OK, what do we do with this one?
While we, of course, want to encourage participation, I am loath to give the
title of "official" AGA photographer to any one person... particularly as we
already have a number of good photographers among us. I also really like
the fact that when we've put together the convention ohotos, we've used the
best that everyone who wanted to contribute had to offer. That way,
everyone feels good about their good pics.
OTOH, his website layout is pleasing to look at, and easy to navigate.
Would it work to ask him to help you, Erik, in doing the collecting and
editing of photos, deciding which to use, and laying out a gallery for them?
If not, could we use his skills in another way?
Karen
From: "Jay Luto" <jayluto@hotmail.com>
To: "Ghazanfar Ghori - McLean" <ghori@ghori.net>,
"Erik Olsen" <erik@thekrib.com>,
"Karen Randall" <krandall@rdrcpa.biz>,
"Scott Hieber" <shieber@yahoo.com>
Subject: AGA '04 - Photography
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2004 01:47:28 -0400
Hello All,
AGA'03 is a history and AGA'04 is around the corner. I
had a blast in Dallas but this year I feel like I want to
participate bit more. Virginia/Maryland is too far to
participate in hands on preparations so I try to spread
the word as much as I can in local community. NJAS, where
I'm a Plant Program Chairman, got a noticeable dose of
AGA advertisement this year and I plant to continue to do
so until November.
I thought about an idea of creating a Convention
Photographer position and I would like to nominate myself
(shameless plug). I plan to attend AGA Conventions on
annual basis so this could be an ongoing project. AGA
upgraded technology level with multiple cameras,
projections, conference equipment and last but not least
CD vs. VHS burning. Why not upgrade Photo Gallery ?.
You could see my photography skills on my website. There
is a link on AGA website to my AGA'03 review article with
attached pictures. Of course I'm not looking for
compensation but rather recognition and satisfaction.
Not sure if Erik remembers me but I was the guy who took
pictures with flash facing up and bouncing light off
ceiling. We had a discussion about that. Karen should
remember me from the Convention and emails between NJAS
and January presentation. Scott should know me well as we
are from the same neck of the woods. Ghazanfar, good
friend of mine and with whom I discussed this idea, felt
positive about this concept.
Pictures/Portfolio
www.greenstouch.com
(fish/plants/flowers/events/landscape)
Equipment
Nikon D70 DSLR
w/ Nikon SB 800 external flash
Canon G2
w/ Canon 230EX external flash
Awaiting your response.
Regards,
Jay Luto
www.greenstouch.com