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2006 Churchill Downs Workshop
Skip Dickstein, Photographer
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Stillwater | NY | USA | Posted: 4:46 PM on 03.02.06 |
| ->> Stop procrastinating about the 2006 Churchill Downs Workshop, get on the website at http://www.chdphoto.com and apply. It is tuition free as a result of wonderful sponsors like NIKON and Brooks Institute and others. Open to juniors and seniors in college. Just pay your own travel, and cheap lodging and a little food expense and we will do the teaching. Where else can you get up with the sun and hit the room at night knowing that you just had the experience of your life. All your questions about the program can be answered by getting on the site. |
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Brendan Smialowski, Photographer
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Washington | DC | United States | Posted: 1:06 PM on 03.04.06 |
| ->> I went to this workshop a few years ago when I was a senior. There are so many subjects that attendees can pursue between the backside of the track, the track, and the front side. A student can shoot a story just on sports and competition or they can do a portrait series on those who make the races possible. From sports action to social issues there is something for every one to photograph at the Churchill Downs Sports Photojournalism Workshop. Aside from it being a wonderful experience there is not a day that goes by where I dont use something I learned at the workshop while working. |
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Jenny Cecil, Photographer
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Orlando (The Villages) | FL | USA | Posted: 3:21 PM on 03.04.06 |
->> I know you've read all the posts before about how great the thing is, so just apply already. This isn't a workshop where they take 500 kids and all your money. It's small, you work one on one with phenominal mentors and like Brendan said, you will use the stuff you learn everyday in your profession.
Ladies, this is a great experience for you too so get your stuff together and send it in! E-mail me if you have any questions or need advice on editing. |
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Chris Preovolos, Photographer
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Stamford | CT | United States | Posted: 4:44 PM on 03.04.06 |
| ->> Its fun and I got a free Pat Day bobblehead, woohoo! |
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Chad Ryan, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Fort Wayne | IN | USA | Posted: 5:05 PM on 03.04.06 |
->> I am hoping to apply for the Workshop, however, there may be some question as to my class standing. I should be a junior, but some of my credits have not been transferred to my new school location. In any case, if I don't get to apply this year, I will definitely do it next year. It's a sad situation considering that I am 33 years old and trying to be a junior.
Chad |
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Travis Mathews, Photographer
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Dallas | TX | USA | Posted: 5:21 PM on 03.04.06 |
| ->> I attended the workshop in 2003 and it was an amazing experience. You learn to look at things from many different perspectives and Churchill Downs itself is a photographic haven. I strongly recommend that anyone who has not experienced this workshop to apply. |
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Chris Detrick, Photographer, Assistant
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Salt Lake City | UT | USA | Posted: 1:16 AM on 03.05.06 |
->> This is a great workshop and a wonderful opportunity to learn from Dave Black, Rick Rickman, Joe McNally, Skip Dickstein, Porter Binks and the other talented students.
Come with an open mind and be willing to stretch your photographic vision. |
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Jacob Hannah, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Rochester | NY | USA | Posted: 3:26 PM on 03.05.06 |
| ->> Just to reiterate what everybody has already said, this is an AWESOME workshop. I attended the workshop last year and it was definately one of the best and most fun learning experiences I have had as a student. If you are a junior or senior in college you really should apply. |
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Steve Boyle, Photographer, Assistant
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Lansdale | PA | USA | Posted: 6:56 PM on 03.05.06 |
->> Free tution, best in the business and great sponsors all combined with one of the longest running and visually rich sporting events...why wouldn't you?
your only excuse can be that you aren't eligible to apply!
- 2003 attendee |
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Scott Bort, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Woodstock | Il | USA | Posted: 12:31 PM on 03.07.06 |
->> I'm bumping this with the reminder that the deadline is March 10 Send em today!!
If you dont mind getting up super early to shoot some fantastic light (barring no rain) then this will rock you in a big bad way.
Things not to miss-
-The look on everyones faces in the hotel lobby, the "Holy shit, i usually go to bed around this time"
-Biscuits n' Gravy andthe grits from Trackside
-Balancing your eyes between watching for pictures and watching out for horseshit
-Being able to carry around a 600mm for a a morning
-Kickin back in the hotel hottub with the champagne of beers
-washing all the dirt out of your clothes
-sleep deprivated insanity
-the spires of Churchill Downs
-Dave Black's inpersonation of a classic photographer
You'll have fun.....trust me. |
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Paul S. Clapp, Assistant, Photographer
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Cleveland | OH | USA | Posted: 5:00 PM on 03.07.06 |
->> I had the privilege of attending my junior year. It was by far one of the best experiences in college and has enabled me to do so much since.
This is, without a doubt, one of the most influential moments of your photography career and you HAVE TO APPLY or you’ll be missing out.
Please, don’t delay. http://www.chdphoto.com
PSC |
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Franz Ellers, Assistant, Photographer
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Santa Monica | CA | USA | Posted: 5:44 PM on 03.07.06 |
| ->> This almost makes me wish I was going to a four year school, never will be a "senior" or "junior". Oh well, there are other opportunities just not as cool as this one. |
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Max Morse, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Manhattan Beach | CA | USA | Posted: 8:40 PM on 03.08.06 |
| ->> only 2 more days to apply .... |
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Kevin Martin, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Athens | OH | USA | Posted: 9:33 PM on 03.08.06 |
| ->> Fed Ex is your friend here folks. Get that stuff in...it's worth it. |
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Danny Gawlowski, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Beijing | Haidian Distric | China | Posted: 11:13 PM on 03.08.06 |
| ->> What are you doing on the message boards? Obviously, this is a great workshop that you want to be a part of. Get away from your computer and go straight to the FedEx office. Time's a wasting! |
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Ben Burgeson, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Vista | CA | USA | Posted: 1:20 PM on 03.09.06 |
| ->> The people that work this thing put everything they've got into this thing. think about it... Dave Black, Rick Rickman, Porter Binks, Lucas Gilman, Skip Dickstien, Nikon, Brooks Institute of Photography, Churchill Downs, Apple, Penn Camera, Lexar, Epson, Lowepro and Bogen Imaging all giving you their best. You seriously can't help but get better! |
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Paul S. Clapp, Assistant, Photographer
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Cleveland | OH | USA | Posted: 7:18 PM on 03.10.06 |
| ->> Tonight is the last night....make sure you don't miss out.. |
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Gabriel Hernandez, Photographer
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Harlingen | TX | USA | Posted: 8:20 PM on 03.11.06 |
| ->> Good Luck to all of those who applied and make it. I think it one of the best workshops out there. You get to meet great mentors and great people. Many contacts for future help. |
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Adron Gardner, Student/Intern
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Las Cruces | NM | USA | Posted: 3:02 AM on 03.24.06 |
->> Thanks Gabe for editing my stuff down for CHD and Sportsshooter. I just have been notified I was accepted to the 2006 workshop. Hope the laptop works out, it was speedy when i sent it out, sorry about the eject key. But the rest should be screwed together tight.
I'm already packed for Kentucky, it will be a good experience before Guatemala. |
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Dustin Snipes, Student/Intern, Photographer
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CHENEY | Wa | United States | Posted: 10:42 PM on 03.24.06 |
| ->> I got my letter today too. I look forward to meeting everyone and seeing all the great pictures being made. |
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Danielle Guerra, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Valparaiso | IN | U.S. | Posted: 8:02 PM on 03.25.06 |
| ->> Hey, just got accepted to the CHD Workshop, can't wait to meet everybody and get some great shots at one of the greatest sports venues ever. |
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Talya Arbisser, Student/Intern, Assistant
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Ithaca | NY | USA | Posted: 1:58 AM on 03.26.06 |
->> I also got accepted!! I think it was the best thing to happen for me during spring break. :-) I'm flying in Tuesday the 25th leaving the night of Sunday the 30th. BTW... email suggests some airlines, I found a very decently priced ticket on Northwest as well (http://www.nwa.com).
Can't wait to meet everyone!
-T |
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Melissa Golden, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Athens | GA | USA | Posted: 12:12 AM on 03.27.06 |
| ->> See all y'all there. I'll be making the long drive up. If anyone else from the Southeast wants a ride and is along the way, just let me know. |
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Max Morse, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Manhattan Beach | CA | USA | Posted: 2:28 PM on 03.28.06 |
->> congrats to all who got accepted! the list of students has been posted at:
http://chdphoto.com/?part=apply
i see a number of sportsshooter members in there. also, we are waiting to get a confirmation from all these students, and there is a wait list. so if you got in, please confirm. if you didn't get in, please apply next year.
congratulations again! |
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