A Calendar - DPChallenge Forums

11/04/2007 11:37:33 AM · #1

So folks, here it is, the official thread!!

I am wondering if any of you photogs out there would be interested in taking photos of a breast cancer survivor (you can include their daughters and/or grand-daughters in the photo) to be included in a calendar that will be sold with all profits going to the SGKBCF.

I spoke to the printer and he wants to see what we have in mind before he commits. Because of this, I have no price yet as to what it will cost to obtain a calendar. :-/

Here is the idea:

Take a photo representing a holiday in each month (you choose which holiday but your month will be assigned to you by way of pulling names out of a hat) with a pink theme and a survivor (or 50) as your subject. Think, pink shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day :)

You will be credited with your name on the photograph and the state where you live will be listed as well.

I already have some people interested:
me

TCGuru (of course) DONE

rex DONE

NikonJeb DONE

rossbilly DONE
and
[user]fotomann_forever[/user] DONE

that makes 5... I would like to have 1 photog for each month... if that is not doable, one more would round us out to 2 months each (a pretty good sized task, but easier than what we had originally at 4 each).

add to the list:

gwe21 DONE
[user]routerguy666[/user] DONE

Monique64 DONE

karmat DONE

literaryradical DONE

colorcarnival DONE

Quigley DONE

dknourek NEEDS TO BLOG

That's it! We're full! Thank you everyone!!

Our official blog where the calendars will be sold:

//calendarsforthecure.blogspot.com

Message edited by author 2007-11-26 18:56:36.

11/04/2007 11:57:40 AM · #2

Count me in! My step mom is going through her radiation treatments now for stage IIIC breast cancer.

11/04/2007 11:58:47 AM · #3

let me know what you come up with. My step mom also works for a publisher, so I bet we can get better pricing on the calendars too.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

11/04/2007 03:07:49 PM · #4

Let's do it. No I mean the calendar.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/04/2007 06:23:18 PM · #5

Thank you Erica!! I will edit the first post to include you.

Leroy just PM'ed me, he suggested a quote from each of the survivors to be printed in the blank boxes at the beginning or end of each month.

Go Leroy!!!

James, we ARE going to do it!

6 more!!! :)

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

11/04/2007 06:37:03 PM · #6

I'd be interested in shooting for one of the months, however I would need to ask around to find a survivor. Shouldn't be a big deal if you'd like to include me with that slight caveat.

Do you have some sort of running theme in mind for all the months or is it just 12 individual styles?

11/04/2007 06:39:12 PM · #7

Originally posted by routerguy666:

I don't know one either... I plan to ask around my community :)

Just PINK. That's the only theme :) It will be lovely to have you!! :)

Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX

11/04/2007 07:45:46 PM · #8

Originally posted by TCGuru:

he suggested a quote from each of the survivors to be printed in the blank boxes at the beginning or end of each month

that is an awesome idea too.

codfish

Nikon D80

11/04/2007 07:55:52 PM · #9

I'm sorry that I can't be a part of this as a photographer, my portrait skills just are not any where close to where they would need to be.

But I do have a suggestion, what if all the photos were in black and white with just a flash of pink. The example of shamrocks for St. Pat's only the shamrocks would be in color.

Good luck with the project and let us know when the calendars are available for order.

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/04/2007 08:19:39 PM · #10

Originally posted by codfish:

Thanks!! The B&W idea is a good one. What does everyone think of that? It would involve some PP, but I think we could do it :)

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

11/04/2007 08:21:10 PM · #11

It's a good idea - would give the shots more of a uniform appearance.

Sooner we can assign months the better also.

PhotoDave

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM II

11/04/2007 08:36:37 PM · #12

I think this is a GREAT idea, although I haven't taken any real portraits but would love to opportunity to try for this. I do know a family that is close to me and my heart but would have to ask them if they would be willing to pose. But if there is a chance of me seriously getting in on this then I will definitely ask them as I think this is awesome :)

-dave

Monique64

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

11/04/2007 08:42:20 PM · #13

What about a photo from down under?

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM

11/04/2007 08:49:16 PM · #14

I think B&W is a great idea as well.

What is the time frame on this project?

karmat

Apple iPhone 7

11/04/2007 09:48:45 PM · #15

I know several survivors and some who are battling it currently. If you need another photog, let me know.

rex

Canon PowerShot SD780

11/04/2007 09:51:36 PM · #16

I will have to find a survivor as well. Wonder if the cancer center wil allow me to post a flyer?

ericwoo

Nikon D800

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

11/04/2007 10:09:22 PM · #17

I'm in if you need another.

rossbilly

Nikon D200

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

11/05/2007 08:42:52 AM · #18

Ya know the V8 commercials, where people get smacked on the head fer not thinkin straight? That was me this morning!

Two minutes ago, I ran into someone who grabbed me by the hand & says 'I need a link to your website, because we still need family photos'. DOH! She is also a breast cancer survivor! I didn't even remember til she hurried off to a meeting... I'll re-visit 'J' in a little while, as I think she will be happy to help.

Yaaaaa!!! I am so very proud to have all of you offering to help! Both for your beautiful work AND your grace in helping.

Message edited by author 2007-11-13 11:46:30.

violinist123

Canon EOS-6D

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

11/05/2007 09:07:31 AM · #19

Looks like I might have a local "celeb" of a sort interested. Should find out in the next few days.

When is the deadline for this? I assume to get it out while people are still interested in buying calendars would mean it needs to be printed in the next few weeks?

Also TCGuru are you going to be the editor as far as selecting shots?

11/05/2007 09:35:52 AM · #20

Originally posted by gwe21:

I think B&W is a great idea as well.

What is the time frame on this project?

I am hoping to have it done by the end of November. That way people will get their calendars around the middle of December :)

11/05/2007 09:40:12 AM · #21

Originally posted by routerguy666:

Yes, I am hoping to get it out ASAP. I am going to let each photog select their favorite 2 and yes, I will be choosing between them. Of course, you will all have input before the final product is made :)

I have added the other 4 to the list... that makes 11 :)

One more and we have 12. If we don't get one more by the time I get up today (around 6 server time), I will just add someone to the hat twice.

ETA: I almost forgot to welcome you all to the party :) LOL
Deadlines will be set once we get everyone "in" :D

Message edited by author 2007-11-05 09:41:05.

11/05/2007 09:43:28 AM · #22

Originally posted by rex:

I will have to find a survivor as well. Wonder if the cancer center wil allow me to post a flyer?

Don't know... but that's a thought... and a good one at that!!

literaryradical

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

11/05/2007 11:27:16 AM · #23

If you need one more, I'd love to be in. My website.

11/05/2007 11:45:29 AM · #24

GOTCHA!!! That makes 12!!!

WELCOME TO THE PROJECT EVERYONE!!

I am excited to have you all!!!

I decided to go ahead and draw so we can all start working on our ideas.

Jan-

TCGuru

Feb-

Quigley

March-

karmat

April-[user]fotomann_forever[/user]

May-

gwe21

June-

literaryradical

July-

rossbilly

Aug-

rex

Sept-

colorcarnival

Oct-[user]routerguy666[/user]

Nov-

Monique64

Dec-

NikonJeb

There you have it!!

Message edited by author 2007-11-24 18:50:26.