So in case you’ve been sleeping under a rock, just a quick reminder that Seattle’s underground photography scene is going berserk. I’d venture to say that there are more aspiring camera shutters cracka-lackin’ here than anywhere on the planet.
If you missed our first such photo evening, highlighted in last January’s vid – Chase Jarvis RAW: Seattle Flickr Roundup – this time we took it to the next level. Thanks to the hard work of my crew and the likes of Glazers Camera here in Seattle, during Friday’s community outreach photo shoot event we were able to provide 100 photographers with the resources they need to help them learn: 30,000 square feet of shooting space, 25 models, 4 stylists, a breakdance crew, a freestyle ramp complete with BMX riders, 7 fully professional lighting stations, and a whole lotta positive vibes…all at no charge to them. In the words of Spinal Tap, this one went to eleven. Click the ‘continue reading’ link below to get the deets on this historic and collaborative event. –
So, if you’re a pro shooter, consider rounding up some local photo enthusiasts, reaching out to your community and sharing some knowledge. On the other hand, if you’re an aspiring photographer and this sort of thing is of interest to you, consider rounding up your homies and sharing resources. It’s good fun and remember, a rising tide floats all the boats.
Check out some of their photos from Friday’s gig here:
[Thanks again to our staff, the models, the Fraggle Rock Crew, the stylists, the volunteers, Glazers Camera, and all the participants. And, of course, thanks to Trent at Nine Inch Nails for the tunes. RSS readers may need to click here to see the video.]
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@ frank: contact me offlist to discuss hosting one of these in the netherlands… I can give you some background and ideas.
@ everybody: contact me offlist to discuss hosting one of these in the your country or city… I can give you some background and ideas. I’m serious about infusing this idea into photo communities worldwide.
get me at info at chase jarvis dot com
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I teach high school kids photography and this is the kind of thing that I am trying to set up for them (on a bit smaller scale!) I really want to be part of this next time, how can I get on the list?
@ Adam : Join the Seattlelites Flickr group and also sign up at Meetup.com. There is always something going on with this group!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/seattlemeetups/
@Black English…thanks.
it’s real cool how much you are truly giving back to the photographic community. There are so many posers out there that say they are out to help out and all they really want to do is help out their pocket book.
Here in my home town the pros are very closed mouth and the only time they are willing to talk to you is to treat you like a mule and then ship you off. I have actually heard of pros giving very bad advise on purpose because they are afraid of competition, so they figure if they sabotage you now they can cut one more competitor down before they get started……..Very sad
You guys are doing such amazing work, and you are such an inspiration! Would love to do this in London, UK sometime soon!
Mark,
to address your questions:
1) To connect our D# to Aperture, we just use a mini USB -> USB cable. We were running a Profoto Pro 7A with 2 heads, a Pro 7b (battery) with 2 heads.
Dartanyon
I think this is amazing and i wish something like this would take place here in england, i have two questions:
1) what cable do u use to lonk ur camera to the computer?
2) what lighting were u using in this?
@Chase, Thanks for doing this; I know it means a lot to the group and I just wish I could have been there. I lived in Seattle for 6 months Jan 30 to Aug 1 and so even though I was involved with the Flickrites I missed you on both ends by a couple weeks….
When you say “And, of course, thanks to Trent at Nine Inch Nails for the tunes. “, Do you contact Trent to get permission to use his songs over the videos?
this is so rad. Will you ever make it to the east coast? This would be killer in the boston area…
Why, why there is nothing like that in Ukraine…
There is only one solution – to organize such activity by myself…
Chase, will you give me a quick HOWTO?
Thank for your video.
sorry, I post in 2-3 time. how to contact you… offlist?
@ Bill: yup. we get permission to use all the music in our videos.
I’m proud to have had a hand in this and glad I could help.
If anyone is interested in how to build a better strobist community, I’d be more than happy to chat.
Jeremy Center, A Seattle Photographer
http://www.jeremycenter.com
This is just great and unbelievable cool! I am following your blog since last year december and I am just blown away! You really are a true example of how the world should be with each other not just in photography… This is evolution! free evolution!
respect
sincerely
Marc Andre Jourdan
Chase, this was such a great experience that I’m STILL talking about it. I’ve had a few people ask how I got studio space and lighting gear for my shots and I pointed them right to your blog. Thanks a million man!
I kind of wish you would come to Texas and do one of these or let it known way in advance. I would be more than willing to fly to Seattle to hang out and shoot a day with Chase Jarvis.
I only can dream about something like that to happen into my country.
Love this!
You guys gotta come to Sydney, Australia!
I have read you were using 4 heads but i can only see 3 of them in the video!!!
pretty sure I was just using 3…
Would like to see something like this happen in Sydney Australia one day. Great to see other photographers getting together and sharing there ideas and how-tos great work.