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Post-Report Southern Jamboree Oct 24-26 2008

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Topic: Post-Report Southern Jamboree Oct 24-26 2008
Posted By: cmorganf64
Subject: Post-Report Southern Jamboree Oct 24-26 2008
Date Posted: 15 October 2008 at 09:04
Pics Added Below


Im needing to have a roll call of those coming down.

I need to know how many to plan for so that the following can be arranged:

Porta-Potties
Food
Tents (for shooting under if it rains, shade if its hot, etc)
Models (I dont want to get a bunch of folks here to just sit around and be bored)

I would also like to know what you guys would like to do while here. I know shoot plates....but anything else?

My ideas:

Friday:

Arrival
Hang out.
maybe get some darkrooms set up.
Eat
Talk
Shoot some if you get there early enough

Saturday:

Eat breakfast
Shoot plates
skip lunch (not really)
Shoot more plates

Sat Night:
Any ideas for discussion? Maybe making lens caps, mixing chem shortcuts, etc
Show of recent work?

Sunday:

Eat breakfast
Shoot some plates
breakdown for those leaving
shoot more plates


Folks are welcome to stay as through Monday if you want. Im taking Friday and Monday off so Ill be home.

I do need to know who is coming, so please contact me via email to let me know:
chris(at)creativeexposureinc.com

See you in a bit!

Chris


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        Chris Morgan
~Wet-Plate Collodion Artist~
    www.thesilverbath.com
        Pine Level, NC



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Posted By: cmorganf64
Date Posted: 27 October 2008 at 09:16
Well, the Jamboree is over....and Im tired.

We had a few folks come over for a day of shooting: Tim Telkamp, Bobby Cooper, and Harry (Fly) Taylor.

It rained most of the morning...at times clearing up long enough to set up a shot, get a plate ready....then the rain would fall as the shot was taken....then everything went back under the tent.

After lunch the skies cleared and the shooting really got underway. We had a goth girl that stuck with us through the rain. I felt like I got some really nice shots. We had a bride show up about 5 or so....but the light was quickly dieing so we were limited on shots taken. Harry did get a "Oh Lord, thats beautiful" from the mom. It was a nice 3/4 profile shot....very lovely shot indeed!

We shot till about 6pm....when the skies turned too red for good shooting.

We all got some good shots I think. We also had some troubleshooting and got to see some nice fabrication work from Tim (thanks for the plexiglass tips Tim).

Everyone headed home Sat evening except for Harry. Sunday morning Harry and I headed down the road to the empty grainery. Harry summed it up as it looks like an abandoned movie set. There we met the bride from Satuday afternoon. We shot her for about an hour, getting some good shots to add to our portfolios. All in all it was a nice morning of shooting.

Harry also found an old sleeper cab from a transfer truck in the back of the lot that would make a nice darkroom....Im gonna see if it could be had for free....


I know....if you dont have pics...it didnt happen....so pics will be added later tonight.

You all have a good week!

chris



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        Chris Morgan
~Wet-Plate Collodion Artist~
    www.thesilverbath.com
        Pine Level, NC


Posted By: cmorganf64
Date Posted: 27 October 2008 at 19:28
Couple of bridal shots from Sunday morning.  These were some quick scans, just for proofing.  My scanner has condensation under the glass that I cant get too.....so Im off (online) to find another scanner.....

The bride arrived about 11 am and we finished about 12:15.  I shot these plus 3....Harry shot a good handfull of nice shots.

The bride is a redhead....with light skin...when she left she was a bit pink...you can see it in the plates as well.

Enjoy!










Comments welcomed.

Chris



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        Chris Morgan
~Wet-Plate Collodion Artist~
    www.thesilverbath.com
        Pine Level, NC


Posted By: Goamules
Date Posted: 27 October 2008 at 21:30
Spectacular Chris.  I wish I could have been at the old home place.  

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Garrett
Occupational Technologist, Avocational Luddite
http://www.flickr.com/photos/garrettsphotos/sets/72157601802735284/ - Flickr Gallery


Posted By: cmorganf64
Date Posted: 27 October 2008 at 21:48
Thanks Garrett.

chris


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        Chris Morgan
~Wet-Plate Collodion Artist~
    www.thesilverbath.com
        Pine Level, NC


Posted By: cmorganf64
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 08:31

More Pics.

These from Saturday:

Hopefully some of the other guys will post some images.....

chris



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        Chris Morgan
~Wet-Plate Collodion Artist~
    www.thesilverbath.com
        Pine Level, NC


Posted By: toydesign
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 09:13
Nice shots...wish I could have been there!
Anyone have any "candid" shots of individuals setup/shooting? I'm always interested in that stuff as well....

Thanks,
Greg


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-Greg

"The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity"

"Great artists doubt. Perfect confidence is granted to the less talented as a consolation prize."


Posted By: flyski
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 09:17
I'm working on posting, great shots Chris!I didn't see a lot of these at the time.
I'll post mine later today.


Posted By: cmorganf64
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 09:29
Ive got a few digital shots Ill try to get up today sometime.
 
chris


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        Chris Morgan
~Wet-Plate Collodion Artist~
    www.thesilverbath.com
        Pine Level, NC


Posted By: flyski
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 09:39
The first two are 8x10 and the rest are 1/2 plates. it was great I didn't touch a digital camera all weekend!


Posted By: cmorganf64
Date Posted: 29 October 2008 at 10:13

Here are some digi pics:

Kevin (models husband), Tim Telkamp's back, Harry (Fly), and Jason (guy with the padlocked ear) looking at something..

 

Bobby Cooper and daughter Emily discussing a shot....or how to get her hair out of the vines without her screaming... :)

Bobby Cooper with  camera...notice the lens cap made from a PVC plumbing cap.


Tim Telkamp sporting the monorail.  Tim is an excellent craftman by the way.


Tim's truck with supplies.  Would make a nice darkroom!

Amber, the model, with Tim's monorail camera in from....Bobby's in the back.

Thats about all I shot....just some snaps.  I was enjoying the change to shoot some plates.

I know Tim and Bobby's daughter took some digi shots.  Hopefully they will pop up soon.
 
Chris


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        Chris Morgan
~Wet-Plate Collodion Artist~
    www.thesilverbath.com
        Pine Level, NC


Posted By: ttelkamp
Date Posted: 02 November 2008 at 08:24
And a few more digis.  Chris - Thanks again for hosting, it was a blast!

Chris and Amber (in her wedding dress)
Chris with Amber (in her wedding dress)



Another bride


Amber


Posted By: Dorothy
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 14:22
Great job, guys! Wish I could have been there to 'see' everyone at work. Chris...thanks for posting these behind-the-scene shots. Really enjoyed viewing them along with your work.

Maybe you can organize another get-together for the Spring? Again thanks for coordinating this gathering. Bobby and Em really enjoyed it. And (belated) congrats on the new arrival!!  Thumbs Up

Dorothy-



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http://www.dorothyblumcooper.com - Dorothy Blum Cooper


http://dorothyblumcooper.com/Calm/calm2.html - Calm Before the Storm - Montage of New Orleans and the Gulf South


Posted By: Bobby
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 21:42
Hey Chris, thanks for posting. Here are our digital shots -- Emily did most of them:


Tim exiting stage left, Harry('s foot), Chris on reflector.




Emily contemplating life? ...or the next shot?



Goth among the vines...



Harry with Amber




Chris found his calling with the reflector.




Amber being a willing (and very patient) subject.



Goth in the vines
...still




Tim examining some work. Emily looking for the escape route.



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http://www.bobbycooper.com - Bobby Cooper


Posted By: Bobby
Date Posted: 05 November 2008 at 22:12
And here are a couple of my plates:











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http://www.bobbycooper.com - Bobby Cooper


Posted By: Goamules
Date Posted: 06 November 2008 at 08:35
Bobby, I like them both, but the second one best.  Usually I don't care for "dark", but this one has nice lighting and is very pictorialist.

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Garrett
Occupational Technologist, Avocational Luddite
http://www.flickr.com/photos/garrettsphotos/sets/72157601802735284/ - Flickr Gallery


Posted By: Life_in_sepia
Date Posted: 06 November 2008 at 15:01
All very nice, but I like these two in particular -- excellent compositions!
 
Originally posted by cmorganf64







Posted By: Life_in_sepia
Date Posted: 06 November 2008 at 15:04
Originally posted by Goamules

Bobby, I like them both, but the second one best.  Usually I don't care for "dark", but this one has nice lighting and is very pictorialist.
 
echo that comment.  The dark dreamy feel and flowing hair is reminscent to me of JM Cameron.


Posted By: flyski
Date Posted: 06 November 2008 at 20:52
Its kinda funny, I don't remember it being so sunny...
Nice to meet you Tim, nice plates Bobby.
 And of cource many thanks to to Chris for putting all this together.
It was alot of fun.



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