The Maryland Meetup Thread

milleker · 8th of February 2007 (Thu)

See the last page for recent events!
-John

Jon · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Aside from the Chinese New Year parade and we try to get together for a few hours on a week day during peak Cherry Blossom time, I think we're pretty much open to suggestions. I'm pretty well booked thru March, but April's a possibility.

CoolToolGuy · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Its still a way off, but if you like cars (especially Porsches), the largest Porsche-only Swap Meet in the World is in Hershey, PA on April 28:

http://www.cpa-pca.org/swap/index.html

Officially it is a swap meet (auto jumble to the Brits) where folks sell parts and other stuff for Porsches, but there is a special parking area for Porsches, and a "People's Choice" competition. There are Porsches from the early 1950's to the present, and most of them come shined up and ready.

Depending on the weather, the regular parking area has some fairly interesting cars as well - this is a well-known event among the sports car crowd.

I usually set up as a vendor, so my photo time is limited. I'm beginning to make preparations now.

Just a thought.

Have Fun,

Jon · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Got our Peke club picnic that weekend, and I have to give a presentation on how to photograph your dog (all levels of skill and camera), expanding on an article I'm writing for the newsletter. That leaves me out on that one.

milleker · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Sounds like fun Jon! I had to look up Peke though to see what you were talking about.

The Porsche show sounds like fun too, I'll have to see about taking a drive when April gets closer.

CoolToolGuy · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

Got our Peke club picnic that weekend, and I have to give a presentation on how to photograph your dog (all levels of skill and camera), expanding on an article I'm writing for the newsletter. That leaves me out on that one.

Since you mentioned it (dogs, that is), we have a new member of the family - Gracie, a miniature Dachshund, joined the family just before New Years. Born at the end of October, she is a little more than halfway to her target weight of 12 Lbs.

In your presentation you may want to make a mention of expanded DOF when photographing the "weiner dogs."

Have Fun,

milleker · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Just out of curiosity, how in depth do you get into dog portraiture seminars with the point and shoot crowd?

Jon · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Less portraiture (for which I expect they'll come to me) than family pictures. Pekes and small children don't mix well, so most owners don't have small child digital experience either. A lot on cutting down shutter lag, dealing with/dodging red-eye, basic camera settings and the like.

mike_dunphy · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Guys I am new to this forum but keep me posted if you get together.... I would be interested!

Thanks, Mike

jsimon724 · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Camping in Harper's Ferry or Gettysburg combined with meeting some fellow photogs sounds like a great weekend to me. I'm also in Baltimore (Hamilton area), those are 2 places where we like to go for family weekend getaways, and always good photo opportunities. Something in the spring maybe?

Jim

Blue S2 · 9th of February 2007 (Fri)

Another note... The Porsche Swap meet in Hershey has been rained on for the last few years in a row! It seems rain and big organized Porsche events go hand in hand for some reason. (this includes 944 fest and others...) Doesnt stop most though. Get there early!

keenasmustard · 10th of February 2007 (Sat)

Hi guys. I only recently moved to the Southern Maryland area. I would be interested in any sort of shoot you think of doing! Keep me posted.

CoolToolGuy · 10th of February 2007 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue S2

Another note... The Porsche Swap meet in Hershey has been rained on for the last few years in a row! It seems rain and big organized Porsche events go hand in hand for some reason. (this includes 944 fest and others...) Doesnt stop most though. Get there early!

The weather definitely affects the turnout, but there is a large core of folks and cars that show up rain or shine. Several years ago I invested in a 10x20 foot canopy with sides, and it was a great investment - in addition to me and my stuff staying dry, I had lots of folks coming in just to get out of the rain - and most of them bought something (good for adding to my gear list). But the point is that I can provide dryness for POTNers if it rains, and shade if it is sunny.

Have Fun,

milleker · 10th of February 2007 (Sat)

Bah! We'd only scare away your customers!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolToolGuy

But the point is that I can provide dryness for POTNers if it rains, and shade if it is sunny.

milleker · 11th of February 2007 (Sun)

Mike, welcome to the forum!

Jim, I love Gettysburg but never been there for photography. The ghost tour would be fun to do as a group of photogs.

8th of February 2007 (Thu)	#1
milleker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,851 IMAGE EDITING OK	The Maryland Meetup Thread See the last page for recent events! -John __________________ ---John Milleker Jr.-- ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Web Links: My Homepage • Photography Weblog • Flickr • Maryland POTN Meetup Thread • Donate to POTN! Last edited by milleker : 23rd of April 2010 (Fri) at 07:53.

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#2
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,130	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Aside from the Chinese New Year parade and we try to get together for a few hours on a week day during peak Cherry Blossom time, I think we're pretty much open to suggestions. I'm pretty well booked thru March, but April's a possibility. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#3
CoolToolGuy Boosting Ruler Sales Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 4,165	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Its still a way off, but if you like cars (especially Porsches), the largest Porsche-only Swap Meet in the World is in Hershey, PA on April 28: http://www.cpa-pca.org/swap/index.html Officially it is a swap meet (auto jumble to the Brits) where folks sell parts and other stuff for Porsches, but there is a special parking area for Porsches, and a "People's Choice" competition. There are Porsches from the early 1950's to the present, and most of them come shined up and ready. Depending on the weather, the regular parking area has some fairly interesting cars as well - this is a well-known event among the sports car crowd. I usually set up as a vendor, so my photo time is limited. I'm beginning to make preparations now. Just a thought. Have Fun, __________________ Rick My Gear list

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#4
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,130	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Got our Peke club picnic that weekend, and I have to give a presentation on how to photograph your dog (all levels of skill and camera), expanding on an article I'm writing for the newsletter. That leaves me out on that one. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#5
milleker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,851 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Sounds like fun Jon! I had to look up Peke though to see what you were talking about. The Porsche show sounds like fun too, I'll have to see about taking a drive when April gets closer. __________________ ---John Milleker Jr.-- ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Web Links: My Homepage • Photography Weblog • Flickr • Maryland POTN Meetup Thread • Donate to POTN!

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#7
milleker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,851 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Just out of curiosity, how in depth do you get into dog portraiture seminars with the point and shoot crowd? __________________ ---John Milleker Jr.-- ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Web Links: My Homepage • Photography Weblog • Flickr • Maryland POTN Meetup Thread • Donate to POTN!

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#8
Jon Moderator Cocker Spaniel Mod Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kensington, MD USA Posts: 65,130	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Less portraiture (for which I expect they'll come to me) than family pictures. Pekes and small children don't mix well, so most owners don't have small child digital experience either. A lot on cutting down shutter lag, dealing with/dodging red-eye, basic camera settings and the like. __________________ Jon ---------- EOS, Powershot and Domke - it doesn't get any better than this! T90 and stuff \| F-1n, New F-1, FTb and more stuff out on loan Cocker Spaniels Maryland and Virginia activities *DC Cherry Blossoms* Image Posting Rules and Image Posting FAQ Report SPAM, Don't Answer It! (link) PERSONAL MESSAGING REGARDING SELLING OR BUYING ITEMS WITH MEMBERS WHO HAVE NO POSTS IN FORUMS AND/OR WHO YOU DO NOT KNOW FROM FORUMS IS HEREBY DECLARED STRICTLY STUPID AND YOU WILL GET BURNED.

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#9
mike_dunphy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 7	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Guys I am new to this forum but keep me posted if you get together.... I would be interested! Thanks, Mike

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#10
jsimon724 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 172	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Camping in Harper's Ferry or Gettysburg combined with meeting some fellow photogs sounds like a great weekend to me. I'm also in Baltimore (Hamilton area), those are 2 places where we like to go for family weekend getaways, and always good photo opportunities. Something in the spring maybe? Jim

9th of February 2007 (Fri)	#11
Blue S2 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: US Posts: 1,352 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Another note... The Porsche Swap meet in Hershey has been rained on for the last few years in a row! It seems rain and big organized Porsche events go hand in hand for some reason. (this includes 944 fest and others...) Doesnt stop most though. Get there early! __________________ Canon 5DmkII / Canon 5D / LifePixel IR 350D / L-glass Brightscreen Screens & Mags / ReallyRightStuff gear / Singh-Ray filters Read My Blog!! -- Visit My Website! : Ancient City Photography

10th of February 2007 (Sat)	#12
keenasmustard Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 280	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Hi guys. I only recently moved to the Southern Maryland area. I would be interested in any sort of shoot you think of doing! Keep me posted. __________________ My Gear

11th of February 2007 (Sun)	#15
milleker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 1,851 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: The Maryland Meetup Thread Mike, welcome to the forum! Jim, I love Gettysburg but never been there for photography. The ghost tour would be fun to do as a group of photogs. __________________ ---John Milleker Jr.-- ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ Web Links: My Homepage • Photography Weblog • Flickr • Maryland POTN Meetup Thread • Donate to POTN!

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