Here is our current calendar of upcoming events. More information available by clicking on the item in the ticker above. We invite everyone interested in film photography to join us, though we specialize in LF and ULF, we love all film. Hope to see you at one of our gatherings!
On Saturday, August 20 we will head east to meet Ty Guillory on his ranch in Mineola, Texas. Ty is one of only two craftsmen still handcrafting traditional wet plate cameras. Although there will not be time to see him mix the chemicals and prepare the plates, we will see how the camera is used to capture a couple of images and how the plates are then developed and varnished.
Though not exactly posted here in order, the D/FW LF Group, by popular request, has added more summer events. The Dallas Museum of the American Railroad, located in Fair Park, will open their doors a bit early this July 2nd morning to allow our big cameras in for some peaceful photography. Once the doors open at 10, we will still be able to take our time to take photos, but there might be foot traffic between you and your object!
participants, ranging from beginners to somewhat seasoned photographer-types in attendance, and everyone had a great time sharing stories, showing off their equipment, and photographs. The weather cooperated, it was dry, cloudy, and the temperature was pleasant.
We packed up our outing on the campus grounds after a lot of looking, touching, and photographic talk, then continued with more discussion over BBQ at North Main BBQ in Euless. The truth of the matter is, for those that are interested, you just can’t get enough photography! And, there is a rumor that the D/FW LF Group is planning more outings for the rest of this year and into next year.
Stay tuned here for more announcements and to keep up with the local happenings. Our goal is to promote film photography, in any and all formats. . . though our main focus is LF and ULF, if you shoot film of any size, or if you are interested in film, please join us to learn more. Everyone is welcome. Our goal is to promote photography, in any and all forms, and to dispelled the myth that film is dead.
We would like to thank all of those involved in the planning of this event and an even bigger THANK YOU to those that attended. We are looking forward to seeing everyone again soon.
We will be helping host an informal gathering of LF & ULF photographers from the Dallas/Fort Worth area Saturday, May 21, 2011. The DFW LF Group will be meeting at 8am at the Tarrant County College (TCC) North East Campus, 828 Harwood Road, in Hurst. We will gather at the Visitor Parking and will be photographing in the central campus park area just a short distance from the parking lot (see map). Those interested in traditional, large format photography are welcome to join us. Here is a link with driving directions;
http://www.tccd.edu/Campuses_and_Centers/Northeast_Campus/Directions_NE.html
There are quite a few photo opportunities including flowers, trees, shrubs, architectural, and there is a giant chess board to photograph. Michael Kan will bring a bar stool and some diffusers in case anyone wants to shoot any portraits. We will have an assortment of LF and ULF cameras available for some hands-on time. JB & Susan Harlin will have ULF cameras setup and there will be several other local LF photographers in attendance. Everyone will be available to answer questions. If you are interested, this will be your opportunity to meet and talk with those that work with large cameras and film. We will also bring a few photographs to boot.
We would like to thank Larry Hart, President of the TCC Exposure Photo Club, for arranging for us to meet on the campus. Larry will be joining us along with some of his fellow students.
A special Thank You to all that came out and joined us to celebrate Fall Gallery Night. We had a great crowd at the Adobe Western Art Gallery. . . refreshments, friends (New & Old), a ULF Camera, photos. . . who could ask for more?
We would also like to remind everyone that our exhibition “THROUGH THE LENS OF THE VIEW CAMERA” runs through September 30th at the Langdon Center in Granbury, Texas. There are 36 of our prints on display and the Artist reception will be the 24th 6-9p.m.
As always, thanks for your support,
JB & Susan
We are excited and extremely honored to have been selected to be included in the 2010-2011 edition of the “Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas.” The “Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas” is an annual publication of Tarleton State University providing an overview of the year’s most exciting cultural accomplishments in Texas.Our essay titled “Through the Lens of the View Camera” along with 14 of our photographs appear on pages 140 through 150. If you would like to purchase a copy, follow the link below. We were also honored by being invited to present our talk titled “Big Cameras, Big Film” Thursday evening of the Langdon Review Weekend. Thanks to all that attended, we enjoyed having the opportunity to meet each and every one.
We would like to send our heart felt gratitude to everyone at Tarleton for their support and for allowing us to participate in this years review and celebration.
JB & Susan Harlin
PS We would like to remind everyone that our exhibition “THROUGH THE LENS OF THE VIEW CAMERA” runs through September 30th at the Langdon Center. There are 36 of our prints on display and the Artist reception will be the 24th 6-9p.m.
We hope that everyone has survived the heat of summer and are ready for a little cooler weather and maybe some photography. We have several events coming up beginning this September. We have an exhibition of thirty of our latest photographs coming up at the Langdon Center in Granbury starting next month.
Exhibit: “THROUGH THE LENS OF THE VIEW CAMERA” by JB and Susan Harlin
Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center in Granbury, Texas.
September 3-30, 2010
Artist Reception
September 24, 2010
5-9 pm
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We are excited to have been chosen to be included in this year’s Langdon Review. Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas is an annual publication of Tarleton State University providing an overview of the year’s most exciting cultural accomplishments in Texas.
The Langdon Review Weekend is an annual literary and arts festival that takes place the first Wednesday thru Saturday after Labor Day. The “Weekend” kicks off on Wednesday, on the Tarleton State campus in Stephenville, and then moves to the Dora Lee Langdon Cultural and Educational Center in Granbury, Texas, for the remainder of most of the festivities. This festival is when the co-editors unveil the year’s Texas Review of the Arts in Texas journal.
We are honored to have been asked to speak Thursday evening at this years festival weekend. We will also be attending the Publication Reception Friday afternoon and hope to see many of you there. More information can be found by following the links below.
Langdon Review Weekend Registration: CLICK HERE
Schedule: CLICK HERE
Presentation – part of Langdon Review Weekend –
“BIG CAMERAS BIG FILM” JB & Susan Harlin
September 9, 2010
7:30-9:00 pm (second half of session)
J. B. and Susan Harlin (photographers), “Big Cameras, Big Film,” a 40 minute PowerPoint presentation/talk that covers the Harlins’ travels and what they do. J. B. and Susan also bring cameras, photographs, and samples of large negatives for Show and Tell.
J. B. and Susan work with film sizes that range from 4 x 10 to 16 x 20 inches. Using very large cameras and film allows a greater feeling of texture and reality not achievable with other media. Most of the finished photographs are created by placing these large negatives directly in contact with the printing paper. For more information, go to jbhphoto.com.
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PUBLICATION RECEPTION FOR “LANGDON REVIEW OF THE ARTS IN TEXAS JOURNAL”
Langdon Center Lawn
Granbury, TX
September 10, 2010
4:30-6:00 pm
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We will also be attending a reception at the Adobe Western Art Gallery in the Fort Worth Stock Yards Saturday September 11th in conjunction with Fort Worth Gallery night. Also hope to see many of our friends there.
Gallery Night Celebration
ADOBE WESTERN ART GALLERY
2324 North Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas. 76106
September 11, 2010
5-9 pm
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As always we would like to thank our friends and customers for your support.
JB & Susan
