Photographers Gathering - Orange County Photography

A group of 20 photographers gathered in Orange last Thursday to collaborate and communicate and make our industry better.

In 2004, Davis Barber of Davis Barber Productions and myself created the Photographers Gatherings, an ongoing series of events meant to nurture and support the social, artistic and creative needs of photographers everywhere. It was free and everybody was welcome. Barber and I sought stimulation within the industry and felt compelled to go beyond the program at California State University, Fullerton with which we were involved.

The Photographers Gatherings were hosted monthly and the participation by student and professional photographers alike was encouraging and supportive. It was an atmosphere where questions could be asked and answered and ideas could be generated and developed. A new community was born, bringing together photographer of all trades, from photojournalists covering war, to fine art, to sports to fashion to students with their first cameras. The fusion was unique and everybody was responsive.

The Gatherings would showcase presentations, workshops and assignments that were shot and critiqued together. The idea was to stretch and stimulate all participants. After a few years however, the Gathering organization dwindled and the production of the events halted.

Collaborative stimulation and stretching is still needed, and after the reunion Gathering last week, organization and production is in the works again. Photographers who seek change in their craft and in their business are all welcome. As of now, I will head the planning and coordination. All comments, questions, concerns and IDEAS are warmly welcomed. Email for or with more info!