Next Meeting this Friday, 6-9pm

We (Peter Martin & Mike Zerby) will meet to look at videos, seeing each others work, discussing what the mood takes us to, “treasure hunt” the web, and in general talk about local events, issues and technology both old and new.

We have a venue on the University of Minnesota St. Paul Campus in McNeal Hall, Room 10, a space that can accommodate up to 40 persons. It is equipped with a huge screen, a fine data/video projector, a good sound system and free hi-speed internet. We could hook up any laptop, Mac or PC. Any type of image file, any program any DVD etc. even 8.5” X 11” prints can be projected and will look GREAT!

This Friday night on offer is:

FULL LENGTH FILMS:

• “Phograpny Made Difficult” Dramatization of the trials of W. Eugene Smith
• “FSA – The Face of America”
  

ANYONE might entertain or inform us by bringing a personal project of theirs, new or old, PLEASE MAKE A CONTRIBUTION!

One more gathering is scheduled for May 7.

Would you like to attend? What would YOU want see and do? Come on down and let us all know.

I'm kinda liking the idea of doing an overview of influential photographers who've called the Twin Towns home over the years. Jerome Liebling above, for starters...

Meeting: February 12th, 6-9pm

Tonight we'll view two films featuring the work of Paul Strand: “Manhatta,” 1921, and “The Plow That Broke The Plains,” Pare Lorentz, 1936.

After, we'll look at recent images from Haiti via AP and discuss the ethics of journalism during natural disasters.

Finally, we'll look at any current projects that you bring in, time permitting. Any suggestions for future programs will be welcomed as well.

Foto Seen Basic Info

Meet monthly with other photographers and look at videos, discuss each others work, “treasure hunt” the web, and in general talk about local events, issues and technology both old and new.

Our group meets Friday evenings, 6-9pm at McNeal Hall on the U of M Saint Paul campus near the State Fairgrounds.

We'll be in Room 10, a space that can accommodate up to 40 persons. It's equipped with a huge screen, a fine data/video projector along with a good sound system. We could hook up any laptop, Mac or PC. Any type of image file, any program any DVD etc. even 8.5” X 11” prints can be projected and will look GREAT!