Midwest Large Format Asylum (MLFA) print review is an informal gathering of large format photographers to present their prints in a relaxed setting. It provides a platform for non-competitive exhibition exclusively meant for appreciation and constructive feedback.
Bringing a print is not necessary. You are welcome to join us just to see others' prints. If bringing your own prints to show, you may bring any number of prints for display. The photographs must have been taken by you using a large format camera. Prints can be digital or alternate process. While it is preferred to have mounted prints (not in frames) it is not necessary. Mounting prints make it easier to handle and has an aesthetic appeal.
Registration starts at 8 am and the print viewing starts at about 9 am on Saturday, April 27 and runs till about 5:30 pm. There are pre-events on Friday night for those who arrive early. There is no cost for registration.
Friday, April 26: Pre-event Activity
Dinner together at 5:30 pm at Around the Clock Restaurant (1607 S. Calumet Road, Chesterton, IN).
Presentations are back at the Meeting Room of the Best Western Indian Oak Hotel starting at 7:30 pm
7:30 pm “Dry Plate Orotones” modern work by D. Anson Brody, and his work to make a surrogate for one of Polly Smith’s orotone images from the 1936 Texas Centennial Celebration.
8:30 pm “Success with X-ray film in Large Format Photography. Diwan Bhathal will talk about his progress with using LF X-ray film as a cost effective alternative to conventional photography films.
Saturday, April 27: Inspiration Saturday
Registration starts at 8 am in the Meeting Room at the Best Western Indian Oak Hotel. Those who have prints to show will have 15 minutes to talk about their work and answer questions. The order of presentation will be random. The presentations start about 9 am.
Attendees who want to order a lunch that will be brought can order from a menu of sandwiches and salads.
We will also have an area set up for you to sell or donate any photography related equipment/material.
Presentations run to about 5:30 p.m.
For those who have not been the MWLFA event before, this is our 17th year for this gathering. You can get a good flavor of on Craig Sheaks video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxGL06EnuNw
You could visit for the day of the event or take this opportunity to make your visit into a weekend trip. The motel where we are gathering is the Indian Oaks Best Western hotel in Chesterton, Indiana. It is best to book early. You can made reservations now at https://www.bestwestern.com/.../propertyCode.15095.html
This is a free event. However, donations of a few dollars are welcome to cover the conference room expenses. Otherwise, your meals and lodging are your only expenses.
If you are interest in attending or have any questions, please reply to this posting. Or for you who have Facebook accounts, please check out our site, Midwest Large Format Asylum.
Friends of MLFA Print Review Committee
Rick Tapio, Debejyo Chakraborty, Frank Patel, Steve Bennett, Craig Sheaks, Francis Fullam
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