Kansas City Photography Meet

[ErikAnderson]

First Official Kansas City Photographers Meet Details:

Who can attend!: Anyone with a passion for photography. All camera brands/formats/styles/areas of expertise are welcome!
Date: August 5th
Time: 10am
Location: Nelson Atkins Museum of Art. There is a parking lot that costs $3 to park in, otherwise there is street parking.
Activities: Meet and Greet, self-guided tour with photo ops inside & round the grounds. Lunch to follow at the cafe.
Where to Meet:
http://www.erikandersondesigns.com/images/samples/H_DeMaria-MeetingSpot.JPG





Attendees:
Huskie
Joekr
Leere
monter
philpereira
PhotogJeff
viodea
ErikAnderson

[joekr]

The 20th works for me Erik!

[leere]

Although I haven't done any professional work, I would be interested in attending. Either weekend works fine for me. I've only been in the area about 3 years.

My preference would be a Saturday, but I realize that may be a working day for alot of guys so I can go with the flow.

[joekr]

Leere, sounds great! I have been in KC a whopping 4 months and only been shooting a little over 2 years. There are no pre-req's to coming out and enjoying photography!

The more the merrier!

[philpereira]

I'd be game for such a thing, I've only been here two years, so it would be nice to meet some locals and have fun taking photos.

[joekr]

Sounds good Phil! 40 people have looked at this thread so hopefully we'll get a couple more folks who are interested as well.

[ErikAnderson]

Time to give this a bump. I also edited the first post to reflect attendees.

[wu_wei0]

This something I most assuredly would be interested in but it depends on the arrival of the new camera or the repair of the old one, and my preparation to teach the new semester. I'll continue to watch the thread as it comes closer for a confirmed date.

~wu

[monter]

well I might be interested... but but but ... would I be the only "girl" ?? :) Seriously though... sounds like fun. I'll keep checking for details!

[joekr]

See, now you've gone and done it monter! All the guys will be flocking to the gathering now!! ;)

I'll bring my daughter so that you aren't the only lady in the group!!

http://www.josefstuartphotography.com/images/flowergirl.jpg

In all seriousness, everyone of every skill set is welcome. I've seen images from guys using point and shoots that rival many so called "pros".

[wu_wei0]

well I might be interested... but but but ... would I be the only "girl" ?? :) Seriously though... sounds like fun. I'll keep checking for details!

I'm a "girl" so, no- 'fraid not the only one.

~wu

[monter]

LOL Joe. Your daughter is Beautiful!!! My 3 year old son's got a thing for older blondes... She'd be right up his alley!

Alright Wu... good to know!!!! I work in a lab full of "boys" and I live with 2 "boys" so I need some estrogen every once in a while. No offense to the rest of you ;)

[ErikAnderson]

I'll bring my daughter so that you aren't the only lady in the group!!



Off Topic: Joe, have you starterd your gun collection to clean on Firday and Saturday night's when your daughter starts dating? She's a cutie-pie, I suggest getting alot of big guns. :) I'm currently decided on a Mossberg pump or a .45 XD to start the collection. I figure in 13.5 years, I'll have quite a collection of guns to 'motivate' future suitors of my daughter!

Wu & Monica, I've added you to the list! All ages and skill sets are welcome. We want this to be a learning (and social) experience for everyone!

[monter]

Erik you are cracking me up!!! My boss has two cute blonde daughters (again my son loves them) and he does martial arts... he says every suitor will be taken into the back yard for a little lesson.....

[joekr]

Thanks monter!

I'm currently penciling in my heart attack somewhere around 46 - 48 when prom hits.

I haven't started collecting weapons yet, but I figure me at the door in a nasty wife beater t-shirt, a bottle of Jack Daniels in one hand and some sort of firearm being cleaned on the dining room table should keep the rif-raf out!

I figure if I break in the first one hard, word will quickly spread!

:)

[monter]

Ummmm joe... are we related??? that sounds an awful lot like several of my in-laws!!!

[wu_wei0]

Knife cleaning was my best friend's at the door "protection" of his daughters. He could have chosen any method. His trophies for marksmanship and photos of his martial arts competitions were all over. Miss that guy.

~wu

[joekr]

Never know Monter!

Messing with a guys daughter is definitely a no-no...Knife cleaning is a good alternative to gun cleaning Wu. I'll have to keep that in mind!

My daughter loves being the little model. Maybe I really will bring her with me the day of the meet if the venue is something she would like. She's sharp as a tack and loves being photographed.

[tucked]

For now:
Date: August 5/6 or August 19/20
Time: 10am
Location: TBD
Activities: Photo Phield Trip followed by lunch.

Wow... sounds like a great time! I have to work both the 5th & 6th... till 3:00 pm... and the 19/20 I will be enroute to San Francisco, CA to see if my wife will be eligble for a double lung tranplant!!!! (wish us luck!) Upon final plans... if anybody thinks the group might still be together around 3:00 pm on 5/6th, then I might try to make an appearance. Otherwise... lets not make this the last KCMeet!

David

[monter]

WOW David... GOOD LUCK to you and your wife!!!!!

[tucked]

Thanks Monter... we really need it. Hopefully it will be a successfull trip & she will feel good enough to let me get some photos around San Francisco! ;)

[monter]

well it IS a great place to take photos. I have several from our trip 3 years ago, but nothing spectacular. I'd love to go back and actually think about it. :)

Monica

[ErikAnderson]

I will be enroute to San Francisco, CA to see if my wife will be eligble for a double lung tranplant!!!!

We'll be praying for you and your bride for the transplant. My hope is that we can make the photography meets a monthly event!!

[monter]

montly would be awesome! I never get to get out... :)

[JBillings]

I should be available and would like to be added to your list for the KC meet. Sounds like fun.

[ErikAnderson]

OK, I'll update this when I get home this evening. If you haven't mentioned in your post, please indicate the date(s) that work best for you as well as a time. I'm unable to add a poll after the fact so just indicate one of the following:

Aug 5th - (Morning/Afternoon/Evening)
Aug 6th - (Morning/Afternoon/Evening)
Aug 19th - (Morning/Afternoon/Evening)
Aug 20th - (Morning/Afternoon/Evening)

After I get this info, I'll compile it into the my first post so that it's visable to everyone. Thanks!

[JBillings]

Aug 5th - (Morning/Afternoon/Evening)
Aug 6th - (Morning/Afternoon/Evening)
Aug 19th - (Morning/Afternoon/Evening)
Aug 20th - (Morning/Afternoon/Evening)


As of right now I'm open at all these times.

[monter]

I can't do the 19th. My son's 3rd bday party. I might have a shoot on the 20th but it would be in the evening. so if I had to pick I'd say the 5th or 6th in the morning. Hate afternoon light for pics.. though if some of you have tips that might be a good thing for me! lol

[wu_wei0]

I wish I knew when to expect Nifty. see: http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=167850
I'd hoped to gather some regionals to either give him a welcome or send off. It should be around one of those weekends.
Beyond that, my pref would be 5th/6th . any time

~wu

[PhotogJeff]

I would also like to attend. Would this be OK?

[ErikAnderson]

I would also like to attend. Would this be OK?

Certainly! We're all going to try to put the faces of area photographers with names! All skill levels, camera makes, and subject interest are welcome!

[joekr]

u tell em Erik! ;) Oh, and I can make any of those days work for me!

[huskie]

If you don't mind, I'd like to try to get in on this. It sounds like a lot of fun. Any Saturday would be okay with me.
For you fathers of girls, how about these for ruining your day. I posted these of my girls taken last year at their uncle's wedding.:(

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=185941

[ErikAnderson]

If you don't mind, I'd like to try to get in on this. It sounds like a lot of fun. Any Saturday would be okay with me.
For you fathers of girls, how about these for ruining your day. I posted these of my girls taken last year at their uncle's wedding.:(

http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=185941

You've been added! Adorable girls, thanks for sharing!

As we approach August, it seems that the 5/6th weekend is best. I'm going to suggest 10am on August 5th and meeting in the Parking Lot of the Nelson Atkins Musuem of Art ($3 to park). Comments/Suggestions?

[viodea]

I'm interested.... if I get my camera back by then.

[joekr]

Erik, That day works fine for me. Never been to that museum before, is that where we want to go shooting? Is there a lot around there that would be promising subjects/objects to shoot?

I just googled it and it looks very nice.

http://www.nelson-atkins.org/

Thanks for the update!

[ErikAnderson]

Erik, That day works fine for me. Never been to that museum before, is that where we want to go shooting? Is there a lot around there that would be promising subjects/objects to shoot?

I just googled it and it looks very nice.

http://www.nelson-atkins.org/

Thanks for the update!


There are a variety of art displays as well as figure/sculptures on the grounds not to mention the buildings themselves. There are quite a few displays available to photography (within the rules below).

The museum opens at 10am and there is a cafe within (as well as what appears to be a nicer/pricier resturant). Depending on the group consensus, we could opt to eat at one of those places rather than travel to a 2nd location. I'm thinking the Museum cafe to keep costs low for everyone. I'd think we could do the entire meet for less than $15-20/person.

From the website concerning photography:

Photography
Visitors are welcome to take photographs inside the Nelson-Atkins Building, including photos of most art (note the exception in the paragraph below), but only without a tripod or flash. Flash photography is allowed in only two areas of the Museum: Kirkwood Hall and Rozzelle Court Restaurant. Hand-held video cameras (without lights) are acceptable. Professional portrait and bridal photography are not permitted inside the Museum. Outdoor photography (http://www.nelson-atkins.org/welcome/Guidelines.cfm#) carries particular guidelines.


Art on view in special exhibition galleries or on loan to the Nelson-Atkins may not be photographed.


Photographs can be taken for personal or educational uses only. No image of the Nelson-Atkins or its art may be reproduced, transmitted, distributed, displayed, published or otherwise used for commercial purposes without written permission from the Rights & Reproduction (http://www.nelson-atkins.org/welcome/Guidelines.cfm#) office.
Members of the media or if you are interested in arranging for commercial photography, see our Press Room (http://www.nelson-atkins.org/welcome/PressRoom.cfm).

[monter]

hey Erik,

I've been to the nelson, but I just parked on the street.. I'm not actually sure where the parking lot is. Any hints?

Thanks

Monica

[joekr]

sounds like a good plan Erik. I wonder if a mono pod is allowed?

Lunch there sounds good. Keeping it simple.

Sounds interesting while also challenging! Nice choice.

[ErikAnderson]

hey Erik,

I've been to the nelson, but I just parked on the street.. I'm not actually sure where the parking lot is. Any hints?

Thanks

Monica

I checked Google maps for an area parking lot but didn't see a conglomeration of cars. If everyone wants to be on their own for parking, we can just meet out by the black reflecting pool (see superb illustration by me):

http://www.erikandersondesigns.com/images/samples/H_DeMaria-MeetingSpot.JPG

[ErikAnderson]

Original post updated!

[huskie]

joekr, are you bringing your daughter? If so, I'll check with mine about wanting to go.

[ErikAnderson]

joekr, are you bringing your daughter? If so, I'll check with mine about wanting to go.

I will ask my bride and daughter if they want to go. Her girlfriend may be coming up for a visit, so I'm not sure she'll be available, but I'll ask.

[monter]

ok Erik.. I can tell this is going to be fun! The second I opened this post and saw the updated photo.. I was cracking up!!!! thanks for your superb illustration!

sooo ummm if you guys bring your daughters... does that mean we can photograph them?? lol I'm more of a people person so this will be interesting for me. I'd bring my son, but he'd be bored to death I'm afraid. :(

[ErikAnderson]

ok Erik.. I can tell this is going to be fun! The second I opened this post and saw the updated photo.. I was cracking up!!!! thanks for your superb illustration!

sooo ummm if you guys bring your daughters... does that mean we can photograph them?? lol I'm more of a people person so this will be interesting for me. I'd bring my son, but he'd be bored to death I'm afraid. :(

If my bride and daughters do end up coming, I wouldn't mind using them as models for the meeting!

Thanks for the compliment on my serious talent as a graphic artist. I'm thinking of going pro. :)

[ErikAnderson]

ok Erik.. I can tell this is going to be fun! The second I opened this post and saw the updated photo.. I was cracking up!!!! thanks for your superb illustration!

sooo ummm if you guys bring your daughters... does that mean we can photograph them?? lol I'm more of a people person so this will be interesting for me. I'd bring my son, but he'd be bored to death I'm afraid. :(

If my bride and daughters do end up coming, I wouldn't mind using them as models for the meeting!

Thanks for the compliment on my serious talent as a graphic artist. I'm thinking of going pro. :)

[monter]

No problem Erik... glad I could help! :)

[cherokee01]

I'm game for coming. I'm very new to photography. When is the date and time? Anyday but the 5th for me, but hey I'm sure this wont be the last time we all meet.

[ErikAnderson]

I'm game for coming. I'm very new to photography. When is the date and time? Anyday but the 5th for me, but hey I'm sure this wont be the last time we all meet.

All the info is in the 1st post :)

[Nightcrawler]

Hey, this isn't too far for me. I am thinking about coming. I haven't been to that gallery in years. This will be a lot of fun.

[joekr]

You should come Jason! It should be a good time for everyone, and I'm hoping to learn some new techniques or maybe get a better grasp on lighting etc... (never had any formal training, I'm completely self taught...)

[monter]

Well darn Joe! I was hoping you were gonna teach ME about lighting! :) guess we'll have to count on Erik! Are you bringing your daughter?

[ErikAnderson]

Well darn Joe! I was hoping you were gonna teach ME about lighting! :) guess we'll have to count on Erik!

I'm shooting an event in about an hour and then 4-5 cars of all different makes (39 Lincoln Zephyr, '58 Aston Martin, AutoBianchi, etc) so I'm going to have a weekend filled with 'light' challenges!


...besides, I just shoot on auto all the time. :lol:;)

[joekr]

LOL, I know a little about lighting....now white balance and grey cards....

me=clueless!

The museum should hopefully be well lit but I'm guessing it could be at least somewhat a challenge...it should be interesting regardless!

[monter]

well... I'm sure I'll learn something from you all. I can't wait. though our meet is a day late for a wedding that is gonna have tricky lighting (mix of tungsten and flourescent and natural). I'll be a second shooter and I get paid on the number of good images. Thing is I can have LOTS of useable images if I can alter WB after the fact, but he requires me to shoot in jpeg. He hasnt' learned how to do RAW conversions yet.... crazy I know, but he's the boss :) So lighting will be the trickiest thing for me. I have one tonight that I'm not getting paid for.. hopefully I'll get some good practice!

[joekr]

wow, shooting a wedding in jpg is imho not the way to go...good luck!

What bodies are you and the other shooter using? I think I've read the light metering on the 30d and 5d are pretty darn acurate...

[monter]

Well I worked with him again last night. We both shoot with a 30D. I decided that I could NOT just shoot jpeg, so I shot RAW + jpeg. When he went to download them, I told him to just sort them by file type and take the jpegs. to which he replied... "wow, you can shoot both formats at one time??" I'm not kidding in the slightest! I'm glad I did because my in camera converted files are sooooo soft! I was shooting 800-1600...I was so dissapointed, but at least I have the RAW files to get something decent. his shots seem to be ok. It cracks me up that he's the pro and I know more about PP than he does. And I know more about our camera than he does! granted.. Iv'e had mine about 2 weeks longer than him.... lol I told him I learned a lot on this forum.. he said "wow what's it like to have that much free time?" if he only knew! lol

hope you all are having a good weekend!

Monica

[joekr]

Good for you Monica!! I had forgotten that was a feature and I'm guessing it is to your benefit if you get paid by the shot!

It cracks me up a little as well, but what can you do...

We did have a good weekend, we went to the zoo! It was HOT! I'm glad Erik picked the museum.

http://www.josefstuartphotography.com/images/birdsmall.jpg

[monter]

GREAT shot Joe!!! (btw.. can I call you that? I'm too lazy to add the kr on the end! lol )

Love the water drop coming off his beak. I wanted to go to the zoo, but the heat kept me at bay.

[joekr]

Thanks! It was direct sun, so it is shadowed in the face a little, but the water drop makes up for it! :)

You didn't want to go to the zoo...it was so hot, i think the animals were laughing at us!!

oh, and calling me Joe is not a problem at all!

[corinto]

Monica,

You can always just shoot RAW and have Bridge + Photoshop making copies in jpeg, tiff or psd (or all three of them for what it's worth) overnight. You'll save memory card space + you'll be able to apply some RAW adjusting to them if you wish.

Iit is easy enough in CS2 and I believe that in previous versions too.

[monter]

Yeah Julio I did that the first time with DPP (I don't have cs2 yet), but the pro didn't want to wait this time and specifically told me I had to shoot in jpeg. Hence my getting around it by shooting both. Thanks for the advice though. :)

[monter]

I'm so sorry Erik.. didn't mean to jack your thread :( please forgive me :) now back to the meet! lol Can't wait to meet you all on Saturday. Wu did you find out if you aer going to have Nifty by then?

[wu_wei0]

I'm so sorry Erik.. didn't mean to jack your thread :( please forgive me :) now back to the meet! lol Can't wait to meet you all on Saturday. Wu did you find out if you aer going to have Nifty by then?

No Nifty, no truck, and no camera either. I'll have to make the next one. was really looking forward to it.

~wu

[monter]

Awe man!! you're my other woman ally! sorry you aren't going to be able to make it! :(

[wu_wei0]

Awe man!! you're my other woman ally! sorry you aren't going to be able to make it! :(

sorry. If I thought the truck would make it thre and back, I'd come up anyway just to meet folks. I'll be there in spirit.

~wu

[viodea]

I just got my camera back from Canon. So, I can make it to the meet. ErikAnderson, can you add me to the list too?

I'm looking forward to meet you all.

[ErikAnderson]

I just got my camera back from Canon. So, I can make it to the meet. ErikAnderson, can you add me to the list too?

I'm looking forward to meet you all.

Added! Looks like I might have my pregnant bride and 2 year old in tow! :D

[joekr]

My wife and daughter will be in tow as well (but I'm going to send them packing while I'm shooting!!

Yes, I am a big meanie!!! :lol:

[monter]

LOL well if everyones bringing their families, maybe I'll ask mine if they want to come. though I'm still guessing the museum isn't a great place for a 3 year old. We'll see....

[joekr]

thought one last bump might be in order!!

[ErikAnderson]

LOL well if everyones bringing their families, maybe I'll ask mine if they want to come. though I'm still guessing the museum isn't a great place for a 3 year old. We'll see....

If the kids get too wild, we can take them outside and let them run amuck on the big lawn. That should be an opportunity for some nice candid shots! I would like to get a nice group photo of everyone during our meet so that we can show other KC photogs that we do have meetings!

[monter]

Ok well I'll work on my husband then. See you all on Saturday!

[Nightcrawler]

Well, as of right now, I am planning on coming this weekend. I am excited.

[monter]

sniff sniff... I have bad news.. for me anyway... I just got a phone call and my parents have decided to come visit this weekend (thats not the bad news) Im not going to be able to make it to this meet. :( I was really looking forward to it. Maybe we can do this monthly or quarterly or something and I can make it then. Have fun everyone and Ill be there in sprit!!!

Monica

[ErikAnderson]

A Friday Morning bump for those of us who don't plan things til the last minute! Sorry to hear that you won't be there Monica, enjoy the visit with your parents!

[monter]

Thanks Erik!! Have fun!

[JBillings]

Okay, Looks like this meet is going to be fun. I will make it. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone.

[wu_wei0]

Ok guys- today's the day! Don't forget to start a photos post when you get back. Hope to catch you all next time.

~wu

[ErikAnderson]

On last hail mary bump for those who REALLY don't plan until the last minute. It's the last minute (or at least couple of hours!) See everyone soon!!

[viodea]

Here is a link to the Kansas City Meet Photo thread http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=200134&highlight=kansas+city
There is only 1 picture now but I bet more will be coming soon.

[monter]

Glad everyone had such a fun time ! See you in September!!!