I am pleased to announce an 10th annual Spring Fever event. It is so hard to believe that we've hit this milestone. This event is for models and photographers and talent to come together and create. This is an all day event - Sunrise to Sunset. Historically, we have about about 50 models and photographers in attendance. Some years we have had many more. Rumor has it that Todd the Snakeman may come by with his friends. 

Spring Fever events are open to MM members as well as non members. You should have a social media presence somewhere to facilitate communication amongst members.

You are invited, but please RSVP via a PM to me by April 6th. Include your Name, email address, contact number and talent type (model, photographer, makeup, hair, etc). I prefer contact via MM - Private Message, if you can't message leave a tag and I will message you, if you can't do that send me a Friend Request and I'll message you.

I already have many RSVP's and we're going to have a great time with some top notch talent on both sides of the camera.

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Date:

April 7, 2019

Time: (Sunrise is 7:26 and Sunset is 7:27pm)

7:30am to 6:00pm - Registration for everyone attending. You must sign an event release before shooting.

7:30am to 7:30pm - Active Shooting. Yes, this is all day. You can come and go as needed. The more time you create, the more wonderful images you have.

7:30pm to late - We'll be meeting at Me-N-Ed's for Pizza, Drink and Networking. You pay for you.

Me-N-Ed's is located here:

5374 West Spruce Avenue
Fresno, CA 93722

Cost:

This is a TRADE event. I conceived Spring Fever as an annual event for creatives (models, photographers and talent) to come together in a safe environment to get their creative juices flowing. It would be wrong to charge anyone to attend. Clearly I don't make any money from Spring Fever.

You have to get there and you should get home on your own. How you do that is up to you.

No cash should change hands before, during or after the event. Photographers may not charge models for images taken during Spring Fever. Models may not charge photographers for images taking during Spring Fever. All attendees will sign the Spring Fever Release that limits all usage to promotion. (Should a commercial release be required, Models may charge a reasonable rate)

Photographers owe every model they shoot ONE image per look.

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:

There really is no physical address for an open field beside a river. We've been going here every year because it has so much diversity. You have the San Jouquin River and all it provides, open fields, sand, gravel, graffiti trestles, trees, shrubs, flowers, fences, rock piles, paths, trails, etc. You can view my previous Spring Fever images on my my smugmug site - myfotographer.smugmug.com to get a feel of the location.

This is the closest real address you can use:

6115 Bluff Avenue
Fresno, CA.

Here are simple directions.

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.

Park someplace legal. Do not block driveways or fire hydrants and be respectful of property owners. Than follow the concrete path to the fence.

Find the gap in the fence and hike down.

Congratulations, you're at Spring Fever 10. 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. Yes, I wear the same one every year as my wife only allows me one hideous tie dye shirt.

RSVP:

Please tell me that you're coming via MM Private Message, a reply to this event or a tag on my profile. If you can't do MM, find me on facebook. Art of Eric James and PhotosbyAndy are my co-hosts and can be reached via a number of social media methods. I have four follow up posts below so everyone knows who is coming. I will keep it updated until midnight the night before. If something comes up - PLEASE - tell me so I can remove you from the list.

You DO NOT want to miss this.

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 commercial. We're just playing. ;-)

To that point, this is not my event, it is yours. Spring Fever 10 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.

Despite the forecast, 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 choose to shoot risqué material, lingerie or nudes of any type, please aware of your surroundings. We do want to play nice with the neighborhood. Some of us shoot this location often. You definately do NOT want any legal issues.

Please take out of Spring Fever 10 what you brought in. That may seem obvious, but last year we had lots wardrobe left behind and two trips worth of "trash" hauled up.

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 very 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 hide, you won't shoot/be shot. You MUST be active.

If you're a model, do not let 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. SHOOT. SHOOT. SHOOT.

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. I will take Model complaints very seriously.

You owe every model you shoot ONE edited image of every LOOK you shoot. 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 each other. We are there to grow. We all want to leave with many great images

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.

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 your limits are being pushed, you're being treated unprofessionally or are just plain uncomfortable - find me, Eric, Andy or another host. I simply will not tolerate unprofessional behavior on either side of the camera. I will ask people to leave.

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.

I hope to have hair and makeup available. I will list them below. If you want to use them, set up times and themes in advance.

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, 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 against cool colored backgrounds and vice-versa.

I encourage you to think about ways to dress that will get you noticed. That means what it means to you. Models can shoot what they are comfortable with - you can shoot any style you choose. Just communicate with your photographers before shooting on your comfort level. Some models have shot nudes at Spring Fever. If you chose to, be careful that you aren't seen by non-participants. Put together looks that the photographers are going to want to capture. Be creative in your wardrobe. Thrift stores are your friend.

Bring something like a 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.

Attending Photographers

Hosts:

Myfotographer


Art of Eric James


Photos by Andy


Photographers:

Deborah Connors


AV_Photography


Drew Kaizen


Rob Barbery


Stanley Harper


Henry Aparicio


Austyn

Attending Models

Britnaynay


Kandi


ModelSara


Joylyn


Carmen + her cute kids for those interested


Jynna


Jenny


Lexi


Rita


Brooke


Mandi


Catie


Anissa


Patrica


Pink-Passion


Jenn


Yvonne

Hair, Makeup, Stylists, Animal handlers

Todd the snakeman

I'll be there! Only on day this year?

So excited!!

Please add me to the list Ed.  Thank you.

Getting on a plane tonight, for those that don't know, I'm coming from Colorado, so let me know if  I need to throw anything else in my suitcase before I go. 😁

Hello Ed,
I'm traveling from San Francisco bay area.
Hoping to arrive by 8:30pm
Looking forward to the 10th Annual Event

Onsite now. Beautiful light. Great weather. Magical images about to be born.....

Look for the white popup and blue changing room.

Getting ready to head back to Colorado... I had a blast, it was great to see everyone, and I can't wait to see the results!!

If you have pics for me, please send to [email protected]

You can also find me on Instagram @thee_joylyn 😁

Huge Thank you to all that participated. Such a blast and oh so productive.

Hello Ed.
I hope you're doing well.
Do you have plans for a Spring Fling for 2020?

I doubt it.  Covid 19 pretty much ruined all events.