So many thanks to Bruce Jolley and Jerry Hansen for putting the event together. And special thanks to Jerry for keeping us organized and obtaining the snack foods and the really good pizza for lunch! He was pretty entertaining too with his well placed lenses and his son who stole the show a few times as he sported a camera as big as he was.

 

Most of all I thought it was awesome to see how everyone interacted, mingled and had fun at the two shoots – the friendships and camaraderie was unmistakable – especially when we're all making fun of each other and I know the models sure got of kick out of it as it made them smile and laugh as well. I think Dave just thought we were crazy. And can you say "stopping traffic"?  Photographing on location was a show stopper for sure – seemed similar to being in Yellowstone when a photographer has stopped (let alone 35+ of them) everyone thinks there's a Moose or a Bear!!! Unless of course you work for BLM, and then he stops to ask for a permit! Luckily, it was "instructional", whew! 

 

Another magical time was when we were extremely lucky to photograph the models on the private property of a gentleman whom I still don't know his name that was so generous to allow a semi-wild pack of photographers converge onto his property. I know he enjoyed being able to share his treasures and was appreciative of the professionalism and respect from everyone. He told me he gave his contact information to someone so if that someone is you, please let us know.

 

Image Collection

We would like to create a slideshow and post some images on the IPPA website. If each of you could be so kind to please choose at least 5 of your images for this purpose it would be greatly appreciated. Please send them (reply to this email) by Friday the 18th Ü. Additionally, I'm sure you'd like to know the models names so here they are: Carmon Hunter ( the grandma) Josei Louise (little child), Misty Nonay, Ben Yazzie, Britney Yazzie, Alizza, Laura Le, Laura Ge Jo, Marvina Pete.

 

If you have an questions or comments for Dave, you can email him at  davis@dhdavis.com. If you prefer to send any images directly to Dave, send them to davis@achol.net

 

I asked Dave about model releases and as long as there is no commercial use, release is granted as he has the signed releases. If you need a copy email Dave at davis@dhdavis.com or through his website at http://www.facerockproductions.com/

 

Competition

At the beginning and before we left the MARC to photograph, Jerrie Hansen (Print Competition Chair) reminded everyone that images from the class/workshop are not eligible for IPPA competition. Many conversations were pursued about this subject and the end result is still the same as this is the PPA/IPPA rule. If you do choose to submit a print for competition, keep in mind that the judges have very trained eyes for duplicate faces and places so it's simply not worth the risk of getting a print disqualified, esp. since Dennis, the jury chairman, was also at the workshop.

 

Moab Photo Symposium

As a side note, I received a few questions about the Moab Photo Symposium that a few of us had attended prior to the IPPA event. The Moab Photo Symposium is in it's fourth year and I have attended two of them. It has not only been a fun experience, but a great excuse to get away and enjoy what the Moab area has to offer. More information is located at http://www.moabphotosym.com if you're interested in this event for next year. I'll warn you that the lodging and workshops fill pretty fast.

 

Karen