June 18 - Hope to find some Cobra's for a photoshoot in Schaumburg

[got snake?]

Whatever! Just need some girls in the pic. My car won't even be seen!

[River]

Greetings group,

Many thanks, i can't tell you how much I appreciate the enhusiasm this is bringing.

So it was brought to my attention that in-fact many of you are considering a Cobra Calendar.

Well, if you are serious then we need to do a couple of changes.

1. We need to secure at least 12 cars for the shoot. Ladies are no problem, but i'm not sure if we can get 12 Cobras or other cars to be a part of this calendar.

2. instead of trying to fit everyone on ONE date, I would be willing to split this into two dates.

3. I could/would work on the photos and prep them for print. I was also thinking. To create buzz and attention, perhaps get my fans involved and have them "VOTE" on the image they like best for a certain month.

- For example. let's say we have 4 images of Fred's car for April (sorry Fred just gonna use you for a second). Well we would pose it to the fans of my studio and ask them to vote on which image they feel is the best image for the month of april. Each week would bring another car for another month. or each day, doesn't matter. Point is, the vote would generate buzz and possibly get some pre-orders for the calendar.

I spoke with Sid and he stated that all of us should meet up. I'm all for meeting and discussing this shoot and/or asking me questions about my style, what my ideas are, etc.. I have a few questions as well, but I was going to wait till a couple of weeks before the shoot.

btw, if Zurich towers doesn't work out, is there a possible alternate location you can suggest? Consider that the location should be somewhat secluded as people will want to congregate and watch. My concern would be both for the safety of your cars and for my ladies. hence why I picked Zurch towers to offer us that bit of privacy so as we're not disturbed during a shoot.

Beleive me, i've had my share of 'porn-zombies' walk right into my camera's view to talk to a girl and totally ruin a shoot. Even after i've explained that we were in the middle of the shoot.

It's funny when people say "What are you guys doing?" whilst your holding a camera that's as big as your head! LOL.

anyhoo, let me know your thoughts guys, and again, thanks so much.

-River

[LRRCobradreamer]

Group meeting, many of us are meeting in Rockford tomorrow. I suppose you could join us if you have the time and work out some details. Tilted Kilt Rockford at noon, if you are available????

Alternate locations, I would suggest an airport north of Belvidere with old gas station, old garage and bridge all in one location. Vintage Wing and Wheels is the name of the airport and it is small so would not be busy.

http://www.thevintagemuseum.com/Phot...2/Default.aspx

This link should take you to the photos of "Slims" garage and "Sun Oil Co." Gas Station.

Lee