Welcome! The info. you need is below. I apologize in advance that it's so involved and detailed, but I assure you your participation will be more than worth your time and energy, which is very much appreciated.
Please check here for any updates/changes prior to the shoot. You can also call or text RA Friedman: 267 240 3527. Email: rafriedman@gmail.com (Frequently offline, including weekends.)
The Rotunda is located at 4014 Walnut Street, just above the Penn campus. It is easily reached by public transportation.
The shoot is Monday, Sept. 17th from 8pm to approx 11pm.
Please be there promptly at 8.
Sign up will take place at Ven and Vaida, 18 S. 3rd St., on Friday, Sept 7th from 6-10 pm and also Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 7-10 pm. If you can't make either of these times, shoot me an email. I'm in West Philly or Center City and can break free to meet at a neaby cafe. My email is rafriedman@gmail.com
Only those who have signed up, had a brief
orientation, and paid the $20 fee per person ahead of time will be admitted. Sunday, Sept 16th is the cut-off.
There will be no onlookers, or persons not directly involved with the shoot or
The Rotunda allowed in the building. Please make
arrangements for childcare, etc. The Bridge movie theatre is next door and
there are other Fringe events going on for non-participants to attend. Dip in and enjoy!
The $20 fee is to offset Fringe
participation fees, space rental, and materials.
A model release is required which allows the image
to be used commercially. It might be published as an editorial image, appear
online or hang in a gallery. The photos are generally very soft focus and are
generally far from likenesses. Still, you may elect to not face the camera. It
is my policy not to publicize the identity of the models but you will be
putting an image of your nude body “out there,” so consider accordingly. Please be aware too that you are going
to be in a large space in near-darkness, nude, still, silent, and in close
proximity to other unclothed humans for extended intervals of time.
Bring a bathrobe or something you can put on
and take off easily. Some kind of
slip-on footwear is probably also a good idea too.
Although I (RA Friedman) have done much test
shooting, this is the first time working in this size space with a large group
of unclothed people. The shoot is scheduled from 8-11 pm. The goal
is to compose and shoot two large figure arrangements and if time permits, some
smaller groupings and individual figures.
It takes about one-two minutes to paint each
person with light. The total exposure may take up to fifteen minutes during
which you will need to hold as still as is practical.
Please, turn off your phone’s ringer,
text-notification, etc. We will take a short break at about
the midpoint, but please let people know that you are not reachable during the
duration of the shoot. You can leave RA’s number to call in case of dire
emergency: 267 240 3527.
Production of the final archival print can
take a few months and may even involve some re-shooting in the space. We will
post updates on the Stand in the Light project page on Kickstarter, and
will email to the address you give as well.
Your cooperation, energy and patience are key to making
the shoot a success by becoming, with me, an interlinked ring of artistic
collaborators. I believe you will find the experience creative, challenging,
rewarding and fun. Please let me know if
you have any questions or concerns prior to the shoot.
Thank you for participating!
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