Toronto Photography Meetup Group

Details:

What: Evening shoot in the Distillery District
When: Sun. May 16, 2010
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Where: The old clock
Bring: Tripod.

Aka "Dan needs to test out his new Pentax K7, but the more the merrier."

Anyway, the Distillery is an old favourite; and it's extra-pretty at night when the lights come on. I'm thinking of an hour or 90 minutes -ish of shooting, and then (assuming that the restaurant is open) we can get some grub and have a drink, etc.

If you're new to TO, or for some reason have never been to the "Dist. Dist.", you should really come and check it out!

(Although there are a number of CONTACT exhibits at the galleries there, I seem to recall that many of them are likely to be closed on Sundays, which is why I'm not attempting to combine this with a gallery-hopping event.)

See you at the distillery!

If you're coming by TTC, best bet is to use the King streetcar; get off @ Parliament (or one stop east of there) and walk south a couple of blocks.

Dan, if you get a large turnout, you may need to get a permit. I had to get one for our last event. they will waive the fee for TPMG but they now insist on them.

and yes, you actually need to sign a 3 page contract

Eddie

Really? Boy does that suck. Who do I contact to get the permit?

Dan, just PMed the information to you. contract covers basic liability stuff.
1- you can't sue in case of injury
2- you have to pay for any damage caused by the participants
3- can't shoot inside stores
4- can't block passageways
5- no heavy equipment

no issue with tripod

Eddie

What good is just the tripod?

LMAO

Very funny! :p

It will be our way of silent protest to the DD owners and their rules and permits regarding photography!

Probably won't be able to join you (will have to see) but congrats on the Pentax K-7, great choice!

Hello,

What if my tripod is sitting in a box in London (UK)? What then!? Do I come anyway and hang my head in shame? Or not come at all?

Come and do! We get an excellent dramatic shot then!

Perhaps one of our members has a spare tripod they might be able to lend you? Never hurts to ask...

I'll be out of town but I should be back in TO by noon. So I THINK I can make it.

Russell, I will bring a tripod for you to borrow.

pm me for more details...

Hey guys, I would like to come as well but since I do not have a tripod, I would really appreciate it if someone could loan me theirs Anyway, if all goes well, I am hoping to drop by the distillery district after the concrete canoe races at Marilyn Bell Park.

Earlier this week I submitted the paperwork to the lady in the management office... She said she would e-mail me the signed contract (giving us permission to shoot) in time for the event... Well, anyway, I will call her today (Friday) if for some reason it hasn't appeared in my inbox.

Will keep you all posted...

Apparently I should actually *look* at my Inbox.

The contract came through; I will have a copy of it with me on Sunday evening, and I will check in with site security on arrival.

Here is Tanya's condensed "sermon from the mount":

> Please ensure you are not entering any spaces or blocking any doorways into tenant spaces while onsite for your shoot. Security has been instructed to cease any filming or photo shoots with individuals or parties that are not abiding by these terms.

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I hope everybody's good with that. Basically, don't shoot indoors, and don't get in people's way. And don't give the guards a hard time. (Hopefully they'll be nice to us, too.)

Anyway, I'm sure it'll all be fine. See you on Sunday!

Wish I could come, but unfortunately I have a Board Meeting that night.

To those of you who are currently a "maybe" -- you may want to update yopur RSVP now (assuming your plans have solidified)...

Cheers!

Dan - you need to have a no option for those not coming. So I hope you don't mind -- I added a no option in.

Damn, what am I to shoot then?

Hi guys,

I'm new to this group and have never been to an event before..... Just wanted to make sure.... this event is totally open to newbies? ..... I hope to come tonight to practice shooting....

Only if you have pro gear!

I thought it was tripods only


(seriously though, all are welcome with whatever you've got. some of us just feel like jokers.)

Yes, you are totally welcome to come with whatever photo gear you have.

Ok. (I figured "no"s can just not sign up; but I suppose it's useful for those who start of as maybes and then have to back out.)

Everyone's welcome! See you tonight!

Looking forward to it see you there Dan and everyone

Where's the old clock located @ the dist.dist.?