{"id":2837,"date":"2023-07-13T20:02:29","date_gmt":"2023-07-14T01:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/markgunterphotography.com\/abo\/?p=2837"},"modified":"2023-07-19T06:54:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T11:54:30","slug":"finally-taking-part-in-a-street-meet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/markgunterphotography.com\/abo\/finally-taking-part-in-a-street-meet\/","title":{"rendered":"Finally Taking Part In A Street Meet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you know me at all, you probably know I am not a fan of crowds. As far as photograph events go, if it involves a photographer horde and some models, I generally pass. My momma taught me to be polite and make sure everyone gets a turn. Even at some of the best conferences I have attended, put a few models in front of a few photographers and you get a rugby scrum. This is not my idea of fun. When invited to go to a Street Meet OK<\/a> event, I balked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Street Meet Bound<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After the first dodged bullet, I thought I was in the clear. Then, another event and a conversation about going as a group with two good friends in the industry. This one was being held in Guthrie at the The Victor<\/a>. The question was asked if we would meet there or drive up together. I made it clear that if we didn’t travel together, I’d find an excuse not to go. So, we made a plan and we made it happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

General Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’ll be brutally honest: The photographer scrum I expected absolutely happened. Despite the chaos, I managed to work with a few models and talk to a few people who were well worth the time. There were several models I saw but did not get a chance to shoot. Since the street meet, I have seen photos of many models that I had no clue were there at all. That is probably as much on me as anyone. I simply do not enjoy the crowded network event scene well.<\/p>\n\n\n

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