[pure-silver] Re: Print Swapping
- From: "J.R. Stewart" <jrstewart@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 17:54:05 -0400
apug.org has a very similar program... it's in its 5 iteration as I recall.
Depending on the number of participants, they break off into small groups of
5-8 people and that's who you swap files with, and you do so during a
several months long period of time. So, 5-8 prints mailed off every month or
so (as I recall).
For subsequent iterations, you don't swap with the same group as the groups
are shuffled.
J.R.Stewart
Leesburg, VA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Justin F. Knotzke" <jknotzke@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <pure-silver@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 4:25 PM
Subject: [pure-silver] Re: Print Swapping
> On 5/4/05, Peter De Smidt <pdesmidt@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> I've run a similar exchange for 8 or 9 years. If you try to do them too
>> often, or if you have too many people, it can be a pain. We currently do
>> about 3 exchanges a year (FB paper), and I limit the exchanges to 10
>> people. Even so, there can be problems. For example, in the past, I've
>> had people promise to send prints, and then never do so. (I'm tempted to
>> name names.) The most important thing is to get good, responsive people.
>> (I'm lucky, most of the people in my group fall into this category.)
>> It's easy to underestimate the amount of work involved. It's a lot of
>> work producing ten toned, spotted, archivally washed prints. RC prints
>> would be easier, but why bother? When things go smoothly, though, it's
>> great fun.
>
> I'm following the model of A Photo A Day (see previous post). There
> are 500 subscribers to APAD and about 100-150 emails a day. I'd say
> there are about 50 images or so a day. Some people post everyday, some
> post ever so often.
>
> We could have a call to send say 3 times a year with a deadline
> but I rather like the idea of having no deadline and asking that
> people send at least 3-4 prints a year. I am horrible under deadlines.
> I print when the mood strikes me.
>
> Those that post everyday on APAD, tend to not post such great work.
> Those that post ever so often, usually only post their good stuff.
>
> But the idea is to get feedback. So if you are a student or new to
> B&W photography, it might be a better idea to send more often and have
> your work critiqued more often. Those who are more experienced and
> wish to set an example, may wish to not send out as often and blow us
> all away with incredibly produced prints.
>
> I can tell you right now, I won't be sending too many FB prints.
> It'll be 8x10 ilford RC paper. If however I nail a shot that I am
> proud of, I might grab the box of FB.
>
> My hope is that people really critique the images. If what I send
> out sucks, I hope someone tells me it sucks and why it sucks. Same
> goes if you like the image. The idea is a print exchange but also a
> learning experience for all. That includes, the usual of composition,
> exposure etc but also how the image was printed. If the print was
> loaded with dust and scratches, let it be known.. etc Take everything
> we discuss on this incredible list and apply it in practice and then
> critique.
>
> I'm still looking for a suggestion in regards to where the
> critiques should happen. This list or some other?
>
> =20
> J
>
>
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> Justin F. Knotzke
> jknotzke@xxxxxxxxx
> http://www.shampoo.ca
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