Jon is coming to the Lehigh Valley for a weekend! Wanna do a photoshoot??!??..

[twizhimself]

anyone down to get together for some pro quality photos of their cars? i'm going to be in town (easton) from May 21-25. I do have a wedding to shoot on the 22nd..but i'm pretty much free the rest of the time.

where...anywhere really: beth steel, cool old warehouses, your backyard..or wherever you guys want!
when...again, whenever either morning or afternoon Maybe that sunday?
what do you get...
well, i figured i could do a ton of shots (but less than or equal to 100) of each car that shows. Figured if you're willing to drop a few bucks for my time, i can mail a disc of each photo i took edited for instant uploading to your fav websites & Forums. (ill take pics of your car of course for free...but if you feel like im doing a good job, deserve it, or you wanna give me a nice birthday present - its may 18th) then thats cool :-)

what do you guy say? anyone down?

im thinking:
Sunday May 23. like 2-3ish (after the harsh noon sun)
meeting place to be determined...

probably somewhere around easton...do some old dilapidated buildings first then some rolling shots on the backroads.. then go from there...id LOVE to do some sunset shots so if anyone can think of a cool place that would put the sunset in the background

samples:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jond_photo/
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4575713511_d8119c642e_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3310/4576347230_e5300b1af7_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/4473731579_e74d299cc9_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4025/4288698821_8bfecd2886_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4288577013_2d8b0407cf_o.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2783/4295259045_cc6aa17c86_o.jpg

[twizhimself]

oh yea...this also gives me a reason to attend a meet while im home too :-P

[Honest_Bob]

memememe!!!

I'll give you $10, but only if your lens is dirty. :-p

[twizhimself]

lol!!!!!! ill make sure i keep my lens off the camera body and not put the cap on so ill get tons of dirt in it

[rodder]

I'm down for some dirty pictures!

[09Speed3Z]

I am also down. How about some rolling shots on the highway and some shots up by the F16(?) on 145??

[TalonTsi97]

I'm looking for some legit pictures and have a friend or two with quality cars that would probably come out. i guess it just depends where the location will be.
I'll continue to check back in. Thanks for the opportunity.

[twizhimself]

I'm down for some dirty pictures!

lol!!

[twizhimself]

rolling shots would be fun...wish i had a camera rig out there...then wed get some awesome shots...but alas..i guess ill have to ride shotty in the soccer mom wagon?

yea im down for whatever! if you guys have a fav location..lets do it..granted its gotta be in the LV area..as i dont really have a car (rely on my nephews for transportation when im in town)

[Honest_Bob]

rolling shots would be fun...wish i had a camera rig out there...then wed get some awesome shots...but alas..i guess ill have to ride shotty in the soccer mom wagon?

yea im down for whatever! if you guys have a fav location..lets do it..granted its gotta be in the LV area..as i dont really have a car (rely on my nephews for transportation when im in town)

Rolling shots sound good. :)

[delphinE30]

memememe!!!

I'll give you $10, but only if your lens is dirty. :-p

+1
ill have that camera soon... but before use....it will get cleaned and looked over by a professonal
i have to get my pics up here
ok i posted some of mine in the photography section haha
o and i am down for a shoot, im thinking of locations

[05suby]

if my wheels are on by then, im down.

[twizhimself]

do it even if youre wheels arent on..then send me a pic of said wheels and ill photoshop em on..lol

[twizhimself]

+1
ill have that camera soon... but before use....it will get cleaned and looked over by a professonal
i have to get my pics up here
ok i posted some of mine in the photography section haha
o and i am down for a shoot, im thinking of locations

yea just get a sensor clean and you should be good to go

[vyzion]

If i can get the paint job done by then im down i'll let you know thanx

[Aero Z]

if I get me car back from body shop by then, im down

[delphinE30]

ok everyone is in....now date and time. lol

[delphinE30]

yea just get a sensor clean and you should be good to go

o yea and i wouldnt charge for pics either haha.
id do it for fun. and if you do a shoot you wouldnt mind if other people get pics as well cuz im always lookin for new cars for practice

[twizhimself]

^this guy..lol

[twizhimself]

ok lets set this up for that Sunday May 23. like 2-3ish (after the harsh noon sun) meeting place to be determined...probably somewhere around easton...do some old dilapidated buildings first then some rolling shots on the backroads.. then go from there...id LOVE to do some sunset shots so if anyone can think of a cool place that would put the sunset in the background...that would be awesome.

[telopyros]

Im in depending on when it is, and will gladly support your funds..

[twizhimself]

edited the first post

[delphinE30]

^this guy..lol

hey i was being serious lol
i totally have a bad rep now cuz people think I! charged for the shoot. :(

[telopyros]

I would be down for sure..just need to make sure i get off.

[twizhimself]

monday bump!

[twizhimself]

renting the 70-200 F/2.8 VR tomorrow! i cant wait to play with that bad boy! and yes..ill still have it for the shoot :-)

[Khellen]

hey i was being serious lol
i totally have a bad rep now cuz people think I! charged for the shoot. :(

You don't have a bad rep, we all know it wasnt you charging and you were just trying to get some kind of meet going. Nothing wrong with trying to get people together to enjoy their cars. Most of the hate was directed towards the photographer since he isnt a member of this board and was trying to make money off people when he is clearly new to photography. I mean come on, dust all over those pictures he took for you guys? :(

Back on subject, I'm definitely coming out to see twiz work his magic. I'm picking up a canon 10-22mm this week twiz and would love to try it out at this meet. Heck, I might even be willing to pay 10 bucks for some photos of my car. :)

This meet should be a blast!

[09Speed3Z]

I've got an idea for the photoshoot..........

Why don't we meet at the Steel parking lot, get some good group photos at a few of the spots across the city, cruise down the highway to get some rolling shots and then end up at one of my secret photo spots for a few shots of Allentown in the background???

[Kevin03WRX]

ok lets set this up for that Sunday May 23. like 2-3ish (after the harsh noon sun) meeting place to be determined...probably somewhere around easton...do some old dilapidated buildings first then some rolling shots on the backroads.. then go from there...id LOVE to do some sunset shots so if anyone can think of a cool place that would put the sunset in the background...that would be awesome.

Dude call me when your back home here...we'll have to get a bite and a drink somewhere....I wont be around May 21-23 ( well 23rd like wayyy later in the day at least). Gimme a buzz though since ill prolly forget to view this post later. lol

[twizhimself]

I've got an idea for the photoshoot..........

Why don't we meet at the Steel parking lot, get some good group photos at a few of the spots across the city, cruise down the highway to get some rolling shots and then end up at one of my secret photo spots for a few shots of Allentown in the background???

sounds good! take me to a cool location and ill make my photo magic..lol

khellen...yea dude bring it out!

[Schepis]

I'm down for bringing any of the 3 cars out, let me know!

[delphinE30]

so is it for sure may 23rd?? really hoping to have a camera by then. and hopefully i dont work either. i do like zach's idea too. and if im lucky my friends will bring their whips.

[09Speed3Z]

Can I ask one favor though?? Can when have it a little later in the day on Sunday??

I'm helping a friend move from Philly down to DC on Saturday and will be coming home on Sunday. I should be home about 3 or 4 (hopefully) so I'm down afterwards.....

[driftking786]

im downn. does 25 bucks sound good for a birthday present? from the work i see i like and trust you. and th3 23rd it is. can you post an adress up where we are meting since im from king of prussia so i dont get lost sir

[twizhimself]

yea lets for sure do it the 23rd.

as for later in the day..if a ton of people show up well still be shooting come 3-4ish so no worries there.

as for a meeting spot..how bout we meet at beth steel since the lot is more centralized and well, its a parking lot. take some shots there if anyone wants any. then go from there...hows around 2ish?

[Ender81]

Is the "donation" just enough to cover the disc and mailing or are you wanting to make a profit?

[twizhimself]

wait don is a mod! woah!

yea well if they want a disc mailed then yessir!

[gary]

I don't want a disk, I just want you to touch me. Count me in...

[Honest_Bob]

I don't want a disk, I just want you to touch me. Count me in...

Can I get pictures of Jon touching Gary?

[twizhimself]

i have a remote for a reason ;-D

[twizhimself]

wait gary and ben are mods too!!! wtf happed int he 3 years ive been out here...lol

[Honest_Bob]

haha I blame it all on Don. :-p

[twizhimself]

lol. but my member number is lower than any of you... :P

[09Speed3Z]

Jon im trying to get pics of the one spot where I shoot at.....

So meet at Beth Steel and at 3 and then get some rolling shots on the highway after??

[twizhimself]

yea thatd be cool! lets do that then.

just locked in the 70-200 F2.8 VR! woot! its coming on my birthday! woot woot!!

[rodder]

hmmmm... so this shoot is happening the day after my summer kickoff BBQ... Not so sure I'll be able to make it as I'll have a bunch of hungover people I'll need to get out of my house before I can go anywhere on sunday.

I'll do my best to make it though, but if I don't, thanks anyway for the offer and have fun!

oh yeah, and my parties are always "the more the merrier". If anyone in the area would like some free beer and food, along with assorted hijinks, debauchery, burnouts, skateboarding (I have a mini ramp in my garage), fireworks and good music, shoot me a PM for directions.

[Khellen]

oh yeah, and my parties are always "the more the merrier". If anyone in the area would like some free beer and food, along with assorted hijinks, debauchery, burnouts, skateboarding (I have a mini ramp in my garage), fireworks and good music, shoot me a PM for directions.

You had me at "free beer". :)

[Ender81]

wait don is a mod! woah!

yea well if they want a disc mailed then yessir!

Lol yeah I've been a mod for almost 2 years now.

So is that a yessir to covering your cost or a yessir to making a buck :mrgreen:

[twizhimself]

lol..covering cost...of course..don you should come out with the lady!!

heres a shot from yesterday playing around with the Nikon D50 i got from Ebay and the 50mm F/1.8 my gf got me as an early bday present

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1131/4604595786_dc26a30522_o.jpg

[delphinE30]

that looks to be with out editing..?

[rodder]

You had me at "free beer". :)

haha nice. I usually get a keg or 2 of Lager.

If you come make sure to bring your suby. There will be a few others there, including mine of course. We can have a mini car show in my driveway since everyone else will be parking on the lawn. :mrgreen:

[twizhimself]

that looks to be with out editing..?

you are correct! all i did in PS was add the border and © line. (and a lens vignette - i seem to like doing that lately) but color and sharpness are straight from camera - i LOVE the 50mm ƒ/1.8D my g/f got me!! that shot was also taken on a 5 year old body (nikon D50)

cant wait for the 70-200 ƒ/2.8 VR to come on tuesday!

[Ender81]

lol..covering cost...of course..don you should come out with the lady!!


Maybe we can make it out in her 2.5. The WRX won't be back together for a little while lol.

[twizhimself]

^awesome! (actaully i wanted to get pics of her car mainly...who cares about another silver bugeye ;-P <3

[Honest_Bob]

Nice tires you baller. :-p

[twizhimself]

theyre so grippy.

do what i did..look for a guy sponsored by tire rack selling them for 450 bux brand new because "hes decided to go another direction"

[twizhimself]

Bump for next Sunday!

[Khellen]

Definitely going to try and make it out this Sunday. Lets hope everything works out! Who all is coming btw?

[gary]

I will be out as long as it isn't raining. 40% chance of t-storms

[twizhimself]

wwell if it ends up raining well have to postpone it i guess till the next time i come out...BUT if 3 rolls around and its gloomy and NOT raining or theres a break in the rain..ill be shooting..a little water never killed me. ;-)

well play it by ear i guess...ill check sundays weather int eh am...and post :-)

[Honest_Bob]

Sounds good.

[twizhimself]

Bump for sunday!!! (technically that's tomorrow!)

[Honest_Bob]

I'm excited!

Screw the rain...

[Aero Z]

i did lil google search for beth steel n came up w/ 715 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem, PA‎, does this sound rite 4 those of u kno the area? im not familiar w/ the area lol

[delphinE30]

Bump for sunday!!! (technically that's tomorrow!)

elite magazine is have a photo shoot at beth steel tomorrow (sunday)

[Honest_Bob]

I'm not exactly sure where Bethlehem steel is. Do you need a ride Jon? Can I meet you up at your house?

[Chris B.]

I'm not exactly sure where Bethlehem steel is.

The parking lot most people use for photo shoots is here:
http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=2260+Black+River+Rd,+Bethlehem,+Lehigh,+Penn sylvania+18015&ll=40.614543,-75.37253&spn=0.003812,0.008234&t=h&z=18

[sobigsofly]

Ben I'll meet you somewhere since I dont know the area. let me know boo. ; )

[delphinE30]

chris you will get better shots at this shoot you should go haha

[Honest_Bob]

Ben I'll meet you somewhere since I dont know the area. let me know boo. ; )

Midget strippers! :-p

You really comming out?

[sobigsofly]

Midget strippers! :-p

You really comming out?

You know I'm all about the half pint strippers.:mrgreen: Lmao. What time you heading ut for this thing?

[Khellen]

I'll probably head out to this after I stop at area1320 tomorrow and check on my car. Wanna meet up somewhere ben?

[Honest_Bob]

Meet @ Area1320 2pm.

[sobigsofly]

Meet @ Area1320 2pm.

I'll be there with a pocket full of $ingles for later that night. :)

[Honest_Bob]

I'll be there with a pocket full of $ingles for later that night. :)

No strip club for this guy. :mad:

[twizhimself]

Yea ben swing by my parents around 3ish and u can follow me up. If it's heavy rain... We should reschedule. I'm not too crazy about getting 4k worth of gear ruined....lol.

[Honest_Bob]

Alright, I got to visit Ryan anyway.

[twizhimself]

Yea weather isn't looking like its going to cooperate. Let's reschedule. I had to extend my trip out here so I'll be in town till Saturday! I'm pretty much free all week!

[twizhimself]

Tuesday & thursday look to be good. Friday is fine too but Thursday is my last day with the fancy lens. (it's ok I'll still have my other glass)

[gary]

Tuesday is totally out for me. My vote goes to Thursday.

[Honest_Bob]

Thursday is good for me. :)

[twizhimself]

Thursday works! Gary, we NEED to get shots of the tibby!!!

[gary]

Yes we do, this may be the last time before it gets stripped and sold for a prius.

[sobigsofly]

What time on Thursday?

[twizhimself]

What's best? I'm pretty much available all day until 6pm -8ish then all night.

[gary]

I get off at 3:30 so anytime after 4 is fine with me.

[twizhimself]

So uh WTF?! At 3 the sun comes out...

[sobigsofly]

I can be where ever by 6ish. Unfortanetly I work till 5.

[twizhimself]

how bout we do some shots after 8 on thursday (and if you can do earlier - like before 5 then we can do that too)

[twizhimself]

took these tonight of my nephews car
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3394/4633638201_52ee1a9bf1_o.jpg

[gary]

ummm maybe you guys should do it tonight, tomorrow, or wed. Thursday looks like poo now. It looks like I am out this time.

[Khellen]

I can't come out tonight....we've got our weekly Monday meet in Bartonsville. Tuesday or Wednesday would be fine with me.

[09Speed3Z]

I vote for Wednesday....then we can all go to Applebees together.

[Honest_Bob]

I cant two meets that late at night being so far away, have fun guys.

Jon I'll see you wed. :)

[twizhimself]

Ya know, weds bight might be the best night! Looks like the rain has shifted to Thursday night. We could even shoot at the beez!

[Honest_Bob]

Yes doo eeet!!

[gary]

Let me know when and I will be there... I kinda hoped for a better background but ohh well the bees will do.

[09Speed3Z]

If you guys wanna cruise up 145 to this spot where I shoot photos we can......up to all of you.

[sobigsofly]

Wednesday sounds good too. After 6 right.

[sobigsofly]

So we doing this today or what?

[gary]

Hey Jon, I don't know what your plans are today but if you want to do something before the meet, the covered bridge tour goes right by applebees.

[twizhimself]

Yea today after the beez meet.

[rodder]

Yea today after the beez meet.

eh? I thought this was happening thursday at 8? (That was according to Amanda from LVSE on the facebook page)

I can probably make it either day.

[Khellen]

Yea today after the beez meet.

Lame, I really wanted to go to this but not sure I wanna be out at 10-11pm taking photos when I have to work the next day.

[twizhimself]

Yea I was gonna do tomorrow too with those guys.

[Aero Z]

damn im so mad i mist on this :( i guess i gotta check tst mor often

[twizhimself]

stupid weather screwed up organizing this whole ordeal..

maybe next time i suppose

[Khellen]

stupid weather screwed up organizing this whole ordeal..

maybe next time i suppose

You didn't get a chance to take any pictures at all? That stinks. We went down to beth. steel last night to take pics of SSnicks car....I'll post them up as soon as I can get a copy of photoshop. :)

[twizhimself]

we got a few on meet night..nothing crazy..no real location..it was meh.

[Y2KFirehawk]

The pics from down by the Steel look great!