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3 minutes ago, Kirk W said:

Welcome to the Escapee forums and to the RV lifestyle! Do stay around and join in often.

As far as the free portraits, I am sure that at least some folks would be interested, but it is very difficult to know how many. A factor is sure to be whether the portrait is on paper of digital? In addition, I strongly suggest that you get written permission to publish any pictures used in your book. There are a lot of RV related books out there and it is difficult to know how many of them are successful, or profitable. 

I don't know that I would completely give up on the ides, but suggest that more information about the planned book might get a more positive reaction. 

👍  😊😊

26 minutes ago, 2gypsies said:

Personally, I don't think this would go over well.  How would RVers meet new people by being in a book?  If you're planning on taking lots of photos it's going to be a HUGE book!  Full-time RVers cultivate lots of friends as they travel... their choice.  If not, they aren't interested in meeting up or communicating with others. Many like their privacy.  It sounds like you are hoping for this to be a way of earning money somehow.

..hmm, ok.. just looking for opinions. Seems our countries issues have fallen over to this RV community as well, accuse and mock 1st without knowing the facts. On another forum this received positive response. so, maybe this forum isnt so friendly.. just how I see it on face value, but I appreciate the reply.

Our main purpose is to look for a new home, not make money. People photography is what we do, and I thought this might be a fun idea. I hope you only cast a shadow on my future studio door.. don't bother to knock for portraits. 😶😊   best of luck in your travels. 

7 minutes ago, Jinx & Wayne said:

I don't know about others, but I have absolutely no desire to be in a book anywhere.  I like privacy.  I suspect it is a personal thing and reactions will run the gamut.

good enough.. just looking for opinions. This isnt just about a "book". Think of it as some fun. meeting new people. new conversations. besides, we would be offering free portraits to anyone that wanted them. we would provide a file or an emailed image..  regards  dw

1 minute ago, agesilaus said:

You mean the beekeeper shot?

..Just good portraits in an RV life setting

13 minutes ago, agesilaus said:

Depends on your style, Karsh Yes, some of the modern photogs, maybe not.

...think Richard Avedon 😉

Hello all. We are new to the RV life thing. We have not yet set out on the road as yet, but we have the RV ! ..a JAYCO 24b.

1st we have to sell our building, then we will be on the road looking for a new place to settle.

I have a question for this group of RVers -

Both Barb & I are photographers. Along with the regular travel photo-thing, I had another idea and may want to publish a book about it.

A little history: Back in my 20s 30s and 40s I was an editorial/fashion/portrait photographer in NYC. I stopped doing this for a living about 20yrs ago, though my main focus in photography today is still shooting people.

Here's the Q for everyone - How would you feel if you were at an RV park and someone offered you and your RV companions a free portrait?

I would like to do this at every park we stop at, then when we settle, put all the photos together and publish a photo book about the people of the RV life. The focus will be about the 'people'. [still photo-portraits].

...good idea?

Best regards, Dave and Barb