the first StudioFD BBQ

Yesterday it was time for the first StudioFD Photography BBQ.
This idea started a few months ago when I talked to some of my students about hanging out one day without the “structure” of a workshop. Last year I also organized a small photo walk and gathering for twitter followers which was a load of fun so slowly the idea build in my head to do something like that again but different. Because we are working very closely with Restaurant “Boszicht” in Emmeloord (my home town) and have several projects running with them at the moment it was an easy choice where to host it, plus they run an amazing BBQ program with loads of extras in a very nice and relaxed atmosphere.

I can only say one thing after yesterday, “it was a lot of fun and we will do this again, probably ever 3-4 months”.
During the day there was a lot of talk about photography of course, but also a lot of non photography topics. Some people brought their portfolios and got a review from me and the other visitors, and this is really very valuable, because when you hear the different opinions on your portfolio it can really help you build your confidence (or not) and help you progress.

From our side we would like to thank the following people without whom it would have been much less fun (or not possible)
Margreet and Geert from Boszicht
The personel of Boszicht
The visitors
CameraNu
FotoFlits
ITC Computer Systems
Wendy Appelman for the backstage videos and photos
Annewiek Doorhof for assisting me and organizing a big part of the day