Wisconsin - Illinois members, join us at the Bristol Renaissance Faire August 5th!

Curtis N · 9th of July 2006 (Sun)

If you are within driving distance of the Chicago/Milwaukee area, please join Big John, my wife Becky N, and me at the Bristol, WI Renaissance Faire on Saturday, August 5, 2006!

No where else will you find so many interesting people to photograph. This event is a people-photographer's dream! The performers at the faire, along with many of the guests, will be in lavish costumes from years-gone-by. These people are accustomed to being photographed, and there will be many photographers there.

This is wholesome family fun where people of all ages play dress-up and have a blast. There is great food and drink, and plenty to see and do. Even a special area for the kids with dozens of rides & games!

Here are the pertinent details:

Date: Saturday, August 5th, 2006. (rain date - August 19th) The park opens at 10:00 am and closes at 7:00 pm.

Location: The Bristol Faire is Literally right on the Illinois-Wisconsin State line, just off I-94. Go here for directions & mapquest.

Cost: Gate price is $18.95/adult, $9.50/child 5-12, free for children under 5.
You can save 16% if you get your tickets online here ($15.95/adult, $8.00/child). You'll also need money for food, beer, cigars, souveniers, and kids' rides & games. They do not allow food & beverages to be carried in. All of the shows at the faire are free, but the performers will have their hats out afterward.

What to bring: Your camera, silly! With extra batteries and all your CF cards, you'll need them!

What to wear: Whatever is comfortable. Good shoes for walking. Guys in kilts will fit right in! And I think it would be really great if we all wore an official POTN cap or shirt, which can be purchased here!

If you're planning to attend: Please PM me with your real name and cell phone number (and I'll give you mine) so we can better communicate and arrange for POTN group meetings at the faire.

More info: Go to the Bristol Faire website! It's packed with information!

Here are some shots from our visit last year:

Interesting people to photograph!

Jousting and all kinds of music and entertainment!

Make new friends!

What better way to meet fellow POTN members and have fun shooting together!

Cathpah · 10th of July 2006 (Mon)

that sounds like SUCH fun. I almost hope it rains so that I will be around for it the week later for the raindate. (no offense to the other 99% of ppl who hope it most definitely does NOT rain.)

Have a blast!

Sledhed · 10th of July 2006 (Mon)

Hey Curtis - I would love to come but August 5th is my wedding anniversary and I'm not sure how the wife would feel about spending it there, I'll let you know.

RuggerJoe · 10th of July 2006 (Mon)

I love the Ren Fair, it's always a good time. Haven't been there in a few years. Always wanted to make a costume for it. Have half of it...just never got around to making the chainmail and sword.

My calendar is clear right now so I should be there.

MazerRakhm · 10th of July 2006 (Mon)

We go to the fair just about every year, it's a great time!

I have to check the calendar and see what the schedule keeper (aka wife) says for that weekend.

Curtis N · 10th of July 2006 (Mon)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sledhed

August 5th is my wedding anniversary and I'm not sure how the wife would feel about spending it there.

What better place to spend your anniversary? There are all kinds of little shops that sell unique jewelry and such - You could buy her something nice, then take her out to eat someplace afterward.

Tell your lovely bride, if she comes, I'll take a portrait of you both and give you an 8x10 as a gift.

andrewhuxman · 10th of July 2006 (Mon)

my wife and i plan on being there. speaking of rain when we attended last years it was nice for a about 6 hours then we had tornado sirens going off and man did it rain but still was a nice time

shakin360 · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

I hope I can make it, but my wife is pregnant and actually due the 5th, so we'll see!

Curtis N · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

Shakin,
You're so close to Bristol, if you can't come then we'll just stop by your house for brats & beers afterward!

I hope you can come. Good luck with the impending addition to your family in any case.

shakin360 · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

Sounds good to me!

Thanks!

We should have some other outtings sometime.

MazerRakhm · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

Did someone mention the Brat Stop?

Oh no, it was just brats... either way sounds good to me!

Sledhed · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

Looks like we might be there after all, I'll let you know for sure when the date gets closer.

Curtis N · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

Good deal, Sled. I'll put you on my "definite maybe" list.

shakin360 · 13th of July 2006 (Thu)

Yeah, put me on maybe too. I think she might be coming sooner than expected.

MazerRakhm · 14th of July 2006 (Fri)

Oh yeah, me too! The wife said it sounds like a good idea, which is like the first step of an approval process.

9th of July 2006 (Sun)	#1
Curtis N Master Flasher Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern Illinois, US Posts: 18,993	Wisconsin - Illinois members, join us at the Bristol Renaissance Faire August 5th! If you are within driving distance of the Chicago/Milwaukee area, please join Big John, my wife Becky N, and me at the Bristol, WI Renaissance Faire on Saturday, August 5, 2006! No where else will you find so many interesting people to photograph. This event is a people-photographer's dream! The performers at the faire, along with many of the guests, will be in lavish costumes from years-gone-by. These people are accustomed to being photographed, and there will be many photographers there. This is wholesome family fun where people of all ages play dress-up and have a blast. There is great food and drink, and plenty to see and do. Even a special area for the kids with dozens of rides & games! Here are the pertinent details: Date: Saturday, August 5th, 2006. (rain date - August 19th) The park opens at 10:00 am and closes at 7:00 pm. Location: The Bristol Faire is Literally right on the Illinois-Wisconsin State line, just off I-94. Go here for directions & mapquest. Cost: Gate price is $18.95/adult, $9.50/child 5-12, free for children under 5. You can save 16% if you get your tickets online here ($15.95/adult, $8.00/child). You'll also need money for food, beer, cigars, souveniers, and kids' rides & games. They do not allow food & beverages to be carried in. All of the shows at the faire are free, but the performers will have their hats out afterward. What to bring: Your camera, silly! With extra batteries and all your CF cards, you'll need them! What to wear: Whatever is comfortable. Good shoes for walking. Guys in kilts will fit right in! And I think it would be really great if we all wore an official POTN cap or shirt, which can be purchased here! If you're planning to attend: Please PM me with your real name and cell phone number (and I'll give you mine) so we can better communicate and arrange for POTN group meetings at the faire. More info: Go to the Bristol Faire website! It's packed with information! Here are some shots from our visit last year: Interesting people to photograph! Jousting and all kinds of music and entertainment! Make new friends! What better way to meet fellow POTN members and have fun shooting together! __________________ "If you're not having fun, your pictures will reflect that." - Joe McNally Chicago area POTN events Flash Photography 101 \| The EOS Flash Bible \| Techniques for Better On-Camera Flash \| How to Use Flash Outdoors \| Excel-based DOF Calculator Last edited by Curtis N : 9th of July 2006 (Sun) at 21:05.

10th of July 2006 (Mon)	#2
Cathpah Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Maine. Posts: 4,239	Re: Wisconsin - Illinois members, join us at the Bristol Renaissance Faire August 5th! that sounds like SUCH fun. I almost hope it rains so that I will be around for it the week later for the raindate. (no offense to the other 99% of ppl who hope it most definitely does NOT rain.) Have a blast! __________________ Fashion + Beauty \| Travel \| Architecture \| Mayhem \| Twitter \| Facebook \| Blog the all important tools of the trade My name is Jeff, and I'm addicted to shadows. "Hiiiiii Jeff." Last edited by Cathpah : 10th of July 2006 (Mon) at 12:20.

10th of July 2006 (Mon)	#3
Sledhed Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Crete, IL. Posts: 2,510	Re: Wisconsin - Illinois members, join us at the Bristol Renaissance Faire August 5th! Hey Curtis - I would love to come but August 5th is my wedding anniversary and I'm not sure how the wife would feel about spending it there, I'll let you know. __________________ Chris Gear List \| Website \| Sports Sample Pictures \| Four Seam Images If you’re good at something, never do it for free. - The Joker

10th of July 2006 (Mon)	#4
RuggerJoe Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Carbondale, IL, USA Posts: 899 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wisconsin - Illinois members, join us at the Bristol Renaissance Faire August 5th! I love the Ren Fair, it's always a good time. Haven't been there in a few years. Always wanted to make a costume for it. Have half of it...just never got around to making the chainmail and sword. My calendar is clear right now so I should be there. __________________ Joe Comments / critiques always welcome. http://www.flickr.com/photos/ruggerjoe/ Canon 350D EF-S 17-85 IS USM \| EF 50 1.8 \| EF 70-300 IS \| 580EX \| a couple of kit lenses All of which are all better than my skills.

10th of July 2006 (Mon)	#5
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wisconsin - Illinois members, join us at the Bristol Renaissance Faire August 5th! We go to the fair just about every year, it's a great time! I have to check the calendar and see what the schedule keeper (aka wife) says for that weekend. __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

10th of July 2006 (Mon)	#7
andrewhuxman Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rockford Illinois Posts: 7,435	Re: Wisconsin - Illinois members, join us at the Bristol Renaissance Faire August 5th! my wife and i plan on being there. speaking of rain when we attended last years it was nice for a about 6 hours then we had tornado sirens going off and man did it rain but still was a nice time __________________ A little L goes a long way. Canon 7D,40D, gripped,16-35MM 2.8L,24-105MM F4L,70-200MM 2.8 IS USM L,500MM F4L www.machtwomedia.com

13th of July 2006 (Thu)	#8
shakin360 Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 665 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wisconsin - Illinois members, join us at the Bristol Renaissance Faire August 5th! I hope I can make it, but my wife is pregnant and actually due the 5th, so we'll see! __________________ www.myspace.com/aophotography http://www.modelmayhem.com/aophoto www.photokenosha.com

14th of July 2006 (Fri)	#15
MazerRakhm Colonel Mustard Join Date: May 2004 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,277 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Wisconsin - Illinois members, join us at the Bristol Renaissance Faire August 5th! Oh yeah, me too! The wife said it sounds like a good idea, which is like the first step of an approval process. __________________ Thanks for looking! -Kevin Monkeys are the key to the universe. Since I couldn't find an Oompa Loompa, I am employing monkeys to porter my equipment and be my assistants. Pearls of Wisdom... Now remember Ralphie, if you're nose bleeds; you're either picking it too much or not enough. - Chief Wiggam 30D, Kit lens, 70-200 f2.8L, Nifty 50, 16-35 f2.8L *ksmith.smugmug.com * LiveJournal Blog*SportsShooter Member*

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