The Gathering - Large format - 4x5 and beyond

Dates: ,...... Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October 2008

Time: . .... 8.30 am to 5.00 pm

Place: ........700 James Lane Trentham East 3458

Cost:          $150.00    includes lunch, morning and processing & proofing
Bookings: ellie@goldstreetstudios.com.au.or  Download Form   or Phone 03 54241835
NB:                 Maximum of  25 Participants
The Gathering was formed in June 2007 so like-minded photographers, who take pleasure in working with large format cameras and black & white film could meet to share information, views and ideas

The Gathering 2007 was unique, for the first time in Australia 27 photographers dedicated to the use of large format cameras met to share views and photograph the villages of Trentham and Trentham East. Cameras used by the members are 4x5, 5x7 and 8x10 inches. They were processed, printed, framed (professional conservation framing) and on the wall in an exhibition in less than 72 hours. Chris Reid director and master fine printer of Blanco Negro flew from Sydney, donating his time processing film and printing to make this possible. This type of exhibition would normally take several months to prepare.

The Gathering was so successful the demand from member was to have it annually instead of biannually.

An expert panel of three with a mediator will assist discussion flow. While photographing, experienced photographers may wish "buddy" up with less experienced or to share a different way of seeing.

Chris Reid will fly down again to process and print.

The Gathering 2008
The Gathering 2007 Image by Karena Goldfinch