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[Zoë]

I agree with Jess - I'm always willing to let a professional photog capture me, provided he/she asks first, mostly because I want to know where the photo is ending up and if it's being used for profit.  (Amateur photogs and the random mundane who wants a memory of the day doesn't bother me really.)  The only time I've ever had to ask someone to stop was with a guy who was taking pictures from a distance, and then would come and creep creepily around my booth.  It never hurts to ask, and in most cases, it's worth saving you a lot of trouble lately. 

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

I know of that incedient and it was a Professional Photographer that did it. Sadly Many male photographers (Not all) like to focus in on that region of territory. Sometimes you cannot avoid it though, but that area SHOULD NOT be the focus. it should be the face, eye's, garb.

I have asked and funny Many of the faire Photographers do not have cards. I did last year, but will not this year as I cannot afford to make them this year. The sad part of NOT making money.

[Skip]

Thank you Madam Devyne for bringing that up.  If you look at my Pbase page I think you will see that I try to not lower myself to the "sex sells" mentality.  I have noticed that most of the people that have very high page visits use this as a way to get attention.  And while I won't lie to any of you and say that I don't appreciate the look of a corseted outfit I don't think that makes the image.  I really don't have a particular look I like over another I just really love the period dress of both the men and women.  I know it must be hot as all get out but I love the long layered dresses that literally cover everything as much as anything else.

There is also one guy that is in black leather studded with metal spikes pretty muscular and tough looking that I look for every time I have gone cause he makes a great image.  So while I have noticed that a lot of men mostly take pictures of women I just want to get the best shots I can of all the very interesting people who attend.

I again want to thank those of you who have assured me that approaching those in garb is perfectly acceptable.  I will not only do this but I will have cards to give out so those I have taken pictures of have the chance to let me know if they don't want it out there for everybody to see.  I don't want anybody saying something I have done is either in bad taste or inappropriate in any way.

Thanks for the input and help and I too look forward to meeting as many of you as I can in less than a week!!!

Skip

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

I will agree and atest to Skips work as I think he would mine.

While I do not have my normal business cards this year, I am printing out info on card stock. I remembered I had some of that and while not even close to being my normal business cards I carry, it will have my name, my websites and my email address.

Oh and thanks Skip, I agree I LOVE seeing the courtly dressed people. But what ever makes the best image is what I strive for. To be honest showing ones breast was considered BAD and the church could and WOULD try you for herasy and withcraft for showing off ones breasts as this was a sign of a loose woman amd imorality during the renaissance. Corsets of the time actually flatten you out and may you cylindrical in shape. It was during the 17th centry that corset started to really push the breasts up and out and enhance them.

[Zoë]

Have you looked at Vistaprint, Delaney?  I got my business cards through them, they're excellent quality and I got 500 of them for $10.  If you poke around on there regularly you can find really amazing deals for your cards; easy to get some nice ones and not break the bank.

[Francisco Paula]

May i suggest www,gotprint.com you can get 1000 business cards you upload your design for $17.80 plus shipping this is a 4/0 card with uv coating.

[Skip]

I will agree and atest to Skips work as I think he would mine.

While I do not have my normal business cards this year, I am printing out info on card stock. I remembered I had some of that and while not even close to being my normal business cards I carry, it will have my name, my websites and my email address.

Oh and thanks Skip, I agree I LOVE seeing the courtly dressed people. But what ever makes the best image is what I strive for. To be honest showing ones breast was considered BAD and the church could and WOULD try you for herasy and withcraft for showing off ones breasts as this was a sign of a loose woman amd imorality during the renaissance. Corsets of the time actually flatten you out and may you cylindrical in shape. It was during the 17th centry that corset started to really push the breasts up and out and enhance them.

I will most certainly attest to the quality and tasteful nature of your work Lady de Laney.

While I always have regular business cards with me, and since I do not intend selling anything I shoot at the faire, the cards I will be printing up for handing out will be very simple with just my Pbase site info.

Well as I previously admitted about the corsets  , I will also admit that personally I am not offended by those in garb who choose not to adhere strictly to the period dress  . 

I don't know about you Lady de Laney but I would just love to shoot a wedding based on a renaissance theme.  Man would that not only be a fun wedding but what beautiful images to be captured.

I am writing this while the news is on in the morning and it looks like the weather should be just fantastic this weekend, cooler than it has been so my wife will be much happier (she just hates the heat).

[Norfolk]

I don't know about you Lady de Laney but I would just love to shoot a wedding based on a renaissance theme.  Man would that not only be a fun wedding but what beautiful images to be captured.

At present, there are 15 weddings scheduled for this season.  I would be surprised if there were not at least one that would allow you to shoot to your heart's content.

[Skip]

I don't know about you Lady de Laney but I would just love to shoot a wedding based on a renaissance theme.  Man would that not only be a fun wedding but what beautiful images to be captured.

At present, there are 15 weddings scheduled for this season.  I would be surprised if there were not at least one that would allow you to shoot to your heart's content.

Are these the ones that take place at the faire?

[Norfolk]

I don't know about you Lady de Laney but I would just love to shoot a wedding based on a renaissance theme.  Man would that not only be a fun wedding but what beautiful images to be captured.

At present, there are 15 weddings scheduled for this season.  I would be surprised if there were not at least one that would allow you to shoot to your heart's content.

Are these the ones that take place at the faire?

Yes.  Details here:  http://www.coloradorenaissance.com/Weddings.html

[Jess Devyne]

It appears as though this weekend will be absolutely fabulous! 

*Weather report last night was 65/67 with rain in Denver - should be nice and cool (as Skip stated )

*Everyone is getting super excited about opening day!

*Our group will be in the Pirates Pub throughout most of the weekend, it's our gathering/meeting up place.  I will make every attempt to visit the boothies this weekend, too! 

[Skip]

I don't know about you Lady de Laney but I would just love to shoot a wedding based on a renaissance theme.  Man would that not only be a fun wedding but what beautiful images to be captured.

At present, there are 15 weddings scheduled for this season.  I would be surprised if there were not at least one that would allow you to shoot to your heart's content.

Are these the ones that take place at the faire?

Yes.  Details here:  http://www.coloradorenaissance.com/Weddings.html

Is there anywhere online that states when they will be taking place?  I thought there was a weekend dedicated to weddings but I guess not. 

[Zoë]

I don't know about you Lady de Laney but I would just love to shoot a wedding based on a renaissance theme.  Man would that not only be a fun wedding but what beautiful images to be captured.

I'll keep your info just in case I need it anytime in the next few years.

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

I don't know about you Lady de Laney but I would just love to shoot a wedding based on a renaissance theme.  Man would that not only be a fun wedding but what beautiful images to be captured.

At present, there are 15 weddings scheduled for this season.  I would be surprised if there were not at least one that would allow you to shoot to your heart's content.

Are these the ones that take place at the faire?

Yes.  Details here:  http://www.coloradorenaissance.com/Weddings.html

Is there anywhere online that states when they will be taking place?  I thought there was a weekend dedicated to weddings but I guess not. 

I've caught a few at faire myself. I always feel out of place though as they always have a photographer there so i stand in the back and shoot. Can't get the best images that way. Oh and yes i would love to shoot a Renaissance Wedding... actually ANY wedding preferably themed. To bad you were not around 16 years ago when I got married the 1st time. We had a Renaissance Wedding with pig roast in our overgrown forested back yard. Now if I can just Toki to marry me... someone needs to REALLY Nudge him to ask me.

[Norfolk]

Is there anywhere online that states when they will be taking place?  I thought there was a weekend dedicated to weddings but I guess not. 

The weddings are usually conducted at the chapel.  If your start up the high road from the joust field and walk about 100 yards, it will be on your right.  The wedding schedule will be posted right outside the chapel fence.  This year, there will be at least one and sometimes two weddings each  festival day.