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zedin

06-21-2005, 06:43 PM

First off if this should go in the meetup subforum I apologize.. wasn't real sure (feel free to move it).

Anyway so we stop hijacking another thread this is for other southern CA folks to stand up and be counted (and so we know who is near us if we ever want company when shooting.. because face it.. most folks get bored while we take pictures =p)

So.. I am a grad student at UCI and live in Irvine so if folks ever want to go shoot or whatever just send me a PM or what not.

Ghoste

06-21-2005, 06:59 PM

I live in Yorba Linda right now, I'm 17, so I just kinda follow the family lol. My friend just left UCI, he was majoring in computer programming and he was hired full time as a computer programmer his first year, so I don't go down their much anymore. We should get a bunch of us together and head down to the beach and shoot.

How old are you Zedin? And are you a guy or a girl =p.

CrazyAva

08-18-2005, 02:45 AM

I am in Yucaipa, which is in San Bernardino County, off the 10 fwy headed out towards Palm Springs.

Ghoste, I used to take a 24 mile bike ride every weekend from Corona to Yorba Linda when I lived there. I am 10 years older than you though so you were just a baby then. :lol:

Ghoste

08-18-2005, 12:02 PM

Hehe. Well ya know.. I had no say in that lol. I know there is more SoCal people on here.. I just don't know where they are all at :p

photogoddess

08-18-2005, 12:18 PM

Malachite and I are in South Gate. Whatchya'll got in mind?

MDowdey

08-18-2005, 12:28 PM

I am in Yucaipa, which is in San Bernardino County, off the 10 fwy headed out towards Palm Springs.

whats wierd is im not from there, and i know where thats at, i think. goddess, is that where we were at for JT?

photogoddess

08-18-2005, 12:28 PM

whats wierd is im not from there, and i know where thats at, i think. goddess, is that where we were at for JT?

Drove right through it on our way to and from JT. I think we even stopped for a pit stop there too. :mrgreen:

Traci

08-18-2005, 12:28 PM

Hey...I'm in Long Beach. MD...we drive through it twice! :wink:

photogoddess

08-18-2005, 12:30 PM

Hey...I'm in Long Beach.

I'm such a dork for forgetting to add you to the local list. :banghead:

Traci

08-18-2005, 12:31 PM

That's ok...I'll forgive you this time!

MDowdey

08-18-2005, 12:32 PM

Hey...I'm in Long Beach. MD...we drive through it twice! :wink:

thought so, thats where the windmills were at that i couldnt stop staring at!

so pretty....

Traci

08-18-2005, 12:34 PM

You should see them at sunrise...I think the was the best picture I never got! :banghead:

Ghoste

08-18-2005, 12:42 PM

Man, I just said one thing and everyone joined in! Lol, well.. hmmm.. we aren't all close enough to go to the beach I think.. if we did something it might have to be another desert trip.

photogoddess

08-18-2005, 12:53 PM

Depends on what you want to shoot. The beach isn't that far - about 1.5 hours from Yucaipa. Only about an hour from you. The Long Beach marina is good for any day & night shoots. TONS of different things to shoot with the skyline, oil islands, Queen Mary, etc... Desert is much better for overcast days and full moon nights. :mrgreen:

Traci

08-18-2005, 12:56 PM

Well...I'm up for a drive to the beach, the mountains or the desert. Did that pretty much cover So. Ca.? :scratch:

Ghoste

08-20-2005, 02:04 PM

Yeah pretty much :lol: I had prom on the Queen Mary. It's nice down there. Would that be the closest for most of you? I don't know if you guys have ever been to Laguna Beach. It's amazing over there. Great for some shots.

Traci

08-22-2005, 12:26 PM

PG's been talking about going to Laguna Beach for more than a year, we've just never made it. Busy lives hindered that. I'm game...it is beautiful there.

photogoddess

08-22-2005, 02:04 PM

Malachite and I made it out there late last year. There was no moon so the exposures were REALLY long. So long that I'm pretty sure the film is still in the camera waiting to be finished. :lol: Seems appropriate to finish the roll off there. Might be able to plan something for the next full moon weekend. :mrgreen:

Traci

08-22-2005, 02:10 PM

Sorry, I forgot! Wasn't I sick that weekend...uuummm, yep I was. We were supposed to scout the JT campsite. Anyways, maybe a sunset and full moon night at Laguna Beach would be good.

photogoddess

08-22-2005, 03:13 PM

Yup - you got sick Thursday night and then Chase and Mrs. Chase got the flu the night before we were supposed to go scout the actual campsite we reserved for the JT get together. :puke:

Sounds like a good plan to me. :thumbsup:

CrazyAva

08-23-2005, 08:35 PM

Drove right through it on our way to and from JT. I think we even stopped for a pit stop there too. :mrgreen:
Does JT stand for Joshua Tree? :lol:

CrazyAva

08-23-2005, 08:37 PM

CrazyAva

08-23-2005, 08:38 PM

Well...I'm up for a drive to the beach, the mountains or the desert. Did that pretty much cover So. Ca.? :scratch:
That covers any state on a coast.........they all have some mountains, and beach...........maybe not desert, but..........

CrazyAva

08-23-2005, 08:38 PM

CrazyAva

08-23-2005, 08:40 PM

I can't imagine going out and shooting with others. I have never done that. Most I have done is had my friend come assist on a wedding. Never gone and just done a random shoot together..........that would be so fun.

Chase

08-23-2005, 10:30 PM

You all suck...I think you deliberately planned this for after I left L.A. :lol:

photogoddess

08-24-2005, 04:31 PM

You all suck...I think you deliberately planned this for after I left L.A. :lol:

Your point is??? :lmao:

It's not like we didn't ever get together. Gawd! :mrgreen:

Traci

08-24-2005, 04:34 PM

So...when's this happy little meeting going to happen kids?

CrazyAva

08-25-2005, 01:07 AM

Yes, when.

DIRT

08-25-2005, 12:10 PM

Long Beach Here.... I just noticed this little thread, Im down for whatever you guys are gonna do.

CrazyAva

08-25-2005, 05:06 PM

I think everyone is pretty indesicive at this point. :lol:

Ghoste

08-25-2005, 06:24 PM

How 'bout everyone gives me a list of film they want, I'll by it at dealer price from my store and when we get together you all pay me back! I get like Fuji Velvia 50 for like $4.50 :p

Not!

I know you all would give me a list so long I wouldn't even have enough lol. So I think Saturdays would be good.

Ok, this is where me and my friends go, there is an underground parking lot, usually it's free, and you can walk the cliffs of the resort, take sidewalks down to the beach, and there is a large rock to climb on I've shot sunsets from. Moonlight is great when it's there, and we can be out there as late as we want.

http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/resort_overview/index.html
Click the photo gallery tab on the left. What do you guys think. Honestly I think you will love it, there is shots from this place that end up in art magazines.

DIRT

08-25-2005, 07:27 PM

Where do you work?

CrazyAva

08-25-2005, 07:31 PM

Well, I don't use film. I shoot completely digital these days.

Ghoste

08-25-2005, 08:01 PM

Main Photo Service and Imaging.

Yeah, film is a dying art and I allways say that's what happens when one of the biggest film manufacturers invents the digital camera.

Traci

08-26-2005, 12:26 PM

I think it beautiful...when's the next full moon?

photogoddess

08-26-2005, 12:45 PM

Weekend of the 17/18 of September.

Ghoste

08-26-2005, 12:47 PM

Can I invite non-forum friends? They will be nice I promise :) Plus I'm going to need a ride down there.

Ah! I'll have my license then! Finally..

Traci

08-26-2005, 01:51 PM

Friends are cool...if you need a ride, how many friends?

Ghoste

08-26-2005, 01:54 PM

Actually probally just one.

Traci

08-26-2005, 02:00 PM

I can probably give you a ride...I used to work in YL, so I'm familiar with the area.
Let me talk to PG and we'll get things a little more settled, ok Ghoste?

Ghoste

08-26-2005, 02:09 PM

Ok, where are you at now? I'm not sure what my parents will think about a random stranger picking me up.. are you a rapist?

Traci

08-26-2005, 02:37 PM

No...I'm not a rapist. I think it would be strange for you and your parents for a random stranger to pick you up, but you said you needed a ride. Normally I don't offer to pick up strange people either, I suppose I innocently offered before really thinking about it. Maybe you should work out the ride thing yourself.

Traci

08-26-2005, 03:47 PM

Oh...I've met several people on this forum in person. Photogoddess (my best friend), MDowdey, Hobbes, Alison, Voodocat, Jeff Canes, Auggiezak, Chase and Malachite. Photogoddess, Malachite and MDowdey know me best. So you could ask them, we all went on the Joshua Tree Trip together.

MDowdey

08-26-2005, 04:11 PM

shes not a rapist. unless you count those times where i passed out and woke up with a odd pale blue winter cap on my head and slight pain in my loins...

JUST KIDDING.

Ghoste

08-26-2005, 04:14 PM

Hahahahaha. MD leave her alone! Yeah, I'm not crazy! I'll probally get a ride but I think I trust you lol.

Traci

08-26-2005, 04:16 PM

Shhuush it MD...that was our secret!

MDowdey

08-26-2005, 04:17 PM

you should trust her dude. she is by far one of the sweetest, nicest, caring non southerners ive ever met. :)

Ghoste

08-26-2005, 04:20 PM

Yeah, but my those traits might make my girlfriend mad lol. I really just don't know if my parents would let a 17 year old kid leave with some chick to the beach haha.

Traci

08-26-2005, 04:23 PM

Whoa....whoa there my pal Ghoste. You are young enough to be my son, there's no intentions of even going in that direction. Just a photo outing.

MDowdey

08-26-2005, 04:26 PM

Whoa....whoa there my pal Ghoste. You are young enough to be my son, there's no intentions of even going in that direction. Just a photo outing.

aww thats cute...you kids have a good time at the beach :)

:::RUNS AWAY!!!!:::

Traci

08-26-2005, 04:43 PM

MD...you're asking for it buddy...come here so I can bend you over my knee :spank:

Ghoste

08-26-2005, 06:18 PM

Lol I know that.. my parents don't though :lol:

CrazyAva

08-29-2005, 10:22 PM

Wow, where did this talk go. :lol:

Ghoste

09-19-2005, 12:32 AM

So anyways, I was at the beach last night without you all.. The moon was a full harvest moon. It was huge! You shoulda went..

zedin

10-31-2005, 05:00 PM

lol.. I started this thread months ago and now look at the responses.. too bad my summer was busy as hell and I didn't have much internet access. =p

Did folks acutally get together?

Traci

11-01-2005, 10:36 AM

Nope...we never did.

Thor the Mighty

11-18-2005, 01:21 AM

anyone near glendale? wouldnt be surprised if there wasnt but eh worth a try

photogoddess

11-18-2005, 09:18 AM

Traci, Malachite and I are only about 30 minutes from Glendale.

Boltthrower

12-30-2005, 01:12 AM

I know i'm digging through old posts but I'm In Buena Park 2 blocks from Knotts Berry Farm...

CrazyAva

12-30-2005, 01:35 AM

I used to live right around the corner from Knott's.

Iron Flatline

01-04-2006, 03:51 PM

I'm in West Hollywood.

Always game for a walk-around, I find shooting alone a little boring sometimes.

LAst night I went on a photographic food bender. I did night-time shots of Pinks on La Brea, Canter's on Fairfax, and Roscoe's on Gower. The signs at night are beautiful, and the food didn't hurt either, though that Polish chili dog may have been a link too far.

photogoddess

01-04-2006, 03:57 PM

We're all almost always around for a fun photo outing. :mrgreen:

CrazyAva

01-05-2006, 06:34 PM

Well, if someone starts planning I will try to get there. :lol:

THORHAMMER

01-10-2006, 02:49 PM

both myself and boltthrower are in anaheim....

we are really getting into photojournalistic and night photography....

maybye we can all go somewhere to capture raw urban settings, and then

hit something nearby when it gets dark and do some night stuff!!!

downtown LA is supposed to be cool for that.......

photogoddess

01-10-2006, 03:16 PM

Looks like the So Cal group is getting bigger by the minute. :lol: For the night stuff... you guys interested in city lights or moonlight?

Traci

01-10-2006, 03:36 PM

Let me know when and where...now I really need to order that cable remote!

THORHAMMER

01-10-2006, 04:30 PM

actually both are equally good i think... anything interesting a large field with just a small light off to one side, or ancient architecture with little sulfur lamps..... just interesting stuff.........

photogoddess

01-11-2006, 12:35 AM

Let me know when and where...now I really need to order that cable remote!

Yes you do. ;) We can share mine until you get one or as long as you're doing 30 second or less exposures, you can use the self timer to trigger the shutter. :mrgreen:

actually both are equally good i think... anything interesting a large field with just a small light off to one side, or ancient architecture with little sulfur lamps..... just interesting stuff.........

Well, what do you have in mind? There isn't much in the way of open fields in the Long Beach area but we do have some interesting old architecture, the Queen Mary, LB Harbor (shipyards) and a great view of downtown. If you guys want to drive out where there is open space (the desert?), we'll need to wait until the moon is full.

THORHAMMER

01-12-2006, 03:05 PM

This weekend probably wont work for me yet, ive been gone the last 3 and gotta do some house stuff.....

maybye the next saturday we can do like afternoon photojournalism, **** off security guards, and then jet to something scenic for dusk shots.... after that the night is young for night shooting......

well have to make a plan or something...where to meetup and go to thats not super far from anyone...... I dont think anyone in OC should have to drive more than 2 hours... just so far.... lets see whats out there...

any ideas?

zedin

01-12-2006, 05:08 PM

I would be up for anything. Mainly have done macro shots so would be nice to try new things.

Traci

01-12-2006, 05:21 PM

I always wanted to go the the Santa Monica Pier and shoot there. I know thats kinda far for the OC people, but it offers great scenery and the sunset on the ocean. Just a suggestion.

Boltthrower

01-12-2006, 06:57 PM

Actually Santa Monica Pier isn't that far away I was thinking along the lines of Venice maybe
Long beach is pretty cool if you can find some interesting stuff to nail.... Like this http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/boltthrower/forum%20pics/GUESSTHIS.jpg

I'm down for whenever and where ever really

Just let me know

Cheers

matdjj

01-13-2006, 02:46 AM

I live near pasadena and am in Oceanside almost every weekend. Oceansidie can be a great beach location for sunsets and surfers if youre into that kind of photography.

Traci

01-18-2006, 05:49 PM

Is anyone going to throw out any dates for this possible meet up?

Boltthrower

01-19-2006, 03:03 AM

Is anyone going to throw out any dates for this possible meet up?

Ok i'll throw out a date Feb 4th weather permitting

zedin

01-19-2006, 02:51 PM

That day is as good as any weekend day for me.

ChopstickHero

01-20-2006, 05:13 PM

i'm new, but i'd love to join in and learn from you inspiring people. i guess i'm not totally new to photography, i've owned several digital cameras before, but recently decided to get serious and decided to buy a digital SLR. Most weekends are good for me.

I live in Redlands, but don't mind driving around to wherever as I'm somewhat new to the area too... I moved here from Toronto!

Traci

01-20-2006, 05:30 PM

That day is good for me. As Bolthrower said...weather permitting!

Welcome to CA ChopstickHero! Redlands is a nice area, I have several friends out that way!

CrazyAva

01-21-2006, 12:24 AM

CrazyAva

01-21-2006, 12:25 AM

I am not sure how Feb 4th is looking for me. I will drop in again when I know......

THORHAMMER

01-21-2006, 02:14 PM

the 4th works very well for me as well.........

ChopstickHero

01-24-2006, 03:44 AM

WOW! I live in Yucaipa. How crazy it is that we are so close.

cool... a close member! maybe you can suggest some nice areas to shoot at out here :)

Feb 4th, i'll be in Vegas, hopefully another meet some other weekend will happen.

Iron Flatline

01-24-2006, 10:26 AM

I"m good to meet on the 4th, after 4.30 PM. I can hook up later if you all get started earlier.

I'm fine with either the SM Pier or Venice, or the Sunset Strip area. We could meet in a coffee shop or bar (if everyone is over 21) and then move on once the first group gets there. I don't mind sending people my cell phone number so we can collect stragglers on the way.

I propose we shoot into the evening. I've been doing some night shooting, and would like to get pointers from others. Bring a tripod and a remote trigger, I guess....

Traci

01-25-2006, 12:22 AM

As it turns out, I'm not goning to be able to make it on the 4th. Maybe an alternate date for those who can't make this one could be planned?

Iron Flatline

01-25-2006, 12:36 AM

Propose one!

Boltthrower

01-30-2006, 06:56 PM

Propose one!

Feb 18th or 19th

Traci

01-30-2006, 07:08 PM

The 19th would work!

zedin

01-31-2006, 12:49 AM

Blech for the 19th since I will be in Kernville for Whisky Flat days (although nothing says folks can't do one the 19th and then do another one later =p)

ChopstickHero

01-31-2006, 01:01 AM

Feb 19th would work for me too.

sameerjatana

01-31-2006, 11:38 AM

Hi guys

I am in Irvine.....and relatively new to photography.

Traci

01-31-2006, 02:32 PM

Blech for the 19th since I will be in Kernville for Whisky Flat days (although nothing says folks can't do one the 19th and then do another one later =p)

When will you be back?

zedin

01-31-2006, 08:07 PM

Well I will be back that sunday in the morning at the latest. But folks should go ahead and do the 19th if that works. I am sure folks will have fun and want to do another one =D

CrazyAva

02-04-2006, 11:26 AM

cool... a close member! maybe you can suggest some nice areas to shoot at out here :)

Feb 4th, i'll be in Vegas, hopefully another meet some other weekend will happen.
I am really bad with that sort of thing. I never have time to even get out an shoot anything local. Mainly I shoot people.

THORHAMMER

02-18-2006, 01:49 AM

I am really really wanting to go try out my new 28-75 lens and I know its like 30-50% chance of rain everywhere... Where can I go, I have Orange County Block syndrome, I cant think of anywhere interesting to go!!!!

PS in coming from Anaheim....

lol:)

zedin

02-19-2006, 04:37 PM

Depending on what you want to shoot thor there are options. Being a nature freak (and closeup freak) I like to go to the various wilderness areas. Casper Park is a good one down off the Ortega Highway and is not that far a drive. With the rain and weather though this time of year in a week or so any highway meridian or wild field will have lupine (think its lupine) and poppies. I have noticed a number already in Irvine in the more irrigated spots. We have been having some good sunsets so the beaches are always nice and the one dawn I was actually able to get up for this weekend was breathtaking. Landscape shots should be good about now since we have such blue skies and clouds to give it depth and content. Irvine regional park in Orange might be a good spot to try as well.

If you shoot urban.. um.. I don't have a clue =p

*EDIT* If anyone from down here wants to just go shoot tomorrow (Monday) just send a PM since I will probably head outside somewhere to see if I can get a few good nature shots.

BNSF4924

11-27-2007, 01:34 AM

I know this thread is kinda dead, but I saw it and thought it applied to me. I'm 17, living in Yorba Linda, attending Esperanza HS. Hope to meet some of you in the future.

CrazyAva

01-21-2008, 09:46 PM

Wow, yeah we all went back and forth and all around and never even set anything up. That's just sad. :lol:

Lostfiniel

01-23-2008, 05:23 PM

Reading through the thread, I doubt thwere would be plans for a meeting anytime soon. But! If there is, I am in San Diego North County and my boyfriend lives in Irvine. I can get around most anywhere pretty easily.

Although, I would be nervous, I have never been around anyone who does photography. It's always just been me out of my friends and family.

LilithsMommy

02-06-2008, 07:16 PM

I'm in Anaheim (2 miles from Disney) till the 15th, then we'll be in Highland until May 1st.

THORHAMMER

02-08-2008, 05:27 PM

im going tomorrow night to shoot more of the refineries around wilmington/san pedro area.

right off the 405 near the 710

I have 2 friends coming along guy/girl that also shoot a lot. anynoe wants to meetup we can find a coffe shop or something near to meetup. Yes this is the place in all my recent refinery shots.

king

08-28-2008, 02:53 AM

bump this up.

i'm from beaumont. Right down the way from Yucaipa.

mschoelen

09-03-2008, 11:14 PM

From the Pasadena area, if anyone is bored enough, ill go shooting.

Lisaspank

09-07-2008, 06:22 PM

I dont know if this is the correct thread for this or not...

My fiance and I are traveling to San Diego in the latter part of October this year to elope. Im trying to coordinate a small ceremony on the beach on October 20th.

I was curious if anyone would be interested in taking some pics for me. Kind of a long shot I suppose, but dont really want to spend the cash for a professional when it will be casual and just the two of us and an officiant.

I would really appreciate it :D