SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LARGE AND ULTRA LARGE FORMAT GROUP “ Let’s Meet”

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Tri Tran, Hugo Zhang and I would like to invite our fellow photographers in the Southern California area to a special event that we are going to have in Orange County at the end of this month. We thought that we would put together a show for those interested in seeing and sharing some wonderful equipment and images. If things pan out we may make this a yearly event. We are testing the waters so to speak and invite those who may be interested to stop by.



SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LARGE AND ULTRA LARGE FORMAT GROUP
“ Let’s Meet”
Sunday October 28, 2012
12:00 – 6:00 pm
Green Valley Clubhouse

Please join Tri Tran, Hugo Zhang and Jim Fitzgerald on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley, Ca 92708, from noon to 6 pm.
Large and Ultra Large Format cameras plus a variety of soft focus lenses will be on display.
Traditional silver gelatin, platinum and carbon transfer prints will also be available for viewing.
A discussion of traditional printing techniques and the use of film and x-ray films will be part of the activities.
The program consists of the following:
• 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Introduction and print viewing, portfolio exchange.
• 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Equipment discussion (lenses, cameras, camera building and film)
• 2:00 – 6:00 pm – portrait session (with provided 8x10 Century Studio Camera and lenses)
We ask all serious photographers to prepare by having their portfolio ready to show to collectors who may wish to purchase their work at show-discounted prices and to view and to discuss their work with other artists. For those who wish to shoot portraits, please bring your 8x10 film holders loaded with your favorite film.
Light refreshments will be served.
Should you have any questions please contact us.
Jim: 818- 378-3919
Tri: 949-433-5323
Hugo: 909-576-1199

[Jim Galli]

Count me there in spirit at least. Sure would love to come! Can't swing it though. Best of luck to these true gentlemen of LF photography!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Jim, thanks. It would be great to finally meet you. Alas, some day my friend.

[Amedeus]

Jim,

Count me in ! ... driving down for this wonderful event ...

Mr. Galli ... would love to catch you another time, another location ?

Cheers !

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Rudi, great. It will be nice to meet you.

[Tri Tran]

For those artists whose work is available for sale, please contact me to reserve a table for you to display your work. Space is limited! No fee charged. Jim, thanks for posting this.

[Tri Tran]

So far we have Luther Gunlach wet plate special guest. 3 tables has been reserved for Domenico Foschi, Dan Dozer and Matthew Blais AKA M56 gallery . Stay tuned!

[Michael Clark]

Sounds like a great Idea Jim, count me in.

Mike

[Roger Thoms]

This does sound like great event, don't know if I can make it but you never know.

Roger

[Tobey69]

bump.......http://www.*******.com/5-7.jpg

[Curt]

Roger, same here, I haven't even developed my Redwoods film yet! What I need is a private jet!

Curt

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Curt, sell the house and get a jet!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

BTW, for those of you who are interested in some fine old glass we will have some of the best for you to see. Big and small lenses and some awesome cameras as well!

[ghostcount]

To see and sell?

I'm there! :p

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I'm not selling any of mine but I can't speak for the others.

[Tri Tran]

South Cal L&ULF rocks Curt. You can't miss this, and on top of that we have Luther on
board now.

[Curt]

Curt, sell the house and get a jet!

Or sell the house and get a life!

[Roger Thoms]

Or sell the house and get a life!

Or just rent the Impala again.

Roger

[Curt]

That car sure was a good sleeper. I've never seen a trunk / back seat combination that large. I did roll over on the remote and set off the alarm in the middle of night though. I barely heard that wild animal drooling over campers in tents!

You and Jim make the best coffee, thanks guys.

[Tri Tran]

One more table reserved for Artist Peter Schrager for Platinum, Salt and Silver Gelatin prints. Welcome a board Peter!
http://peterschrager.com/

[Tri Tran]

We are looking for another wet plate Artist for back up . Luther might not be able to make it due to the last minute schedule conflicts. He will try his best to be there .

[matthew blais]

See if Will Dunniway would be interested.
http://dunniway.com/

[Erik Larsen]

Sounds like a good time, wish I could attend one of these get togethers some time. I feel so lonely out here:)
erik

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Erik, it would be nice to see your carbon prints as well as meet you. Like I said we will see how this goes. We are trying this out but are committed to a yearly event. If someone has a lens or a camera to sell or trade bring it along. Bring your prints and if you need a table to present your work by all means contact Tri.

[Dan Dozer]

I'll be there with new prints as well as a few lenses for sale (all for 8 x 10 and up). Got to clean the closet - too much stuff just sitting around gathering dust. Who knows what else I'll find to bring along.

Dan Dozer

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I'll be there with new prints as well as a few lenses for sale (all for 8 x 10 and up). Got to clean the closet - too much stuff just sitting around gathering dust. Who knows what else I'll find to bring along.

Dan Dozer

Now we are talking. Great Dan, thanks.

[kgphoto]

I don't have much of a portfolio of large format art prints, but I do have a 5x7 wooden Field camera with a couple of lenses I may be temped to sell, if there is interest. I have to check some other schedules, but I will try to make it.

The meet up group is having a get together at Samy's in Culver City the week before, in case anyone is interested in attending.

http://www.meetup.com/The-Large-Formatiers-Los-Angeles/

[ghostcount]

See if Will Dunniway would be interested.
http://dunniway.com/

It would be awesome if he could make it.

[Tri Tran]

Why not Dan? Please do so .It will be like a mini trade show. Art work, workshop demonstration ,products and models ...
Artists and exhibitors please be there at 10am for set up. Table and floor easel display needed. OC register newspaper and little Saigon TV might be there as well so be prepare . I will confirm later.

[Hugo Zhang]

Tri and Jim,

Thanks for putting this up so we can meet many old and new freinds! I will bring my cameras and a few lenses and a case of beer!

HUgo

[ghostcount]

Tri and Jim,

Thanks for putting this up so we can meet many old and new freinds! I will bring my cameras and a few lenses and a case of beer!

HUgo

No rice wine? :o (hic...)

[Dan Dozer]

Hugo - offerring to bring beer just tripled the number of people who are coming!

Looking forward to seeing all you guys again.

[Matt Stage]

This is a great idea! I look forward to going.

[Daniel Stone]

Count me in :)

I'll be there after the camera show in Buena Park.

Looking forward to it!

Anything needed food/refrehments-wise?

Dan

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Count me in :)

I'll be there after the camera show in Buena Park.

Looking forward to it!

Anything needed food/refrehments-wise?

Dan

Dan, glad that you are going to come. Yes, bring something if you do not mind. We have a full kitchen at our disposal so if everyone brings a little something to share that will help. You do not have to but it will be nice. We will have some refreshments and I guess I'll bring some wine that I have left over from my last opening.

[Tri Tran]

Here's the list what we have up to date. Pate chaud checked, pita chip checked, cookies checked, cups ,plate and utensil checked, ice chest checked, table clothe checked, DJ checked and 40 guests confirmed on my side. Exhibitors please update your guest list head count so we can prepare . I would expect it will be packed.

[Bruce Pottorff]

Jim, I'm planning to come. It will be great to spend a little time with like-minded folks, and it will certainly be good to see you again.

Bruce Pottorff

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Bruce, Great. It will be nice to have a good turnout for this inaugural event. Tri, I'm thinking 15-20.

[Tori Nelson]

I'll be there with prints and cookies.

[madmax12]

Just down the street of course I will be there

[ghostcount]

Just down the street of course I will be there

Craig, looking forward in seeing you again.

[ROL]

Tri Tran, Hugo Zhang and I would like to invite our fellow photographers in the Southern California area to a special event that we are going to have in Orange County at the end of this month. We thought that we would put together a show for those interested in seeing and sharing some wonderful equipment and images. If things pan out we may make this a yearly event. We are testing the waters so to speak and invite those who may be interested to stop by.


SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LARGE AND ULTRA LARGE FORMAT GROUP
“ Let’s Meet”
Sunday October 28, 2012
12:00 – 6:00 pm
Green Valley Clubhouse



Ugh!! ...Orange County. I've got company this weekend until Sunday morning, but my wife is attending a conference in Anaheim, so I'm thinking of hitching a ride with her. So if you need a head count, I'll maybe, possibly, try to come down. I'd love to see what you guys are doing. :)

[Rick Russell]

I would love to attend, but am leaving on a business trip to the East Coast the morning of the event. Hopefully there will be a second annual gathering next year!

Rick Russell
richardrussell-1@ca.rr.com

[ROL]

Hey Rick, since there are at least two of us here in the SC Valley, maybe we should hold our own event.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Nice to hear the positive responses. It will be a great opportunity for those in the Southern California area to re- connect with one another, exchange some ideas and have a great time. Hope you two can make it.

[Tri Tran]

Like Jim said , this is a show for you guys South Cal are the most welcome. Please come and introduce yourself and don't forget to put the name tag when you check in.

[Vaughn]

I won't be down that way until the Thanksgiving weekend...oh, well...

And I am giving a carbon printing workshop in Sacramento that weekend.

[matthew blais]

I will bring for sale a Rolleiflex 3.5 (1956-65) very good shape; a nice little brass 12" Suter basel Aplanet that covers 8x10; A nice honkin' 16x18 Dallmeyer Rapid Rectilinear and maybe, just maybe my Kodak Portrait 405 lens... :) Also a nice Linhof 45s and lensboards

[ScottPhotoCo]

Wish I could make it! I'm moving to SoCal some time next year and hope to be a lot more involved in the LF community.

Tim
www.ScottPhoto.co

[Tri Tran]

@Tim, Sorry for you missing the event but hope to see you next South Cal LF GTG. As we already have a lot of requested to host it yearly, we will try our best to make it happen if time and finances allows.
@Mat, Sounds like you will bring some interesting items there, can't wait to see them.
I'm done with my portfolio for the show. Here's a shot from it.

http://imageshack.us/a/img171/3990/img2266kk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/img2266kk.jpg/)http://imageshack.us/a/img209/8535/img2271j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/209/img2271j.jpg/)

[ROL]

Those are some beautiful cases, though looking to be wood, I'm guessing not archival – not that it matters. Where did you get them?

[Jim Fitzgerald]

@Tim, Sorry for you missing the event but hope to see you next South Cal LF GTG. As we already have a lot of requested to host it yearly, we will try our best to make it happen if time and finances allows.
@Mat, Sounds like you will bring some interesting items there, can't wait to see them.
I'm done with my portfolio for the show. Here's a shot from it.

http://imageshack.us/a/img171/3990/img2266kk.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/171/img2266kk.jpg/)http://imageshack.us/a/img209/8535/img2271j.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/209/img2271j.jpg/)

Tri, one of my next Walnut projects! Beautiful!

[Tri Tran]

Those are some beautiful cases, though looking to be wood, I'm guessing not archival – not that it matters. Where did you get them?

Thanks, these cases are custom made . 20 1/2x241/2 in inside cleared .They are solid Birch wood Cherry stained.

Jim, you saw my prototype , you should have it built a longtime ago.

[jaybob20]

I have some Impossible 8x10 Polaroid film, processor and holder I could bring if anyone is interested.
It cost me about $20 a shot and that is all I'm asking for it. If anyone is interested, let me know and I bring it.
http://www.the-impossible-project.com/projects/8x10/

Just found out about this, and I am free Sunday! It sounds like it will be a blast.

[Bruce Pottorff]

I will be offering a like-new, never used Nikkor AM*ED 1:5.6 120mm. If you'd like it in an Ebony board, PM me.

See all of you there.

Bruce

[Dan Dozer]

Not sure if I want to let this go, but I'll be bringing along my 5 x 7 Improved Empire State camera (in real nice shape) for sale along with a big box of who knows what (I'm cleaning the closets).

[Tri Tran]

Last Evite reminder was sent out and now I have to ad please don't forget to bring your wallet. COD is welcome too. Sounds exciting already !

[Daniel Stone]

I'll be bringing some stuff too, call it a "car sale" :)

I can accept credit cards w/ my smartphone(Intuit reader) if we split the fees, or cash payment.

-Dan

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Great a cornucopia of interesting items and some great art work and wonderful people! Please come and join us. Bring something to share with the group as far as food and drink if you can. Thanks for all of the positive responses so far.

[matthew blais]

I also accept credit cards along with goats and chickens. No pigs though.
:)
I listed this on Craigslist under orange county photo/video as well.

[madmax12]

is this a film review or a swap meet

[Michael Clark]

By the time every body brings there stuff, your gonna need a circus tent to put it all.

Mike

[matthew blais]

is this a film review or a swap meet
It's all...print sales, portfolio review, camera building, stuff for sale and trade.

[Rick Russell]

Due to a change in plans due to the Hurricane set to hit the Eastern Seaboard, contrary to my earlier post, I will be able to attend.

Rick Russell
richardrussell-1@ca.rr.com

[Tri Tran]

Due to a change in plans due to the Hurricane set to hit the Eastern Seaboard, contrary to my earlier post, I will be able to attend.

Rick Russell
richardrussell-1@ca.rr.com

Glad you can make it Rick,
For those of you who are coming tomorrow, please bring your porfolio to show us.
FYI: @ All exhibitors ,I will have the key at 9:30 AM so be there on time for set it up.

[Tri Tran]

I have some Impossible 8x10 Polaroid film, processor and holder I could bring if anyone is interested.
It cost me about $20 a shot and that is all I'm asking for it. If anyone is interested, let me know and I bring it.
http://www.the-impossible-project.com/projects/8x10/

Just found out about this, and I am free Sunday! It sounds like it will be a blast.

Great idea. Please bring it and count me in for my family shot. Thanks for the offer.

[Daniel Stone]

The large lot of Graflex stuff I'm selling for a friend's widow I can bring tomorrow to the meet-up. I can part it out if people are interested in bits, but prices will be slightly higher.

http://www.largeformatphotography.info/forum/showthread.php?96244-FS-Graflex-get-your-Graflex!!!-LARGE-lot-of-Speeds-Crowns-etc-Parts-holders

Or if you want to buy the whole thing, we can meet and do an exchange in-person. Price for a face-->face transaction: $950 cash

Dan

[Tri Tran]

Here's a sneak peak shots of the Club house in Fountain Valley. Please complete your check list and will see you all there tomorrow.

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2204/img2319k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/img2319k.jpg/)


http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3001/parkp.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/parkp.jpg/)

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Sweet! See you tomorrow.

[Curt]

Here's a sneak peak shots of the Club house in Fountain Valley. Please complete your check list and will see you all there tomorrow.

http://img856.imageshack.us/img856/2204/img2319k.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/856/img2319k.jpg/)


http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3001/parkp.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/198/parkp.jpg/)


If I had only known! I thought it was taking place in a circus tent!!

Mike, leave your wallet at home!!!

Have great time everyone!!!!

[Michael Clark]

To late Curt, allready made a withdraw from the bank,got 20 crisp new dollar bills stuffed in it.

Mike

[Michael Clark]

Had a great time at the S.C.L and U.L.F.G. "lets Meet" . Lots of large cameras , lenses,Prints, and people. Thanks Jim F.,Tri,Hugo,Mat,Dan, and the many more. Hope it happens soon again.

Mike

[Curt]

When it does I'm there!

[Michael Clark]

You would have enjoyed it Curt, I heard some talk about doing it again which would be nice. Saw a lot of faces I have not seen in a while and met new faces also.

Mike

[Tri Tran]

The 2012 SoCal LULFGTG went great. I hope everyone had a great time. I will post some more pictures of the event later . Again thanks everyone for coming today. Here's the Pano shot from the show.

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/3518/showpano.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/showpano.jpg/)

[Daniel Stone]

http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy161/mr_danielstone/LFFmeetup_2012_smaller.jpg


AND SOME OTHERS NOT IN THE PICTURE:

Jason Madsen "Jaybob20" doing his Polaroid 8x10 thing :)
Matthew Blais(out of frame, grabbing a beer ;)?)
Hugo Zhang( "Mr. Chamonix"!!!)
and myself.

feel free to download the above picture and edit in your name in PS, and re-post :)

[Amedeus]

This was a lot of fun and it was good to seen so many faces to attache names to. Hiroko and I (standing up in the back) were both impressed with the variety and quality of displayed artwork !

[PViapiano]

Wish I could've joined you all today...working at The Book of Mormon, as per usual for these things...miss y'all!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I want to thank everyone who participated in the event. We had a nice turn out and met some new friends. It was great to exchange ideas, talk about what we do, sell items and generally have a great day. We will have another event like this next year. Many things to discuss and if you have some ideas send me a pm or an e-mail and let me know your thoughts. I'll follow up with everyone in a few days with some ideas for next year.

Tri, thanks for getting the venue together. It was a great spot. Thanks to everyone who brought some food. We had a lot! The weather was beautiful and I'm thinking throughout the day we had close to 100 or so come to visit. I'm sure there will be some more images posted here and elsewhere.

The equipment was nice to see. Full plate to 20x24 cameras, Polaroid demos in 8x10 and 4x5 PN55 and some did portraits. Some great discussions about lenses and some great glass from P&S, Dallmeyer, Darlot, Voigtlander. The for sale items we priced "to sell" and some of the sellers sold some great items. I was tempted but held off. I mean some sweet deals. Next year I would not be surprised to see more.

Everyone got to have some one on one time with the artists who had their work on display and ask about the processes they do. All in all a great event. Thanks everyone who came to support the large and ultra-large format community.

[Hugo Zhang]

It was a very nice gathering with some old and new friends. Many thanks to Tri and Jim for putting this up and to everybody else who showed up with their food, cameras, prints and old lenses. :)

I exposed a few sheets of whole plate film with my 420mm Heliar lens and will post them here in a few weeks when they come out to light.

Hugo

[Rick Russell]

Tri, Jim and Hugo, thank you for putting the "meet" together.

The exhibition of diverse processes and resulting prints was quite interesting, as was the display of the truly "Big Iron" (ultra large format cameras) on display. Looking through the ground glass on Hugo's 16x20 was nothing short of breathtaking, almost surreal. My 4x5 camera and equipment looks puny in comparison to what I saw yesterday.

It was great to be able to put together names from this forum with faces.

Rick Russell
richardrussell-1@ca.rr.com

[Tri Tran]

Thanks to Jim, June and everyone else for such hard work . I 'm deeply appreciative for your time, your effort, and your support . Also thanks to the LF forum for bringing such wonderful people to the show that share the same passion. Here's some of my documentation shots during the event for the people who missed it.
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/4534/img2367i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/685/img2367i.jpg/)
Mat Stage, Hugo, me , Jim , Matthew Blais, Domenico ,Dan Dozer and Jason

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/8836/img2345e.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/img2345e.jpg/)

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/4803/img2344jn.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/90/img2344jn.jpg/)

Nick Ut AP press

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/606/img2343l.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/411/img2343l.jpg/)

Phil Marquez from Santa Ana College

[Tri Tran]

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/8733/img2325t.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/818/img2325t.jpg/)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/1796/img2327un.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/821/img2327un.jpg/)

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/9249/img2328aa.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/26/img2328aa.jpg/)

http://img801.imageshack.us/img801/844/img2329t.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/801/img2329t.jpg/)

[Tri Tran]

http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3204/img2331nu.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/15/img2331nu.jpg/)

http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9366/img2336r.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/507/img2336r.jpg/)

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/7929/img2337ln.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/826/img2337ln.jpg/)

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/8773/img2338i.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/84/img2338i.jpg/)

[Tri Tran]

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/8303/img2355s.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/809/img2355s.jpg/)

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/181/img2354v.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/840/img2354v.jpg/)

http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/4604/img2363lc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/10/img2363lc.jpg/)

http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/1130/img2361x.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/543/img2361x.jpg/)

[Tri Tran]

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4568/img2324we.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/266/img2324we.jpg/)

http://img803.imageshack.us/img803/8804/img2326f.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/803/img2326f.jpg/)

http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/6025/img2340b.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/836/img2340b.jpg/)

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/1859/img2335kb.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/853/img2335kb.jpg/)

[Tri Tran]

http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8074/img2348y.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/109/img2348y.jpg/)

http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4171/img2349h.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/141/img2349h.jpg/)

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6743/img2341p.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/442/img2341p.jpg/)

http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/6089/img2346md.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/img2346md.jpg/)

[matthew blais]

Cool...thanks for the pics Tri..and for organizing this. A fun day!

[davehyams]

Looks like a pretty amazing time, wish I was on the other coast. Next year maybe.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I wish to again say thanks to everyone who attended. If you did not sign the registration book send me a pm or an e-mail to jim@carbonartphotography.com and I'll put you on the list for future events. I'll be doing some follow up in the next week or so so please look for the e-mail. Again thanks all!

[Tri Tran]

Dave, you have to be here next year for sure. I will keep you updated .
Jim, look like we have to go for a 2 day event for next year . Too much to see, and so little time. A few camera store want to sponsor for next year show.

2X happy coincident from the show . Got a free box Polaroid PN55 and a free polaroid holder from Dan Dozer ( Thanks again to Dan). That's is the highlight of my day so I can shoot some portraits and entertain the younger crowd... something for everyone...

http://img197.imageshack.us/img197/3160/img2365fs.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/197/img2365fs.jpg/)


http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/5158/sabrinapn55lowres.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/210/sabrinapn55lowres.jpg/)

PN 55 I love it! This one was taken with the 150mm APO Lanthar lens ( 4x5 Chamonix Saber camera courtesy of Hugo Zhang)

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Tri, like I said when we were discussing this earlier and spoke about at the event a two day weekend event would be good. We will work out the details and make it happen. Sponsors would be great!

BTW, great shot with the PN55. I can see why Sabrina likes the image!

[jaybob20]

It was great to meet everyone! My wife and I had a great time. Maybe a year is too long of a wait for the next one? But I know it is a bunch of work getting these things to happen. Thanks Tri, Jim and Hugo for making this happen.

I discovered my Noblex has some flare and not the good kind:
82813
Bigger Image! (http://jasonmadsen.com/g3/var/albums/fun/noblex-ux/Scan-121031-0002.jpg)

[joselsgil]

It was great seeing some familiar faces at the get together, as well as, meeting some new ones. For those that weren't able to attend, don't miss the next one :)

I agree with Jaybob20, a year is too long for the next get together. Maybe semi-annually?

Jose

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Thanks for the interest in a semi-annual event. We will consider it. I believe that we have a strong LF and ULF community here in the Southern California area. Naturally we would be open to having people from all over attend. I'll work out some ideas with Tri and let everyone know.

[Tri Tran]

Thanks for the interest in a semi-annual event. We will consider it. I believe that we have a strong LF and ULF community here in the Southern California area. Naturally we would be open to having people from all over attend. I'll work out some ideas with Tri and let everyone know.

Noted.I will keep that in mind and for 2 days event idea for the next SLULFGTG. If you folks have some ideas to share or to make it it even more exciting for the next show please email me at :
info@tritranphotography.com
Again, thank you all for your input.

[ghostcount]

Noted.I will keep that in mind and for 2 days event idea for the next SLULFGTG. If you folks have some ideas to share or to make it it even more exciting for the next show please email me at :
info@tritranphotography.com
Again, thank you all for your input.

A better name.

SoCal Large/Ultra-large format Group - The SLUG Festival

Matt can make Tee's ;)

[ROL]

A better name.

SoCal Large/Ultra-large format Group - The SLUG Festival



+1.

Very evocative of both the process and its denizens.

[madmax12]

+ 2
A better name.

SoCal Large/Ultra-large format Group - The SLUG Festival

Matt can make Tee's ;)

[kgphoto]

Are you implying that Large Format Shooters are slow? LOL


A better name.

SoCal Large/Ultra-large format Group - The SLUG Festival

Matt can make Tee's ;)

[LargeFormatPhotography]

Tri Tran, Hugo Zhang and I would like to invite our fellow photographers in the Southern California area to a special event that we are going to have in Orange County at the end of this month. We thought that we would put together a show for those interested in seeing and sharing some wonderful equipment and images. If things pan out we may make this a yearly event. We are testing the waters so to speak and invite those who may be interested to stop by.



SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
LARGE AND ULTRA LARGE FORMAT GROUP
“ Let’s Meet”
Sunday October 28, 2012
12:00 – 6:00 pm
Green Valley Clubhouse

Please join Tri Tran, Hugo Zhang and Jim Fitzgerald on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 17250 Los Jardines West, Fountain Valley, Ca 92708, from noon to 6 pm.
Large and Ultra Large Format cameras plus a variety of soft focus lenses will be on display.
Traditional silver gelatin, platinum and carbon transfer prints will also be available for viewing.
A discussion of traditional printing techniques and the use of film and x-ray films will be part of the activities.
The program consists of the following:
• 12:00 – 1:00 pm – Introduction and print viewing, portfolio exchange.
• 1:00 – 2:00 pm – Equipment discussion (lenses, cameras, camera building and film)
• 2:00 – 6:00 pm – portrait session (with provided 8x10 Century Studio Camera and lenses)
We ask all serious photographers to prepare by having their portfolio ready to show to collectors who may wish to purchase their work at show-discounted prices and to view and to discuss their work with other artists. For those who wish to shoot portraits, please bring your 8x10 film holders loaded with your favorite film.
Light refreshments will be served.
Should you have any questions please contact us.
Jim: 818- 378-3919
Tri: 949-433-5323
Hugo: 909-576-1199


Mr Fitzgerald, Its seems to be that I have missed this event, I heard about this a little to late by talking to Matt Blais the other day on the phone. Will you be hosting another event like this one anytime soon?

[Tri Tran]

Some of the portrait shots from the portrait session at the show.

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/7871/domenicot.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/202/domenicot.jpg/)

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/1544/hugojh.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/805/hugojh.jpg/)

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/8902/vivianc.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/513/vivianc.jpg/)

These shots was taken with Chamonix whole plate / 42 cm Heliar . Pictures courtesy of Hugo Zhang.

[Hugo Zhang]

[QUOTE=Tri Tran;951446]Some of the portrait shots from the portrait session at the show.

Tri,

Where are the rest? :)

[Tri Tran]

Sorry, I haven't got the model released yet . Great shots BTW!


[QUOTE=Tri Tran;951446]Some of the portrait shots from the portrait session at the show.

Tri,

Where are the rest? :)

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Hugo, nice work! great to see our friends looking so good.

[massimodec]

Hi !
Very nice meeting !
I whish I could have been there !
But , all those lenses and other stuff there in img2328aa.jpg... are "for sale" or exchange ?

[pepeguitarra]

Is this group still alive? Hugo?