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SS headcount: Geekfest 2011- Denver
Daniel Berman, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | US | Posted: 3:58 PM on 07.24.11 |
->> Anyone else from the SportsShooter community planning a getaway to Geekfest?
For the huh-happy folks: Geekfest is the annual meet-up of aphotoaday.org members.
More info available at http://geekfest2011.tumblr.com/
Hope to see you all there!
Daniel |
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Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Houston | Texas | USA | Posted: 8:29 PM on 07.24.11 |
| ->> +1 |
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Luke Johnson, Photographer, Student/Intern
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St.Petersburg | FL | USA | Posted: 9:54 PM on 07.24.11 |
| ->> I want to go... It was local to me last year and I happened to be out of town while it was taking place. Wish I could have made it. |
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Matthew Jonas, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Evergreen | CO | USA | Posted: 12:26 AM on 07.25.11 |
| ->> Pretty sure I'm going. |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 1:15 AM on 07.25.11 |
->> I gotta ask....where do you guys get the dough to go to all these conferences/conventions? I always see the same names saying you're going to stuff....and you're students too. Am I missing something? are you guys independently wealthy? 8)
I mean, I have a full time job and I can't even think about heading out to one of these deals....let us in on the secret of where you come up with the dough. A Sportsshooter column is here for sure.... |
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Dave Prelosky, Photographer
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Lower Burrell | Pa | US | Posted: 8:25 AM on 07.25.11 |
->> Chuck,
Somehow I suspect it involves stuffing 6 bodies in a rented Yugo with a folded Amana carton lashed to the top. Expand the carton in a park and voila - housing! Meals from Aldi and you're on the student plan... |
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Erik Markov, Photographer
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anywhere | IN | | Posted: 9:08 AM on 07.25.11 |
| ->> Dave, if you know someplace to get a rented Yugo, I'd be up for that even tho graduation day is a distant memory. Just for the chance to say oh yea I did that. :) |
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Patrick Fallon, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Houston | Texas | USA | Posted: 11:06 AM on 07.25.11 |
->> Dave is pretty much on the money, if you can reduce the cost of the hotel and travel as much as possible, it can be more affordable if you save up for it in advance.
So you get a group of people together, pack a car and not mind a lack of personal space. Having shared a room with 10 people before... was still more space than the dorms... and you only resort to that when there is no one around the area with a friend/uncle/aunt of someone in the group to stay with. You bring a sleeping bag, etc.
In the case with some workshops, you can attend as a student volunteer, these are great because they provide food/place to stay and you get to learn (maybe not as much) but its free. Some also offer free tuition for next year if you volunteer this year.
I also don't have an ex-wife, mortgage or child support to pay. (Some student loans, however.) |
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Chuck Liddy, Photographer
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Durham | NC | USA | Posted: 11:38 AM on 07.25.11 |
| ->> I see a reality show here..... |
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Matthew Jonas, Photo Editor, Photographer
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Evergreen | CO | USA | Posted: 11:51 AM on 07.25.11 |
| ->> Chuck, I live and work about 20 minutes from Denver. The only reason that I can afford to go is because I don't have to worry about transportation or lodging. The conference is the same price as a year of Gold CPS membership. |
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Rafael Agustin Delgado, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Pasadena | Ca | USA | Posted: 12:02 PM on 07.25.11 |
->> When there is a will, there is a way.
I have hosted my fair share of SSA Alums. From SSA IV to SSA VI, and even the last one SSA VII which I did not even attend. SSA VI was quite a memorable experience with the whole Mizzo Crew crashing for that workshop.
I enjoy the opportunity to host because it develops relationships in this PJ community that will last for years to come. |
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G.J. McCarthy, Photographer
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Dallas | TX | US | Posted: 12:36 PM on 07.25.11 |
->> "So you get a group of people together, pack a car and not mind a lack of personal space. Having shared a room with 10 people before... was still more space than the dorms... and you only resort to that when there is no one around the area with a friend/uncle/aunt of someone in the group to stay with. You bring a sleeping bag, etc."
Wow, as a claustrophobe, germanophobe and a bit of an anthropophobe, you basically just described my nightmare (that, or being chased down by a diarrhoeal Pegasus). Seriously, I was having a panic attack just reading your post. |
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Daniel Berman, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | US | Posted: 1:22 PM on 07.25.11 |
->> Well, since you asked...
I'm working my way through college, paying all my bills and saving the money I'm making. I'm not eating top ramen every night either; I'm just putting my resources towards learning and building my network.
Plus, these kinds of events are just plain fun -- it's not every day that I get to spend time with like-minded people.
For me, what sealed the deal was inexpensive airfare to Denver from Seattle ($200 RT).
Nothing independently wealthy about that. |
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Jared Wickerham, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Pittsburgh | PA | U.S.A. | Posted: 2:03 PM on 07.25.11 |
| ->> I'm hoping to go. Still have to check a few things on my schedule but I've heard from a few fellow photojournalists in Pittsburgh that it's worth the trip. |
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Jason Redmond, Photographer
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Los Angeles | CA | USA | Posted: 5:42 AM on 08.29.11 |
| ->> I'm looking to split a room with folks if anyone is interested or is looking for a roommate. |
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Dustin Bradford, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Denver | CO | USA | Posted: 11:26 AM on 08.29.11 |
| ->> I'm in Denver, this is the first time I heard of this thing. I'd probably attend if any part of it is open to "non members"?? can't quite discern from the tumblr page. Also could be open to hosting someone, feel free to send me a note if you're interested. I live close to downtown and walking distance to the lightrail that goes to and fro all day and night. |
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Adam Vogler, Photographer, Photo Editor
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Kansas City | Mo. | USA | Posted: 12:28 PM on 08.29.11 |
->> Pretty much what Dan said, except that I'm outta school. I budget and save to be able to attend a workshop or conference every year.
It takes some sacrifices but I consider it an investment in my career, never know who's desk my portfolio may end up on one day and having them think, "Oh I remember that guy..." could be the difference between getting a look or phone call and ending up in the recycling bin.
Plus the flight was cheap and I'm sure it'll be a blast. |
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Mike Isler, Photographer, Assistant
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Daniel Berman, Student/Intern, Photographer
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Seattle | WA | US | Posted: 5:50 PM on 08.31.11 |
->> Oh man we're getting close to Geekfest! Who else can't wait to get to Denver?
The lineup is shaping up to be really good -- look at this speakers list & schedule: even SportsShooter is represented. Sol Neelman (Weird Sports) is speaking on the opening night.
Who are you excited to hear?
More info: http://www.aphotoaday.org/blog/?p=1785
Daniel |
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