Forums > Events > Chicago 'Burbs M&G: Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Gallery By Hal wrote:
Okay - I'll go change the link in my profiles...  :-)

Not necessary.  That was meant for people who hadn't linked anything yet...

Oct 16 08 04:21 pm Link

Photographer

Gallery By Hal

Posts: 697

Springfield, Illinois, US

Gallery By Hal wrote:
Okay - I'll go change the link in my profiles...  :-)

Rachel Jay wrote:
Not necessary.  That was meant for people who hadn't linked anything yet...

Too late - done changed it.  ::heh, heh, heh::

I've tagged a few folks now and again, as well as made announcements on the front page from time to time. 

Don't know how much good it's done, but it's another way to get the Notice "NOTICED," (so to speak) if anybody'd care to join in...

Oct 16 08 04:24 pm Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Ok :shrug:

I wish I weren't one of the people who spends time CAMing castings that break the rules... 'cause I'd SO post a casting for this.  But I won't, because it's against the rules.  And if anyone else does, don't think I won't CAM it.

Oct 16 08 04:29 pm Link

Photographer

Jim Jurica

Posts: 244

Schaumburg, Illinois, US

How about we say that I'll be there for the M&G and I'll make my TFCD b.s. work around it????

I'm in.

smile

Oct 17 08 03:46 am Link

Photographer

Caity B

Posts: 2977

Bangor, Maine, US

woohoo! This is what I'm talkin about! can't wait to meet y'all!

Oct 17 08 08:33 am Link

Photographer

Caity B

Posts: 2977

Bangor, Maine, US

I'll be taking a cab from the North side of the city if anyone wants to share a cab. Last time I cabbed it to a M&G it was $35.  I'm shooting in Toronto this weekend and won't have much time to check MM so if you want to share a cab feel free to call my cell phone:  312 497 1534

Oct 17 08 08:39 am Link

Photographer

chiWINphoto

Posts: 217

Glen Ellyn, Illinois, US

Crap - sorry all I can't attend, I'm taking pics at a Chicago Steel game that night.   sad

Oct 17 08 10:53 am Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Added Jim.

Oct 17 08 10:58 am Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

bump

Oct 17 08 02:17 pm Link

Photographer

Gallery By Hal

Posts: 697

Springfield, Illinois, US

Hmm... 

Strange that Rothman hasn't chimed in yet, no?  He was the one who wanted somebody to organize something as I recall...

Oct 17 08 03:08 pm Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Gallery By Hal wrote:
Hmm... 

Strange that Rothman hasn't chimed in yet, no?  He was the one who wanted somebody to organize something as I recall...

neutral

PMing you.

Oct 17 08 04:05 pm Link

Photographer

Ronders

Posts: 6

New Lenox, Illinois, US

I am planning around this. SO right now count me in but still tentative smile

Photographer

Ronders Imaging

Oct 17 08 07:29 pm Link

Photographer

Neu Images

Posts: 32

Springboro, Ohio, US

Hi,
Sounds like fun...I plan on attending the M&G.
If anyone needs a ride just message me.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Cheese fries on the menu to smile
Alex

Oct 17 08 08:41 pm Link

Photographer

Caity B

Posts: 2977

Bangor, Maine, US

Gallery By Hal wrote:
Hmm... 

Strange that Rothman hasn't chimed in yet, no?  He was the one who wanted somebody to organize something as I recall...

I know, right?? What's that about?

Oct 18 08 01:00 am Link

Model

Sam Quinn

Posts: 1

Chicago, Illinois, US

Ohhh..bummer. I have a shoot that evening. Thanks for the info though. Just curious, how often do you have these M&G's? Cause that's a great idea, I would definately love to come to one in the future.
--Have fun, yum yum!
Sam Quinn

Oct 18 08 01:02 pm Link

Model

Aline Santos

Posts: 97

Chicago, Illinois, US

oh man i want to go but cant.

i spend my weekends in the city.

Oct 18 08 02:44 pm Link

Photographer

Gallery By Hal

Posts: 697

Springfield, Illinois, US

Sam Quinn wrote:
Ohhh..bummer. I have a shoot that evening. Thanks for the info though. Just curious, how often do you have these M&G's? Cause that's a great idea, I would definately love to come to one in the future.
--Have fun, yum yum!
Sam Quinn

Event frequency varies quite a bit since Rachel started organizing these things, but we're hoping to start having them monthly.

Oct 18 08 02:57 pm Link

Photographer

Gallery By Hal

Posts: 697

Springfield, Illinois, US

Aline Santos  wrote:
oh man i want to go but cant.

i spend my weekends in the city.

Please reconsider.  We'd love you to join us...

Oct 18 08 03:03 pm Link

Photographer

Greg Kolack

Posts: 18392

Elmhurst, Illinois, US

Aline Santos  wrote:
oh man i want to go but cant.

i spend my weekends in the city.

You should try to make it - I'll even let you keep your clothes on.

Oct 18 08 03:11 pm Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

bump


yes, the time stamp is correct... i've been up sick all damn night, still feel like shit, but am wide-fucking-awake.

i'll add everyone later on... i'm having trouble typing in the dark and don't want to turn a light on and wake the other half (or the dog, who will most certainly be ready to play or have to go out, neither of which i want to do right now).

cross you fingers for me that this sick is from wedding food, and isn't the flu... ugh.

Oct 19 08 07:33 am Link

Photographer

Gallery By Hal

Posts: 697

Springfield, Illinois, US

Rachel Jay wrote:
bump


yes, the time stamp is correct... i've been up sick all damn night, still feel like shit, but am wide-fucking-awake.

i'll add everyone later on... i'm having trouble typing in the dark and don't want to turn a light on and wake the other half (or the dog, who will most certainly be ready to play or have to go out, neither of which i want to do right now).

cross you fingers for me that this sick is from wedding food, and isn't the flu... ugh.

Feel better soon...

Oct 19 08 09:17 am Link

Photographer

John Buffin Photography

Posts: 3

Waukegan, Illinois, US

A huge thank you to Deanna Deadly for tagging me this morning and bringing this M&G to my attention.

I'm really comfortable with my camera, and I've had a profile here for a while, but never really felt my skills were worthy of contacting anyone to try and make something out of all this. I shoot mostly friends and family, and the occasional "friend of a friend" portrait sitting. I'm not sure when I'll get up the nerve to actually schedule a shoot with someone here, but I thought this M&G might help get me out of seclusion. wink

Unfortunately my family and I will be out of town that weekend, so I will have to try and shoot for the next one if possible.

Again, a huge thanks to Deanna for inviting a newbie like me. Hope everyone has a great time.

John

Oct 19 08 10:46 am Link

Model

Lilith Dark Moon

Posts: 33

Naperville, Illinois, US

Thanks for letting me know!
I have a shooting scheduled for that time:)))
But if this will become a monthly event, would love to be posted!

Have a good time!

Lilith

Oct 19 08 12:18 pm Link

Model

Aline Santos

Posts: 97

Chicago, Illinois, US

Greg Kolack wrote:

You should try to make it - I'll even let you keep your clothes on.

greg you know i dont like clothes, that is why i shot with you! lol

maybe next meeting i dont want to drive 2-3 hours on traffic and 2-3 back on traffic

Oct 19 08 12:24 pm Link

Photographer

Greg Kolack

Posts: 18392

Elmhurst, Illinois, US

Aline Santos  wrote:

greg you know i dont like clothes, that is why i shot with you! lol

maybe next meeting i dont want to drive 2-3 hours on traffic and 2-3 back on traffic

2-3 hours? This is in Mt. Prospect. Probably won't be more 45 minutes each way.

(peer pressure...peer pressure...)

Oct 19 08 01:56 pm Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Greg Kolack wrote:
2-3 hours? This is in Mt. Prospect. Probably won't be more 45 minutes each way.

(peer pressure...peer pressure...)

QFT

It's not that far from the city at all.  I just mapped "chicago, il to mt prospect, il" on Google maps and it says, "23.9 mi – about 35 mins (up to 50 mins in traffic)".  At 10P, it for sure won't be 50 minutes (unless there's construction or an accident in the direction you're going LOL).

Oct 20 08 10:46 am Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Neu-Al Images wrote:
Hi,
Sounds like fun...I plan on attending the M&G.
If anyone needs a ride just message me.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.
Cheese fries on the menu to smile
Alex

Alex, glad you can make it!  You've been added smile

Ronders wrote:
I am planning around this. SO right now count me in but still tentative smile

Photographer

Ronders Imaging

I won't add anyone who is not definitely planning on being there.  Post up once you're certain.

Oct 20 08 10:49 am Link

Model

Maddin Mayotta

Posts: 1017

Corpus Christi, Texas, US

I'm sorry guys i had a family issue come up and now am unable to attend man i'm bummed out about it!

Oct 20 08 01:40 pm Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Maddin Mayotta wrote:
I'm sorry guys i had a family issue come up and now am unable to attend man i'm bummed out about it!

sad  Bummer sad 

I've taken you off the list.

Oct 20 08 02:16 pm Link

Photographer

Gallery By Hal

Posts: 697

Springfield, Illinois, US

Maddin Mayotta wrote:
I'm sorry guys i had a family issue come up and now am unable to attend man i'm bummed out about it!

So...  next time, right? 

Riiiiiight......?

Oct 20 08 02:19 pm Link

Model

Kearstin

Posts: 934

Carpentersville, Illinois, US

You won't see me there! First Annual Chicago "Windy City Comicon" is on the 25th.
Can't miss this one! Sorry guys! smile

Oct 20 08 04:39 pm Link

Photographer

KXphotography

Posts: 301

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

I have never been to these Meet and Greet before. I guess I live so close I might as well come. I don't know if models are expecting TFP but I no longer have time to do them. I would love to just come by and mingle and see everyone else in the field. Are photographers suppose to bring their portfolio?

Mayhem #165305 add me!

Oct 20 08 06:48 pm Link

Photographer

Gallery By Hal

Posts: 697

Springfield, Illinois, US

Kayoua X Photography wrote:
I have never been to these Meet and Greet before. I guess I live so close I might as well come. I don't know if models are expecting TFP but I no longer have time to do them. I would love to just come by and mingle and see everyone else in the field. Are photographers suppose to bring their portfolio?

Mayhem #165305 add me!

FWIW, we're having a Meet, not a shoot out.  The idea is to meet n mingle with others in the area and perhaps make some contacts to work with at a later date.

While I generally bring a camera to these Meets and run off a few frames, it's more to capture a few memories than to post or publish the shots.  Do bring along samples of your work and a supply of biz cards though.  You never can tell... 

Oh, yeah - Welcome Aboard!

Oct 20 08 07:12 pm Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

Kayoua X Photography wrote:
I have never been to these Meet and Greet before. I guess I live so close I might as well come. I don't know if models are expecting TFP but I no longer have time to do them. I would love to just come by and mingle and see everyone else in the field. Are photographers suppose to bring their portfolio?

Mayhem #165305 add me!

Added smile

As Hal said, not many photographers actually shoot.  You're more than welcome to, but most of what's taken is candid stuff that's more fun than anything.

And yes, bring your portfolio smile  Show it off!

Oct 20 08 10:47 pm Link

Photographer

the dvs monkey

Posts: 14

Virginia Beach, Virginia, US

I would love to attend this but I'm on my honeymoon in Kona Hawaii and am looking out my window at sea turtles basking in the tidal pool!  :-D

It would be great if this became on ongoing thing.  I'd definitely be there.

Oct 20 08 10:54 pm Link

Model

Rachel Jay

Posts: 20441

Nashville, Tennessee, US

the dvs monkey wrote:
I would love to attend this but I'm on my honeymoon in Kona Hawaii and am looking out my window at sea turtles basking in the tidal pool!  :-D

It would be great if this became on ongoing thing.  I'd definitely be there.

You're on your honeymoon in HI and you're posting to the MM forums?! 

That's dedication.  Or addiction.  Or a little of both wink

Oct 20 08 11:12 pm Link

Photographer

100ToplessModels

Posts: 12

Chicago, Illinois, US

Aline Santos  wrote:
oh man i want to go but cant.

i spend my weekends in the city.

I'll give you a ride if you want.  Least I can do considering I lost my virginity to you.  Shooting nudes, that is... shooting nudes.  smile

Oct 21 08 03:56 am Link

Model

Bang Bang

Posts: 228

Glendale Heights, Illinois, US

I have the night off work, and most likely will be back from Chicago hopefully by 6.
So what the hay, Yes I will attend.
If I end up an hour late sad  I'm sorry...

Too bad I don't have fancy business cards..
I'm a poor college student.

How about hugs?!!

smile

Oct 21 08 03:57 am Link

Photographer

Caity B

Posts: 2977

Bangor, Maine, US

Bang  Bang wrote:
I have the night off work, and most likely will be back from Chicago hopefully by 6.
So what the hay, Yes I will attend.
If I end up an hour late sad  I'm sorry...

Too bad I don't have fancy business cards..
I'm a poor college student.

How about hugs?!!

smile

Kinkos is super cheap! big_smile

Hugs work too, though!

Oct 21 08 08:33 am Link

Photographer

Caity B

Posts: 2977

Bangor, Maine, US

PS:  Feelin any better, Rach?

Oct 21 08 08:33 am Link