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Since there seems to be a few of us going to the Cepic New Media Conference Lee Torres from MicrostockDiaries and I have decided to organize a relaxed shoot and GTG around the same time so hopefully people can get both into their calenders.  There is still a lot of planning to do about where and how but it WILL go forward so you can put it in your calender as a for sure happening.  Also, if you are interested in helping out organizing we are grateful for help.  

I'll try to keep this post updated with all the current info so you don't have to go search through this thread for all the details.

SHOOT INFO
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Where: Dublin
Meeting Location for both shoots:
Meet at St. Stephens Green  just inside Fusilier's Arch on the grass. (check on google maps if you are not sure where it is)
Once we are finished with the paper work we will start shooting right away in the park.  We will plan to later walk down to Trinity College (10 minutes walk) and shoot a little there, then if time permits walk to the river and Ha'penny bridge (10 more minutes walking) or elsewhere along the river or that area of the city.

When: June 7, 2010
Casual Shoot: June. 7, 2010 @10:00-14:00
Business Shoot: June 7, 2010 @ 16:00-20:00

Confirmed Models
10:00-14:00 Casual Shoot
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1092681
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1593847
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1407663
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1363385
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1664932


16:00-20:00 Business Shoot
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1233263
http://www.modelmayhem.com/792927/0
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1201683
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1184226
http://www.modelmayhem.com/1367722


Still working on trying to get more...

Cost:
Update:  We will be paying the models 100 Euro each and I'll try to book at least 5 models for each shoot (models seem to have a tendency to cancel at the last minute, so we could only end up with 3 for each shoot).  We'll split the costs evenly amongst everyone who shoots.

 It depends on how much help we get from others, if we have to pay for any locations or decide we want any make-up or wardrobe, and how many models we end up using etc.  To give you an idea of cost though, if we had a model/photographer ratio of 1:1, your costs would be approximately 1 models worth for that shoot.  I don't know what the going rate for Dublin is, but in NY I paid $100/model.   We'll try to keep the costs down as much as possible, shooting at free locations etc.  The only thing that will cost though is if you shoot - so you should be able to get your money back from image sales.  If you just want to hang out in the evening or assist in the shooting then it will be free, other than what you spend on food / drinks.  Anyone who comes to one of the shoots and doesn't take pictures will be put to work holding reflectors / lights.  We will be happy to have you  there  If everyone who comes wants to shoot then we will switch off assisting and shooting.  Or, if you just want to shoot for one of the shoots then just assist for the second / (third?) shoot, you will only pay for the shoot you actually shot images.

Non-Exclusivity: We will be getting releases from all the models at the shoot so they can be used for stock.  To make the shoot as open to everyone as possible, the images will be free for you to upload to any agency - the only problem this creates is for istock photographers who might not be able to upload the very similar images they take as exclusive content.  I'll let the exclusives decide how to deal with that themselves, but know if you are exclusive and want to upload images from this shoot to istock, there are going to be other photographers who have very similar images on other stock sites.
Models:  I'll put our confirmed model count here.  Hopefully we can have around a 1:1 model photographer ratio (again depending on the number of us who shoot), but at a 1:1 ratio we can group up and get 4 models in a shoot with 2 people assisting and 2 shooting or something....

Facebook Event Page
Any other thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.

REMEMBER TO BRING
    * Lighting equipment you want to use ... strobes, reflector, other things...
    * Your model releases
    * Pocket full of cash
    * camera etc...  of course
    * any props you might want to use

Aaaargh, I was all excited - I can get cheap flights to Dublin. But it's a Monday (I have to be at the day job!)
Good luck and enjoy, peeps!

The D4 hotels are ok, I stayed in the Burlington a couple of months ago, decor isn't the most modern but the room was big, clean and quiet, and the location is very good. I live 160 miles away but I will do my best to make an appearance :-)

any chance to do it on the 8th ?

Hi Lee,

 I'm there as you know, and if it doesn't conflict with business I would be super excited to join in the fun. Let me know the schedule as soon as it's set. Look forward to seeing you there.

Best,
Jonathan

Awesome!  We'd be delighted to have you partake.  I'll keep you updated. 

Oh, I'm there on Tuesday. So I'll miss this. Enjoy anyway! Vita

I might be in for the GTG/shoot.
Maybe from 6-10th or so.
Depends on what models will attend too, do you have any booked?
Any French models?

I'm here

So, who is shooting?
I think I am, still not 100% though.
Holgs, are you attending the conference?
Regarding hotels, the Ballsbridge inn and Burlington seem a bit far from city center, where are the GTG's going to take place?

I'm not going to the conference - no offense to those speaking or organising, but I think I can find better value for 190euros at one or more of Dublin's fine drinking establishments, where I'm hoping to be able to catch up with those participating!

I haven't booked any accommodation yet either - I think prices for the places mentioned here have also gone up in the intervening time. 

Yeah, prices seemed o go up, let me know when you find a good deal, ok?

there are some fine drinking establishments for sure :-)