Polis Varnava
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« Reply #15 on: January 21, 2009, 01:16:54 AM » |
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i also wish success to everyone on the forum for the year 2009! thank you so much for your support David  (thats only water so please cheers  ) |
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David Simm
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« Reply #16 on: January 21, 2009, 01:23:08 AM » |
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Cheers Polis, You're fantastic David
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Tim Hoy
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« Reply #17 on: January 21, 2009, 05:03:35 PM » |
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As I'm sure you are already aware I went to and enjoyed both of David's workshops. Our workers' cooperative sponsored the classical posing and lighting one by providing coloured gels from a film set that went on to be recycled by Jinx as flashgun gels. I don't know if that will qualify us a "environmental" togs or not though.  |
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David Simm
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« Reply #18 on: January 23, 2009, 02:51:40 PM » |
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I have to say that Tim was a great part of the success of conference for me, I am delighted to have built a friendship with him. It was he who collected me from Heathrow, found a great chippy for lunch, provide the red and green gels and generally turned out to be a great friend.
We had the gels, but no lights, no computer, since I was set up for PC and the convention was all Mac, someone did come to the rescue, for that I thank you, but for the life of me I can't remember who.
By the way: thanks to those who ordered CDs by phone the orders are being processed now.
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Tim Hoy
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« Reply #19 on: January 23, 2009, 02:56:18 PM » |
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I have to say that Tim was a great part of the success of conference for me Just doing my job my love. It's on the job description of all good socialists and extreme photographers to come to the aid of the good and great. I'll find a better chippy for your next visit. Those french fries (that haven't been within 3000 miles of France) have damaged your palate methinks. It's a master fryer or nothing next time. |
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David Simm
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« Reply #20 on: January 23, 2009, 03:05:27 PM » |
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Those french fries You are referring to the extruded Polystyrene variety served up in USA. I am constantly telling them that Chips were invented in Oldham, Lancs. Moreover I'd love to see the face of a yank who went into an English pub and ordered a plate of fries  just to served up with Sheep's 00 |
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island dave
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« Reply #21 on: January 25, 2009, 08:37:51 PM » |
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how do i order the posing guide cd, david ? just ring the number and quote a card number ? recorded message ? or is it you at the end of the phone ? if so, what time do i need to ring you, to coincide with 2:30am chicago time ? ... plus i owe you one pound ! |
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David Simm
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« Reply #22 on: January 25, 2009, 11:14:22 PM » |
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It's me on the phone Dave. We are 6 hours behind you, so long as you are mainland time (GMT) So 8.30 am will just about screw up a good night's sleep.
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David Simm
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« Reply #23 on: February 01, 2009, 10:02:28 PM » |
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The CDs have been shipped out now and you should all have them within a day or two.
Just for those who didn't get to see the seminar we discussed classical posing and lighting with a Power Point presentation that had schematic diagrams of the lighting set up like this:-
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Sorin Iliescu
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« Reply #24 on: February 02, 2009, 08:08:55 AM » |
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I cant wait to receive the disk, David. Thanks again
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James Carter
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« Reply #25 on: February 02, 2009, 10:18:40 AM » |
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Just received my disk from David this Morning, the multi cultural one.
I have to say it is great, very informative, very helpful. If you are doing a wedding that is outside your culture, then this disc is a must, and worth every penny.
Thank you David for having the forsight in making something like this.
Even if you have not got a wedding in another culture, it is worth getting just for the information value, go get it bought, you will not regret it, and you never know, you might learn a thing or too as well!
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Once the amateur's naive approach and humble willingness to learn fades away, the creative spirit of good photography dies with it. Every professional should remain always in his heart an amateur. - Alfred Eisenstaedt
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« Reply #26 on: February 02, 2009, 03:44:43 PM » |
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Thanks for mentioning that Jamie, I trust it will serve its purpose, when you're covering the Hindu wedding. Don't forget to ask lots of questions they're not all the same each officiant can vary things enormously.
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David Simm
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« Reply #27 on: February 02, 2009, 03:46:06 PM » |
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... plus i owe you one pound ! Could I have a pound of Manx rock |
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David Simm
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« Reply #28 on: February 03, 2009, 12:57:01 AM » |
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During the past couple of days I received a good few e-mails asking about the classical portrait CD. Let me explain it has a selection of simple poses for men and women, there are lighting diagrams to show how the lights are set up. For the most part I kept to a maximum of two lights, leaving the reader to build up from there. The basic set up is explained both in text and by schematic as shown above and yes for those who asked I have explained how I do group portraits in the home.
The most frequent question was How Much?
$30 I pay shipping, so that works out at about twenty pounds in your hands.
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The Photoman
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« Reply #29 on: February 03, 2009, 06:01:59 PM » |
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David , unfortunately due to commitments here I was unable to make the convention , I really wish I could have made your seminar and Jinx and walts, I hope I can come to next years ! Can I just say thank you for all of the help over the last year And a special thanks to Jinx !  |
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