also take at On Assignments for some more ideas.
I think we will start from there and on future meetings we can move forward into the lighting techniques mentioned by David on Strobist.
Let me know what you think.
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I wouldn't mind a focus on beauty photography, perhaps how to incoorporate things like a beauty dish or a softbox into strobism? Hopefully I'll have my ordered Lastolite UmbrellaBox by then. Maybe it would be best to find out the level of experience and divide into two groups, beginner and intermediate? I definitely want to be working with more than one flash, as I've been doing enough of that in the past months. I'd like to practice on group shots, since I do a lot of those, but it's harder getting several persons to pose for your experiments, than just one person. Here it's always my poor boyfriend who gets the short end of the straw.
Pity about Salve Mater, it seemed like jùst the place. Anybody that can think of a good place? the Waterschei or Winterslag mines in Genk are excellent places, I've done a wedding shoot there in May and have been aching to return. They do charge 50 euros rent, though.
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madelien can you send me some links to Waterschei or Winterslag mines in Genk ?
Thanks for the comment let's see what others have to say.
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I just started out and nowhere near you guys' level. If that's no problem, I would love to join in.
Salve Mater would have been excellent for me, very close to my home, if it's somewhere else I would have to use public transport or carpool :)
Of course it'll all depend on the date...
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an absolute beginner in strobe photography
really interested in this matter
would like to join in, but I'm working on saturdays till 12.30
but thinking of a location for you guys
grts
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Previewed Schedule:
09:00 - 09:30 - Morning check-in/setup and models/photographers meet and greet.
09:30 - 09:45 - Brief introduction to the sessions and organizational procedures.
09:45 - 12:30 - Shooting 3 Models in a 3 different environmental situations in a Strobist context ( Lighting 101: Bouncing off of Walls and Ceilings, Lighting 101: Hard Light and Lighting 101: Headshot in a Corner).
12:30 - 13:00 - Check on computer what have been done through the setups and discussion matter concerning the setups, Q&A briefing and suggestions.
13:00 - 14:30 - Lunch and some talk about (lunch time could be shorter if the location has good accesses).
14:30 - 17:30 - Shooting the 3 models in another Strobist context ( Lighting 101: Cross Lighting, Lighting 101: Using Gels to Correct Light and Lighting 101: Cereal Box Snoots and GoBo's).
These are just suggestions they are not final and could change depending on the location (inside or outside) so use the Flickr thread for questions and/or discussions on this.
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im quite interested but have barely tried any techniques myself yet since I just got my ebay wifi trigger back (it didnt work, so i had t osend it back, sucks)
do you think it's better for me to try some stuff out by myself and come to another meetup later to really profit from the events or ?
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istrasoft It's up to you since this will not choose what stages you are in.
The interest here is to start up and then improve with meetups.
Feel free to join.
Rui
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Is this still scheduled for the first weekend in November? I'm still interested.
Jon
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Any word on the location?
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Jon_Senior The date is still the same 3rd November.
o7photographs I do not know any good places around there still waiting for some suggestions.
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Hi Rui, great initiative... Would love to come but I'm on holiday. Keep us posted if ever there's a second edition... By the way: thanks for the setup pics on your flickr page: they're really helpful and inspirational to a beginning strobist like myself!
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planetpixels, You're welcome to join in next time.
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Hi Rui, I'am very interested in your meetup in BXL. i'm free on the 3 Nov, and i would be very glad to join the group. I have only one problem , I have yet no trigger, i work with SU 800 and 3 SB800 in cls manual mode.
If i can join the group let me know when the meeting is officially fixed.
regards
Alain
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rys5bru That is not a problem since I'm planning on making 3 setups for the morning and afternoon so you're welcome to come. Just bring your flashes along and some extra batteries ;)
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UPDATE:
I have now confirmed and paid:
- Ken Crites
- Rui M Leal
- Claude Piscitelli
So there is still plenty of room for more people to come.
I haven't found, yet, a suitable place so we can meet and do this... any ideas for some abandoned place or covered one would be much appreciated?
Next week I will be updating the light concepts I would like to approach on the MeetUp.
I'm also planning on giving some money (from the registration fee) to the models for their time and patience, more on this later on.
Rui
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Hi,
I will come and pay when officially fixed. I can only come in BXL or not so far from +/- 50 or 75 KM around.
Alain
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rys5bru I leave that up to you.
The available places are 10 at most and will only be reserved when paid.
So you will decide when will be the best time to sign.
Regards,
Rui
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UPDATE:
I have now confirmed and paid:
- Ken Crites
- Rui M Leal
- Claude Piscitelli
- Michele Jamrozik
Models confirmed:
Tabrina
Mike
Gracia
Check their portfolios for some pictures.
I'm also looking hard for a nice place to meet but couldn't come with a nice one for that date.
Anyone from Brussels could suggest some good space covered near places where we could eat something during lunch break?
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o7photographs Not yet.
I'm searching some places in Brussels but since I'm not local it's getting hard to find some quite one's where we could all meet without getting into trouble.
Do you have any suggestions?
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Alexandre Istratov Feel free to come in, this does not have any knowledge degree on Strobist lighting.
Maybe on future one's I will implement that, but for now I would like to meet more people and start this group going step by step.
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Ive got a suggestion: the Atomium ;)
Anyway, if the location's ok, I consider coming as well...
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Might be interesting / useful to get a MUA to tag along??
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IllOgical42 Good idea but my only concern is the weather. If it rains where can we all go?
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Are there any abandoned places where we can stay inside and make some cool pictures even if I have to get a permit ?
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Take a look at some of these places maybe we could find one safe so we can actually make the shoot without too much outsiders look.
www.abandoned-places.com/brusselhuis01.htm
www.forbidden-places.net/explo1.php?show=paysen&showc...
infiltration.org/resources-belgium.html
Anyone knows where are the location of these Belgium places?
www.urbanexplorationfront.tk/
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maybe:
www.herisem.be/en/conference_rooms.php
or studio:
www.fotostudio-verhuur.be/
might be a bit expensive but that's just my guess....
www.hannelore.be/toon.php?id=127279
Illogical means inside the atomium :)
or maybe a small gym or at the university or hogeschool...
I just don't have any contacts there :(
Just remember that the urban exploring locations do not come with heating!
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o7photographs Thanks I will take a look at those.
Since not many people are registering I do not want to get a paid place since I do not know how people would think about this.
I also know that abandoned places would not get us into food stores well but at least we do not have to pay for them.
If someone else could get us some more ideas would be great. Since I'm not a local for me it's getting a bit difficult to have a suitable place.
I will contact the Studio and see if they can get us a place for free.
Also would be nice if we could make this near the center because it will be more pleased to everybody.
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dunno if it's an english expression but it's a typical chicken or egg situation... We'd like to know where we're going first...
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I just found the right place but do not know where it is and if is far from the center.
Cinema Theater Varia
Anyone got any idea where is this building and if we can get some permits to get in and photograph?
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I live in Brussels but I only can come up with Tour and Taxis as a nice location for a meet up.
www.flickr.com/photos/brincs/410111457/
www.flickr.com/photos/dirk_ganseman/sets/72157600315633850/
www.flickr.com/photos/tags/tourtaxis/
Other places in the center are to crowded and maybe not very safe.
Maybe the renovated theater KVS, in the city center, but I've never been there:
www.flickr.com/photos/jordane/402037227/
www.kvs.be/index2.php?page=gebouwen
The atomium is beautiful to shoot, but maybe not a very good idea.
It's not in the center and you can only get pictures from the outside, unless everyone pays the entrance. Inside it's also very crowdy and small.
And according to SABAM (the Belgian Society of Authors, Composers, and Publishers), any and all self-made images of the Atomium are in violation of copyright. So maybe you even get in trouble over there by shooting it.
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I found someone writing about Theater Varia : "i've been at the cinema in May 2007 and it's completely sealed due to the renovation that was planned there"
www.forbidden-places.net/urban-exploration-cinema-theater...
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I just found out that it's 45 minutes from Brussels and is located at Rue Lambillotte 3 in Jumet.
People you think this would be too far?
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One concern...isn't it freezing cold in the theatre?
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Depends on the weather outside :)
ROFL, if we're gonna urbex, Sanatorium Tombeek is closer... It's been a while since I've been there :D
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IllOgical42 Do you think it's a safe place and no problems concerning permits for photographs?
I found a link with some pic of the place Sanatorium Tombeek
I just wanna make a safe meet up so we can get great shots and this looks like the place for it. Since if the weather is good we can make it outside and if it's not we can always go inside and explore some nice background textures.
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I will be adding to Strobist seminar in Paris next weekend and would like to have a final place by next Monday the 29th.
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Didier Jouret Thanks for the links of the places but as you can imagine would be dificult to manage a 3 groups of 3 people with strobes,stands, umbrellas, Models and all the rest in a place where people are passing by.
I took a look at Tour & Taxis and it looks like a good place to photograph but as Herman Horsten had already mentioned that we may need a permit and will have to pay for the space. Since I did not received any feedback from you guys concerning a paying space I will skip this one.
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I will go to Tour & Taxis tomorrow and ask what would be the price.
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Through one of my sports friends I have contact with: www.dojodubrochet.be/
check pics under "Location d'espaces" for pictures.
They will let me know (probably this evening) if it is available.
Same as the Paris seminar? The one who finds the location gets a free ticket? :P
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