August 7 flyer - Summer 2011 Shoot

New talent referrals

You may have been thinking about getting into the project with a few friends. There is an affiliate program for you to make some money back through your publicity and signing people up.

Use this link to signup for the Referral Rewards program and you'll make 10% of each new member registration that lists you in the referrer box. Groups of 5 or more registering together are entitled to deeper discounts. Call 248-632-6156 to discuss.

Postponing July 10 to August 7 - Summer 2011 Photoshoot

Planning for the July 10 photoshoot hasn't come together very well due to work assignments during the month of June. I'm proposing moving the date to August 7, which seems to be outside conflicts as best known at this time. If anyone does know of another activity scheduled for August 7, please call 248-632-6156 and discuss. If you'd prefer email, send to info@fuzzytek.com.

Thank you,
Stephen

Proposed Dates for Summer & Fall 2011

Polls have been added to the official website to select the date for the next two photoshoots. Votes will be tallied on May 15, setting the dates. Please visit the website and make selections on the top right of the sidebar you'll find the polls.

Summer 2011 Sunday, July 10 - after 4th of July weekend Sunday, July 17

Fall 2011  Sunday, August 28 - before Labor Day weekend Sunday, September 18 - after Patriot Day on 9-11-2011 which will no doubt have events

Please vote soon and encourage others interested in the project to make a vote as well. The entry forms for the upcoming shoots will be setup in the next couple days and an announcement will come through the blog. Referral rewards programs are anticipated to continue through both shoots for 2011 - recruit your community and make some money!

What To Bring

The Spring photoshoot is just a few hours from now and you might be thinking... what is supposed to be in my bag for the event? The base location for this shoot is Red Door Gallery, 7500 Oakland St, Detroit 48211. The locations will be in the Northend / Central neighborhoods which are going through a lot of change at present. A number of community meetings have been happening plotting out a vision for the future of the neighborhood and this shoot will have appropriate placements.

Everyone

Bring a bottle or two of water, a snack, comfortable shoes for walking, a flashlight, and a cell phone for communications. A recharger or extra cell phone batteries is a good thing as well.

Models

Two changes of clothing to include a casual look and something dressy and easy to accessorize. The outfits should be foundations for creating a look. Layers work well as they permit mix and match and for group photos it becomes easier to bring together common styles. Casual jeans, a dark t-shirt, a light t-shirt, a couple belts, about 4-6 pairs of shoes mostly heels, plus the walking shoes. Underwear options such as strapless/convertible bra makes for easier wear under a variety of outfits, colors for underwear should be flesh color or black. A night-club style dress. Fun separates for going out - skirt, pants, tops. PLEASE don't OVERPACK. If there is anything you need to bring in abundance it is accessories... for some reason we haven't had many accessories designers/stylists at the photoshoot events. We will likely leave a lot of what you bring at the base location and return to pull from it as needed.

Photographers

Make sure you bring lots of memory/film for camera. A recharger for your batteries or spares is a smart thing. Reflectors and bounce boards help bring natural fill light into images. The weather forecast says we'll have GORGEOUS partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-60s.

Stylists

The responses from models for this specific shoot have been lower than expected, especially given six months of awareness. We will likely have less than a dozen models to work with. That makes it easier to bring outfits and styling accessories. If possible please prepare for 12 models and if we have fewer there can be change-outs to cover what is brought. Model sizes vary a lot for these shoots with an average size of 3-4, and going from 0-16 generally.

Can't Make It?

Don't let transportation stand in the way - call 248-632-6156 between 8:30-9:30am and a fast network of carpools will be created. If you know someone else attending it is recommended to travel together as community.

Summer and Fall Shoots

Dates for the next shoots can be discussed at the Spring shoot. Tentative dates are Sunday July 10, and Sunday September 18.