Silver Conference (2007) Recap/Experience?

[Robert Brummitt]

you might have varied themes, such as the 'state of the art' in alternative silver processes, or toning, say - and have a bunch of practitioners doing interesting work talking about their work. The number of compelling concepts you could come up with are as unlimited as your imagination. Certainly, the community here would be more than willing to help out - and, I'd imagine, the more involved you get such communities with the planning and execution of it - the more seats you'd be able to fill as well... it seems to me it can be as big as you want to commit to. If you ever want to engage this idea, please let us know.

sincerely,
Jonathan[/QUOTE]

Bingo! I agree with Jonathan. Variety is the best way to get lots of people interested. In PPF, not many are interested in marketing, (I'd say about half or less) but many are interested in different ways of pursueing their photography, their craft.
The first Silver Conference had such variety. The only common demoninator was of course Black and White photography. I would wish that Color was included in someway. But that's my wish and I understand that Ilford is one of the major sponsors but so is Calumet.

 

[Henry Carter]

This was billed as a "Conference and Print Competition". I see no mention of the winners, or their winning images, on either the Ilford or Calumet websites.

Does this not diminish the significance and importance of the competition, and does it not deter future submissions?

So, where are the goods?

 

[Derek Lofgreen]

Glad to here there will be another one Richard. I would really like to go next year. Please make an announcement as soon as you have the date so myself, and others, can make plans to attend. Personally I think $175 bucks is very reasonable. Glad to see that so many students came too. Keep up the good work.

D.

 

[Richard Newman]

Henry,

I do appoligize for not getting the winners posted, it's a matter of finding some hosts to post so to speak. If you want to contact me at
richard.newman@calumetphoto.com
I'll be happy to send them to you. It's frustrating with the technology sometimes. I can't figure out how to post an Excel sheet on this forum, seems different for everyone. Heck, I'll just type it.
Richard

Donna Pinckley from Little Rock Ar. won First Place Masters
Jon Edwards from Me. won Second
Jenna Close from Seattle won First Place Student
Marguerite Courtney from Redondo Beach Ca was Second in Student

The work was really great, we hope to have the book out on Blurb in a month with all winners and honorable mentions published.

 

[Bob Carnie]

Henry
I can proudly add two of our clients recieved honourable mention, Timothy Booth and Mark Nowaczynski.
All the winning images were up at the show and they looked great.

Henry,

I do appoligize for not getting the winners posted, it's a matter of finding some hosts to post so to speak. If you want to contact me at
richard.newman@calumetphoto.com
I'll be happy to send them to you. It's frustrating with the technology sometimes. I can't figure out how to post an Excel sheet on this forum, seems different for everyone. Heck, I'll just type it.
Richard

Donna Pinckley from Little Rock Ar. won First Place Masters
Jon Edwards from Me. won Second
Jenna Close from Seattle won First Place Student
Marguerite Courtney from Redondo Beach Ca was Second in Student

The work was really great, we hope to have the book out on Blurb in a month with all winners and honorable mentions published.

 

[Richard Newman]

Bob

Add one more Elevator name to the list Michelle Quance Honorable mention, was also from your submissions and an Elevator client, the work your company submitted was great, it was good to meet you in person.
Richard

 

[Bob Carnie]

Hi Richard
Though I know Michelle , I cannot take credit as I did not print her submission.
It is really nice to see her work in the winning circle.
It was nice meeting you as well and I hope that Silver continues and maybe hooks up with Photo LA or View Camera Conference , that would allow for a larger draw and reason for making the financial commitement to attend a west coast event.
Silver is a great marketing card for Elevator and our clients look forward to the competitions in Toronto and also the submissions being viewed at Silver.
good luck with your plannig for next year and let us know if Elevator can help out in any way.
best regards
Bob

Bob

Add one more Elevator name to the list Michelle Quance Honorable mention, was also from your submissions and an Elevator client, the work your company submitted was great, it was good to meet you in person.
Richard

 

[Richard Newman]

It was cool to meet you also Bob having meet Kevin in NYC. I'll be at the View Camera conference leading a workshop on Thrusday and Friday, looking forward to seeing you then.
Best
Richard

 

[Alex Hawley]

A Note of Thanks

Richard,

I received my prints today, back from the conference. A hearty note of thanks to the conference staff for returning them in pristine condition. I greatly appreciate it.

On the side: One of my prints was printed on Ron Mowrey's hand-coated silver chloride paper. I entered it on somewhat of a dare from another thread. If anyone remembers seeing the Coca-Cola sign on the brick building, that was the one.

 

[Alex Hawley]

I checked the Calumet website today and they have posted the winners of the Silver print competition. Congratulations to everyone!

 

[Photo Engineer]

Richard,

I received my prints today, back from the conference. A hearty note of thanks to the conference staff for returning them in pristine condition. I greatly appreciate it.

On the side: One of my prints was printed on Ron Mowrey's hand-coated silver chloride paper. I entered it on somewhat of a dare from another thread. If anyone remembers seeing the Coca-Cola sign on the brick building, that was the one.

Alex was most kind to send me one of these prints along with the Azo counterpart. I thank him for this. The prints show the professional quality of his work.

I hope to have the opportunity to proudly show these prints, with due credit to Alex and thanks, to my former associates at Kodak who have been following my endeavors, and also some fellow professionals in Rochester including conservators and instructors at George Eastman House.

Alex is a very excellent photographer. A professional in the truest sense.

His mounting, display and packaging were impeccable. The quality of his prints were unquestionably amongst the highest I have seen.

Ron Mowrey
PE

 

[Alex Hawley]

I'm honored Ron, most honored.