Planning: April 2 photo shoot

I've been looking at what is coming up in April and finding that Sunday, April 2 is the date I'm going to set for the next Abandoned In Detroit(AID) photo shoot.


I am targeting a Sunday to maximize participation from people in all forms of business and potential travellers. The other weekends of April have activity as follows:

• April 7-9 with episode 2 of inZer0
• April 16 is Easter
• April 22 is the date for Liquid Silver performance

I'm interested in pulling people into the Liquid Silver show from the AID shoot. You'll also be called to be in the Spring Abandoned In Detroit event coming up in May.

Fee Sructure

All photographers and models will be working in this structure to assist the funding of the shoot. I must have a central contact person for each group (team) of people.

• $50 individually
• $125 for 3 people (i.e. photographer, plus 2 models)
• $100 for 4 people, or $25 each for over 4
  

As you can see from the structure the more people you bring the less expensive it becomes. I am going to be contacting the lead person on the team registering. A deposit per person of $15 is required by March 19, if reserving a spot after that date the deposit is $25. Remaining balance is due by March 31 and a last minute penalty of $10 if after that date.

Co-Creative Talent Desired

There will be makeup, hair, and clothing styling for the shoot. Persons providing these talents are not assessed the fee structure above. Contact me by March 19 if you are interested in providing these services to the shoot. Involvement in the shoot implies your participation in one or more Abandoned In Detroit events which follow. This is to provide continuity of concept in the project.

AID shoot March 2

Ziam, Milly, myself and the models present: Kat, Shawn, Leighanna, and Niki had a great time. We had a few people unable to make it at the last minute, which seems to happen FAR too often.
I should have posted the announcement here quicker. Perhaps I would have had more models appear for the shoot. I've been more focused on MySpace, Model Mayhem, and One Model Place recently.

I realize the website still needs to be overhauled and completed. The other important thing going on now is setting the date/venue for the Spring Abandoned In Detroit event.

Thursday was a session with Ziam Penn. I decided to hold it during the day to make it available for people that were working nights. That would also ensure I had decent lighting.

The past few photo shoots crept into evening hours and candlelight / flashlights for lighting. Not to say that I have a problem with that form of lighting - but I'd like variety and normal daylight photos are a welcome addition to the project.

Follow the links on this post to view the gallery of proof photos. I'll be working with these to create artistic renderings of the photos taken.

Auto Show paid gig - Details needed

There is an event related to the Auto Show on Jan 28 from 6-9pm.
I'm submitting information from my contacts to the event organizer ASAP.
I've had three people successfully complete this information and this is being sent to in tonight. There are quite a few people that haven't yet taken the time to complete the information here. The event is slightly more than a week away - you need to do this ASAP if interested in the opportunities for this event.

Needed: 15 males, 15 females to pass out goodies and circulate with the guests able to discuss Detroit nightlife.
Needed: 15 "couture" (5'9" attractive) model bartenders with TIPS certification.

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Working Name
Social Security Number
Legal Name
Mailing Address
Phone (mobile, home, business, etc)
Email (Yahoo Msgr, MSN Msgr, AIM)
Major cities you are willing to work
Birthdate
Height
Weight
Measurements
(Female: Bust, Cup, Waist, Hip, Dress, Shirt, Pant, Shoe)
(Male: Chest, Waist, Suit (size/length), Shirt (neck/sleeve), Pants (Waist/Inseam))
Piercings
Tatoos
Eye Color
Hair Color
Hair Type (Curly/Wavy/Straight)
Hair Length (Waist, Mid-Back, Shoulder, Chin, Over Ears, Semi-Bald, Bald)
Ethnic Origin
Forms of Modeling interested
Bartending certifications
Special events credits
Acting credits
Fluent Languages
Musician
Dancer (form)
Specialties (such as MUA, Photog, Hair Stylist, Clothing Designer, Sign Language, ...)
Any existing exclusive agency affiliations
Online portfolios (OMP, MM, MuseCube, iModel, ...)

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Send the above to info@abandonedindetroit.com with the subject "Auto Show gig model specs".

Abandoned In Detroit

Location for meeting is 715 E Milwaukee @ Hastings in Detroit. The shoot location is 2 blocks from this.

Models - bring 3 outfits, accessories, come with makeup foundation, flashlight, a small bag for carrying selected items in the building (backpacks are great). Prepare to be in the cold for a while.

Photographers - batteries are going to have a shorter life in the cold. Be prepared to keep your batteries warm! You'll want a significant amount of storage for the number of photos you'll take. I'll be carrying 2.25 gb and know that I'll consume it all. Bring a tripod - you'll want it for the low-light photos.

Timeline: start with casual clothing and move into urban/goth/club at 2:00. 4:00 will be transition to high fashion, dressy looks. I need models to check in when they reach the site.

I'll be asking someone to handle registration activities -- likely a makeup artist. This will include collecting $10 fee.

Call my phone 248-721-4289 and if it is busy there will be an alternate phone number available.

Planning: AID shoot Dec 18 (post #3)

I've got a lot to bring together in the next 2 days. I need a lot of assistance in some simple matters. I will be working Friday from 8am-12:30pm. I've got a few tasks lined up for immediately following work.

• Production assistants - they can be friends of talent, parents, and other interested people. I have a need for VANS and TRUCKS to haul people and material.
  • Friday
    I need to purchase supplies for the shoot. Space heaters, de-icing, plastic for insulating, temporary doors(?), and more.
  • Saturday
    We need to create the site for the shoot. This means clearing ice from stairwells, establishing the locations in the 6 story building that will be use at various times during the shoot (creating a timeline for group photos and going through designer clothing).
  • Sunday
    I need early morning support in setting things up. I'm talking about getting there 8am to setup the site for 11am shoot time.
• Contacting talent - phone calls to models, photographers, stylists, makeup artists, ...
• Event planners for future events - I'd like to set a date and details for the next shoot so people attending know what is in the future for the project. I've got to get the fashion/art event together for late February/early March 2006.

When you read this look for what can I do to bring this forward? Your contribution in forwarding this event will be powerful. I need partners that are willing to step up to the plate and move it. I'm not so set in my ways that I can't take advice.