Photo Course

[Alpha_7]

Didnt i make the cut?

26th is sat arent you at wakefield for dutton kyle?

like i said earlier without my portrait lens it wont be worth it, i appreciate craigs offer but think with shooting with a different camera in some respects it will be lost on me so would prefer to give the spot to someone else

The offer still stands if you change your mind, I'm not entirely sure of the content but I got the impression you'd still get a lot out of it even without a camera.

[michael_]

i may come along anyway then

[gstark]

Michael,

Even if you didn't have a body .... Matt K is bloody good (one of the best, and we are very fortunate to have him available for these sorts of events) and his words and demonstrations will give you a solid basis from which you can move forward ... regardless of your current level of expertise.

With the recent pull outs, is there a chance for a noob to take one of the spots?

With Zsolt out, consider yourself in.

[virgal_tracy]

Thanks.

Will confirm with minister of war and finance that this is still OK

[Wocka]

Gary,
I will be there.

Cheers

[michael_]

Michael,

Even if you didn't have a body .... Matt K is bloody good (one of the best, and we are very fortunate to have him available for these sorts of events) and his words and demonstrations will give you a solid basis from which you can move forward ... regardless of your current level of expertise.

With the recent pull outs, is there a chance for a noob to take one of the spots?

With Zsolt out, consider yourself in.

see you on sat then

[Matt. K]

Gary
All I need is a white board and some markers. A computer and projecter if folk want some Photoshop tips. Perhaps some of the attendees will bring tripods and SB800s. A few large sheets of white cardboard to use as reflectors (I have a small collapsible reflector which I will bring but cardboard is cheaper, bigger, and better). If someone wants to bring an Epson R800 then we can make a few (but not many) prints? This will be a low key presentation (not my usual intense and tiring session) and it will be about the very basics. The simplicity of photography. Simple techniques can produce the most extraordinary, beautiful results. I will be stepping through the basics and revealing all of the tips that I know are likely to improve the images that come out of the camera.
ZEN and the art of photography and camera handling.
Participants may drink wine and eat cheese during this tute.

[Steffen]

I'm a single parent at the moment (wife overseas), and the babysitter pulled out I'm trying to make other arrangements and hope to see you all on Saturday.

Cheers
Steffen.

[Alpha_7]

I'm a single parent at the moment (wife overseas), and the babysitter pulled out I'm trying to make other arrangements and hope to see you all on Saturday.

Cheers
Steffen.

How old is the child, older enough to come along, or young enough to be bored batty ?

[Yi-P]

I'm reconfirming.... do I need to bring any other equipments apart from camera and lens? eg tripod/monopod

[Steffen]

How old is the child, older enough to come along, or young enough to be bored batty ?

He's only 10. Too old for Mother Goose, too young for Lolita.

Cheers
Steffen.

[michael_]

im sure he could come? i wont have my camera so i can keep him company and hell in reality i am still a kid anyway

[Wocka]

Michael

I will be using my Sigma 30mm on the day, but have the kit lens and a 75-300 IS you can use on the day if you like. Not the best kit, but will still allow you to mount a Canon lens on your body.

Cheers

[Wocka]

Gary and Michael,

I'm sorry to say that I need to pull out of Saturday's course. After keeping this date free for weeks, my wife and I have just been invited to a wedding that I must attend.

Michael, if you still want to borrow a lens then I'm in North Sydney tomorrow during business hours. We can sort something out. Send me a PM.

Sorry about this guys, was not my intention to stuff everyone around.

Cheers

[virgal_tracy]

Permission granted by the minister for W & F.

Looking forward to learning lots and getting to meet everyone.

[radar]

I'll be there with some goodies

I'll bring tripod, SB600 as well.

Cheers,

André

[Oscar]

Matt,
I will bring an SB800 and a tripod.
Sorry, I don't have a whiteboard but I'm sure I could borrow some WB markers from the office.
Cheers, Mick

[Matt. K]

Thanks Mick!
Anyone bringing a laptop & projector....and Photoshop of course.

[Alpha_7]

I can do a laptop.. (could be a stretch to borrow the projector aswell (I'll ask but I'm fairly sure I can get that past the powers that be).

[Steffen]

Ok, the replacement baby-sitter is sorted out

How's parking like in Balmain on a Saturday morning?

Unfortunately, I have neither laptop nor projector (nor photoshop for that matter)...

Cheers
Steffen.

[Alpha_7]

I just made some calls, laptop I can bring. Projector I can, it's already booked out for a meeting

[Oscar]

Thanks Matt. A very informative session.

I'm sure everyone got something out of the session. I, unfortunately, didn't have my pens and paper which I conveniently left on the breakfast bar at home.

And I'm sure there will be lots of great shots posted (soon enough) by all of those present today.

Nice to meet a few more of the gang.

Thanks again. And thanks to Gary for organising the day and venue - also thanks to Vicki for puuting up with us all.

Cheers, Mick

[virgal_tracy]

I want to add my thanks to Matt, Gary, Vicki and the other attendees.

As the genuine newbie of the course I possibly gained more from the first part but less from the SB800 information.

Great talking and learning from everyone.

Look forward to meeting up for some shoots.

[virgal_tracy]

I wish to pass on my thanks to Matt for providing a lot of information to the genuine newbie of the group. I got a lot of information from the 1st part of the course while I think the others got plenty from the SB800 component.

Thanks to Gary for organising and Vicki for being so patient with us all.

To everyone who attended, it was great to meet you all and I learnt lots by just watching and listening to discussions.

I'm looking forward to meeting up for shoots in the future.

[Alpha_7]

I'd like to pass on my thanks to Matt, Gary and the lovely Vicky. Learnt a few new things and also had a few helpful reminders of things that I easily forget.

[radar]

Same here, big thanks to Matt, Gary and Vicki.

Cheers,

André