Temples and Opportunities - DPChallenge Forums

07/06/2003 02:06:22 AM · #1

I hope this isn't taken the wrong way, but any interested photographers who live near Mormon temples, I'd like to try to get *together* somehow, take photos of these temples, which are literally all over the world, and perhaps together we could have a central *location* where Mormons could find lovely shots of the temples that are either near them, or in which they were married.

For those who don't know, to Mormons (members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints), their temples are places of learning about Jesus and his teachings, but they also perform sacred rituals like marriages in them. Because these marriages and other ceremonies in essence (and from their point of view) create the opportunity for family relationships even after this life, temples are considered very special. Almost all active Mormons have photos of temples on their walls at home--usually of a temple that is close by, or in which they were married.

My temple shot, of the Logan temple in Utah (USA) is an example. And the fact is--most photos of temples that are on Mormons' walls aren't all that great. The talent and skill level here, I think, has the potential for providing excellent and unique photos to a very real market.

If interested, either leave a message here, or you can contact me personally.

Further thoughts include Mormon church history sites, which I feel could provide another service to church members.

And I hope none of you take offense at this message; I'm certainly not trying to preach or anything--I'm just trying to find good photographers and good photos!

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

07/06/2003 02:11:06 AM · #2

Here is ONE !

hortopth

Canon EOS-D60

07/06/2003 02:41:25 AM · #3

we've got Mormons, but no temples (melbourne)

drsdnblues

Canon EOS-20D

07/06/2003 03:27:38 AM · #4

Hi,

I'm a memer of the LDS church. I'll be getting married in the Los Angeles Temple in February.

I think its a great and cool idea to get to together somehow and take pictures of these gorgeous temples which always stand out in a city.

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07/06/2003 10:08:57 AM · #5

I neglected to include this shot of the Salt Lake City temple by Patella.

bod

07/06/2003 10:37:47 AM · #6

We have one of the largest Mormon temples in Europe (I think) here in Chorley ... and I've never got round to shooting it!!! Gawd knows how - there's nothing else here. I'll be sure to let you know when I do.

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

07/06/2003 11:40:08 AM · #7

Originally posted by dsidwell:

I neglected to include this shot of the Salt Lake City temple by Patella.

I particularly liked Patella's shot because of the star and the moon in the composition :)

rcrawford

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

07/06/2003 02:07:00 PM · #8

My wife (known as BNC around here) and I were married in the Provo Utah temple 22 years ago. I don't have any good photos of that Temple however; I took this photo of the Mesa Arizona Temple Christmas Eve of 2002.

Message edited by author 2003-07-06 14:09:49.

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07/06/2003 04:49:21 PM · #9

In recent forum activity, we were discussing how to better market DPCPrints, and I think the photos that have been shown would be very attractive to this audience, especially as there is not really a good source for such art work--and I know they are looking for these kinds of shots.

I would propose that if some of you are interested, we could get a central website together that has thumbnails of shots, but than then refer to the DPCPrints site, where the photo is available. In this way, we are marketing DPCPrints in perhaps one of the best ways--by catering to a specific market. And this market, I think requires that we set up an outside source for marketing because of the narrow audience.

(By the way, hortopth, there are temples in Perth and Brisbane, I think, and I sure thought there was one in Melbourne...)

Yomi

Nikon D850

07/06/2003 08:42:20 PM · #10

My favorite temple is the San Deigo temple. That one is just beautiful. My favorite photo of it had won POTD a couple months ago. I thought about emailing the photographer and seeing if there was a way to get a copy of the picture or a print.

Anyways, Temples are some great places to go get building shots as well as flowers and other photos.

rcrawford

Nikon D300

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

07/06/2003 09:14:33 PM · #11

Originally posted by dsidwell:

Dsidwell,
I would like to participate and I have other photos that may be of interest. Just let me know how I can help.
Thanks,
Roger
P.S. The Mesa Temple photo is now approved and up for sale

Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR

07/07/2003 12:22:12 AM · #12

I guess we can add one more to the list!

If you want to see if you have a Mormon temple near you, try this list.

Yomi

Nikon D850

07/07/2003 02:26:01 AM · #13

I found the photo of my favorite temple. This is also my favorite photo I've seen of it as well. -San Diego Temple

GeneralE

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Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)

07/07/2003 02:27:39 AM · #14

We have a very nice one here in Oakland, but I'll have to make a drive in the other direction than I usually go. Do you have a preference for day or night shots?

sanandan

Nikon D300

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

07/07/2003 09:26:11 AM · #15

Originally posted by dsidwell:

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In recent forum activity, we were discussing how to better market DPCPrints, and I think the photos that have been shown would be very attractive to this audience, especially as there is not really a good source for such art work--and I know they are looking for these kinds of shots.

I would propose that if some of you are interested, we could get a central website together that has thumbnails of shots, but than then refer to the DPCPrints site, where the photo is available. In this way, we are marketing DPCPrints in perhaps one of the best ways--by catering to a specific market. And this market, I think requires that we set up an outside source for marketing because of the narrow audience.

(By the way, hortopth, there are temples in Perth and Brisbane, I think, and I sure thought there was one in Melbourne...)
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Dsidwell,

I have about 15-20 images of the one at Salt Lake City. They are all night shots, some of them are worth a look!
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