I just found out that Charles Hess will be in NYC from Sunday June 20th through the following Friday. I asked him if he would be interested in getting together with some of us. YES! He said his schedule is flexible.

I said I'd post these dates if anyone is interested in another NYC "mini" gathering. He'll work the rest out with us. Personally I've been looking forward to meeting this pro photographer for a long time.........so I'll mark my calendar. Maybe we can plan something. :D

Liz

Awesome! I have a major server project that is being implemented on 6/19-6/20, so that whole week will be busy for me, but I'd love to try!

Danielle

PS Liz - How is Barney?

This will be so much fun. :D Hopefully others will be able to make it.

Barney - thanks for asking. Long story short, Molly got sick while Barney was here and the shelter told me to return Barney. They think Barney brought something into the house. After 4 vet visits Molly is just getting back to normal. Barney was adopted the following week.

Liz

PS Liz - How is Barney?[/QUOTE]

Aww. Sorry to hear that, but I'm glad Molly is doing better!

Danielle

Oh, in New York? I thought you said Milwaukee. :(

I guess I will not be there.

adina

hmmmmmmm

well I'M quite busy with weddings, and vacations in june.... but if i can make it YOU KNOW I WILL!!!!

my job is not too happy about taking nearly every weekend in june off.... but it's only a JOB right????

I need birds, family time, musky fishing, MORE family time.... work isn't nearly as important!!!!

but if I can squeeze Mr.Hess into my master plan...... I'll load up my rangefinder, f100, and DSLR and be his shadow :o

Hey, I've been in Milwaukee...marched in a parade once when I was in the Navy Band. :-)
And Paul...if we find some grass & a bird, I'll hold your camera bags while you do your wizardry. :-)
<p>Yeah, I've got to get away from work for awhile, have my hotel booked near Penn Station, and hope to meet a few PR friends. If not, I'll be back there off and on in the summer.

Every time I've said yes---something goes wrong so maybe but I would love to! I won't say much else and if I can I will email you and Paul the night before...

Nothing is booked for that day...so far.

that was just not right---i was so excited that I was finally gonna get to meet you and Liz, Charles and see Paul and all on one day woah---

and then well that wasn't right! ;)

you sure?

sounds like a plan :)

I can even bring you a normal lens(400f5.6) to shoot next to me with.... IF I can swing it with my busy work/family schedule!

I HAVE BEEN WANTING TO MEET YOU EVER SINCE I FIRST FOUND THIS SITE.. NO JOKE!!!!

LIZ TOO :)

Me too Paul!

Maybe it will get to be more than a "mini" gathering. :D

Liz

I'd like to make it if possible. My family is going away the 27th for vacation and I'll be busy. A daytime meeting would work best for me, maybe a lunch meeting probably closer to the beginning of the week. I could take a day off from work and spend the rest of the day street shooting. Since Charles will be around for the week maybe a few meetings might work?

I'll be open to most anything, as my purpose on being there is to rest, relax, and wander the streets...so, nothing specific is planned.

Street, candids, and people photography is something I just don't do too well, and I WANT to soooooo bad. Charles, you are probably lucky I can't make it. I'd be picking your brain at every chance and following you like a shadow!! ;)
Hope all of you have a great time!!
I'll make one of these gatherings someday!!
Regards,
Brian

That is what New York City is all about - wander the streets. You never know just what you'll see. LAst week I decided to take my camera to Central Park. As I was photographing some azaleas, I noticed right behind the bush a young couple, shall we say "En Flangrante". I could not bring myself to photograph though ;)


I'll be open to most anything, as my purpose on being there is to rest, relax, and wander the streets...so, nothing specific is planned.

who needs NYC to see "public shows of affection"

I live in central NJ and can't think of one public park were I've not seen such things.

Actually 2 miles from my house EVERY tuesday and friday at 9am.....the same 2 vehicles pull in.... the rest is history :rolleyes:

I can't make the weekend - maybe a weekday meet-up. My sister and I have been planning a surprise party for our parent's 40th anniversary - and the party - IN TEXAS - is June 20 :(

Oh well!

Megan

Hi Megan ... I'll be there Sunday through Friday a.m., so let me know if you'd like to meet up, even for a cup of coffee. You could show me your Holga. :-)

Hi Charles -
I return from Houston late Monday. So "even coffee" sounds great during the week!

Megan

Hi Charles -
I return from Houston late Monday. So "even coffee" sounds great during the week!

Megan

Post a few dates and i'll put it in my book! It's just before my birthday (july 4/5th (i was born right smack in between so i celebrate both days! lol)) so I think I can swing it! It's an easy week for me!

starting to realize you are VERy special ;)

How (do tell) do you get born in the middle of two days--- you were either somewhere where the time changes from one day to the next by crossing over country lines or you were born at midnight.

do tell...:D

I was born at 11:43 pm on july 3rd..... 17 minutes more and BANG!!!!!! which is what I believe brings you to a dual B-day

lol Well, my head was out at 11:55 and my legs were out at 12:01 AM! lol

I'm planning on coming into NYC Friday the 25th at about 9:AM. I'll probably be there 'till early afternoon. Meeting for coffee,lunch, sitting in the park or whatever would be great.

Charles, from re-reading your previous post I just saw you are leaving Friday morning, hopefully we can get together. Maybe I can come in earlier Friday morning.

Hi Gerry...we can chat before the trip. I might be able to swing staying later on Friday. It would be great meeting you.

We can chat for however long you have. My wife is going uptown for a haircut and won't be back for a few hours. If you don't have the time I can always wander the streets. There is a hotel across the 7th ave side of Pen Station with a nice lobby or there is a Starbucks 2 blocks north of the station also on 7th ave where we could chat.

I'll actually be staying in a hotel at Penn Station...I have the feeling that it's not very nice(Howard Johnson), but the price was hard to beat. And since I would use the room just to sleep, I'll manage. I'll keep in touch.

a high maintenance girl :);)

Hey All,
I am relatively new to this forum, but hope you all would not mind if I could drop by to hang with you. I work in the Big Apple and would love to get to roam around here with some great photographers from whom I would learn alot just being around for a day. I work for the transit system here and know my way around pretty well. Not sure how long you will be staying , I get off the week of the 26th, but could probably meet up sooner if you post a time and date.

I was wondering if there is one day when a few of us could get together - aside from the one-on-one that some of you are planning with Charles. What days/dates would be good for 1) Charles - and then the rest of us?

We need to start a plan now folks if we're going to plan one day together. Maybe some of us could make it one day and others 1/2 of that day? Whatever works.

Liz

We would love to have you join us. Charles is a "pro" and we've been waiting to get together with him ........well seems like forever. So, we would LOVE to have you join - any time, especially in NYC........when Charles is there. :cool:

Liz

I didn't want anyone to think I wish to have a private meeting with Charles. Unfortunately I rarely get to NYC and I am "tagging along" Friday morning (the 25th) with my wife who will be going uptown for a haircut. I would welcome anyone to join us as I assume Charles would also. So Friday morning could be<i> one</i> of the "official" meetings.

Hi all...as I've said, I'm in NYC just to relax and wander the streets, so I have absolutely no plans. I'll be arriving early Sunday a.m., the 20th, will be staying at the Howard Johnson's at PennStation, and will have to leave some time Friday, the 25th. Anything in between, I'm game. I'm also a terrible planner, so maybe Liz wouldn't mind being the 'social director'. Liz? Help? :-)

For anyone who would like a mini get-together with Charles, please post the exact days/dates you will be available so we can make a plan.

Then we can see when the majority can make it - plan the day Those who can't make that day, Charles has given lots of options. Does that sound ok?

Gerry - Just to clarify, what I meant to say was if anyone wanted a group time vs one-on-one, that we should start planning. It wasn't a negative about people having a one on one, but I just wanted to see if we could set up a group time also. The way I worded it, I can see how people might think that. :) Hey - some people can do both.....or just hang out with Charles during the week from what he's saying! Think about how much you'd learn! ;)

Liz

Hi all...as I've said, I'm in NYC just to relax and wander the streets, so I have absolutely no plans. I'll be arriving early Sunday a.m., the 20th, will be staying at the Howard Johnson's at PennStation, and will have to leave some time Friday, the 25th. Anything in between, I'm game. I'm also a terrible planner, so maybe Liz wouldn't mind being the 'social director'. Liz? Help? :-)

You're too kind, Liz ... though what prople will learn is that I don't really do anything special, other than maybe having a good eye and getting lucky once in awhile. Thanks for the help.

I could probably do the 25th, maybe the 24th. It all depends on how my system conversion goes on the 19th. If we're having problems, my bosses will have me chained to my desk. :D

Danielle

Megan here!

I'm available after 4pm June 22, 23, and 24. Thought the 23rd and 24th are the best, because I am coming back from Texas pretty late Monday night.

Unfortunately, my Friday hours got changed, so I work until 7 or 8 on Fridays now.
Plus - that Friday happens to be a special day :D I add one more year, but don't tell Rick!

Megan

humble too huh???

I will see what and IF I can get a free day on one of those weekdays. my job is fed up with me taking days off to be with my family, so I'd rather not ask for a specific day off to join the fun .

BTW.. My manager can't understand MY LOVE for my family and why I take days off to spend with them.......POOR GUY!!!!

I'll be open to most anything, as my purpose on being there is to rest, relax, and wander the streets...so, nothing specific is planned.

The one and only Mr. Hess is going to be in NYC???? I guess I popped back in here just in the nick of time huh? I'm booked for weddings the 18th and 19th, but have the whole week off until the 25th when I do another wedding (also the 26th..ugh). Sooooooooo I'm totally up for whatever is going on!!! (Not to mention how LONG I've been waiting to actually meet Mr Hess in the flesh) :D

I'll email or give you a call Charles, cuz this is one meeting I'm looking soooo forward to!!

Take care
Sandy

How ya been?!

Okay, so what day should we meet? I will more than likely take the ferry over from Highlands which goes to East 34th st or Pier 11 on Wall St. I'll probably only bring my digital with me, my rebel is too bulky to pack in my pocketbook! lol Gads, i've gotten spoiled!

http://www.seastreak.com/NR/exeres/5D82644E-8BF9-485C-B4DC-09F8A42B0598.htm

How ya been?!

Moi? Well, I've been ok, busy, but ok!!
I guess I missed the last get-together when you were back up here?

Well, to start the ball rolling, I'll be in NYC late morning on Sunday, the 20th. I figure I'd have to drop off my bags, as check-in isn't until 3pm, so if anyone wants to meet for lunch on Sunday, then walk the streets for awhile, let me know, and we could meet in the hotel lobby(Howard Johnson at Penn Station). Monday & Tuesday I'm game for anything from early a.m. to late night, Wednesday as well. Keep me posted. I'm getting excited about the opportunity to meet all of you who can make it.

Monday & Tuesday I'm game for anything from early a.m. to late night, Wednesday as well. Keep me posted. I'm getting excited about the opportunity to meet all of you who can make it.

I get into Newark LATE Monday night - would planning something with Charles one of these two nights be doable for anyone else?


Megan

I'm going to email Charles to make his dates with all of you...and the final deciding times, etc..........

Since it's only days away, I guess everyone should get down the actual times, places, etc. Hopefully Charles will take over now! I'll fit in whenever the rest of you can make it.......somewhere, somehow. :rolleyes:

Liz

Hi Megan ... how about getting together for dinner on Tuesday? You being a New York gal, could you pick a good(cheap, fun) place? Anyone want to go out into the streets Sunday afternoon, Monday, or Tuesday? Gerry, I'll contact you this evening about later in the week. Yo, Sandee, I'll expect you to join in here. Liz...with your busy schedule, any time you can make for me on Sun - Wed, I'll make sure I'm available...anxious to meet. :-) Janie ... Tuesday good for you?

Charles,
I'd love to go out into the streets of NY! I hope a few of us can do this. We had so much fun when we had our mini NY gathering. :D

Liz

I get my schedule sunday night at 11pm(when i return from NY state)..

If I can swing a day/night I will SURELY BE THERE.

I have Liz's email if I need to QUICKLY get into the mix of things ;)

If it works for Janie! Hmmm, good cheap eats in NYC.... the dilemma!

Megan

Ha, well by cheap I meant not the Plaza ... my dressiest outfit might be my jeans that don't have holes in them with my least ugly Hawaiian shirt. :-)

UNFORTUNATELY...............

IT APPEARS I get to work in 3 departments ALL WEEK due to everyones vacations.

I only have worked 2 so far, but experience in the 3RD will someday increase my chances for HIGHER positions ;)

DARNNNNNNNNNN, I wanted to join in BADLY TOO :(

There are some great restaurants in Hell's Kitchen that are within budget.
There are TONS in the Village...
Do you have a favorite area - or - will you be in a particular area?

Megan

How about putting some pressure on you...I'm assuming we'll be walking the streets on Tuesday, assuming it'll be midtown or thereabouts, so somewhere walking distance from Times Square OK? If you can think of a spot, then we can finalize a meeting time and place for some street shooting, and a time to meet at the eatery for those who can't do the walk earlier.
<p>Gerry, I'll email you tonight about Friday. I'll be online through Saturday evening.

Also, if anyone is going to be around on Sunday, let me know. I'll be in early(mid-morning) and will have the whole day free, as I will on Monday.

Greetings from NJ......20 min from NYC!

Is anyone interested in getting together with Charles either Sunday or Monday? Who all is meeting Tuesday? I tried to figure it out, but it's still a bit vague. I'm trying to resolve my shedule................. :confused:

Liz

I'm meeting Charles Hess tomorrow about 12:30 p.m.
If anyone wants to join us, please post here before then......or
email me at marymarla @ aol.com (no space) or........
OR JUST SHOW UP! :D

We're meeting at a small, clean, reasonably priced restaurant called "Andrew's" at 12:30 p.m. It's on 34th Street between 8th & 9th Ave. It's actually right up the street from the side entrances of B&H on 34th St. After lunch, we'll be around Manhatten somewhere find things to shoot. :D

If anyone wants to join us anywhere later - that would be good too. We could make a plan. If you email me, I'll give you my cell #.

Liz