Hey everyone I dont get the chance to post alot on here but i think i am going to make up for it with this post.

Ok I'm sure alot of you have heard of The osp west event happening in February. My wife which i think some of you know now(Jen Stewart) had brought up the idea of going to the event and getting a better view of photography, some great information on taking pictures, workshops, and getting to know the others going and learn from them.

I am really getting into photography now these days and taking pictures and learning to edit them, and also helping my wife with the business as well.

I am intimidated about this event cause for one we only have one camera, whic is a Nikon D50, and I want to take pictures while Im there as well and not exchanging the camera between us the whole time. I am still learning so much with photography, but my confidence level here is nil. I don't know. On one hand it could be a awesome event, and can learn from this event, but being nervous already about the event? ( it sounds so cheesy)

Anyway I just want to see what others say or feel like they are in the same boat.

Stewart C.

No need to worry about it. I don't personally know anyone here except Jillian and Timco and I expect to have a great time. OSP west is all about learning and having a great time so join in. You can sit back and listen or be as involved as you want. It is going to be pretty informal and just a plain great time. I promise that just by watching you will learn a ton!

tahnks colin. I appreciate it. i want to learn more with photography. Its sucha awesome field of business, fun, art and so much more. Thanks man.

Stewart C.

oh, OSP West is totally homegrown. we said we wanted to meet up, so we're meeting. a few of the people are going to teach us stuff. and then we'll be taking a feild trip as a group to go shoot a couple.

totally relaxed, totally all levels, no rules (except be nice). i can't think of a single better way for you to get involved with no pressure. nothing to be nervous about.

heck, you show up with a point-n-shoot or no camera at all...i doubt anyone would fuss.

if they do, i'll personally kick their cajones!

ok i will quote you on that i would pay to see that. that would be sick!! Thanks for the words of confidence.

Oooo, that sounds like a challenge! I might have to break out the holga! Of course I will have it connected to pocket wizards...

dude i will buy a cheap disposable camera, heck ill buy a whole lot of them and bring them for everyone. Thats too funny!!!

i challenge you to shoot the whole time with a holga!!

(though frankly, i consider that to take more skill than anything....dude!)

who are you having to share a camera with? and you shoot with a D50 right now?

I share my wifes camera right now but we are hoping to upgrade her from a D50 to a D80.

Uh oh! I think it might be on like Donkey Kong!
I better call Jose Villa and find out where to have film scanned since I sold my scanner.

Sounds like a challange.

Wow, I just looked through my freezer and the real challenge is going to be my film! All I have is Ektachrome 100 (great for x-process but terrible lattitude) and some Portra 800. Both are from 2001!
Game on for the Friday shoot. Hmm, I better make sure the holga still works, it has been under my seat for awhile...

hey all i was just talking with my wife and we are booking for that weekend so it looks like we will be there.

Just checked my freezer for ya Colin and I've got a couple rolls of Press 800 and a whole bunch of 24 exposure Fuji 100 (the kind from the grocery store)

It's all yours.....

Gee, uh, thanks

I'm kind of excited for the challenge. I haven't been using my holga much and it used to be my favorite camera. 1/100th at f/8 or 11 here I come!
See Stewart, it's going to be all fun!

I guess so cause this i thought was a just a fun joke but man this is turning out to be funny but cool at the same time and I dont even know what a holga is.

A holga is a $20 plastic camera that takes medium format film. It has only one shutter speed and two choices of f-stop. It leaks light and is about the biggest piece of junk you have ever seen...but it takes some really cool looking images when used right. Did I mention that the focus is just by estimation?
I attached a example. I am a total novice, others have done some truely amazing work with holga's.
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wow thats really cool looking. I think i saw a little video online on how to tweek a holga and not let any light in now that i think about it. thats totally cool man.

I'm learning already... I've never used a holga and I assumed they took 35mm film.... guess my contribution is out. ;-)

Nice image BTW,

~Bill

If OSP South 2 was any indication, then you are going to have a blast!!! Hanging out with OSP people is the best thing you could ever do. You will learn a lot, you will have a great time, you will make countless friends, and you wont be kicking yourself saying I wish we would have gone!!! Spending a few days with photographers (nice ones, all willing to help) will advance your abilities and your thinking about photography 10 fold. Six months after you have been to OSPWest, I would love to hear back just how much that few days changed your life!!! Go and enjoy, you wont be disappointed!!!

Thanks. It was from a trip to Death Valley where it was severely overcast so it was pretty much the only shot I got from the entire trip.

hey i noticed your verse at the bottom. Proverbs 3:5-6. I love that verse and I live by it. I even tattoed it on my right calf with my family on it as well as a cross. No colin we are going for sure now. We are waiting on a buddy to call us back and see if he wants to go as well. Thanks so much!! I will let you know for sure when i get back from the trip. Arent you going to it?

Okay - when and where is OSP West? And why can't I find any info on it other than this thread? :'(

I'd really love to come if I can make it!

OSP West is February 9-11 (fri/sat/sun) in Pismo Beach, CA

All you need to know is here: http://bigfolio.stikipad.com/ospw/show/HomePage

You can find it here It would be great if you could make it!

http://www.opensourcephoto.net/forum/index...?showtopic=2761

I think i'm kind of in the same boat as you guys. I just started getting serious about this, and starting my photography business. And I haven't personally met anyone on here. But I think OSP-W will be a fun way to branch out and learn from people farther along than myself.

wow thanks erik. I actually just got back from action camera and I purchased the new D80 w/ 18-135 dx nikkor lens so I am stoked cause i get the d50 and she can move up!!!! I am so excited more then ever cause i didnt want to pass a camera back and forth at the shoots so ya!!!




I love your pic man. You like to use brushes alot? Its a great pic. I would like to hook up with you at OSP if possible. Be cool to check out your work and just to hang and chat.

Hey Stewart...just wanted to say that I know within five minutes of being there you'll be SO glad you went!

Thanks man yeah i am getting stoked about it more and more now that i have a camera i can call my own so yeah i am getting excited.

Hey! Just found out I'm going so you are not the only noob! Can't wait! Congrats on the d-80 it's a very nice camera.

yeah we are too. Cool i am glad that you are able to go. cant wait to meet everybody there.

stewart,
it's really good that you are so willing to learn! we are excited to learn too!

matt + angie sloan

yeah im so stoked you dont even know!!! Just ask my wife she'll tell ya