Tucson Show A Big Success

dlplumer

We had about 50-75 people come during the 4 hour event. Even a few dgrinners showed up. I had an amazing time and got to meet so many greats folks.

A special thanks to degrinners bgarland (Brad), ilbcnu (Amanda), and Aaron Newman who drove quite a distance. I appreciate the support very much.:bow

Click HERE to see the event.

rfreschner

Congrats Dan! It looks like you had some really sweet images on the walls!

ic4u

So happy for you Dan!!! Congrats

JAG

Dan its great to hear of success stories! I am truely happy for you! Congrates!

Sam

Congratulations! clapclap

That looks like a real art gallery showing with y'all gussied up in your finery. I even bet the wine even came out of a glass bottle.

The only thing I didn't see were them little hours de vor things.

Sam

anwmn1

Dan- great show!! It was awesome to see your work on the walls and printed so big. I was inspired to do the same.

Look forward to another shoot soon.

Eia

Congrats Dan; looks like it was a great time.

dlplumer

Thanks to all.:D I was very lucky to find a sponsor and venue in such a great location. My photos will be up for idontknowhowlong, and we might do another show in a few months (tbd). In the meantime I have to get some more quality photos.

Dan

ilbcnu

Dan, beautiful images and a delightful show! Again congratulations!!
(also was great to meet fellow dgrinners in person)!!

CWSkopec

Congrats again, Dan! Good to hear it was a success. I only wish I lived closer and could have made it there to see it in person!

DsrtVW

Hey I recognize that cactus and some others. Great work Dan, bow it is exciting to see when you own work is hanging for other to see. I had some at a show and it was interesting to watch peoples reactions good and bad.

kdog

That's awesome, Dan!!! Congratulations, on what looks to be a fine showing. Your presentations look great. Very inspiring. When you make it big, just don't forget about us little people, 'k?

dlplumer

kdog wrote:

That's awesome, Dan!!! Congratulations, on what looks to be a fine showing. Your presentations look great. Very inspiring. When you make it big, just don't forget about us little people, 'k?

Hey Joel, I'm just willing to hang stuff that some knowledgeable togs think are imperfect or not very good. If I like it, and a majority of regular folks like it, I'll show it. I'm too old to wait till I get good.

vintagemxr

dlplumer wrote:

Hey Joel, I'm just willing to hang stuff that some knowledgeable togs think are imperfect or not very good. If I like it, and a majority of regular folks like it, I'll show it. I'm too old to wait till I get good.

Congrats, Dan. Beyond the obvious wisdom of the above, any thoughts for us on the whole experience of showing your photos? Nerves? Your reaction to the public reaction? Any new Dan-groupies?

Doug

dlplumer

vintagemxr wrote:

Congrats, Dan. Beyond the obvious wisdom of the above, any thoughts for us on the whole experience of showing your photos? Nerves? Your reaction to the public reaction? Any new Dan-groupies?

Doug

Doug, thanks for asking.

1. Art (photography) is so so so subjective. If you really like your stuff (and some people you respect like it also), then there should be no nerves around showing. "Just Do It"

2. Champagne helps

3. Talk to the folks who come about them, not your photos, unless they ask of course; and they will.

4. Don't expect to sell anything;

5. Price your photos such that their value is comparable to your self respect and esteem;

6. Make sure you have a real job.

and finaly

7. "Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented, and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.

Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to manifest the glory of God within us. It is not just in some; it is in everyone. And, as we let our own light shine, we consciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others." (Nelson Mandela)

vintagemxr

Dan,

So that's a "No" on the Dan-groupies? :cry

Thanks for the other comments. My hat is off to you for believing in yourself enough to do the hard work necessary to present your photos to the public. My wife is a painter and I've learned from her that often times making the art is the easiest part of the process becoming even slightly successful.

I'll look forward to seeing your work in person one of these days, hopefully not too far down the road when you land your next show.

Doug

Snowgirl

Congratulations. Nice to have met you at Acadia (in the bar )

Wine IS good for the nerves, the heart and the head (depending on quantity).

When you become world renowned, as someone else said above, don't forget us - the little people!

dlplumer

Snowgirl wrote:

Congratulations. Nice to have met you at Acadia (in the bar )

Wine IS good for the nerves, the heart and the head (depending on quantity).

When you become world renowned, as someone else said above, don't forget us - the little people!

I will never forget you Ceci, especially if you arrange a Puffin shoot

Snowgirl

dlplumer wrote:

I will never forget you Ceci, especially if you arrange a Puffin shoot

I'm actually working on the concept Stay tuned!

raptorcaptor

Congrats, Dan! It looks like you had a lot of fun.