I HAVE SOME EXCITING NEWS FOR KIWIS......

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/29/2008 04:28:04 AM · #1

I am on the committee that is organising the central regional conference for PSNZ. It will be held in Upper Hutt on Oct 30,31st and Nov 1st 2009. Guess who is going to be a speaker and lead workshops on trash the dress.......one of DPC's greats

judi!!!!!!!
You have been warned, you now have a year to start saving and make arrangements to come away for a few days. Judi and I are hoping after the conference we can have a GTG.

WOOOHOOO

Heres the website pretty basic at the moment but sign up and you will be informed when we add more info ;)

rinac

Pentax K20D

Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7

10/29/2008 04:50:01 AM · #2

Sounds exciting!

You'll have to give us a nudge closer to the time :)

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

10/29/2008 05:07:42 AM · #3

WOW That sounds very interesting!!!

aKiwi

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

10/29/2008 05:28:58 AM · #4

Hi Charlie.. Congrats. Sounds great.
I would love to be there for that, but Germany is a little far away.

I did a trash the dress photo recently.

Looks like this.
//www.peterhansenfoto.de/singapore/galleries/Sessions/2008/08%20August/09%20EKatarina/9918EKatarina.jpg
Dress got trashed... The model is recovering well ;)

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10/29/2008 05:32:42 AM · #5

HOLY CRAP is that for real!!!!!??????

LOL closer i look I can see its not but WOW!

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aKiwi

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

10/29/2008 05:36:35 AM · #6

Yes it is for real!
The dress got totally burnt!

Nuzzer

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

10/29/2008 03:30:50 PM · #7

Cool, Id be keen on that - do you need to be a member of a photography club to come? I was a member of the North Shore club for a year but I got nothing out of it - the tutorial nights were too basic and the judging nights just dragged on ;)

Keep me in the loop via PM

Medoomi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM

10/29/2008 03:56:29 PM · #8

Pretty cool.

Love to see the setup... Real dress & mannequin... cloned in model perhaps?

aKiwi

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

10/29/2008 05:17:26 PM · #9

Originally posted by Medoomi:

Pretty cool.

Love to see the setup... Real dress & mannequin... cloned in model perhaps?

I made a mannequin from wire mesh. First I photographed the model in the dress, then put the dress on the mannequin in the same spot, lit it and photographed it. It was then very easy to merge the two photos.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

10/30/2008 02:44:01 AM · #10

Ohh so thats how you did it! Very clever Lol I think we will stick to more ummm ~~conventional~~ safer trash the dress ideas!

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

11/03/2008 04:44:39 AM · #11

I think I prefer the safer style of TTD...lol! My models have lots of fun and really let their hair down! I am so looking forward to this conference and meeting up with many DPC'ers. So put your name on the list and I will see you all there.

But be warned....there will be lots of fun to be had by all!

Canon EF 70-300 mm f/4-5.6 IS II USM

11/05/2008 01:37:37 PM · #12

LOL Judi your right I think we will stick to something a bit more sedate....the mudslide is looking more and more attractive!

3DsArcher

Canon EOS-7D Mark II

11/05/2008 03:41:17 PM · #13

This sounds very interesting. I am adding this thread to watched threads list.

11/14/2008 01:09:50 PM · #14

The convention website has been updated with some details check it out here

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/14/2008 05:58:38 PM · #15

where is this from taupo and is anyone going there from central north island/waikato I could ride with?

Nuzzer

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/14/2008 06:16:49 PM · #16

Originally posted by Tez:

where is this from taupo and is anyone going there from central north island/waikato I could ride with?

It's just out of Wellington, approx 4 hours drive from Taupo. If I go down it'll probably be with the family so there'd be no room in the car :(

11/15/2008 04:17:42 AM · #17

Originally posted by Tez:

where is this from taupo and is anyone going there from central north island/waikato I could ride with?

Are you going to be in NZ then? I'm sure we could try and sort something out for you :)

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/15/2008 03:44:03 PM · #18

yeah im going to be in NZ until August 2009 at least, but possibly longer hence my interest, im working in Taupo at the moment so i think im here until Jan/Feb until the touristy season is winding down then probs heading south, but who knows, i might stay in Taupo if my photo side of tihngs springs to life :)

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Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

11/15/2008 03:58:34 PM · #19

Originally posted by Tez:

Thats great! Keep in touch and closer to the time I'm sure something can be sorted out :D How are you enjoying NZ? what are you working at?

Tez

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM

11/15/2008 04:02:52 PM · #20

NZ thus far is a pretty cool place, ive noticed a lot of the electronics are outdated and expensive but the people here are so warm and friendly its rather different from back in UK. I also especially love how NZ is a lot more in touch with its environment than european cultures- the environment is revered and respected and caredc for over here as opposed to something thats 'in the way', so yeah, I like NZ... i was told before i came here that nobody comes here to get rich but comes for the lifestyle, which now makes a lot of sense.

Im working in Taupo currently managing a hostel for backpackers called Blackcurrant Backpackers about a 5 min walk from lake taupo. Im trying to get a photo business underway but cant find the equipment i need in this country... specifically Westcott Umbrellas, but the search continues.

kiwinick

Sony DSLR-A550

11/15/2008 04:09:01 PM · #21

I'll be there as per usual should be a good show and close to home as well!!!!!. Hope everyone is going to Wanganui for the National also

kiwinick

Sony DSLR-A550

Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha

11/15/2008 04:12:38 PM · #22

If your out of town I'm about an hours run from UH so if you want a bed or just a cuppa on the way there or back PM me

Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital

11/15/2008 04:23:06 PM · #23

Originally posted by kiwinick:

I'll be there as per usual should be a good show and close to home as well!!!!!. Hope everyone is going to Wanganui for the National also

Glad to hear you will be there Nick :D Im hoping for a DPC GTG maybe on the Mon so we can spend some time with

judi. I am hoping to go to Wanganui depends on finances.

Bugzeye

11/15/2008 04:27:18 PM · #24

I will be living in Wellington by then. Might just hop on that Metro Train and come harrass you guys with my funny American Accent.