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*** Updated Information 3/27/2011 *** ----------- Final Edit -------------- SPRING FEVER 2 IS NOW HISTORY. WOW. What a day. I can't thank everyone enough for being so cool, professional and creative. You'll are awesome. In the event you didn't get a release signed, please PM me so we can get that taken care of. If you want a copy of what you signed, contact me and I'll get you a copy. I know many of you held April 10th open just in case the weather gods weren't happy with us. As luck had it, we had a gorgous day to shoot with. Several of you had SO MUCH FUN, you want to do it again. So, I'm working on getting permission for another of my favorite locations. If you participated today and I have your release - I'll be Private Messaging you with the details later this week. If I don't have your release, no invite. ;-) If you told me you were coming and later told me you weren't coming. All is good and I'll Private Message you the details. If you told me your were coming, and just didn't show up, no invite. ;-) If you wanted to come, but couldn't and have time on the 10th. Private Message me and I'll get you an invite. Finally, as a polite reminder. Please take advantage of Brian's offer to host all Spring Fever 2 final edits. One image per look. Please get those images to Brian within the next 60 days. Brian will even edit them for you (upon request). There are details/links below. Thanks again for a memoriable event. - Ed ------------------ End Final Edit -------------------------- This event is open to all MM members (and their friends). It does not require an invitation or advanced RSVP so COME CREATE with us. Date: The Spring Fever Shoot is on March 27th. That really is TODAY. YAY US. We are in for a GORGOUS day. The current forcast is 67 Degrees with 0-10% precipitation and partly cloudy. Thank you for the collective prayers. Time: The shooting will start at 1:00PM and will continue until 7:30PM. There are two additional optional events. 12:00-12:45 - I will be offering an ad hoc how to get the best shots out of this location. It is for photographers that want some tips - we'll talk about lighting, focal lengths, color balance, locations, and whatever else you want to talk about. 7:30 to whenever - We'll be gathering at Me-N-Eds for pizza, drink and networking. Bob has offered to host a photoshop tutorial for those that want to talk shop. (Thank you BOB.) Here are directions from Spring Fever to Pizza.  Cost: You have to get there and you should get home. How you do that is up to you. No cash should change hands before, during or after the event. This is TRADE. There will be a spring fever release available at sign in. If you go for Pizza after Spring Fever - you pay for you. I am not providing anything. Bring snacks so you can shoot through "meals". Bring fluids so you have something to drink. I will have water for those that forget. Location: I am getting hounded for information on the location. There really is no physical address for an open field beside a river. This is the closest real address you can use. 6115 Bluff Avenue, Fresno, CA. Here is a cheap map (images show up small when linked. Click the image for a large view). We'll sort of meet up at the B in BASE.  From the intersection of Herndon and Milburn, head North. (From CA-99 that is a Left - From CA-41 that is a Right) Turn Left on Alluvial. Go straight through two 4-way stops signs. Alluvial will vear Right twice. About midway through the second vear turn Left There is a forced Right. Followed by an immediate Left. From the intersection of Bluff and Santa Fe you will see this:  Park someplace legal. Do not block driverways or fire hydrants and be respectful of property owners. Than follow the concrete path to the fence.  Find the gap in the fence.  Congratulations, you're at Spring Fever 2. Look for a collection of portable shade makers by one of the RR trestles. That is "base". Go there to sign in, get your gear/wardrobe situated and get busy. I'll be wearing a hideous tie dye t-shirt that I am pretty sure nobody else has IF you need me.  I'm sorry about the low quality location images. They were shot with the Iphone 4 two days ago for those afraid it would be muddy. There is bunch of location images on my profile in the spring fever album. https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/113014/222336 RSVP: Please tell me that you're coming. I will start four follow up replys so everyone knows who is coming. I will keep it update untill midnight the night before. You DO NOT want to miss this. Image Hosting My great friend Brian, who runs the famous Portfolio Jams, has offered to put of a FREE website for those that attend Spring Fever 2 that is similar to what he puts up for his events. Here is a link to one of last years events, so you can see what is being offered: http://www.portfolio-jam.com/Portfolio_ … _2010.html Here is his link for Spring Fever 2:  Useful Information: This is NOT a commercial shoot. This is a bunch of talented people that just happen to be at the same place at the same time because they are passionate about being involved in the creation of great images. If you're asked what is going on by somebody - Do not say anything that implies professional or commerical. We're just playing. ;-) To that point, this is not my event, it is yours. Spring Fever will be what the community puts into it. It needs your help. This is nature. There are things that could hurt you, bite or kill you. Be careful. The water lever is WAY higher than I've ever seen it. That means displaced animals. Despite the forcast, bring something to keep your stuff dry with. Maybe bring a change of clothes and towels just in case you get wet. Even the models should bring sturdy shoes to get around in and than change into shoot shoes when they get to a spot. It may be cool. Bring a light jacket, sweatshirt etc. Please treat everyone with respect. Especially, those that live nearby. It is not uncommon for the neighborhood kids to wander through. If you're shooting anything "controversial" - nudes in particular - but including implied, sheers, lingerie, etc. Be careful. Remember, there will be minor models working. Some very talented. The minor models will have parents in attendance. We don't want to scare them off either. Please take out of Spring Fever 2 what you brought in. That may seem obvious, but last year we had lots wardrobe left behind and even more "trash". We're all there for the sole purpose of creating. Help each other whenever possible. Use this time to play. This is the ideal time to try new things and experiment on both sides of the camera. Models should shoot with photographers with styles other than what they are used to just as photographers should shoot models with looks that wouldn't normally shoot. That is how your grow! My personal goal is to shoot every model there. I've been asked about props. You can bring anything LEGAL to the event. The standard I'd use is appropriate for a large group event. I wouldn't bring anything overly valuable, fragile, or that I'd cry to much if it was ruined somehow. I do group shoots often as I happen to love what they offer. I am a shy person. I do not normally walk up to people and introduce myself, etc. If you are like me, PLEASE come out of your shell and act not shy. Open mouths get fed. If you hid, you won't shoot/be shot. You MUST be active. If you're a model, do let a photographers stand around - ask them to shoot you. If you're a photographer, do not let a model stand around - ask them to shoot with you. With trade shoots, time is money. You are there to SHOOT. Networking is nice, but you can't post networking on your portfolio's. If you really like working together - set up other shoots for later. Me N Eds after the shoot = networking time. Photographers Please respect our models. Do not ask them to shoot anything outside of their comfort levels or do anything that would make them uncomfortable. You owe every model you shoot ONE edited image of every LOOK you shoot. Please take advantage of Portfolio Jam's offer. It is going to be great to have ONE place to go for images. It is your responsibility to keep track of who you shoot with. Do not be offended if a model is also keeping track of who shoots her. If a photographer is working with a model, please don't interrupt them. I have no personal issue with people overshooting. You're welcome to shoot with me as long as you don't shoot in front of me (block my shot) or direct my model. Not all photographers are this understanding. If you want to overshoot - ask first. (as the host, I may walk around and overshoot one or two images - usually for background - Deborah Conners (a great friend of mine) is really good at busting me in action). If you need help ask - if you're asked for help - please help. We are there to grow. It may be a little late for this, but if you've been thinking about new gear or renting/borrowing gear. This is THE TIME. If you shoot Canon, I have stuff that can be borrowed. (check at the sign-in desk) Bring all the gear you might want to use. You are responsible for keeping track of it. You can't use it if you didn't bring it. Portable lighting - flash and plenty of batteries would be good. Reflectors are good. Natural light is good. Models You DO NOT have to do anything you don't want to do. If you feel pushed find me. Two complaints and someone is going home. You should come shoot ready - hair and makeup done. You can change here. There will be a collection of changing booths (private) for you. We'll have ropes you can hang stuff up in under the portable shade. Jason and Akilah are available for hair. If you wanted to "work" with them, you should have already set that up. They can do touch-ups and fit you in as needed. It is likely that there are models that are good with hair/makeup. If you need help start asking. Please keep track of your wardrobe and personal belonging. You are responsible. Models often share wardrobe, please treat other people stuff with respect and return it. I've been asked a lot about wardrobe. The short answer is bring everything. The practical answer is bring everything that you might want to shoot in this location. Bring items that are versatile and have broad use. Your wardrobe should span your comfort level. IE Formal, casual, creative, swimwear, lingerie, etc. EXPERIMENT. Make sure whatever you bring fits you very well and that you're comfortable wearing it. The grass is GREEN the sky is BLUE - some of your wardrobe should compliment those colors. Try for things that contrast - warm color on you agains cool colored backgrounds and vice versa. I encourage you to think about ways to dress that will get you noticed. I don't mean sexy, although you can do that too, but rather that takes advantage of where you are. Watch my great friend, Kandi, for an example. Put together looks that the photographers are going to want to capture. Bring something like robe that you can cover up with quickly if needed. It may be chilly so good warm ups or even a coat might be a good idea. Pace yourself so you stay comfortable. I want models to leave with MANY different images. You control the wardrobe - Work with as many photogrpahers as you can. Budget your time. Try not to be "hogged". 15 minutes is more than enough time to get great shots. Move along. Change your look very often - every 30-60 minutes. We have the full range of models. Some are very experienced to very new. As in very first shoot new. Please support and help each other. Stuff I'm going to do somethings a little different. You'll find out what they are when you sign in. ;-) Feb 23 11 04:26 pm Link Artists - Painters: Art by Lyndon https://www.modelmayhem.com/809198  Photographers: Myfotographer AKA Ed Stevenson https://www.modelmayhem.com/113014  Sprinkles Photography AKA Tori https://www.modelmayhem.com/726010  Deborah Connors -dcgibs https://www.modelmayhem.com/681056  Brian Fischer https://www.modelmayhem.com/255312  Lasher Photography AKA Sal https://www.modelmayhem.com/140309  Marcelo Alves https://www.modelmayhem.com/1595629  REVOLVER6PHOTOGRAPHY AKA Bob https://www.modelmayhem.com/352538  Victor Huerta Pro https://www.modelmayhem.com/1668241  Alex Buntin https://www.modelmayhem.com/1920929  Dalton Runberg https://www.modelmayhem.com/1855309  AOP Studios https://www.modelmayhem.com/1413189  Tory Ling https://www.modelmayhem.com/1668285  Lysarian Creations https://www.modelmayhem.com/1061198  23photo https://www.modelmayhem.com/35653  Window In Time https://www.modelmayhem.com/1119682  Abel Garza https://www.modelmayhem.com/1685301  Images by T AKA Tom https://www.modelmayhem.com/119278  J-Team Photography https://www.modelmayhem.com/1739167  Jiroobi Images https://www.modelmayhem.com/1680953  Darien Goodwin https://www.modelmayhem.com/317978  Jenni Anne Photos https://www.modelmayhem.com/2109149  Airspeed Photo AKA Todd https://www.modelmayhem.com/493601  Sean Petersen https://www.modelmayhem.com/1910890  De Fleur Photo https://www.modelmayhem.com/1062902  J Sharp https://www.modelmayhem.com/125222  l Rob Barbery https://www.modelmayhem.com/1634929  Creative Captures CA https://www.modelmayhem.com/1543570  MelanieAnnePhotography https://www.modelmayhem.com/2148624  Rusty Humphries https://www.modelmayhem.com/1641536  Peter G Photography https://www.modelmayhem.com/2137442  limelight-photography https://www.modelmayhem.com/1755678  PhotoCPA AKA Tim https://www.modelmayhem.com/625512  Griffith-Photography (Husband and Wife Team) https://www.modelmayhem.com/2016540  Iste Nefas https://www.modelmayhem.com/2143346  Erica Houck https://www.modelmayhem.com/1468110  Flawless Vixen AKA Jeffrey Pierre http://www.modelmayhem.com/1698399  Your name here. Facebook: Isabel (izzy) Orduno Kevin Clarck Photo Tentative: Feb 23 11 04:29 pm Link Models: Jennifer Ann Star https://www.modelmayhem.com/1726763  Kandi Queen-Ricci https://www.modelmayhem.com/690785  redz reds https://www.modelmayhem.com/1647947  Anissa Flores https://www.modelmayhem.com/1135054  Marlene Jane https://www.modelmayhem.com/1616985  AlyssaNicoleV https://www.modelmayhem.com/2004827  AngryPrincess AKA Sara https://www.modelmayhem.com/2000804  GabriellAnna https://www.modelmayhem.com/1767587  Gogo Ginger Spice https://www.modelmayhem.com/1858941  Angelina Mendez-Diaz https://www.modelmayhem.com/1136398  Lindsey Arrington https://www.modelmayhem.com/1400094  Kate T Nelson (She'll be ~ 7 1/2 months) https://www.modelmayhem.com/1653279  Angela Sonique https://www.modelmayhem.com/1831343  AshleyRenea559 https://www.modelmayhem.com/2027486  Kayla Aguayo https://www.modelmayhem.com/1091749  Cyndi Pompa + 2 new model friends https://www.modelmayhem.com/1532704  Natty G https://www.modelmayhem.com/1505260  LittleMiss Alyssa-Marie + Kearstie and Kristi https://www.modelmayhem.com/1384885  NESDY https://www.modelmayhem.com/1425865  Tequila Mockingbird AKA Samantha https://www.modelmayhem.com/1582644  Kaulin Aubrey https://www.modelmayhem.com/1184847  Lue S https://www.modelmayhem.com/2113005  Amber HP (Will be ~ 8 1/2 months) https://www.modelmayhem.com/1073504  Corrina Lauren https://www.modelmayhem.com/1819184  Yvonne Bolen https://www.modelmayhem.com/1638979  Carly Lauren https://www.modelmayhem.com/1879020  Kira Bri https://www.modelmayhem.com/1806431  April Yoshida https://www.modelmayhem.com/1906935  Leslie Sequoia + 2 new models https://www.modelmayhem.com/1951665  Jenna-Lynn https://www.modelmayhem.com/142537  Kit Katsby https://www.modelmayhem.com/1211049  Katie Marie ODonnell https://www.modelmayhem.com/2131429  Rajjo https://www.modelmayhem.com/1466872  Jasmin Michelle https://www.modelmayhem.com/1478318  Kristin Camacho https://www.modelmayhem.com/1438183  Melyssa Gonzalez https://www.modelmayhem.com/1646636  Favi Fernandez https://www.modelmayhem.com/1538827  Kristianna Kathleen https://www.modelmayhem.com/1578802  Karyn B https://www.modelmayhem.com/534824  channa braun https://www.modelmayhem.com/1699829  Ekaterina Grishanina https://www.modelmayhem.com/2100536  CaitlinMarie https://www.modelmayhem.com/1674925  Ashley Oh Yess https://www.modelmayhem.com/519417  Kelly Brianne Hall + a new model friend for us! https://www.modelmayhem.com/1981836  zoey vasquez https://www.modelmayhem.com/489796  Mackenzie Harrington https://www.modelmayhem.com/2005730  Kay Reena https://www.modelmayhem.com/870086  Bejen (Plus to new model friends) https://www.modelmayhem.com/749991  Libby Christina (I am looking for lifestyle/commercial shots for my agencies. i do NOT want to shoot cheap trashy lingerie/swimwear.) https://www.modelmayhem.com/80  Melissa Darling https://www.modelmayhem.com/841322  DeeDee R https://www.modelmayhem.com/1669515  Jessica Anaya https://www.modelmayhem.com/574923  Your name goes here. Tentative: Akilah Shani https://www.modelmayhem.com/1307041 From Facebook: Alysse Mitchem From Bakersfield: Deborah Conner is bringing four gorgous and talented new models she discovered. Yay Us. Ed's non MM model friends Patty Valenzuela Gerallynn Valenzuela  Feb 23 11 04:29 pm Link Feb 23 11 04:30 pm Link Hair: Jason Becker https://www.modelmayhem.com/640834  Akilah Shani https://www.modelmayhem.com/1307041  Your name here. Feb 23 11 04:30 pm Link Stylists: Your name here. Feb 23 11 04:30 pm Link Ill be coming Feb 23 11 05:35 pm Link count me in=) Feb 23 11 05:45 pm Link Count me in Ed.I'll even bring a few models. Feb 23 11 06:12 pm Link u can always count me in!!! ill bring models!!!!! Feb 23 11 10:03 pm Link Location: Across the street from.. 6115 Bluff Avenue, Fresno, CA Feb 24 11 07:23 am Link I would love to go! Will you please msg me with details? Thank you! Feb 24 11 12:49 pm Link My boyfriend (photog) and I would love to attend! Mayhem #1855309 Feb 24 11 01:09 pm Link Might be fun...who in the IE or LA wants to carpool and split gas costs. Get 3-4 of us from the area and I'll bring a van. Load all our stuff. Feb 24 11 01:20 pm Link I have it in my calendar, please i would like the address and directions. Feb 24 11 01:25 pm Link I'd like to come!  Feb 24 11 04:43 pm Link I'm interested. Feb 24 11 05:13 pm Link you know I'll be there!!! wouldn't miss a chance to shoot with my favorite male model/part-time photographer Feb 24 11 07:58 pm Link can't wait got some awesome images from last years muah xoxoxo Feb 24 11 08:04 pm Link count me in! last year was fun! hopefully this year i will get to work with more people than last time too. Feb 24 11 10:24 pm Link I will be there! =] something came up last year, i was sad to miss it! -see you there! Lindsey A. Feb 25 11 04:55 pm Link If you think anyone would be interested in the shoot with me being really pregnant I would love to be there! Feb 25 11 06:05 pm Link I'd love too be added in! ( : Feb 25 11 11:48 pm Link AOP Studios wrote: im curious need more info though Feb 26 11 12:22 am Link Jason Becker wrote: From me or AOP Studios? Feb 26 11 04:37 am Link I want to Join this Feb 26 11 01:22 pm Link im interested Feb 26 11 02:30 pm Link I'm definitely interested! How do I sign up??? Feb 26 11 11:31 pm Link Count me in this year Ed..Looking forward to this..=] Feb 27 11 08:56 am Link I would like to attend!! Feb 27 11 05:10 pm Link free bump in the night! muah xoxoxo Feb 27 11 09:03 pm Link Keeping it alive! uh huh! woo hoo! Thanks to Ed, Deb, & Bob I will be featured on March 13th as bombshell of the day for Kaboom Magazine, let's just say without their magic and expertise I wouldn't be where I am now! If you have a facebook add Kaboom Magazine muah xoxoxo Feb 28 11 08:17 pm Link Hello! I would really like to go! But I was wondering if it would be at all possible to show up fashionably late! I have an appointment at 1pm but should be all done by around 3. If I get there at that time will it be ok? Let me know. I don't want to be an inconvenient model! Any other details would be great too! Style of attire, anything I might need to bring, etc. Thanks so Much! Hope to hear from you soon! Natty Mar 01 11 10:39 am Link Natty G wrote: We would love to have you. This is a very informal event. People can come and go as they wish. The more time spent, the more people you can work with. I will PM you with additional information. Mar 01 11 03:46 pm Link Hey Ed!! I'm planning on coming too....just in case you forgot to ask the rest of your Bakersfield friends Mar 01 11 10:52 pm Link I would love to come!! Mar 01 11 11:12 pm Link i will be joining ed!!! : ) i loved last year and this year im bring 2 or more girls with me. fresh faces!!! : ) cant wait to see you all there. and if there are any photographers that know theyd like to shoot with me let me know your ideas so shoot me a tag. lets create some great spring shots!! Mar 02 11 01:43 pm Link I'd like to come Mar 03 11 07:14 am Link I am really excited to have so many people attending that were there last year. And, we've added some fabulous new talent. Everyone is going to leave some great connections and great images. YAY US! Mar 04 11 09:36 am Link myfotographer wrote: well i will have to miss this one but i would like more info for the next one when its time... Mar 05 11 02:30 am Link |
