President's Heads Evening Photoshoot & Light Painting Workshop

8/10 UPDATE: I messaged John and told him I had 8 people interested in his President’s Head event for the 25th.. and he decided to reinstate it for us. He did go live with it again on Facebook, so you’ll need to get your ticket as soon as possible, as it’s first come first served. He said he has room for 12 photographers max.

Here is where you purchase tickets directly from John…
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/presidents-heads-evening-photo-shoot-light-painting-workshop-tickets-68699878185?aff=efbeventtix&fbclid=IwAR2cvJDmEMwNqUrXUw_prC_jASV75-Gw2tdE-GwgvC3MhRG3uUNmbI1JdBg

He also made a new Facebook event for it…
https://www.facebook.com/events/719141818557625/

Please let me know if you are able to get tickets or had any trouble. I’m excited that we could get this going again. Thanks for everyone’s help! :)

Raymie
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Presidents Heads Evening Photo Shoot & Light Painting Workshop

Sunday August 25th 6:45 pm to 11:15 pm at Hampton Roads Materials

This is a private event hosted by John Plashal Photo. I have no connection to this event, but I thought you guys might find it cool.

Ticket prices are $30 for just observers and $80 for photographers.

(Photo pulled from the Facebook event. I assume it’s John Plashal’s photo).

Here is John’s event description on Facebook…..

Take advantage of this super unique opportunity to photograph these internationally renowned decaying Presidential statue heads while they still reside in our great state of Virginia. With full permission from the landowner, we will have a 4 1/2 hour window to photograph these magical artifacts in low light. You will register on the property, sign a waiver form, then have 90 minutes of leisurely shooting time before sunset - amongst only 11 other photographers. When darkness sets in, you will have the option to participate in a light painting workshop by Jimmy Powell from the Stellar Media Group. You are not obligated to participate in the light painting session of the evening but to get the most out of the experience, we recommend the following:

• Tripod - REQUIRED

• The widest angle lens you have

• A shutter release cable or wireless shutter release trigger and a familiarity with shooting in BULB mode

• A working knowledge of your camera settings, particularly knowing how to change your aperture and ISO quickly between shots

Our light painting guide will provide detailed instructions on adjusting your camera settings to the different types of illuminations that he offers and will allow attendees to participate with manipulation of pixel sticks, orb tools, tubes, light painting blades, etc. as long as you wear dark clothes.

You will need to bring all of your own traditional camera gear as none of that will be provided (with the exception of the light painting tools that Jimmy utilizes ). DRONES ARE ALSO PERMITTED.

At the landowner's request, you will also need to sign a Waiver of Liability form that was mutually accepted upon by himself and John Plashal Photo, LLC.

Be certain of your availabilty to attend this event prior to registration in that the only situations in which full refunds will be offered are due to a cancellation due to inclement weather or if the Heads are prematurely moved away from Virginia to their final resting place. They are scheduled to leave this spot later this year.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ACCESS THIS PROPERTY ON YOUR OWN ACCORD. THERE ARE SECURITY CAMERAS AND MOTION SENSORS EVERYWHERE. YOU MAY GET ARRESTED.

Apart from all of your own photo gear, I would recommend a folding chair, footwear that can get ruined, protective clothing from mosquitoes and other insects, bug spray and snacks you may want. I will be providing a cooler full of waters. Jimmy provides light painting gear for the workshop but you should have your own high lumen flashlights, etc. for when you shoot on your own.

(Please note I had to truncate John's description for space. See Facebook event for full details).