NYC Large Format Photography Shoot

[alec]

Hey Guys,<p>

 

A few of us are planning a large format group shoot in Central Park on February

3. Anyone can show up with any camera, but non Large Format photographers should

keep in mind that the LF folks cover a lot less ground in a lot less time.<p>

 

At this point we're just beginning the conversation about how this will work.

Thus far it has been suggested that we meet up at the boathouse (warm, has

coffee) and then go out and shoot.<p>

 

It would be fun if a few people are willing to let others try out their camera,

since renting various cameras can be expensive and there's nobody in the field

to show you how they work. Just an idea. If people are interested in that I'm

thinking it would be helpful to know ahead of time. If there was a model I was

particularly keen to try I'd rent some film holders in that format and load them

up before I went. I for one would be willing to let people have a go with my

11x14 Wisner. I only have five film holders for the day, so if you actually

wanted to shoot some film with it you'd need to dig up a holder. (on second

thought, if someone has a large changing tent that might do as well...)<p>

 

Anyway, if you're interested feel free to respond to this post or sign up for

the Northeast LF Event Mailing List I started by going here:

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Cheers!<br>

--A

[anthony_r]

If anyone is interested in film holders, I have maybe 5 or 6 that I'd be willing to sell or trade

for.

 

Have fun with your shoot. I'd like to get an LF again someday...and a porter to lug it around.

[s._c.]

That sounds like a great idea. Just a note, I think the park requires a tripod permit, because I saw them asking someone with a wista field to stop since he didn't have a tripod permit. I shot there once without a problem though.

[brucecahn]

I have shot there a lot and never been asked for any kind of permit. Keep me posted. If I can get away that day and the light is good I would try to go. Where will you be shooting? What part of the park?

[robert x]

I think it would be really funny watching a security guy asking 30 LF photogs to all put

away their tripods......you could all claim not to know each other and make him do it

individually, and refuse to be spoken to as a group. If you all got arrested then that would

surely make the NYT ?

 

 

 

Probably best to check though, and see if you can't get some group permit if needed.

 

If anyone wants to try this in UK I would be very interested....

[john_chee]

I always shoot in the City with a permit (free) and was asked just once.

 

http://www.nyc.gov/html/film/html/permits/still_photography.shtml

 

Shooting in New York City parks is a different permit, but also free:

 

http://www.nyc.gov/html/film/html/permits/parks_still_photography.shtml

 

Additionally, events with more than 20 people in any New York City parks require an event permit. $25 non-refundable application fee required:

 

http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_permits_and_applications/planning_an_event.html

 

In return, you can ask for free police assistance while you are shooting or during the event :-)

[ruddy_roye1]

I would like to attend. If it is not TOOOO cold I might even consider bringing a model

[joshx]

Alec,

 

I haven't had a chance to try LF yet, but I am very interested in moving in that direction. I signed up for your mailing list and look forward to meeting you in February!

[alec]

Ruddy (and model) / Josh: Look forward to seeing you both. Josh, if we get as good a turnout as I hope, you'll find a lot of really knowledgeable people that would love to show you their equipment and answer your questions.

 

Cheers!

--A

[alec]

An update: We're still on for this weekend. The deal is that we are going without a permit. It seems that the city and Central Park Conservancy does not issue photo permits for the weekend. I was told, "We don't permit any filming/photography on weekends (this is because the Park is much busier and there are always events happening throughout the Park)."

 

"...however, I would suggest coming into the Park without an official permit. We don't require individuals (non-professionals) to apply for permits if they come in with a simple tripod set-up."

 

I'm bringing a copy of that email with me.

 

We'll be meeting at 9:00AM at the Bethesda Fountain, and we'll meet up again (for those traveling from outside the city) at 11:00AM at the Bow Bridge.

 

Per the email from the CPC fellow, the rules for shooting in the park are simple: Be sure to keep all equipment on paved pathways and do not block any area of the

Park.

 

Weather forecast for Saturday (thus far, which means little) is Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s and lows in the low 20s. The day before it's supposed to be in the low 40s, so we'll see. If the weather is truly miserable we'll postpone until Feb 10. (I'll post updates here the night before) Look forward to seeing you all!

 

Cheers!

--A