2007 Albany, NY Wedding Forum Meet - Photos

[MDJAK]

Sorry, Greg, but us northerners need them northern lights to make the brides sparkle. You'll just have to fly to us. And buy us dinner too. Oh, and the coffee is only five bucks a cup in Albany, and there's 20 of us at least.

;) :lol:
me

[arch1tect]

Hey Mark, would you be interested in meeting up in VT for a 3 day weekend?

[Niraj]

five bucks ($5) a cup of coffee!!! actually that's not so bad considering a Costa Café at a service station charges £3.60 for a medium hot choc.... that's roughly $7 and our "Medium" is actually very small!

[MDJAK]

Hey Mark, would you be interested in meeting up in VT for a 3 day weekend?


Yes. When?
me

[arch1tect]

Yes. When?
me
Maybe Feb or March. I gotta plan something now, because the $99.00 a night deal ends soon.

[Tommy]

Hey Mark, would you be interested in meeting up in VT for a 3 day weekend?

I would also be interested in a 3 day weekend meetup in VT. ;)

[picturecrazy]

five bucks ($5) a cup of coffee!!! actually that's not so bad considering a Costa Café at a service station charges £3.60 for a medium hot choc.... that's roughly $7 and our "Medium" is actually very small!

the $5 coffee is a story in itself. We all paid for the meeting room at the Desmond, we stayed for two nights at the desmond, we paid for their catered lunch. Then when someone came to our meeting room and asked if we'd like coffee. Of course we said yes. Then he said it would be $5 a head. We were all like, WTF??? and then we passed on the coffee. we couldn't believe it. Most meeting rooms COME with a coffee service included.

[tofuboy]

$5 for plain black coffee?

[Niraj]

the $5 coffee is a story in itself. We all paid for the meeting room at the Desmond, we stayed for two nights at the desmond, we paid for their catered lunch. Then when someone came to our meeting room and asked if we'd like coffee. Of course we said yes. Then he said it would be $5 a head. We were all like, WTF??? and then we passed on the coffee. we couldn't believe it. Most meeting rooms COME with a coffee service included.

oh hey wow! you had a door to door coffee salesman :) it's a well known scam... get someone to want something, then charge them, hehehe...

[MDJAK]

Maybe Feb or March. I gotta plan something now, because the $99.00 a night deal ends soon.

I'm in with me and my daughter. If you need me to send you money, I will. Let me know

And while I may suck at wedding shots, I ain't half bad at skiing and boarding shots coming off jumps, as I lay on the ground and risk life and limb with my fisheye :)

me

[MDJAK]

Yeah, FIVE BUCKS a head for coffee. The hotel would have made a hundred bucks on twenty people, and it would have been like Maxwell House Drip at two bucks a can. Figure a 95 dollar profit. :(
me

[arch1tect]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=404181

[Niraj]

Yeah, FIVE BUCKS a head for coffee. The hotel would have made a hundred bucks on twenty people, and it would have been like Maxwell House Drip at two bucks a can. Figure a 95 dollar profit. :(
me

I assume you all received the complimentary 4 sachets of coffee in your rooms?

[SuzyView]

I'm sure the charge was more for the service than the actual coffee. For that much we could have gone down the street and had whatever we wanted. Next time we'll have to see if we can add $5 to the room charge and get drinks all day. Now, that would have been worth it.

[g-money]

Sorry, Greg, but us northerners need them northern lights to make the brides sparkle. You'll just have to fly to us. And buy us dinner too. Oh, and the coffee is only five bucks a cup in Albany, and there's 20 of us at least.

;) :lol:
me

LOL, I think quite the opposite. You Yankee's need to come down south and photograph some of our beautiful southern bell's. They don't need any help from any fancy smancy northern lighting. Southern girls light up any room they enter! Hey you met Kathy, need I say more ;)

Anyway, If I got to fly that far your buying and it won't be a cup of coffee either!

Greg

[thebrewer]

Yeah, FIVE BUCKS a head for coffee. The hotel would have made a hundred bucks on twenty people, and it would have been like Maxwell House Drip at two bucks a can. Figure a 95 dollar profit. :(
me

Another reason to go to Seattle.....

[Toogy]

I finally have some photos to show!!

Friday night (basically was light modifier night!)

Lloyd with the lampshade
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_004.jpg

Yield pretty good results! I personally loved it! hence why I have the lampshade sitting on my desk here!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_011.jpg

Natural light, 30mm f1.4 at ISO 3200
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_014.jpg

More crazy ideas!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_022.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_027.jpg

The group of us
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_038.jpg

[Toogy]

Saturday, some model shots

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_054.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_059.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_071.jpg

This was Bryan's idea, turned out pretty cool!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_084.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_091.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_106.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_116.jpg

[Toogy]

Some behind the scenes stuff

Lloyd sharing some of his super ideas!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_143.jpg

Sebastien
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_148.jpg

Lloyd rooting through Jess' camera bag!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_185.jpg

I don't even know how to describe these next two! lol
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_190.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_191.jpg

[sblais]

Saturday, some model shots

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_054.jpg


Where did you get that hawt male model? He sure is handsome! ;)

I'm sure my wife will love that shot :rolleyes: :p!

[Toogy]

And then the BEER!!!!

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_206.jpg

Drink it Jeff!!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_208.jpg

Not sure I want to with the way Lloyd is re-acting!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_214.jpg

Sebastien thinks it's not that bad!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_219.jpg

[Toogy]

And finally some pictures from Pittsburgh! mainly with my 10-22mm lens

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/pitt/pitt_001.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/pitt/pitt_002.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/pitt/pitt_003.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/pitt/pitt_004.jpg

Of course I had to include a picture of me!!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/pitt/pitt_005.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/pitt/pitt_006.jpg

Are you ready for some football?
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/pitt/pitt_007.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/pitt/pitt_008.jpg

[picturecrazy]

Awesome pics jeff!!

ummm, wow, I look like a retard:
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_143.jpg

hmmm, I look like a retard again:
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_214.jpg

and now I'm acting like a retard... (oh jess, how did you put up with me all weekend?)
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_185.jpg

and wow, Sebastien and Bryan sure look happy in each other's arms! hahahaha

[SuzyView]

Nice pics, Jeff and Lloyd. And no, Lloyd, you are not retarded, just very silly and we loved that. Spending time with you all was a dream and I think it was even better than I imagined. But back to reality, let's get a gadgets list of some kind. What was the Sunpak flash model you used, Jamie?

[bcap]

Nice pics, Jeff and Lloyd. And no, Lloyd, you are not retarded, just very silly and we loved that. Spending time with you all was a dream and I think it was even better than I imagined. But back to reality, let's get a gadgets list of some kind. What was the Sunpak flash model you used, Jamie?

I'm not Jamie, but it was the Sunpak 622.

[SuzyView]

I'm ordering one today. :) And the video light. Very useful. I am doing some glamor shoots for Christmas cards for some teenagers and I think those will be very helpful. Thanks.

[MDJAK]

Awesome shots, Jeff. That 10-22 gives a great perspective. Especially in such talented hands.

Lloyd, about looking retarded..... nah, fughedaboutit, you look way cool, dude.

And as Suzy said and I'll reiterate once again, it was awesome meeting you people. The seminar was beyond fun and I truly learned a lot. And I'm a real slow learner.

As far as going down south to shoot some southern belles, YEAH, BABY!!!
me

[jamiewexler]

Saturday, some model shots

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_054.jpg



This shot kicks some serious @SS!

[gheesom]

way cool shot

[Tommy]

Agreed! I'd love to see the EXIF information from that shot Toogy. ;)

[Toogy]

Thanks guys

EOS-40D w/ 17-55 F2.8 IS
F4, 1/80th sec. ISO 800, 38mm - Off Camera flash to the left.

[tofuboy]

Yield pretty good results! I personally loved it! hence why I have the lampshade sitting on my desk here!
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_011.jpg


Is that a reflection or is someone peeping in your window? :o

[stathunter]

I sure did miss a good time.............will Albany let the POTN gang back??

[thebrewer]

It was an expensive meet, I finally broke down an ordered a 70-200 IS...

[MDJAK]

Dude, they loved us.

me

[jessiper]

I must have been saying something REALLY interesting, LOL...
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_011.jpg

How cute are we?? :)
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_014.jpg

[jessiper]

and now I'm acting like a retard... (oh jess, how did you put up with me all weekend?)
http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_185.jpg


Oh, Lloyd, no know I luv ya! ;)

[jamiewexler]

I'm not responsible for what I do or say tonight...

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/_MG_4694.jpg

And it's all your fault, Mike!

[Toogy]

I'm going to have to get one of you americans to ship me up some of that stuff!!

[picturecrazy]

Oh, Lloyd, no know I luv ya! ;)

haha good. was wondering if I was getting annoying. I mean, that tomato juice was pretty strong!! whew!!

haha, jamie, look at you buying all that beer. Oh wait... it doesn't taste like beer at all, right? ;) LOL

[LeesaB]

Jeff, I'll trade you chocolate for beer! how's that? Nothing like Canadian chocolate, besides swiss..

[picturecrazy]

Jeff, I'll trade you chocolate for beer! how's that? Nothing like Canadian chocolate, besides swiss..

you missed it. There was CHOCOLATE beer at the meet. Still tasted like beer though... hahaha. My inability to taste differences in beers were a running joke. They all taste like horse piss to me. bleah!!

[Niraj]

It was an expensive meet, I finally broke down an ordered a 70-200 IS...

Oooh the 2.8 or 4 ? :D

you missed it. There was CHOCOLATE beer at the meet. Still tasted like beer though... hahaha. My inability to taste differences in beers were a running joke. They all taste like horse piss to me. bleah!!

Which type of horse was it? LOL

[Toogy]

you missed it. There was CHOCOLATE beer at the meet. Still tasted like beer though... hahaha. My inability to taste differences in beers were a running joke. They all taste like horse piss to me. bleah!!

Lloyd!! I don't even want to know how you know what horse piss tastes like!! :eek:

[Niraj]

Lloyd!! I don't even want to know how you know what horse piss tastes like!! :eek:

The only possibly reason I can think is during a Horse Piss Tasting competition :confused: (and no, I wouldn't!) LOL:lol:

[picturecrazy]

Lloyd!! I don't even want to know how you know what horse piss tastes like!! :eek:

The only possibly reason I can think is during a Horse Piss Tasting competition :confused: (and no, I wouldn't!) LOL:lol:


well, it smells like it, so I just assume that they must taste similar. I mean, if it looks and smells the same... it'll probably taste the same, right? hahaha ;)

[jessiper]

haha good. was wondering if I was getting annoying. I mean, that tomato juice was pretty strong!! whew!!

Yes, you do tend to get a little crazy w/such strong tomato juice! ;)

[Belmondo]

well, it smells like it, so I just assume that they must taste similar. I mean, if it looks and smells the same... it'll probably taste the same, right? hahaha ;)

This raises an interesting question:

There are some absolutely marvelous cheeses that smell like dirty socks. They tend to be expensive. If in fact things taste like they smell, maybe we could save money buy eating dirty socks.

You might just be onto something here.

Here's another interesting question:

Who should be the first to try?

[SuzyView]

Oh, I finally caught up on this thread. Been so busy.

Rich saw us all with our 70-200 2.8 IS lenses running around. Almost everyone had one and I think it was clear that he would need to get one. I can't imagine shooting an event without it. Most of us who shoot weddings use it, with flash, without flash, on a bracket, without a bracket. But it is one of the best tools for close-ups if you are not considering the 85L. That is something I'd love to afford. :)

[SuzyView]

I think Jeff has a shot of one of the models with it and in natural lighting. It was just beautiful.

[Toogy]

Suzy, I know these two shots where with the 70-200 wide open natural light on my 30D.

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_091.jpg

http://www.digitaliso.ca/files/wfm/WFM_106.jpg

[SuzyView]

Yes. You showed us the zoomed in of her face on the second one, and it was right sharp. Love that lens. :)

[thebrewer]

I hopefully have a buyer for my non-IS lens (70-200 2.8). I have an 85 1.8, but the flexibility of the zoom at 2.8 with IS will be a nice upgrade. I will still hold onto my primes for portraits. Thanks for talking me into upgrading, just waiting on UPS now.

Rich

[SuzyView]

I thought I'd better get these in before I forget to.

Heather, she was so sweet to work with, ready to pose. Lloyd's off camera lighting.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8212Heather.jpg

Amanda, with Jeff's natural lighting.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8245Amanda.jpg

Moriah, hardly fit the dress.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8248Moriah.jpg

Moriah, finally smiling.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8263Moriah2.jpg

Moriah, same shot, tight focus. No flash, just listening to Jamie's advice.
http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8263Moriah2a.jpg

[tofuboy]

This raises an interesting question:

There are some absolutely marvelous cheeses that smell like dirty socks. They tend to be expensive. If in fact things taste like they smell, maybe we could save money buy eating dirty socks.

You might just be onto something here.

Here's another interesting question:

Who should be the first to try?

haha, reminds me of wines. I'm not a wine connoisseur, but I always enjoy drinking some nice wine when I visit with my brother (who is really into wines). Some descriptions for wine... barnyard, leathery?? Those two flavors aren't the first thing I think of stuff that tastes good.

[arch1tect]

I'm not responsible for what I do or say tonight...

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/_MG_4694.jpg

And it's all your fault, Mike!

now this is a real picture!

How did you like the ruination IPA?

[JimAskew]

This raises an interesting question:

There are some absolutely marvelous cheeses that smell like dirty socks. They tend to be expensive. If in fact things taste like they smell, maybe we could save money buy eating dirty socks.

You might just be onto something here.

Here's another interesting question:

Who should be the first to try?

There is a corollory to your argument...some things do not taste as good as they smell.

Case in point: liver & onions smell wonderful in the kitchen and taste like old leather shoes on the plate :(

Another is coffee...I will find a cup of coffee someday that tates as good it smells when brewing! Closest I have found is Kona coffee.

[Tragerman]

My memory is getting foggy now... someone mentioned a music site to me for video music. If it was you, please remind me what it was! Thanks. :-)
-Mickey

[thebrewer]

My memory is getting foggy now... someone mentioned a music site to me for video music. If it was you, please remind me what it was! Thanks. :-)
-Mickey

It think it may have been me, I use stock20.com

[Tragerman]

And I think you're right! Thanks Rich.
Cheers!
-Mickey

[notapro]

This raises an interesting question:

There are some absolutely marvelous cheeses that smell like dirty socks. They tend to be expensive. If in fact things taste like they smell, maybe we could save money buy eating dirty socks.

You might just be onto something here.

Here's another interesting question:

Who should be the first to try?

Gary Vaynerchuk (http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Gary+Vaynerchuk&search=Search)

[zorz]

Hey guys,

I've had such a past week that could barely go online to check my e-mail, let alone read the posts here. Not sure if I can catch up with everything now but wanted to explain my silence, not to be taken for ignorance.

Among other things last week, I judged a Miss Teen NYC/Long Island pageant for two days. Must tell you - posing and photography skills (in terms of finding the character and highlighting the feminism) really help you in such experience.

After our meeting, I bought a second flash, 580EX II, and will start practicing with these little fellas to lighten my load occasionally. :) On the market for portable battery packs for the flashes now.

Best regards.

[SuzyView]

Missed you, ed. But the Miss Teen NYC/Long Island pageant, WOW! They are young, though. I doubt you can post anything here for those. Protected and all. :( Lots to PP now?

[zorz]

Missed you, ed. But the Miss Teen NYC/Long Island pageant, WOW! They are young, though. I doubt you can post anything here for those. Protected and all. :( Lots to PP now?

I haven't taken a single photo, I was among the six busy judges (imagine me sneaking pics while at it...) Event photographers took few photos of us with the winners, not sure if I will get those. Yes, the contestants were 13-15 year-old, so no swimsuits, of course.

[SuzyView]

You just judged?! That's even better. :)

[arch1tect]

I haven't taken a single photo, I was among the six busy judges (imagine me sneaking pics while at it...) Event photographers took few photos of us with the winners, not sure if I will get those. Yes, the contestants were 13-15 year-old, so no swimsuits, of course.
Ed, if you ever want to get together to shoot let me know. I'm free Thursday - Saturday.

[zorz]

Ed, if you ever want to get together to shoot let me know. I'm free Thursday - Saturday.

I promised and remember, Mike.

[Harleypugs]

Thanks, Jamie. Ordering tomorrow.

I just just looked at the photo before this one and it has the ring around it. So, I think it was the 10-22.


My guess it was lloyd....

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=361877&highlight=10-22

[Harleypugs]

My guess it was lloyd....

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=361877&highlight=10-22


Nothing like posting half way through a 45 page threading thinking someone else wouldn't find the answer....;)

Jon

[Shoot it]

Good evening everyone who attended the Albany meet! I was wondering how you all were making out with copies of your pics of the models for them? Please let me know!

Thanks
Rob

[SuzyView]

I have about 10 or more good shots. I'm sending you the CD next week.

[jessiper]

Good evening everyone who attended the Albany meet! I was wondering how you all were making out with copies of your pics of the models for them? Please let me know!

Thanks
Rob

Crap! Thanks for reminding me! Who/where are we sending them? Feel free to PM me.

[arch1tect]

Crap! Thanks for reminding me! Who/where are we sending them? Feel free to PM me.

Let me know too!

[Toogy]

Yah, I need to know as well. I have a LOT of things happening right now, so it may be awhile before I can get to them though :(

[awelsh]

Aww looks like I missed a good meet. I'm in Rochester NY so I could've made it. Would've helped. Too bad I didn't join this forum until today!!!

[SuzyView]

Jeff, I see you got a new title. :) Congrats.

[Niraj]

Aww looks like I missed a good meet. I'm in Rochester NY so I could've made it. Would've helped. Too bad I didn't join this forum until today!!!

Welcome to the Forum... :) hope you enjoy POTN as much as we all do!

[Toogy]

Jeff, I see you got a new title. :) Congrats.

I did? I've had this title for the last 4 months or so! ;)

[bcap]

I did? I've had this title for the last 4 months or so! ;)

Jeesh Suzy, show's how observant you are :p LOL

[LeesaB]

Yeah Jeez..I've known people to actually come into the same thread and talk to someone with a new title and never notice it...IMAGINE THAT?

[Niraj]

lol... patience....

[SuzyView]

No, I never saw Jeff's title until yesterday. Funny thing is, I know you all so well, I hardly notice the titles anymore. :)

[LeesaB]

lol... patience....


LOL< Hey Duct tape, you following me... ;)

[Tragerman]

Hey Mike, I forgot. Which was the grapefruit beer? I just bought a bunch of beers for Thanksgiving tasting. Couldn't find them all. Really want to find the Dogs Head World Wide Stoudt.

I was putting some shots on Cd for the girls and wanted to post this one.
Cheers All!
-Mickey

[SuzyView]

Mikey, nice one. I do see some faint tan lines. You may want to smooth those out, or not. Was she the one who was too thin for the dress? Models. :)

[Toogy]

Hey Mike, I forgot. Which was the grapefruit beer?

I'm pretty sure that was the Arrogant B*stard beer?

[Tragerman]

Mikey, nice one. I do see some faint tan lines. You may want to smooth those out, or not. Was she the one who was too thin for the dress? Models. :)


Thanks Suzie. Yeah, she's the one that had a tiny bit of chicken and a couple of celery sticks for lunch. Twiggy, but cute.

[Shoot it]

Hello everyone!

Just a reminder, can everyone that attended the Albany meet, please put some pictures on a disc and send them to me so i can get them to the girls that took the time out of there schedule to help us out. We told them we would get them pictures and its going on three weeks now. If you need my address please pm and i will send it to you! Thanks for your coperation.

Rob

[DVS_WiNdz]

wow! looks like you guys had a blast!

[DVS_WiNdz]

Fricken sweet, I think I just developed a "characature" look in lightroom:

http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/bryan-1.jpg

that looks cool

[SuzyView]

I'm raising up this thread, maybe I'll get into trouble, but I want to do another meet for the wedding photographers again this fall, in Virginia, maybe in the Williamburg or Virginia Beach area. What do you say?

[lovebugg]

I'm in, I'm originally from VA, and still have family there. So I'd like to meet up!

[SuzyView]

Great, that makes 2!

[SuzyView]

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=533333

The new thread for 2008 meet.

[grego]

Wow, this thread was hilarious (missed it while I was away from the forum). Good stuff.