7th Annual Large and Ultra Large Format Meet and Greet

I've been asked to start a new thread with details about this event, so here you go. Tri Tran, Hugo Zhang and myself Jim Fitzgerald started this years ago with some success. This year it will be different than past years as it is more geared toward photographing. Models will be provided and I believe Tri will bring a dark tent for collodion work. Bring your gear to photograph.

We are not doing formal tables to show artwork and sell gear. As I said it is about photographing models, or in and around the park. If you want to sell something it is up to you but no tables are provided. Maybe the park has some picnic tables I'm not sure. I'll find out. This get together is more about hanging out and talking about our love of LF and ULF photography and catching up with one another. I will be coming down from Vancouver Washington for the event.

The meet and greet will be held at:

Thomas Riley Park. 30952 Oso Parkway Coto De Caza CA. 92679

Date: April 7, 2019 Sunday

Time: 9AM-6PM

What to bring: Bring your cameras, film, plates etc. Bring some food! We are not providing food for everyone. Please bring what you wish to drink (no Alcohol allowed) and what you wish to eat. It would be nice if everyone brought something to share. Nothing elaborate, snacks etc. It is all about sharing our passion for the medium and having a good time.

I will attach a link with the map of the location. Questions can be directed to me or Tri and one of us will get back to you. Either on this post or via pm whichever works. There should not be many questions but who knows?

Hope to see everyone soon!!

Link below.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Th...4d-117.5929771

JIm,
It is great to see that you are once again involved. I regret that as much as I have been wanting the group to resume, I will not be able to attend. Now that I am 90 my family does not like me to drive as far as Orange County, and Ken, with whom I have traveled for many years will be 3 treatments from the end of 45 days of radiation treatment for his cancer, and expects to be unable to drive any distance. SHould any of these change, you can bet we will be there. Good luck with the renewed event.
Jim Noel

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Originally Posted by Jim Noel

JIm,
It is great to see that you are once again involved. I regret that as much as I have been wanting the group to resume, I will not be able to attend. Now that I am 90 my family does not like me to drive as far as Orange County, and Ken, with whom I have traveled for many years will be 3 treatments from the end of 45 days of radiation treatment for his cancer, and expects to be unable to drive any distance. SHould any of these change, you can bet we will be there. Good luck with the renewed event.
Jim Noel

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Jim, what county or city are you?

This is the Park address. It is located at the end of Oso Parkway, then left next to two entrances to the Coto de Caza community. I spoke with the ranger today and there is no problem. The picnic area if first come first served. So, whomever arrives at the park first, needs to make sure put a sign that says RESERVED for LFF. I will bring one in case I am the first one. I have to check with Mr. Tran and Mr. Hugo about the meeting time. There are portable toilets and some water fountains. However, it is better to bring your own water and snacks. There is nothing close by.
I will post pictures later. Here is the link to the Park's website.
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Thomas F. Riley Wilderness Park
30952 Oso Parkway
Coto De Caza, CA 92679
(949) 923-2265
RileyWildernessPark@ocparks.com
Park Hours: 7 a.m. to sunset.
Parking Fee: $3 daily. Machine accepts $1 bills and quarters or Visa/Master Card.
OC Parks Annual Parking Passes available for purchase at the ranger station. Please call ahead to confirm that the office is open -- (949) 923-2265.
Park may be closed for up to three days following rain.
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Originally Posted by Jim Noel

JIm,
It is great to see that you are once again involved. I regret that as much as I have been wanting the group to resume, I will not be able to attend. Now that I am 90 my family does not like me to drive as far as Orange County, and Ken, with whom I have traveled for many years will be 3 treatments from the end of 45 days of radiation treatment for his cancer, and expects to be unable to drive any distance. SHould any of these change, you can bet we will be there. Good luck with the renewed event.
Jim Noel

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Jim, sorry to hear of the issues with you and Ken. Give him my best and my best to you as well. I miss you both.

I wish I was near I’d make and bring some dry plates to try out.

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Originally Posted by pepeguitarra

Jim, what county or city are you?

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I believe they are in the San Diego area? Not sure. Tri told me 9AM so that is what I posted. If someone close wants to get there earlier go ahead as that would be nice.

I can be there at 8 am with a sign to reserve the spot. It is Sunday, so a very popular day for families. Hopefully they will go after church. I will skip church.


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Sounds good. Awesome job thanks.

Wish I could join you! Work's too busy right now.

Can't wait to see everyone! I will bring some big and small cameras plus a few recent prints. I might arrive around 10am because have to take a cold dip in the ocean first .

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Originally Posted by Hugo Zhang

Can't wait to see everyone! I will bring some big and small cameras plus a few recent prints. I might arrive around 10am because have to take a cold dip in the ocean first .

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Are you bringing any 8x10 to look at , just in case?

Thank you Jim F for the event details.
Thank you Pepeguitarra for all the info of the Park.
My best wishes to Jim and Ken for a good health.
I'm sure this event will be enjoyable and memorable .

Here's my 7x17 in shot. Thanks to Jim Noel for the opportunity for me to own this camera.

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My 810 camera won't arrive this early as it will be an all black 810 Alpinist with a convertible back, but I will bring my 11x14 and 16x20 cameras as they are ULF cameras. If we are in the mood and the lighting is good, we might expose a few of negatives. I like the idea of 1:1 headshot.

Of course we can talk about Van Gogh as I read all his letters (over 900?) a few years ago.

Ken and I are in San Diego. As much as I would like to see Jim, Tri and Hugo, I wouldn't go without him.
Nice Photo Tri. You did my old camera proud.

I'd like to attend. But, it's just too far for me to drive from Portland. I kind of wonder, why not have some of these events in a location that's more centrally located?

I also notice that, if I'm not mistaken, there's no camping at the park?

Maybe another year.

Maybe next year will do it at O"Neill Regional Park in Trabuco Canyon. Still in Orange County, but the park has camping for motorhomes and tents. But reservations must be done ahead of time. We will discuss this at the April 7 meet up.

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Originally Posted by neil poulsen

I'd like to attend. But, it's just too far for me to drive from Portland. I kind of wonder, why not have some of these events in a location that's more centrally located?

I also notice that, if I'm not mistaken, there's no camping at the park?

Maybe another year.

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Neil, maybe I’ll try to organize one up our way. Let me think about it.

will try to make it.. kind of a longish haul for me (Santa Barbara)..if I do..I will have a couple cameras to offer and a few lenses anyway..so everyone bring lots of money!!!!

models you say???

might then bring a camera to shoot with I guess

Yeah, bring anything you like, another model is better. Cameras, lenses and prints. It's a social event to meet old and make new LF friends. :)

Please spread the words about this event .We love to see new LF faces.

Please remember that we are here to photograph and meet new people and old friends. If your sole purpose is to sell gear this is not the place. If you have one or two items that is fine, just remember you may be taking it back with you. Bring some prints if you wish to share but remember there are no easels. This is a very causal event.

Jim is absolutely right. We just dont want to turn this event to a LF Swap meet.
The purpose of this is to share our passion .
I will bring the wet plate gear to shoot, along with 7x17 . Perhaps 20x24 .

I would love to join. Maybe next year though. A lot is happening for me at the present and I have to manage my days off accordingly. Otherwise, everyone who is planning to attend, I hope you have a great time.

V/R
Dave

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Originally Posted by seabee1999

I would love to join. Maybe next year though. A lot is happening for me at the present and I have to manage my days off accordingly. Otherwise, everyone who is planning to attend, I hope you have a great time.

V/R
Dave

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Dave, we will miss you. Send our best to you and the family in Oklahoma.

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Originally Posted by Tri Tran

Jim is absolutely right. We just dont want to turn this event to a LF Swap meet.
The purpose of this is to share our passion .
I will bring the wet plate gear to shoot, along with 7x17 . Perhaps 20x24 .

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I'll just bring a couple things I have sitting around - no big sales table or anything..I figure these are the people who would be interested in them ..if anyone is
… and it's better to check things out in person than thru the mails

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Originally Posted by Jim Fitzgerald

Dave, we will miss you. Send our best to you and the family in Oklahoma.

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Thank you Jim. Will do.

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Dave

Please confirm if you plan to come for the event so I can book the models. Thank you.
1 Tri Tran.

1 Tri Tran
2 Hugo Zhang

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra

I'll be there.

Just 4 of us? That's all we have? I would rather go to the bar.

Well if no one replies to this post then let's cancel this and do just that. I would not get any models Tri. That is just my .02 worth. I doubt if we will have more than ten people show up so my suggestion is that if there is no response by the end of the month we cancel this and go shoot on our own. Whenever you try to put something like this together it is amazing how now one responds to the posts and then when it is canceled everyone complains! So answer the question please!

Sorry, was going to post, but yes I will be there, if that makes a difference, I'm sure their are others. If not I will buy the first round.

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Originally Posted by Michael Clark

Sorry, was going to post, but yes I will be there, if that makes a difference, I'm sure their are others. If not I will buy the first round.

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Michael, Thanks.

For those interested in Alt large format processes this is an excellent opportunity to discuss the processes with the Artists first hand, and receive free advice.

I suspect there are lots of LF photographers in Orange County. So, this is a good chance to meet each other in person.

Wish I could join, I’ll be down there a week late.

As I have indicated previously, Ken and I would be there if physically possible. I understand and agree that canceling is the best policy at this time. Good luck to everyone. I hope to run into you soon.
Jim

Jim, I miss you and Ken and wish you both the best. You are right. If there are only half a dozen or so of us then why do it. Just go shoot on our own. Pepe there may be some LF photographers in Orange County who are not on this forum but we know most of them in the area. The LA photographers and the ones from surrounding counties used to come. I came from Ventura County when I lived down there. Now I'm in Vancouver Washington and as much as I'd like to see everyone it is disappointing that more are not interested.... oh well.

Count me in!

So far (March 24, 2019):

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra
4. Matt Stage
5. Jim Fitzgerald

I'm going but I can only stay until noon or 1pm at the latest. Unfortunately, my son has a swim meet in the afternoon in Cerritos.

Suti Teeraniti

So far (April 1, 2019): ---updated----

1. Tri Tran
2. Hugo Zhang
3. Pepe Guitarra
4. Matt Stage
5. Jim Fitzgerald
6. Suit Teeraniti
7. Mike Clark
8. joselsgil
9. Jeff T
10.Ken Wright
11.Jim Noel
12. Dan Dozer
13. James Michelson from San Diego (Maybe?)

Add Mike Clark to the list as number 7.

Add my name to the list.

Up to 8. Bet we don't break 10. Prove me wrong somebody.

Hi Jim and Tri, I'll be number 9. Thanks for organizing.

Ken Wright and I will put you over the goal.
Jim Noel

Thank you all to spare some time to come to the event . I look forward to see you all next Sunday. BTW if you are in town please stop by my exhibition in collaboration with Hugo Zhang and Julayne Luu at:
Santa Ana Art Gallery Building
205 North Broadway. Santa Ana
Artist Opening night
Saturday 06, 2019
5 to 10PM
Jim F , Hugo and I will be there with our work.
Best,
TT

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