 Thursday March, 19th 2009, 7-9PM This event is a causal meeting of photographers and models in the Orlando area to get together and discuss photography in a constructive atmosphere. The meetings cover critiques of each others work, peer tutorials on photographic tips and tricks and general photography discussions.  This event takes place on every 3rd Thursday of each month (generally) from 7-9pm. (people tend to arrive early and leave late though, check this thread to see if anyone will.) The date for the next event is Thursday, March, 19th.  Well for our 10th OPEC we seem to have stopped our wandering caravan and found a new home... the first night there in November seemed to go over well and playing Wii Mario Kart on an 12' wide screen was a great way to end the night, lol. The new location is in the new Orlando Photography Studio, a studio consisting of a couple of local photographers who share the space. The studio is in the back of the Altamonte Commerce Center in Altamonte Springs (see map below)... Feel free to contact people on the thread who say they are going to see if they want to go in together on some food. 311 Altamonte Commerce Blvd Suite 1606 Altamonte Springs, FL 32714 Basically at the intersection of Central Prkwy and I-4 where that big useless and solitary high rise is in Altamonte by the mall  Same time 7-9pm but of course we usually arrive early and stay later... maybe more Wii or a movie on the big screen. You won't have a problem finding the studio... we will either have someone outside or do a cheesy balloon thing.. All are welcome to attend. Pass the word so that everyone knows the location.  All that said... This, folks is NOT a social event. The critique setup is classic art school. You get up and present your works one at a time. There will be a moderator, whose job it will be to make sure everyone stays on track and to keep others from talking out of turn. The presenter will show a piece and everyone will have a chance to ask questions about it, and then present their thought-out critique of the individual images (NOT the photographer or model's work in general). Honesty is best here, but we need to keep this constructive. "That sucks," is NOT acceptable. Point out what you like about it, you don't like, etc. The format for the event will start off with a general critique of about 5 photographs of historical or artistic importance by renowned photographers. Then will move on to a presentation of approximately 4-5 photographers or models. The critique will adjust for models due to the fact that there we are commenting on the model and NOT the quality photograph. We are still working on a good format for model critiques. Critiques need to be constructive and tactful. A lot of emphasis is placed on the negative usage of the word critique. In that art world it is a learning tool and saying positive things about a photograph is an equal part of it as pointing out areas of improvement. If an area needs improvement try to point out possible ways of implementing it as well. For further detail on the type of critique that will be expected, please follow this link to How to Judge Art: Five Qualities you can Critique whether youâre an Artist or not  This is an open event and anyone is welcome to attend, though it's nice to announce your intentions on here instead of showing up without warning (which is still acceptable but surprising to us) The people who get to present and be critiqued are usually people who announce their desire to on here, but if you ask to be, please show up or we may not let you play with us anymore. Also, if you are unwilling to have your own work critiqued but like to show up to throw in your two cents, you may be asked to put up or shut up. If you STILL have questions regarding this group, please contact Jesse (aka Walker1812) For those wishing to attend, please post your interest in the thread.  Feb 21 08 09:42 pm Link Course now you put the new thread up... after I say something which will make you poke me with a sharp stick... Feb 21 08 10:06 pm Link Look at the time, man. It was posted 10 minutes before you said something. I'm good. Feb 21 08 10:07 pm Link ...WoW, that was cool...no pretty lights, but I clicked on the link and I was like... "BOOM"..."BAM"..."ZING"...transported magically right here to the "NEW" Official Orlando Photographic Eat & Critique thread...(OOPEC)... ...Whoa...too cool man... peace by transporter beam systems... Feb 21 08 10:07 pm Link Walker1812 Photography wrote: Yes Jesse, a 'wheelchair friendly' place might help encourage those of us in wheelchairs to attend. Feb 21 08 10:08 pm Link ...hey, uh, you kinda missed me.???... I did'nt even get to represent... hrumph... death by misrepresentation... LoL... Feb 21 08 10:10 pm Link Dark Angel Photography wrote: Sup brotha Feb 21 08 10:11 pm Link Dark Angel Photography wrote: Are you serious? Feb 21 08 10:12 pm Link Dark Angel Photography wrote: The only people I take for granted as being there are me, Marliese, Jesse and James (IZONU), and the last only b/c we're talking with him about using his space. Lol. Feb 21 08 10:12 pm Link George Lue wrote: *nod* Feb 21 08 11:12 pm Link I checked my calendar, I'm good, put me down. Feb 21 08 11:14 pm Link George Lue wrote: I agree. I can think of more later for other things. In fact I think I shall Feb 21 08 11:14 pm Link Grimm Visions wrote: yay Feb 21 08 11:15 pm Link Mark Reese Photography wrote: Sigh, picky picky Feb 21 08 11:16 pm Link Lot of new ideas coming for improving the eat & critique to make it even better. Thanks for all the feedback so far and hope to hear more. This is also a very wordy BUMP Feb 22 08 12:46 am Link Walker1812 Photography wrote: bump you! Feb 22 08 12:49 am Link herblish wrote: Welcome back from the other side of the looking glass... did you get my stroopwaffles?? Feb 22 08 01:15 am Link Orlando Meet and Greet wrote: I actually ate alot of Argentine Steak and Dutch Sloffens!! Feb 22 08 01:21 am Link ...BUMP on a Hot Tin Roof... Feb 22 08 01:24 am Link herblish wrote: You forgot my cookies didn't you? You are so not my new best friend.... You can have your elton john records back, I never want to see you again *throws self on debbie gibson fan club pillow and cries* Feb 22 08 01:27 am Link Dark Angel Photography wrote: Thanks for the technical assistance tonight, it was of great help, even with the images being distorted a little bit and the color off, it would have been much much worse without it. Feb 22 08 01:28 am Link Walker1812 Photography wrote: This may be the scariest mental image ever. I am proud to say that I hated Debbie Gibson in her prime, when all the little girls around me squealed over her. Feb 22 08 01:38 am Link Grimm Visions wrote: And here you thought you were the only one who could create horrific fantasy images Feb 22 08 01:51 am Link Walker1812 Photography wrote: Here is a frightening one for you, one of the backstreet boys actually had a crush on me when we were 11 or 12, before he was a backstreet boy. Would probably have dated, except he had been dating a friend. That's actually completely true. But here's the funny part, I had no clue he became a backstreet boy until I was 22, because I never liked them and had no clue what their names were. I almost made out with a backstreet boy, AAAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! Feb 22 08 02:07 am Link Erica would you put me down on the list for Thursday March 20th. Feb 22 08 05:44 am Link Morning kids It was a distinct pleasure to see each and every one of you that wandered out last night I believe a good time was had by all Helpful information was exchanged Jesse, you did a fantastic job leading the entire thing Marcus, very helpful with the technical part, that was very nice of you Erica, loved how you kept things in line when they got too long winded The only down side at all is seeing all those pictures reminded me of just how much I suck artistically I am looking forward to the next one Please put me on the list Feb 22 08 07:09 am Link Carl Roberts wrote: It's a growing experience for all. Feb 22 08 07:13 am Link EricaDean wrote: In a French accent Feb 22 08 07:16 am Link I had the strangest dream last night.....I was in a room surounded by ....oh $HIT ....that was real?????? Feb 22 08 07:21 am Link IZONUFOTO wrote: Were you attacked by a bear? Feb 22 08 07:38 am Link Carl Roberts wrote: Pink blood? Feb 22 08 07:41 am Link That cinnamon roll was freaking awesome last night. Feb 22 08 07:43 am Link strict dress code for all future OPEC meetings....Beret and Chin hair I'd add a pic but ....Im lazy Feb 22 08 07:49 am Link I had the French Onion Soup and a salad 12 dollars later.... Those Cinnamon Buns were killing me The cookies too Feb 22 08 07:49 am Link IZONUFOTO wrote: Uh... chin hair? I think Marliese and I would look a bit... odd. Feb 22 08 07:54 am Link EricaDean wrote: Oh, I don't know.. I think you'd both look cute as bearded ladies. Feb 22 08 07:55 am Link we'll just do a little dab on with a sharpie....it'll look great..trust me ..I'm an artist Feb 22 08 08:05 am Link IZONUFOTO wrote: I never trust anyone who says "Trust me" Feb 22 08 08:09 am Link I never said I was a proctologist....I said...I needed to practice if I wanted to become one....besides..if it was so bad...why did you call me the next day Feb 22 08 08:16 am Link What time does this thing start tonight . . .  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