2007 Albany, NY Wedding Forum Meet - Photos

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As most of you know, 20 or so folks from the Wedding Forum met up in Albany, NY this past weekend for our fiscal POTN Wedding Forum Meet. I'll start off by saying it was an absolute BLAST!

Everything ran SUPER smoothly and I don't think there were any problems at all. It was really incredible meeting all the friends that you have been talking online with for ever. Thanks to everyone that participated, everyone that helped organize it, and for our lovely models who did a fantastic job!

Anyway, I'm proposing to post all of the photos from the meet in this thread, so we don't bog down the server with 18 different threads of photos.

I'll go first. Here are some shots with some of the models:

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

2.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-2.jpg

3.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-3.jpg

4.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-4.jpg

5.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-7.jpg

Behind the scenes:

6. Jamie shooting one of our models.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-5.jpg

7. Jamie showing us his "secret" lampshade trick.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-6.jpg

8. During Lloyd's off-camera lighting lesson, I setup my off cam flash and got this photo of Jess and one of our models during the couple's "first dance".
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-8.jpg

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And now, probably the most anticipated shots from our evening, outdoor, after-beer (before-pizza) photo shoot:

9. Jamie modeling.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-10.jpg

10. Sebastien being a trooper and striking a pose in front of our cameras. I'm not looking forward to some of the other photos posted from this part of the shoot (you'll find out why)
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-11.jpg

11. Lloyd's INCREDIBLE bride-posing
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-12.jpg

12. So dramatic. Give me b*tchy!
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-13.jpg

13. Behind the scenes.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-14.jpg

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And now from Jamie's model shoot:

14. He really does love this G9. He had off-camera flash going and the whole nine-yards.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-15.jpg

15. Ohhhh yeah!
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-16.jpg

16.
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-17.jpg

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17. And Kathy showing some love (Warning 18+)
http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-9.jpg

That's it for now. I need to finish unpacking. Share the love folks!

[sblais]

Super cool! Thanks for posing these so quickly, Bryan! #10 is a fantastic shot; I guess the model made the shot! ;) :p

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Super cool! Thanks for posing these so quickly, Bryan! #10 is a fantastic shot; I guess the model made the shot! ;) :p

#10's not bad. Lighting is great, but, I'm not so sure about the subject ;)

[MDJAK]

Great shots. No comment on number 17, other than: GIVE ME BITCHY. :lol:


One look at this smile tells the story of the day:

http://www.pbase.com/mdjak/image/88432677.jpg

Unfortunately, Lloyd had a bit too much Snapple. I was looking for sidewalk chalk to outline his body like on CSI. :lol:
http://www.pbase.com/mdjak/image/88432680.jpg

I ask you, have you ever seen a bigger bunch of nuts?
http://www.pbase.com/mdjak/image/88432683.jpg

I had so much fun and laughed so hard, I'd do it again tomorrow.


Special thanks to Suzy and Mickey, Rich and JamesDean for the setup.

And I'd be remiss if I didn't mention my first group teacher Lloyd, who's a master of off camera lighting, so much so that even a dope like me learned something from him.

Followed by Jeff "toogy" who taught his awesome group posing along with model positioning. Invaluable to me; thank you so much.

And my last group, last but certainly not least, Jaimie, one of the coolest and most animated guys I've had the pleasure to hang with; an infectious smile and laugh that made everybody comfortable to be around. And he made me go buy a G9.

After the group shooting was over with, Brian followed with a mini Lightroom lesson. Definitely a master and a fun and funny guy.

thanks again.

mark

[SuzyView]

What did I miss? :( You guys had so much fun. Kathy looks cold, though.

Did the hotel people say anything to you guys or were they laughing at you, too?

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Great shots Mark! Hilarious!

It's HILARIOUS how silly we all look, wow!

Great time!

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What did I miss? :( You guys had so much fun. Kathy looks cold, though.

Did the hotel people say anything to you guys or were they laughing at you, too?

Nah, they didn't say anything. We were well behaved :)

[SuzyView]

Bryan, nice work! The models are going to love those.

[SuzyView]

I think they realized how much fun we were having, but the comments I got and the stares with all the gear we were holding. That was worth the trip alone.

[tim]

What, no photos of Jeff?! :p

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What, no photos of Jeff?! :p

Actually, I don't think I have many w/ him even in them, to be honest!

[jamiewexler]

One look at this smile tells the story of the day:

http://www.pbase.com/mdjak/image/88432677.jpg



I got a slightly different "story of the day"...

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot2.jpg

[sblais]

Those are great Mark!

I think. :p

Suzie, the best comment I noticed was the folks over at the wedding (yes, there was a real wedding going on at the hotel): "Holy! I really don't know how many photographers they hired!"

[SuzyView]

LOL! I'll take 2 of those.

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LOL that is hilarious!

How could have I forgotten this one:

http://www.mimphoto.com/photos/20071104/albany-18.jpg

[SuzyView]

Those are great Mark!

I think. :p

Suzie, the best comment I noticed was the folks over at the wedding (yes, there was a real wedding going on at the hotel): "Holy! I really don't know how many photographers they hired!"

That's priceless! I wish I had heard that. We did seem to be a little underdressed and over stocked with gear.:p

[thebrewer]

I heard wedding guests congratulating our models at least a dozen times...

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I herd wedding guest congratulating our models at least a dozen times...

LOL I guess they forgot which wedding they went to ... !

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Haha, oh god! That one of me is HILARIOUS!

And look at Jamie with his ninja climbing skills!

[MDJAK]

Love your shots, Brian.

Someone ask for Jamie's Statue of Liberty impression?
http://www.pbase.com/mdjak/image/88434614.jpg

Jeff was keeping a careful eye on Brian:
http://www.pbase.com/mdjak/image/88434615.jpg

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.. I don't remember that 1st photo at all.

[zorz]

'Evening everyone,

Needless to say... I liked everything about the meet. Here are few of my shots, something different, hopefully.

1.http://images30.fotki.com/v42/photos/8/825806/4187436/_MG_2156Edit-vi.jpg?1194218521

2. http://images30.fotki.com/v470/photos/8/825806/4187436/_MG_1955-vi.jpg?1194218497

3. http://images30.fotki.com/v1037/photos/8/825806/4187436/_MG_2047Edit-vi.jpg?1194218505

[MDJAK]

Great shots, Ed, and a pleasure meeting you.
mark

[thebrewer]

Kathy on the pool table anl Lloyd chimping

[tim]

I heard wedding guests congratulating our models at least a dozen times...

That photo... funny! All Jamie needs is his little camera... you have the biggest lens in the room!

[SuzyView]

Great meeting you, Ed. But I didn't recognize you at first because of the hair. :)

Kathy, I'm going to post that back shot of you when I get my computer out again. I know you're not on line because you're in NYC. I guess I better get it up before she gets back on on Tuesday.

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Awesome shots Ed! I really like that 1st one, I'll bet it'd be great B&W!

It was a pleasure meeting you :)

[k_blais]

Wow, Ed! That first one looks like a shot from a spy or war movie! Love the conversion!

[MDJAK]

Jamie, look out!!! Sebastian's got you from behind. :lol:

http://www.pbase.com/image/88439321.jpg

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Haha Mark, that's hilarious!

[SuzyView]

Here are some of mine. I mainly took pictures of the guys taking pictures. I was really more interested in the learning part, not so much the shooting. I took a lot of mental notes.

#1 Just arrived and Kathy loved the bouquet.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8209_KathyBouquet.jpg

#2 The other side of Kathy :)

Due to Kathy's request, I had taken this off. See, I can be reasonable. :)

#3 Lloyd teaching us about off camera lighting and even outdoors. It was around 48 degrees outside. So, poor Heather was getting really cold.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8221_Heatherspinning.jpg
#4 Jeff's natural light techniques. Wonderful model, Amanda.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8236_Amanda1.jpg

#5 Jamie's taking a usually uncommon area to have natural light and large aperture with the 50 1.4. Jamie's all over the place.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8250_Jamieinaction.jpg

#6 Jeff. Sorry it's not in focus.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8206Jeff.jpg

#7 I got on my flight to Dulles around 6 a.m. The sun was just coming out. The colors were amazing and I thought, the perfect end to the perfect trip. Thanks, everyone!

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8294_Sunrise1.jpg

[Wazza]

Haha you lot make me laugh

I like that gear table! Reminds me of the Kiwi GKPE meets we which are organised regular, but never quite had 18/20 people!

Keep the pics coming.
When you all coming over to London? ;)

[thebrewer]

The new on camera flash diffuser... somewhere a lamp shade is missing

[SuzyView]

I was going to say, if I get billed for it, I'm sending it to Jeff. :)

[SuzyView]

Who is having trouble posting? Is it James or Robert?

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you have no idea how many pictures I have. I am not going to even attempt to PP these. If you want them, just let me know and I'll send you the RAW files. Needless to say...after friday night/saturday night I have 400+ pictures. Most of which I didn't take.

[SuzyView]

Mike, you were adorable. Thanks for bringing so much fun to the crowd and tell your better half thanks for the cookies. They were yummy.

[MDJAK]

Suzy, great shots.

I actually got one of one of the models too:
http://www.pbase.com/image/88440585.jpg

[SuzyView]

Mark, that one is just beautiful. Very little PP needed for these ladies.

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Great photo Mark!

I didn't get a whole bunch of the models - I was mainly chatting/learning/teaching and photographing others photographing. LOL

I can't wait to see the photos from the hotel room and our beer tasting adventures :)

[zorz]

Suzy, great shots.

I actually got one of one of the models too:

Oh, nice skin rendition. Did you have to PP it a bit?

[thebrewer]

OOF Mark and Lloyd teaching flash "ootside"

[SuzyView]

I want to see those beer drinking photos, too.

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OOF Mark

But still beautiful! lol

[MDJAK]

Oh, nice skin rendition. Did you have to PP it a bit?

Sorry, Ed, but I cannot divulge my secrets, as I have none. ;)

Actually, a plug in was recently recommended to me, imagenomic, I think is the name. I have no idea how to use it other than on auto pilot and that's what it did. I can take no credit for that part.

Thanks, BrYan.
mark

[SuzyView]

Mark, I thought you were with Kathy tonight?

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http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/userpics/MUAlbany-0030.jpg


here is the one I did get to PP. The rest will have to wait...I wanted you guys to see the 200+ pictures that were just the shenanigans of the weekend instead.

[Padawan Dad]

Wow! Great photos! Love the behind the scenes shots. I'm kinda bummed... I really missed out :cry:

[SuzyView]

That is a great shot, Mike! I missed the sunset one.

[MDJAK]

Mark, I thought you were with Kathy tonight?

She and I met up with Jason (Cosworth) in the city today, had lunch with him, went to B&H, bought the video light Jamie put to such great use, and then she flew home.
mark

[SuzyView]

We need a gear list from everyone who shared. I think I want one of those little gadgets myself. :) That's all you came out of B&H with? I thought maybe you put in an order for the 200 f2 or the new 500 :)?

[MDJAK]

http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/userpics/MUAlbany-0030.jpg


here is the one I did get to PP. The rest will have to wait...I wanted you guys to see the 200+ pictures that were just the shenanigans of the weekend instead.

Awesome shot, Michael.

BTW, folks, I believe it was Michael who was our host at the beer fest in his room (though I'm a nondrinker and designated driver) and he is one funny man. He had the room in stitches the entire time.

But I do want to know how he showers in light of the use of the tub :lol:
me

[sblais]

Here's my humble contribution:

Jamie and his big head:
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0011.jpg

Lloyd and his PW's:
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0017.jpg

A few model pics:
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0053.jpg

http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0056.jpg

http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0121.jpg

http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0199.jpg

Another model. She needs more training though :^P
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0233.jpg

Cutie pies:
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0236.jpg

[SuzyView]

Were you standing next to him, Mark?

[MDJAK]

We need a gear list from everyone who shared. I think I want one of those little gadgets myself. :) That's all you came out of B&H with? I thought maybe you put in an order for the 200 f2 or the new 500 :)?

No, that's not all I came away with. I also got a new monopod. :)

Cosworth bought the new Tamrac Velocity 9, then sat in Grand Central Station, emptied out his sand filled old backback and dumped it right in the trash.

Kathy also purchased the sunpack video light. In fact, it was her memory of it that led me to get one too. :)
me

[arch1tect]

http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/michael/albany07/MUAlbany-0052.jpg

http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/michael/albany07/MUAlbany-0053.jpg

http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/michael/albany07/MUAlbany-0056.jpg

http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/michael/albany07/MUAlbany-0064.jpg

http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/michael/albany07/MUAlbany-0078.jpg

http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/michael/albany07/MUAlbany-0087.jpg

http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/michael/albany07/MUAlbany-0092.jpg

http://optics.functionalparalysis.com/albums/michael/albany07/MUAlbany-0095.jpg

[SuzyView]

Sebastien, those are great! Loved the ceiling one, in particular. Lloyd taught us so much.

[MDJAK]

We need a gear list from everyone who shared. I think I want one of those little gadgets myself. :) That's all you came out of B&H with? I thought maybe you put in an order for the 200 f2 or the new 500 :)?

Perhaps a preorder on the 1DsMKIII, followed by the 200 f2. The 500 will have to wait though. :)
me

[SuzyView]

Mike, thanks for the picture of Mickey. I didn't get one.

[sblais]

Lloyd, starring in Zombie of the Night:
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0265.jpg

Jamie, giving b!tchy attitude:
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0291.jpg

"Ok... I'm going to jump!", said Lloyd.
-- "No Lloyd, don't do it!", replied the ladies.
-- "Just do it, get it done and over with so we can get more beer", mumbled Bryan.
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0299.jpg

A bunch of geeks
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0303.jpg

Lloyd
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Temp/POTN_All_0307.jpg

[SuzyView]

Mark, order the new camera. You know you want to sell me the MkIII! :)

[SuzyView]

Yeah, Geeks with toys. :)

[thebrewer]

In the hallway

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Perhaps a preorder on the 1DsMKIII, followed by the 200 f2. The 500 will have to wait though. :)
me

.. Does that mean that *something* else is up for grabs? ;)

[SuzyView]

If people look closely, I think almost all of us had a 70-200 2.8 IS on one of the bodies we brought. That's just amazing how many wedding photographers use that lens now.

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Awesome stuff Seb - I love them!

I hope you guys don't mind if I grab a few of these for my blog?

[MDJAK]

.. Does that mean that *something* else is up for grabs? ;)

You are first on the list, sir. I am a man of my word. You will be pm'd at the appropriate time and given first crack. :)
me

[SuzyView]

Mark said I could have it first, Bryan!

[arch1tect]

.. Does that mean that *something* else is up for grabs? ;)

You need more Toilet paper?

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You need more Toilet paper?

:rolleyes: and a phone next to it?

[arch1tect]

:rolleyes: and a phone next to it?
You know damn well its a bat phone.

[SuzyView]

Oh, I forgot, we were supposed to give awards out. So, here are my votes:

Jamie: The one who brought the most gear - Cheers - and it all fit in his car. :)
Lloyd: The one who brought the least gear. He didn't even bring his laptop. :(
Mark: The one who brought the biggest lens. No one will argue that one. :)
Kathy: The one most likely to be freezing and wearing a coat. :)
Mike: The one who had the forethought of asking for buckets of ice and actually finding a way to keep the beer chilled.

Any other categories?

[arch1tect]

Awesome shot, Michael.

BTW, folks, I believe it was Michael who was our host at the beer fest in his room (though I'm a nondrinker and designated driver) and he is one funny man. He had the room in stitches the entire time.

But I do want to know how he showers in light of the use of the tub :lol:
me

I was funny up until I forgot how to speak properly, but it was definitely a fun time and I'm glad I could share what I know with everyone.

That is a great shot, Mike! I missed the sunset one.

It was definitely a had to be there moment. I almost missed it and I was with the group.


Mike, thanks for the picture of Mickey. I didn't get one.

n/p

[arch1tect]

Oh, I forgot, we were supposed to give awards out. So, here are my votes:

Jamie: The one who brought the most gear - Cheers - and it all fit in his car. :)
Lloyd: The one who brought the least gear. He didn't even bring his laptop. :(
Mark: The one who brought the biggest lens. No one will argue that one. :)
Kathy: The one most likely to be freezing and wearing a coat. :)
Mike: The one who had the forethought of asking for buckets of ice and actually finding a way to keep the beer chilled.

Any other categories?

Most likely to jump into a door jam?

;p

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Most likely to jump into a door jam?

;p

Haha oh god that was funny!

[SuzyView]

And who was that?

[arch1tect]

Haha oh god that was funny!

I can't remember if that made you cry though...

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I can't remember if that made you cry though...

LOL something made me shed a tear ...

Oh ... "Most emotional during the trip" ... BRYAN! LOL

Who has that photo? I wanna see it so bad! LOL

[MDJAK]

I'm embarassed to admit, folks, but this is the best first dance shot I've ever captured:

http://www.pbase.com/image/88443994.jpg

:lol:
me

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LOL OH my god Mark! That is horrible! Delete it! LOL

Why do I always look SOO drunk in every photo I'm in? I hadn't drank before this photo folks, I swear!

[jamiewexler]

It's all about the beer (and the hawt beer wenches)!

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot3.jpg

BTW - Mike is the beer MASTER - what an awesome selection of some of the best beer I have ever had. The pictured one was a crowd favorite. Tasted like grapefruit...though Lloyd didn't thing so (who has that photo)?

And Kristen, his fiance...and an excellent lightstand older...makes some seriously kick butt cookies!

[sblais]

LOL OH my god Mark! That is horrible! Delete it! LOL

Why do I always look SOO drunk in every photo I'm in? I hadn't drank before this photo folks, I swear!

I agree... bad shot in every way. Bad exposure, composition... hit the delete key NOW. :p

[JJacula]

Looks like I missed a fun time!

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It's all about the beer (and the hawt beer wenches)!

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot3.jpg

BTW - Mike is the beer MASTER - what an awesome selection of some of the best beer I have ever had. The pictured one was a crowd favorite. Tasted like grapefruit...though Lloyd didn't thing so (who has that photo)?

And Kristen, his fiance...and an excellent lightstand older...makes some seriously kick butt cookies!

Great shot. Looks a little noisy though Jamie ;)

The Arrogant Bastard was definitely one of my favorites. I'm sure Mike will grace us with a menu list in the next couple of weeks. I know I definitely want to get out and get some of that stuff! Especially the desert beer ... mmm

[MDJAK]

It's all about the beer (and the hawt beer wenches)!

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot3.jpg

BTW - Mike is the beer MASTER - what an awesome selection of some of the best beer I have ever had. The pictured one was a crowd favorite. Tasted like grapefruit...though Lloyd didn't thing so (who has that photo)?

And Kristen, his fiance...and an excellent lightstand older...makes some seriously kick butt cookies!

LOL. Post the "Bitchy" ones.
me

[k_blais]

Hiya peeps! I had a lot of fun this weekend and I'm very glad I got to meet y'all!

Here are a few of mine:

Ed (Zorz)
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Karine/POTN_Karine_All_0001.jpg

A few of my model pics:
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Karine/POTN_Karine_All_0061.jpg

http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Karine/POTN_Karine_All_0077.jpg

http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Karine/POTN_Karine_All_0084.jpg

A bit of that Hollywood glamour... (thanks Jamie!)
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Karine/POTN_Karine_All_0108.jpg

"Ouch! My head hurts!"
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Karine/POTN_Karine_All_0127.jpg

Last but not least, happy Jessica!
http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Karine/POTN_Karine_All_0191.jpg

[k_blais]

http://www.pbase.com/image/88443994.jpg


Bryan, I want my husband back!

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Awesome shots Karine! It was sweet meeting you!

I think you, Seb, Jeff and I should meet up somewhere between here and Ottawa sometime this winter :)

I really love that Hollywood glamor shot! Was a video light used?

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Bryan, I want my husband back!

NEVER! lol

[jamiewexler]

Great shot. Looks a little noisy though Jamie ;)


Golf ball sized grain is more accurate! The G9 definitely won't win any low noise awards...esp at ISO1600!

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Golf ball sized grain is more accurate! The G9 definitely won't win any low noise awards...esp at ISO1600!

But off camera flash on a P&S - you really can't complain.

[jamiewexler]

Lightmaster:

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot4.jpg

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Lightmaster:

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot4.jpg

... I'm never washing that lightstand again :)

[jamiewexler]

But off camera flash on a P&S - you really can't complain.

You mean like this:

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot5.jpg

[SuzyView]

I wonder if any of the hotel guest were wondering what the heck you guys were doing outside.

[bcap]

You mean like this:

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot5.jpg

LOL you kept firing them off and stealing my recycle! Love it though! I'm really impressed with that G9, let me tell you!

[bcap]

I wonder if any of the hotel guest were wondering what the heck you guys were doing outside.

They wouldn't have known. They would have just seen 8 flashes firing every now and then. lol

[sblais]

Awesome stuff Seb - I love them!

I hope you guys don't mind if I grab a few of these for my blog?

If you like mine, go ahead!

Btw, all the shots Karine and I posted here tonight were processed at 95% in Lightroom ;)

[SuzyView]

Do you think Jeff is going to post the Toogy shots of the two groups? And I really want a sunset shot. I missed that too.

[sblais]

You mean like this:

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot5.jpg

I love how Ed's camera isn't pointing at Jess and yet he "fired" a shot :lol:

[sblais]

Do you think Jeff is going to post the Toogy shots of the two groups? And I really want a sunset shot. I missed that too.

I'm sure when he comes back from his football game trip, he'll post a few!

[k_blais]

Awesome shots Karine! It was sweet meeting you!

I think you, Seb, Jeff and I should meet up somewhere between here and Ottawa sometime this winter :)

I really love that Hollywood glamor shot! Was a video light used?


It was really cool meeting you too! I agree that it would be fun to meet up this winter (with you and Jeff). We'll talk about it again for sure!

For the glamour shot, I don't think the video light was used yet. The directional light was sufficient for that shot :).

I've learned so much this weekend! I can't wait to go and practice some more!!!

Oh! And here is my russian Kathy pic :

http://www.sebastienphoto.com/Karine/POTN_Karine_All_0196.jpg

[SuzyView]

Kathy should be arriving home soon. She has to drive 3 hours from the airport and I think she may be staying in Dallas tonight.

So, that's where Jeff is today.

[thebrewer]

One more with the big lens feel free to use mine...

[jamiewexler]

Sebastian "flashing" a smile:

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot6.jpg

[SuzyView]

And whoever said that thing wasn't too heavy must have had too much beer. :) That thing was terribly heavy. Mark, do you really use this thing?

[SuzyView]

That's a great shot. Jamie. Sebastien, you are really adorable.

[bcap]

One more with the big lens feel free to use mine...

Thanks Rich. God I loved that lens! LOL

[arch1tect]

Smooth:
Chimay Blue(Grand Reserve)
Chimay Red(belgium brown)
Chimay White(cream ale)
Corsendonk Abbey Brown(belgium brown ale)
Corsendonk Pale Ale(pale ale)
Aventinus Hefeweizen(wheat)
Aventinus Eisenbock(dark wheat)
Franziskaner Dunkel Hefeweizen(dark wheat)
Franziskaner Hefeweizen(wheat)
Dogfish Head Midas Touch(light beer)
Stone Pale Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale

Bitter:
Stone Arrogant Bastard
Stone Double Bastard
Stone IPA
Stone Ruination
Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale
Sierra Nevada Summerfest
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot Ale(one of my favs Barley wine style)
Dogfish Head 60 min IPA(one of the best bangs for the buck)
Dogfish Head 90 min IPA(strong cheap and award winner)
Dogfish Head 120 min IPA(extremely bitter, sandpaper for your tongue)
Dogfish Head World Wide Stout(jaime's favorite motor oil)

these are just off the top of my head...as I remember more I'll inform you. I highlighted the ones you had in red.

[sblais]

That's a great shot. Jamie. Sebastien, you are really adorable.

yeah, I like the shot, Jamie :)

Awww, thanks Suzie!

A few more awards:

the sweetest people at the meet: Suzie and Mickey (a tie!)
the best organizers: Rob and James (another tie!), quickly followed by Suzie and Mickey in second position!

[Belmondo]

http://images30.fotki.com/v470/photos/8/825806/4187436/_MG_1955-vi.jpg?1194218497



Do any of you have POTN neck straps? This is some sort of blasphemy.:x

[SuzyView]

Thanks. Mickey also helped me take my gear all over the place. I sure appreciate that, Mickey. There is also no doubt that we all get the award for smiling the whole time. I've never been to a meeting where everyone had the best attitude.

I think I am going to write a thank you note to the staff at the hotel. They really came through for us on numerous occasions, so I guess there should be an award for the best hotel for a POTN meet: The Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY. :)

[sblais]

Do any of you have POTN neck straps? This is some sort of blasphemy.:x

I have one for all of my cameras :D But I don't put one on my "light" body (XT without grip with wide angle lens) as I find that the Canon strap stays better hanging from my shoulder

[jamiewexler]

Do any of you have POTN neck straps? This is some sort of blasphemy.:x

In next year's gift bags?

[bcap]

In next year's gift bags?

By then we'll have POTN Wedding Photographers neck straps :)

[SuzyView]

Do any of you have POTN neck straps? This is some sort of blasphemy.:x

I have 2, Kathy had one, I think. Only the losers at that table didn't have them.:o

[Belmondo]

I have one for all of my cameras :D But I don't put one on my "light" body (XT without grip with wide angle lens) as I find that the Canon strap stays better hanging from my shoulderOkay. We'll let it pass.

Looks like you guys had a ball. I've attended a couple POTN get-togethers, and always had a wonderful time. I even drove from California to Maine for one of them. It rained a lot but the lobster rolls were sensational.

[sblais]

Okay. We'll let it pass.

Looks like you guys had a ball. I've attended a couple POTN get-togethers, and always had a wonderful time. I even drove from California to Maine for one of them. It rained a lot but the lobster rolls were sensational.

If you had lobster rolls, then it was worth it! If Mark was there, and he travelled all the way from New Yawk on a hauss and buggy, then it was all you could've asked for!

[SuzyView]

Tom, the luncheon the hotel had was so wonderful, I can't believe we only paid $55 each for the day. They went all out for us. And the restaurants were top, as well. Food was not a problem.

The Lodge was a large room with a fireplace, a couch, and a bar. the main decorations were stuffed dead animals. We had a long table with a white tablecloth with power in the middle. It was actually perfect for every part of what we did.

[bcap]

... let's not forget they wanted to charge us $5.00 for a coffee though LOL

[SuzyView]

Yes, $5 coffee, so sad.

[jamiewexler]

The hotel was awesome - even the dumpster area out back:

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot20071103103405a.jpg

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot20071103104107a.jpg

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot20071103104850a.jpg

http://www.jamisonwexler.com/images/Albanyshoot20071103110601a-.jpg

(and this poor model was blue by the time that we got done with her - she was super game, though!)

[sblais]

(and this poor model was blue by the time that we got done with her - she was super game, though!)

Just bring up the temperature of the picture and that will take care of it :p

Stellar shots!

[SuzyView]

I think the models will be very happy with the picture you all took. Jamie, she was a trooper. She was freezing when you guys came in.

[SuzyView]

i can't take credit for this one, as one of you guys put the 10-22 on my 5D and shot this, which I thank you since I'm in the picture. :) So, here is the room when we first opened the door. We are all trying to connect to the internet and most could not.

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c379/sbastian/IMG_8205_Room.jpg

Edit: Was that you, Lloyd?

[bcap]

Awesome Jamie!

Is that off-cam flash in those, or the video light? They look awesome!

[k_blais]

Wow! Great shots Jamie! :) These pictures will be great for your portfolio and for the models'! Thanks for everything you showed us this weekend!

[sblais]

10-22 on your 5D? the 16-35 maybe? Or do you have an adapter?

[SuzyView]

No idea. That's what the info said when I opened the RAW file. I wondered that myself.

[bcap]

10-22 on your 5D? the 16-35 maybe? Or do you have an adapter?

I was wondering the same thing. Maybe she just held the lens in front of hte camera ;) lol

[thebrewer]

When I got on the road, I noticed a small old graveyard along the highway. About 150 yards past the parking lot. I am sure the model was happy you guys did not see it. LOL

[bcap]

Probably the 16-35, Suzy. I'm showing it was shot @ 16mm, f/4.

[jamiewexler]

Awesome Jamie!

Is that off-cam flash in those, or the video light? They look awesome!

Wow! Great shots Jamie! :) These pictures will be great for your portfolio and for the models'! Thanks for everything you showed us this weekend!

Thanks guys!

Brian - those are all off camera flash. The first is with the 120J and the softbox. Unfortunately the wind took care of that particular combo, so I mounted my 580 on the lightstand with the cactus trigger and used it bare...

[bcap]

Thanks guys!

Brian - those are all off camera flash. The first is with the 120J and the softbox. Unfortunately the wind took care of that particular combo, so I mounted my 580 on the lightstand with the cactus trigger and used it bare...

Right on, thanks! It's got the "Jamie Wexler" look to it. Looks awesome!

You love the wide shots eh?

[thebrewer]

10-22 on your 5D? the 16-35 maybe? Or do you have an adapter?

Camera Make: Canon

Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D

Image Date: 2007:11:03 20:48:20

Focal Length: 16.0mm

CCD Width: 29.62mm

Exposure Time: 0.013 s (1/80)

Aperture: f/4.0

ISO equiv: 1600

[jamiewexler]

When I got on the road, I noticed a small old graveyard along the highway. About 150 yards past the parking lot. I am sure the model was happy you guys did not see it. LOL

I noticed that too, and said a small "damn" to myself. That would have been BAD A$$ - with the tombstones and the big bleak tree! Oh well...

[bcap]

I noticed that too, and said a small "damn" to myself. That would have been BAD A$$ - with the tombstone and the big bleak tree!

Been there done that, awesome for dramatic shots! Denise convinced me to shoot in the graveyard with our TTD and I'm glad we did.

[SuzyView]

EOS 5D, ISO 1600, 1/80th, f/4, 10-22 @ 15mm. That's what the data says.

[jamiewexler]

You love the wide shots eh?

Dang straight! 17-40 on a 5d, Baby!

[bcap]

Dang straight! 17-40 on a 5d, Baby!

Gorgeous!

Any chance you could link me to that video light you were using, Jamie?

[arch1tect]

Jamie, having that off camera flash really helped with your pictures...mine are all flat.

Great stuff though.

[SuzyView]

I don't know who shot it. I am in the picture so I didn't do it. So that's really weird.

The graveyard would have been interesting. The models were pretty game for any place, so you never know.

[jamiewexler]

Jamie, having that off camera flash really helped with your pictures...mine are all flat.

Great stuff though.

With the outdoor light being so bleak and flat, the off cam flash was a must. If nature doesn't give us interesting light, then we'll make it ourself!

[thebrewer]

EOS 5D, ISO 1600, 1/80th, f/4, 10-22 @ 15mm. That's what the data says.

Strange....Where are you getting that data from? I am just pulling up the exif in firefox on my Mac.

[SuzyView]

When I edit a RAW file in PSE5.0, it shows the above information on top. That's what it says.

[SuzyView]

But you are in the picture, too, Rich.

[jamiewexler]

Gorgeous!

Any chance you could link me to that video light you were using, Jamie?

This is the one:

http://www.adorama.com/SURL20.html