Large Format Photo Conference

[steve simmons]

We are updating our program for the Large Format Conference. We are still interested in receiving feedback on the panels and field trips. We are placing the names of presenters on the panels so attendees will know who they are. The program is on our web site.

If you have suggestions please let us know.

thanks

steve simmons www.viewcamera.com

[MIke Sherck]

How about holding it someplace a little easier for midwesterners to get to?

Mike

[David Brubaker]

I second the midwest request! Chicago would be ideal!

[Robert A. Zeichner]

Yes, Chicago does sound good.

[steve simmons]

I have made a tentative promise to hold the next one east of the Mississippi. But, where

what town/city what facility

I just don't know that part of the country as well.

But for this one Monterey seems such a natural.

steve

[David F. Stein]

Lexington, KY; Branson, MO.

[Gem Singer]

Hi Steve,

Anywhere you decide to hold the next LF Conference will be fine with me, providing it is in a location that is convenient to a major airport and has an abundance of hotel rooms. Monterey just doesn't meet those criterion. I really wanted to attend the upcoming conference in April, but it's just too difficult for me to get there.

[Ryan M]

I second somplace in kentucky, just because I live in paducah. Its gorgeous here with Kentucky and Barkley lakes and a pretty big art community. Lexington is also a good midwestern, southern city with plenty of hotels.

[Michael Kadillak]

I second Eugene's comments about logistics for the upcoming event. Looked into it and all I got was a hard time from a rental car to a hotel. I made the Albuquerque and Sanfe Fe conference, but this one is just not in the cards.

As a suggestion, how about a conference in Denver? With a major airport in DIA and plenty of airfare competition and the continental divide only an hour away, it would seem a logical place for attendees from either coast and the Midwest. A basic criteria would seem to work for this objective. It has to be accessable from an attractive net cost to the participant. The generic appeal/perspective of the location also has much to do with attracting participants. Just my $0.02.

[steve simmons]

You can fly to San Jose and rent a car for the 75 minute drive. San Jose is served by most major airlines.

I have thought about Denver for the next one. Is that far enough east?

steve