LF Photographers in the Central Florida Area

[VTHokiEE]

I'm on the east coast of central Florida and about to start my journey in large format photography. I was wondering if there are any groups (maybe in Orlando?) that meet somewhat regularly?

[Dwayne Martin]

I'm in Sarasota let me know if you turn something up.....

[macmaster77]

I'm getting into LF and I live in Port Charlotte. Have you found a group yet? Thanks...

[j.e.simmons]

I was in a group in Jacksonville that had a number of members several years ago. Most have moved away or moved to digital now. If you get something going, I'm not so far away.

[mitrajoon]

I´m in Boca Raton. Just getting started in LF. Would enjoy meeting with others in the area.

[macmaster77]

If there are folks spread across the state who would like to get together, I would be willing to meet in Orlando somewhere to make it as accessible as possible to everyone. Anyone interested in this? Thanks.

[Doug Howk]

I'd be interested.

[VTHokiEE]

Unfortunately I never found a group, but I'd be very interested in meeting in Orlando.

[macmaster77]

I'm open to any suggestions to get started. I'm open to getting started maybe after Labor Day? What are your thoughts? Thanks...

[VTHokiEE]

After Labor Day is best from me, maybe the end of Sept/beginning of October? I'm not entirely certain where a good location would be; but a suggestion that I'll toss out is that maybe it would be nice to do a photowalk and sit down for a cup of coffee or small meal somewhere?

[macmaster77]

After Labor Day is best from me, maybe the end of Sept/beginning of October? I'm not entirely certain where a good location would be; but a suggestion that I'll toss out is that maybe it would be nice to do a photowalk and sit down for a cup of coffee or small meal somewhere?

That would be great! I have heard many photographers have gone here and liked it: https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/recreation/areas/circlebbarreserve.html

This would allow us to get some photos and it's off Lakeland and I-4 so we could have lunch somewhere. See what you think. Thanks!

[Jeff Donald]

CIrcle B is better in the winter. It's kinda slow until December. It's a lot of walking and no facilities except at the nature center. Have you considered Myakka State Park? Much less walking (more roads and opportunities along the road) and many great scenic opportunities.

[Bill_1856]

CIrcle B is better in the winter. It's kinda slow until December. It's a lot of walking and no facilities except at the nature center. Have you considered Myakka State Park? Much less walking (more roads and opportunities along the road) and many great scenic opportunities.
Unfortunately, Myakka State Park will be virtually under water for another couple months. After Thanksgiving it can be spectacular.

[macmaster77]

I'm all for Myakka River State Park. Since TS Hermine is coming, it will be underwater for awhile. This could go on the "list" if we come up with a few places to try. Not sure where else might be a good place to check out that will be above the water table. I'm flexible and open to any suggestions. Thanks...

Spencer

[Luis-F-S]

Stay dry this weekend!

[VTHokiEE]

Myakka River State Park looks pretty neat (and I don't expect anyone to decide where to meet as a group solely on my account), but it's getting to be a bit of a drive for me (I'm a little south of Cape Canaveral). My vote would be something a little closer to Orlando to try to split the distance some. I've heard the Harry P Leu Gardens are nice, but I've never been there and photographing a garden may not be everyone's cup of tea.

[TroyG]

Hey guys, New to the forum and close to Orlando! Leu Gardens is a nice little botanical garden that could offer some good pictures! Has anyone thought about Bok Tower Gardens? Im not sure how that would be drive-wise for everyone else but I would say its worth a little bit of a drive! Absolutely gorgeous grounds and the carillon will be fun to photograph (Tilts will probably be needed!). That being said, if we do get together, I'm down for anywhere if I'm in town! Would love to meet some of you and share techniques. LF can be a lonely world!

[macmaster77]

Hey guys, New to the forum and close to Orlando! Leu Gardens is a nice little botanical garden that could offer some good pictures! Has anyone thought about Bok Tower Gardens? Im not sure how that would be drive-wise for everyone else but I would say its worth a little bit of a drive! Absolutely gorgeous grounds and the carillon will be fun to photograph (Tilts will probably be needed!). That being said, if we do get together, I'm down for anywhere if I'm in town! Would love to meet some of you and share techniques. LF can be a lonely world!

Troy,

Welcome to the group. I'm fairly new here as well. Bok Tower and Leu Gardens are great suggestions. I have been to Bok many times (and Spook Hill!). I'm open to try anything to get something going. I live in Port Charlotte which is about 2 1/2hrs away, but I'm open for anything. Anyone else have any suggestions? BTW, Myakka River State Park is open, but just the main road. The trails and concession area are closed due to flooding. Thanks!

[macmaster77]

Hello there everyone. I know we have been discussing times and places. I don't know if anyone is still interested in getting together or not. I'm in the process of buying a 8x10 so I'm excited to get out and shooting. My friend just bought a 4x5 Zone VI, so we are eager to get out and see what it can do. I was at Myakka River State Park this past Saturday and there is still some water in the trees and bushes. I think this adds to the "old Florida" look if anyone is close to the Southwest side of FL. I'm still game to meet if anyone is. The weather is cooling a bit so it will me much easier to shoot.

If anyone is interested, I'm meeting my photo students and friends at Bok Tower on Sunday, November 6th. I don't know if I'll have my camera by then or not (if not I'll be shooting digital for the day). But if anyone want to come along, they are more than welcome. Hope we can coordinate this some how. Thanks!

[Jeff Donald]

I'm game for up coming shots and will make what I can. I'm busy November 12/13 and 19/20, teaching workshops. But I'm available weekends before that. I'm good with Sunday, November 6, just name a time and place you want to meet.

[macmaster77]

I'm game for up coming shots and will make what I can. I'm busy November 12/13 and 19/20, teaching workshops. But I'm available weekends before that. I'm good with Sunday, November 6, just name a time and place you want to meet.
Great! We'll see if anyone else chimes in and coordinate schedules. Thanks!

[VTHokiEE]

Wish I could, but I won't be able to make that trip. Hope you guys have a great time and we can get something re-occuring.

[macmaster77]

I just reread this, I'll be at Bok Tower on Nov. 6th. Would that interest you?

[TroyG]

Hello, all! I cannot make this one as I will be out of town on business (and my shutter is in for repair so even if I could come, I would be bearing tiny-format!), but I did want to chime in and say that I'm still following this thread and I look forward to meeting all of you and shooting together!

[macmaster77]

No worries! It will come together. We can try for a day maybe before Thanksgiving?


Hello, all! I cannot make this one as I will be out of town on business (and my shutter is in for repair so even if I could come, I would be bearing tiny-format!), but I did want to chime in and say that I'm still following this thread and I look forward to meeting all of you and shooting together!

[diversey]

Just moved here in Orlando from Chicago. There will be a Civial War Re-enactment in St Cloud this weekend, March 24-25, 2018. Is anyone in Central Florida interested in coming and shooting LF? Thanks! David

[Tom K]

I am delving into LF. Any meet ups yet? I'm on the Space Coast?

[wager123]

Allan Ross will be in Thomasville Ga, in early Feb 2019 for both a photography workshop and a darkroom workshop . if interested let me know.
mitch