Introduction to Large Format Demonstration June 1st

Photographer Barry Schmetter will be giving an informal workshop at Artomatic that gives the basics on using a view camera and the materials needed to get started. Artomatic is located at The Science Club, 1136 19th Street NW, Washington DC 20036. More information at http://www.artomatic.org

Collotype Exhibit at Project Basho Gallery and Lecture by James Hajicek

In conjunction the ongoing exhibition, "Time: Exhibition of Contemporary Collotype Prints," Project Basho is hosting an accompanying lecture on collotype by James Hajicek. The lecture which is open to public will be held on April 11th at 6:45 pm at Project Basho Gallery.

James Hajicek is a professor at The School of Art at Arizona State University. His area of interest is late 19th century photographic printing processes. He leads the 19th-century photo processes program, teaches classes in photogravure and collotype, and has extensively researched both collotype and woodburytype printing processes.

* Date&Time: April 11th, 6:45 pm

* Location: Project Basho Gallery

* 1305 Germantown Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19122

* Admission: $10 for General Public/$5 for Students

Gathering on May 1, 2008

Bring your work from April's shoots, other work, problems, concerns, successes.

We are beginning the preparations for an alternative process demonstration. We hope to have an exposure device at VisArts Center available for our use for the June meeting and will likely use the cyanotype process. Keep the color blue in mind as you shoot.

Shows and calls for entries have been added to the site. Send new additions to Carole as you learn of them.

Again bring your calendars to the May meeting for scheduling shoots during May. Following Kennilworth Aquatic Gardens and Congressional Cemetary think about 2 new locations for outdoor and possibly night shoots.

Gathering on March 20, 2008

The large format and alternative processes meeting will be held at VisArts Center in Rockville, MD at 7:30 on Thursday March 20.

Cameras and Processes:
At the last meeting we were collectively 4X5, 5X7, 6X7, and 6X9 film sizes. Processes included cyanotype, platinum, cremains/gum bichromate, silver gelatin, and digital prints.

• Bring your large format and alt process pieces or work in progress to share with the group along with questions, successes, failures, frustrations, etc.
• Books will be brought in about various 19^th century processes.
• Formulas and papers will be discussed for alternative processes.
• We will discuss potential photographers for workshops here as well as demos by group members. Information sheets about William A. Smith and Paula Chamlee (michaelandpaula.com) from Pennsylvania and Clyde Butcher (http://www.clydebutcher.com) from Florida will be distributed. Take a look at their sites. Please bring more suggestions and information about photographers you would like to see.

Two group shoots will be planned for April at the meeting; don’t forget your calendars. Details will be emailed if not finalized at the meeting. Shoots will not be posted on the website.

If you have not been to VisArts, please see directions link in the side bar on the left. Gibbs Street is new and not on many maps so please bring the directions with you. DO NOT PARK across Beale Avenue at Gibbs (2 blocks west of Rt 355/Rockville Pike). Garages are free after 7:00 pm.

Links to Active Websites

Large Format Sites
www.pairlist.net/pipermail/largeformat/ (a list serve archive)
www.unblinkingeye.com
www.largeformatphotography.info/
www.photoeye.com
www.Michaelandpaula.com
www.Photo.net
www.f32.net (United Kingdom)
www.hevanet.com/cperez/testing.html (LF lens tests)
www.cocam.co.uk/CoCamWS/Equip/LFlensSpec.htm (LF lens specs)

Alternative Photography Processes Sites
http://www.usask.ca/lists/alt-photo-process/
Mike Ware: www.mikeware.demon.co.uk

Chemistry
http://www.bostick-sullivan.com
http://www.artcraftchemicals.com
http://www.photoformulary.com

Safety Data
http://www ilpi.com/msds/index.html

Mats, Paper
http://www.Superiorarchivalmats.com
http://www.Lightimpressions.com

Camera Parts, Repair, Lens Mounting, Cameras
http://www.TempeCameraRepair.com
http://www.Camera Wiz 1-800-471-8133 Frank Marchman
http://www.Quality camera.com Jeff Wheeler
http://www.Tempe Camera Repair
http://www.Harrison-filters.com – standard and custom filters and lens shades
http://www.Camerabellows.com – will make any size (UK)
http://www.Lensandrepro.com
http://www Schneideroptics.com (includes dating tool by serial number for used lenses)
http://www Cocam.co.uk/CoCamWS/Services/DOF.htm (depth of field calculator)
http://www skgrimes.com/
http://www oldtimercameras.com/Default.asp (old camera manuals – U.K.)
http://www antiquewoodcameras.com/
http://www fiberq.com/cam/ (Field Cameras 1879-1939)

Contact Printing Frames
http://www Pellandphoto.com
http://www.pellandphoto.com/howto.htm (blueprints)
http://www.pellandphoto.com/guide-info.htm (negative centering guide how-to)

Nitrile Gloves
http://www Bestglove.com

Amber Bottles
http://www specialtybottle.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=6

Reloading Fuji QuickChange
http://www.f32.net/Services/Equipment/Accessories/quickchange.html

Shows
"Time: Exhibition of Contemporary Collotype Prints" Project Basho Gallery, Philadelphia, PA

"Transition", photographs by Palma Allen, Mary Condon, Hodgson Art Gallery, Frederick Community College, Frederick, Maryland (through 4/1/08)

Lectures

Collotype by James Hajicek In conjunction with the ongoing exhibition at Project Basho Gallelry on April 11th at 6:45 pm at Project Basho Gallery. 1305 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19122.

Demonstrations
Informal workshop of the basics on using a view camera by Barry Schmetter at Artomatic; The Science Club located at 1136 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

Call for Entries

http://www.artshow.com/juriedshows/page5.html (national listings)

Fine Arts Festival at VisArts Center May 24 and 25, 2008. Deadline March 21, 2008
http://visartscenter.org/pdfs/VisArtsFestivalApplication2008.pdf


Online Books, Essays, Newsletters
Treatise on photography by Wm deWiveleslie Abney
http://books.google.com/books?id=nYkDAAAAQAAJ&printsec=titlepage#PPA3,M1
www.BillJayOnPhotography.com/index
http://www.michaelandpaula.com/mp/writings_topost.html
http://www.michaelandpaula.com/mp/newsletters.html
http://www.photoquotes.com

Blogs
http://209.35.116.200/

Other
http://www.lightstalkers.org/

Program for Charter Meeting February 21, 2008

VisArts Center will host for the group at 7:30 p.m. and provide wine, cheese, and other nibbles. John Hoover, Director of Photography will open the gallery for the group to see their inaugural juried photography exhibit followed by a tour of the darkrooms and studio.

As of this morning we have 15-25 large format and/or alternative process photographers planning to attend from Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, and Pennsylvania. We would like to focus on introductions, what processes and formats are being used, and what the group would like to see at subsequent meetings. VisArts will continue to offer it's facility to the group and we see excellent opportunities for bringing in artists for workshops, demonstrations amongst the group members, sharing work, solving technical issues, ect. Please bring your ideas to the meeting.

Please note that VisArts address is on a new street and is not on most maps or on map quest/google maps. Go the the link in the sidebar on the left for accurate directions and a map. There is ample parking on the street and a vacant lot across Beale Avenue.

Call For Presentations - Charter Meeting

The charter meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 7:30 pm at VisArts Center. This is a casual setting for exchanging ideas, meeting attendees, and discussing and viewing what is currently being made using Large Format and Alternative Processes.

If you would like to show your innovative work, show a PowerPoint presentation of your process, or pose questions about technical issues, send a brief content description for a 10-minute presentation. This should include the topic, whether you will require PowerPoint or a pointer stick, and whether you will have samples of your process or technical challenge that require physical display set up.

Email this information to: LargeFormatGathering@gmail.com

Selling, recording, or photographing is not permitted during the meeting.

photo: Pharmacy, Jerome, Arizona
van dyke print © Carole Hollander