Arizona POTN get together?

Cesarvai wrote in post #4927039
I know I started training and want to come back like b4 and could barely move lol sux to be getting old or not being so young like b4

cesarvai

it does suck. Where do you train at?

disneydork06 wrote in post #4923549
gotta love the snow in Northern AZ

people ride their bikes in that stuff, I'd prob fall all over the place.

arizona85224 wrote in post #4927063
it does suck. Where do you train at?

I was at my aparments little gym to get rid of the initial pain and now Im moving to Planet Fitness at University in Tempe 15 a month no down no contract unlimited tanning wich I need I keep losing weight

Cesarvai wrote in post #4927088
I was at my aparments little gym to get rid of the initial pain and now Im moving to Planet Fitness at University in Tempe 15 a month no down no contract unlimited tanning wich I need I keep losing weight

15 a month and tanning, sounds good man. good luck with the training.

did you have to pay a start up fee?

arizona85224 wrote in post #4927108
15 a month and tanning, sounds good man. good luck with the training.

did you have to pay a start up fee?

No and 1 week FREE

Cascavel wrote in post #4925716
Cools shots!!! I'll be heading up there tonight for the weekend. Snowboarding tomorrow and photographing some Bald Eagles on Sunday morning hopefully.

Thanks. the conditions should be pretty good for tomorrow. have fun!

joeb1 wrote in post #4924857
I would like to attend if it's ok with you guys. I have been lurking for a while and this seems like a great group.

PM sent.

I am @ 43 Ave. & Union Hills. I have room for 3 in my station wagon.

Hey, I'm right out by you! just two miles away at 35th and bell. hope the people that goes to QT is not too loud for you there.

BrianAZ wrote in post #4926945
Brendan,

Lightroom isn't a replacement for CS3. It enhances your Photoshop workflow.

No, but Lightroom is fantastic for organizing, developing, slide shows and other features, and if Ed Pierce was right in getting right through the lens first, I am hoping to use CS3 (or 4 or 8 when it comes) less or not at all. I also have Corel PSP XII, and it is every bit as thorough as CS3, has nik Color EFX Pro 2.0 styling and traditional filters included as a registration download bonus, is far less $$$, and much easier to use than CS3.

arizona85224 wrote in post #4925923
I'll see, lower back is still in pain. It doesn't hurt when I'm sleeping

Sorry to hear you screwed up your back Mike. Bufferin and Burbon help. Bufferin for the swelling and Burbon to make you not care.

Cesarvai wrote in post #4926978
Lower Back Pain ?? Tell Tyrone to be Gentle !!!! lmao Just Kidding oh BTW Im on for Matsuri the 23 or 24 dont remember
cesarvai

Look forward to seeing you there Cesarvai!

azphotos wrote in post #4928327
Sorry to hear you screwed up your back Mike. Bufferin and Burbon help. Bufferin for the swelling and Burbon to make you not care.

Bourbon huh, what time the bar open up

Cascavel wrote in post #4925702
I'm not sure how many made it to the captivated by light seminar last night but it was great. I think Kristy was originally the one who posted the link here so thank you. I really enjoyed the presenter Ed Pierce and the information was well worth giving up Valentine's Day evening.
The only person I bumped into was Tom O. He was busy checking all the vendors out so I didn't get a chance to chat for long.
I ended up picking up one of the calibration targets and that thing is great. It comes with a good DVD which shows exactly how to use it so I have been playing around in my free time. I also signed up for Photovision for only $35 and that gets you 6 DVD's on the latest lighting techniques sent every other month for a year.
I'm also now looking into Lightroom and Nik Color Efex Pro. Ugh!!! When will the spending ever end??? Anyone here using Lightroom that switched over from CS3?? I am just starting to develop a good workflow in CS3 so I am afraid to make the jump so soon.

Myself,Steve,Kristy, and Scott were at the seminar. Personally... this was the best $20 I have spent towards photography. Tons of information provided...a free 4 hour dvd...discounted rates on products...

I've attended a few seminars over the past couple of years spending hundreds of dollars and I've walked away feeling like I wanted my money back. I walked away from this one feeling like I should send them a check and thank you note.

I just watched the first 2 hour dvd and it was just a great as the seminar. They take you through different photo shoots with working pros... You get to see how they work the shoot; post processing, file management, marketing/sales. Very creative and inspiring.

Did they push products...yes...of course... but in a subtle way... same with the dvd... you see what the top pros are using and you want to have the same gear. Now all I need is a light set...85mm 1.2II 16-35mm II a 90mm tilt shift...an assistant or two...a studio...an accountant...and on and on. LOL Seriously... cool stuff....

Just my thoughts on the night... I walked away very pleased to say the least.

Hatch

Hatch1921 wrote in post #4930144
Myself,Steve,Kristy, and Scott were at the seminar. Personally... this was the best $20 I have spent towards photography. Tons of information provided...a free 4 hour dvd...discounted rates on products...

I've attended a few seminars over the past couple of years spending hundreds of dollars and I've walked away feeling like I wanted my money back. I walked away from this one feeling like I should send them a check and thank you note.

I just watched the first 2 hour dvd and it was just a great as the seminar. They take you through different photo shoots with working pros... You get to see how they work the shoot; post processing, file management, marketing/sales. Very creative and inspiring.

Did they push products...yes...of course... but in a subtle way... same with the dvd... you see what the top pros are using and you want to have the same gear. Now all I need is a light set...85mm 1.2II 16-35mm II a 90mm tilt shift...an assistant or two...a studio...an accountant...and on and on. LOL Seriously... cool stuff....

Just my thoughts on the night... I walked away very pleased to say the least.

Hatch

I was there too, and since I've not had the pleasure before, I saw/met no one! Still I stayed there until almost the end, sneaking out at the beginning of what looked like a call to donate your time to photograph ill and dying babies segment (I could not take it in my condition); but the lessons were great!

I was the one, sitting midway to the rear, still coughing out whatever I could breathe, over this d**n flu. I was no longer contagious; my five-day fever had ended 24 hrs before, but today I am still coughing and I am at day 10. Good thing I had a flu shot; according to today's AZ Republic article, my condition might have only been worse w/o it.

As for the spending, I bought the 24" and 2-6" targets with DVD special, and the $35 Photovision subscription. I figured after the $19 entry fee, this was well worth it, overall. But the desire to buy more of the gear; it is contagious once you see it in use, like this. The pros make it look so easy.

disneydork06 wrote in post #4927291
Hey, I'm right out by you! just two miles away at 35th and bell. hope the people that goes to QT is not too loud for you there.

I don't hear anything from the QT. Too far away.

Cascavel wrote in post #4925702
I'm not sure how many made it to the captivated by light seminar last night but it was great. I think Kristy was originally the one who posted the link here so thank you. I really enjoyed the presenter Ed Pierce and the information was well worth giving up Valentine's Day evening.
The only person I bumped into was Tom O. He was busy checking all the vendors out so I didn't get a chance to chat for long.
I ended up picking up one of the calibration targets and that thing is great. It comes with a good DVD which shows exactly how to use it so I have been playing around in my free time. I also signed up for Photovision for only $35 and that gets you 6 DVD's on the latest lighting techniques sent every other month for a year.
I'm also now looking into Lightroom and Nik Color Efex Pro. Ugh!!! When will the spending ever end??? Anyone here using Lightroom that switched over from CS3?? I am just starting to develop a good workflow in CS3 so I am afraid to make the jump so soon.

It was a great show. I really enjoyed it. Thanks to whoever posted the info.

Not knowing anyone from this group, I could have seen some of you and not known. Maybe some day I will get to meet a few of you.

Again, It was a great presentation. I just wish I hadn't played with those Canon lenes. Now I have to start saving for better lenes.

Hatch1921 wrote in post #4930144
Myself,Steve,Kristy, and Scott were at the seminar. Personally... this was the best $20 I have spent towards photography. Tons of information provided...a free 4 hour dvd...discounted rates on products...

I've attended a few seminars over the past couple of years spending hundreds of dollars and I've walked away feeling like I wanted my money back. I walked away from this one feeling like I should send them a check and thank you note.

I just watched the first 2 hour dvd and it was just a great as the seminar. They take you through different photo shoots with working pros... You get to see how they work the shoot; post processing, file management, marketing/sales. Very creative and inspiring.

Did they push products...yes...of course... but in a subtle way... same with the dvd... you see what the top pros are using and you want to have the same gear. Now all I need is a light set...85mm 1.2II 16-35mm II a 90mm tilt shift...an assistant or two...a studio...an accountant...and on and on. LOL Seriously... cool stuff....

Just my thoughts on the night... I walked away very pleased to say the least.

Hatch

Fiqures, sorry I missed it. If anyone wants to Print a copy I will send them my ticket as proof of payment.