OK guys....time for an update. Ive been busy with work, on vacation...sick while on vacation.....so its been a rough couple of weeks for me....but Im getting there!
The Jamboree is a go for OCTOBER 24, 25, 26.
The Jamboree is open to those shooting wet-plate.
As most folks would agree, if you havent shot wet-plate, do not have the equipment/chemicals/other stuff you need procured yet...a jamboree setting probably isnt the best place to get your "fix" of wet-plate.
If you have been shooting wet-plate for 2 weeks or 2 decades...you are welcome to come.
Fine art and historically based work are both welcome.
Folks can start arriving Thursday October 23 if you need to. Folks can stay as long as you'd like, but Im having to go back to work on Tuesday (taking Friday and Monday off).
If you are flying in, you need to fly in to RDU...let me know if you need someone to pick you up. RDU is about 45 minutes out.
I need to know how you guys want to sleep....hotel or camp. I have a wall tent that can hold about 8 folks, and a modern tent that folks can use. If you guys want to stay in the local hotel, Ill need to arrange a discounted rate....Ill need to know that ASAP. I need 5 rooms to get a "discount that is worth it".
My dad is gonna cook a couple of pig shoulders and a turkey or 2 for us on Saturday. If you guys would prefer lamb..thats an option as well. For other meals, you can bring yourself something or we can order some pizza or something from the local eatery.
I hope to be shooting most of the day, chatting about issues, ideas, etc....not eating all day!
Ive been working on getting some models lined up. I need an idea as to the number we may need. Im thinking 3 girls and a guy or 2....mixed styles. Ive gotten permission to shoot at a location close by that is pretty interesting alone, and would make a great backdrop for some model shots. Its an old grainery...lots of steel and rust. Its about 2 minutes from the house by car.....I figure if we could get a couple of folks with portable darkrooms to show up the trek wouldnt be that bad.
I have no set agenda at this time....and would love to hear what you guys would like to cover so if you have any ideas, fire them to me.
Please email me if you are thinking of coming so I can make arrangements. *Need to get a porta-potty or 2...cause you know most wet-platers are full of it!
Lets see a show of hands as to who is coming!
chris m