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Makeup Artist

Linda Koch-Kious

Posts: 1258

Antwerp, Ohio, US

We filled up maybe next year we can do it again.
Do not send payment unless you have contacted William or Linda first.

http://www.kious.com/esp
All updates and information about the ESP shoot can be found on this website.

William Kious and I would like to hold a group shoot at Eastern State Penitentiary, Philidelphia PA March 7th 2009 from 10am to 6pm. 

Read the website for all details and updates. 

It is really haunted day and night...

There is $35 entry fee per person (to be paid in advance/nonrefundable) with food and drink available.
Please message me if interested.

Respnose from ESP about is and what is not allowed

Your rental is from 10 am to 6 pm.  You cannot arrive earlier than 10 am to set up.  The Center is part of the tour route so you cannot stage from that area.  When you arrive, our Site manager can help you find an appropriate location to stage from.

Nudity is not allowed.  Lingerie is fine.  We’ve never had the body paint question before, but if the model is nude it would be prohibited.

Regarding the spaces that will be available.  I stated on the phone that in the Winter we are only open for guided tours, which means that the public does not have access to many of the spaces they normally would have access to during the regular season.  I apologize if I was unclear, but it would be impossible to offer any group “free rain of the place.”  ESP is a ruin.  Many areas are unsafe and we are not licensed to bring visitors into these spaces.  In your phone message you mentioned the Chapel and hospital.  Both of these spaces are unstable and not accessible to visitors at anytime.  Your group will have access to cellblocks and outdoor spaces not on the tour route.  Some of these cellblocks are open during our regular season.  Some are not.

Jan 10 09 05:53 am Link

Photographer

Anna Inez

Posts: 2072

Columbus, Ohio, US

Im coming..and anyone who wants to catpool!!

Jan 10 09 05:57 am Link

Model

Anne of Ohio

Posts: 4391

Columbus, Ohio, US

modeling half a schedule

Jan 10 09 06:02 am Link

Photographer

JST Photography

Posts: 99

Baltimore, Maryland, US

I'd be interested in this.  Love to hear more details when you get them.

Jan 10 09 06:16 am Link

Photographer

Hamza

Posts: 7791

New York, New York, US

I am definitely down!!!

Jan 10 09 06:56 am Link

Model

Ka dence

Posts: 2256

Dayton, Ohio, US

AnnaInez Photography wrote:
Im coming..and anyone who wants to catpool!!

I'll tag along,wanna share a hotel? PM me!

Jan 10 09 07:01 am Link

Photographer

MEK Photography

Posts: 6571

Westminster, Maryland, US

I posted on the last thread, but I'll check in here as well.  This would definitely be cool.  I can offer a carpool seat from Baltimore too if anyone's interested.

Jan 10 09 07:05 am Link

Model

1R1SHG1RL

Posts: 823

Columbus, Georgia, US

AnnaInez Photography wrote:
Im coming..and anyone who wants to catpool!!

im your bitch...

Jan 10 09 07:08 am Link

Photographer

Wet Ltd

Posts: 1936

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

This would be well worth the drive to shoot in a cool location like this!!

Jan 10 09 07:17 am Link

Photographer

R S Payne Photography

Posts: 12

Richmond, Virginia, US

Definately count me in!!!!  Been wanting to shoot their for years!!

Rodney

Jan 10 09 07:18 am Link

Model

Lynn Louise

Posts: 2215

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US

Count me in!!

Jan 10 09 07:20 am Link

Model

Kadence Brooke

Posts: 1622

Dayton, Ohio, US

1R1SHG1RL wrote:

im your bitch...

lol

Jan 10 09 07:23 am Link

Photographer

CSP

Posts: 83

Lebanon, Pennsylvania, US

I was interested on the other link...I'm interested on this link...I'm interested...CSP

Jan 10 09 07:29 am Link

Photographer

svenler

Posts: 1771

San Diego, California, US

Keep me posted.

Sven
www.svenler.com

Jan 10 09 07:30 am Link

Photographer

Robb Mann

Posts: 12327

Baltimore, Maryland, US

I'm in. I really want to shoot at Eastern Penn. Can I bring some models with me?

Jan 10 09 07:38 am Link

Photographer

alteredstate

Posts: 1924

MONKTON, Maryland, US

Sign me up for this as well.

Jan 10 09 07:42 am Link

Photographer

Carl Simpson

Posts: 25

San Francisco, California, US

What a great idea! I just may fly in for this. Can't wait for the details.

Jan 10 09 08:23 am Link

Model

Alicia_NudeModel

Posts: 1550

MOORESTOWN, New Jersey, US

I am right over the bridge. I'm in.

Jan 10 09 08:29 am Link

Photographer

Fan the Flame

Posts: 449

Columbus, Ohio, US

Anne of Ohio wrote:
modeling half a schedule

Yea!!  smile

I'm interested.

Jan 10 09 08:40 am Link

Photographer

Stephoto Photography

Posts: 20158

Amherst, Massachusetts, US

I am going to try my best to get there :-)

Jan 10 09 02:50 pm Link

Makeup Artist

Linda Koch-Kious

Posts: 1258

Antwerp, Ohio, US

Robb Mann wrote:
I'm in. I really want to shoot at Eastern Penn. Can I bring some models with me?

Sure can!!!!

Jan 10 09 03:46 pm Link

Photographer

Sinful Illusions

Posts: 34

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

If you can confirm a date, I will try and add it to my schedule and bring some of the Sinful Girls.

Also, if you need anyone local to handle anything, I live a stones throw away from it.

Jan 10 09 11:11 pm Link

Photographer

Sandy Ramirez

Posts: 6089

Brooklyn, New York, US

Wish you luck with it - when I lived in Philly I used to run a shoot at ESP each year. Great place, but freaking cold, and difficult to get power.

Jan 11 09 02:08 am Link

Photographer

MEK Photography

Posts: 6571

Westminster, Maryland, US

Sandy Ramirez wrote:
Wish you luck with it - when I lived in Philly I used to run a shoot at ESP each year. Great place, but freaking cold, and difficult to get power.

Warm coat, Vagabond II, and shoot away.  tongue

Jan 11 09 07:38 am Link

Photographer

PK Brazil

Posts: 4265

Baltimore, Maryland, US

I've shot around there once.  Pretty cool location for a group shoot if you can work it out with the Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Inc.

Jan 11 09 07:46 am Link

Photographer

Kevin Greggain Photography

Posts: 6769

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

I've shot there tons of times


http://www.pbase.com/kevgre/easternstate


Count me in.

Jan 11 09 03:19 pm Link

Photographer

Bolden Studio

Posts: 108

Ewing, New Jersey, US

I'm very interested in attending.

Jan 12 09 08:25 pm Link

Model

Goddess_of_Night

Posts: 3

Verona, New Jersey, US

I would like to attend! Sounds like fun!

Jan 12 09 08:30 pm Link

Makeup Artist

Linda Koch-Kious

Posts: 1258

Antwerp, Ohio, US

Going to make calls today and see where we stand.  I will price out 100 people and 200 to see the price difference.  Also if we are planning for september or october.

Jan 14 09 06:05 am Link

Makeup Artist

Linda Koch-Kious

Posts: 1258

Antwerp, Ohio, US

I may also costume rental for our group shoot and take orders for new costume work.

Jan 14 09 06:07 am Link

Model

Kat Livingston

Posts: 1645

Brooklyn, New York, US

Once again, if it happens...I'm there! big_smile The place is truly amazing! Wicked aura to it, totally creepy and fantastic!

Jan 14 09 06:09 am Link

Photographer

Tom Linkens

Posts: 6450

Lititz, Pennsylvania, US

I'm still interested in this.

Jan 14 09 06:10 am Link

Makeup Artist

Linda Koch-Kious

Posts: 1258

Antwerp, Ohio, US

So far we have about 40 photogs intersted and 15 models.  Which is a lot for a tenitive idea.  Keep it coming will call them here in a minute.

Jan 14 09 07:00 am Link

Photographer

Funky Fotography

Posts: 28

Phoenix, Arizona, US

I would love to shoot there! I was just talking to a model I work with frequently that I want to do a shoot at Eastern State Penn. Then I found this thread.

Jan 14 09 01:02 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Madigan

Posts: 52

Hicksville, New York, US

I am ready to shoot now,I'm in and ready to book with models..anyone interested ?

Jan 14 09 04:52 pm Link

Photographer

StudioCMC II

Posts: 487

Bountiful, Utah, US

ESP is a pay location, please let me know about the photographers obligation to participate at this as a shoot location.


Thanks.
Chris

Jan 14 09 04:54 pm Link

Photographer

PaperStreetPhotography

Posts: 9

Brunswick, Maryland, US

Most definitely interested! Please fill me in on details!

Jan 14 09 04:54 pm Link

Photographer

Kyle Marquette Photo

Posts: 278

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

I would def. be interested!

Jan 14 09 04:57 pm Link

Makeup Artist

Linda Koch-Kious

Posts: 1258

Antwerp, Ohio, US

I called and left a message with ESP yesterday and I will email them today.  I am trying to find out what the noncommercial rental fee would be.

The entry fee for everyone (Photographers, Assistance, MUAs and Models) would cover the rental cost for the use of ESP and food and drink for the day.

Jan 15 09 07:08 am Link

Photographer

TJ PhotographyPA

Posts: 463

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

I would be interested, please send me contact info. I know the area well.

Jan 15 09 07:17 am Link