Author Topic: Help required - can I talk about you? (Read 10585 times)

Dave_M · « **on:** April 25, 2006, 12:09:41 PM »

By way of explanation - I am a member of my local camera club in Scotland (www.mearnscameraclub.co.uk) and shall be it's president for the following year.

Our club has a variety of interests ranging from die-hard traditional enthusiasts to hardline digital converts (and every shade in-between). They are, however, a fun bunch of folk who are friendly and open to new photographic ideas.

Nervously I have offered to do a talk on toy-photgraphy for next year's syllabus. I think it will be a lovely contrast to the sort of photography club-memebers normally take and are exposed to (totally sharp perfectionism!). Word spreads fast and I have been approached by another club who would also like me to speak.

So here is the deal - I'll give a brief talk about my own holga experiences but really wish to wax lyrical about the people on the web I find inspirational. ie YOU!!!!!

I shall have a digital projector with the aim of displaying website images. The audience will consist of 20-30 people. Would you be willing for me to show some of your website images and talk about my interpretations of your toy-camera work (or rather how wonderful your work is!!)?

LT · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2006, 02:32:59 PM »

feel free to use any of mine if you want to Dave - just let us know how it goes afterwards.

tread · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2006, 02:34:40 PM »

Should you choose you have free reign over my crappy crap. Have at it.

Dave_M · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2006, 02:42:50 PM »

Yay! Thanks Leon + Tread. That's reduced the panic somewhat

It could be anytime between September and next May! But I will be sure to get feedback.

Tammy · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2006, 02:45:21 PM »

Oh yeah, and my crappy crap too. Most of my stuff is in a gallery at TC.com or on my blog.

I recently took a few Diana prints AND the actual Diana camera to a local camera club meeting I belong to. It's also a mix of folks into both digital or film. And, of the older male variety who have mostly been shooting film for many years (large format shooters).

They had never seen a Diana, and were very intrigued by the images. I would have to say that they really appreciated the opportunity to see something different. Some of them had seen a Holga as another member had brought that camera in with some images last year.

Have fun!
Tammy

Dave_M · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2006, 02:52:57 PM »

WONDERFUL!

I'm dead chuffed now

. Thanks Tammy.

lauraburlton · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2006, 06:37:36 PM »

Go for it

CarlRadford · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2006, 07:38:26 PM »

Sounds good - might even try and come up

Dave_M · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2006, 08:05:33 PM »

Thanks Laura and Carl.

Everyone is more than welcome of course!

I didn't realise you were a native Carl - it's now so obvious from your gallery! I'm amazed at how dense I can be sometimes..

CarlRadford · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2006, 09:41:40 PM »

That native that I was born in Singapore and spent most of my early years in Kent - but enough time in Scotland to be a native and married to one too

Dave_M · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2006, 09:47:51 PM »

Same here - I'm from N.Ireland originally but been in Scotland for about 16 years now

Susan B. · « **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2006, 07:35:28 AM »

Sure--
If you're still in need--happy to help. Just let me know what you need.

Good luck with it.

Dave_M · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2006, 08:54:11 AM »

Thanks Susan. I was hoping I'd be able to sing your praises

Janet_P · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2006, 11:41:14 AM »

Sounds like you already have a list of illustrious toy camera names on board, but if you still have room you're welcome to sneak me in.

Janet

Dave_M · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2006, 12:13:51 PM »

Quote from: Janet_P on April 26, 2006, 11:41:14 AM

but if you still have room you're welcome to sneak me in.

Smashing - thanks Janet.

Here's hoping Randy at Holgamods gets a bulk order from Aberdeen next season

warren · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2006, 04:32:10 PM »

Looks like you've got quite a response but I'd love to offer up my stuff as well:

http://thatwasmyfoot.my-expressions.com

Thanks
Warren

Dave_M · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2006, 04:37:58 PM »

Cheers Warren - much appreciated.

chricela · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2006, 05:54:30 PM »

Help yourself, Dave

Sounds like fun!
Chricel

outofcontxt · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2006, 07:49:57 PM »

Looks like you've got quite a bunch but feel free to include me, too, by all means!

http://www.outofcontxt.com

Dave_M · « **Reply #19 on:** April 27, 2006, 08:58:39 AM »

Cheers Chricel and Bill.

Zoe · « **Reply #20 on:** May 23, 2006, 11:59:42 PM »

I'll jump on board too... if you haven't already done it and you would like to include any of my work. have at it.

Dave_M · « **Reply #21 on:** May 24, 2006, 08:57:28 AM »

Thanks Zoe.

I have one definite date for next Feb. I should get the other one in a few days.

Ed Wenn · « **Reply #22 on:** May 25, 2006, 08:51:39 AM »

Not that you need anymore (at the risk of your talk extending into three days

), but go ahead and use my toy stuff if you need to.

I'm up in Edinburgh most weeks for work. I haven't checked your club's web page yet, so you could be miles away from there, but if you're nearby let me know and maybe we could meet up...although I'm usually pretty busy when I'm there, but who knows.

Dave_M · « **Reply #23 on:** May 25, 2006, 09:01:10 AM »

Cheers Ed.

Edinburgh is about a 2.5 hr drive (or train journey) away.

beck · « **Reply #24 on:** May 26, 2006, 05:14:46 PM »

Feel free to move about....just make sure I have clothes on.

http://rebecca.my-expressions.com/index.html

Dave_M · « **Reply #25 on:** May 26, 2006, 06:37:08 PM »

Thanks Beck.

Much appreciated.

aboot · « **Reply #26 on:** June 07, 2006, 09:27:52 PM »

i have a little bit of work... if you still got some room, that is ---

http://www.flickr.com/photos/aboot/

some of the holga images i've made kallitypes of... feel free to use them...

Dave_M · « **Reply #27 on:** June 07, 2006, 09:54:33 PM »

Thanks aboot. I recognise one of those from issue 2 of Lightleaks magazine

Dave_M · « **Reply #28 on:** September 14, 2006, 10:29:33 AM »

Sorry to bump this post but I'd like to say a big Thank You to everyone that let me display their work.

I gave my talk on Tuesday evening in Aberdeen. Sorry for not inviting anyone but it was a last minute affair (I should have another date in Feb/March with plenty off notice).

Your work was digitally projected pretty large and looked stunning. Overall the comments afterwards were positive and they were impressed by the atmosphere and quality of the work.

And by the way, you haven't lived until you've seen this image by Beck displayed on a huge huge screen: http://rebecca.my-expressions.com/archives/3786_1610642487/91256

outofcontxt · « **Reply #29 on:** September 18, 2006, 03:36:13 PM »

Dave, please feel free to use my stuff the next go-round... and congrats on getting your work into B&WP Magazine. It's truly great stuff.