2014 Boards Photobook - Santa Strike Force

Tiriel

Hi all,

Just kicking off a conversation around the annual Photobook that is put together by the members of the boards.ie Photography forum.

The book has been published for 5 years so far, with each copy raising funds for the Santa Strike Force

This year, for the book to move ahead it needs the usual volunteers, to organise the book, its contributors, payments and a book launch!

Unfortunately, Shakespeare Printers have left the industry since the 2013 book was published, so a new printer will also need to be sourced for the project.

If you are interested in coordinating the project, doing the design/publishing, sourcing printers etc. then please post here!

I'd love to help but with other commitments I can't take it on this year. As it's a community project, I think it's good to rotate it anyway

I'm really hoping it happens, as it is such a fantastic book and raises funds for such a great charity. People involved in previous year's will be able to pass on their experiences too - so you will have guidance!

Ceacg

Do you still need volunteers for this years book?

Tiriel

Yes - so far I don't think anyone has signed up

Ceacg

What do I need to do?

Tiriel

Well, first thing would be to find a printer, so some quotes etc. I added a poll to make sure people want a book this year Next, when you know the cost is getting people to sign up and from there its payments, photos and creating the book When a few people pitch in it's grand

Ceacg

Ok, I need to get started pronto, as I will be away for a couple of weeks.

Ceacg

Out of curiousty, how many books do we normally order?

Tiriel

Ceacg wrote: »

Out of curiousty, how many books do we normally order?

Great well, last year was about 70 I think. The year before was 100 and slightly more the year before, it all depends really on how many people want to be included. One page per person!

I can email you the details and logins if you are up for taking it on?

nonsequitir

Would love to take part, so COUNT ME IN

Ceacg

Before I am given the log in's etc, I want to see what I can do about printers.. I hope that's ok.

GerB40

Would I be right in saying that members submit pics and the best ones are added to a book? If that's the case I'm all for it...

Tiriel

GerB40 wrote: »

Would I be right in saying that members submit pics and the best ones are added to a book? If that's the case I'm all for it...

Sorry - I didn't explain it well at all! I just posted this in the main forum and it explains most of what the book is about

If you haven't heard of the Photobook or haven't been involved in the previous years, it is basically the Boards.ie Photography Forum's annual book, which is published in late November each year, to raise funds for the Santa Strike Force.

Each year, posters in the forum (open to everyone) submit a single photo each (and have great fun trying to pick just one!) and commit to buying one copy of the book. Each book sold raises minimum of €5 for the charity. There is an official book launch held in Dublin, usually the last Saturday in November. Everyone that can make it celebrates the books' awesomeness over a few glasses of wine whilst picking up their copy. Anyone that can't make it - the book is posted out to as quickly as possible.

The cost of the Photobook depends on the size (# of pages etc.) and therefore the number of people involved. The organizers try to keep the costs down as much as possible, while maintaining quality. Generally the cost is kept to approx €30-40 max including the donation and postage.

GerB40

Cork_girl wrote: »

Sorry - I didn't explain it well at all! I just posted this in the main forum and it explains most of what the book is about

Well I have some smashing photos of the All-Ireland final but seeing as I'm from Tipp and your from Cork I doubt they'll feature much on this book

Tiriel

GerB40 wrote: »

Well I have some smashing photos of the All-Ireland final but seeing as I'm from Tipp and your from Cork I doubt they'll feature much on this book

There is no filtering what goes into the book, whatever people choose to submit is their choice! I'm not involved this year anyway, just kicking off the topic and supporting. Have to support Tipp anyway, anyone but those Cats!

GerB40

Cork_girl wrote: »

There is no filtering what goes into the book, whatever people choose to submit is their choice! I'm not involved this year anyway, just kicking off the topic and supporting. Have to support Tipp anyway, anyone but those Cats!

Funnily enough on my way out of Croker a Cork lad came up to me, shook my hand and said "Just beat the f*ckers please"..

I didn't have the heart to tell him I'm not on the management team

dinneenp

For me it's as much about a weekend in Dublin and a boards photowalk.

jjdubya

I'd definitely like to contribute to another book, really great to see them on the night. Might be able to help out with raffle prizes this year again, can start to ask around once we know it's going ahead.

Ceacg

jjdubya wrote: »

I'd definitely like to contribute to another book, really great to see them on the night. Might be able to help out with raffle prizes this year again, can start to ask around once we know it's going ahead.

Hi, I'm Emily and I am organizing the book this year. It would be fantastic if you could help sort out raffle prizes. Thank you.

Ceacg

The quotes are coming in for the book, but I am still waiting for one more.
There is good interest in this year's book, so it will be going ahead.
It would be great if people could start sending images to boardsbook @gmail.com.

Ceacg

Thanks everyone.

Ceacg

We hope to have a raffle on the launch night, so any kind donations of raffle prizes would be very gratefully received. Thank you. We will of course be supporting Santa Strike Force.

EyeBlinks

Raffle Prize from me organised.

Could you post details of the sizes you need for the images. Landscape or Portrait etc.

aidanic

When will the final submission date be?

dinneenp

Is it too early to try to start planning the date for the book and photowalk?

I'm living in Galway, married, with kids so need to plan in advance.....

Tiriel

We are hoping the Dublin Camera Club will welcome us again this year, I am due to speak with them next week to ask about dates.

We always aim at the last Saturday in November, so that it doesn't impact on people's Christmas parties etc that tend to start once December comes around.

So, we're hoping the 28th November, or if not the backup is the 21st November. I will post next week with an update.

wes16586

This sounds fun! I'm in!

5uspect

Ceacg wrote: »

The quotes are coming in for the book, but I am still waiting for one more.
There is good interest in this year's book, so it will be going ahead.
It would be great if people could start sending images to boardsbook @gmail.com.

Are we submitting images already?

sdevine89

100% in for this if I'm not too late to the party.

mystic86

Never done this before, only around since earlier this year - sign me up please!

candytog

Cork_girl wrote: »

Hi all,

Just kicking off a conversation around the annual Photobook that is put together by the members of the boards.ie Photography forum.

The book has been published for 5 years so far, with each copy raising funds for the Santa Strike Force

This year, for the book to move ahead it needs the usual volunteers, to organise the book, its contributors, payments and a book launch!

Unfortunately, Shakespeare Printers have left the industry since the 2013 book was published, so a new printer will also need to be sourced for the project.

If you are interested in coordinating the project, doing the design/publishing, sourcing printers etc. then please post here!

I'd love to help but with other commitments I can't take it on this year. As it's a community project, I think it's good to rotate it anyway

I'm really hoping it happens, as it is such a fantastic book and raises funds for such a great charity. People involved in previous year's will be able to pass on their experiences too - so you will have guidance!

I do a lot of photobook design if that's any help? Would be happy to volunteer

dinneenp

Cork_girl wrote: »

So, we're hoping the 28th November, or if not the backup is the 21st November. I will post next week with an update.

Do you mean the 29th or 22nd- Saturdays? I'd presume it'd be on a Saturday; daytime suits the photowalk better?

Tiriel

dinneenp wrote: »

Do you mean the 29th or 22nd- Saturdays? I'd presume it'd be on a Saturday; daytime suits the photowalk better?

29th or 22nd yes, the Saturday night! no update yet though!

mystic86

What's the status of this? 😀

dinneenp

I was wondering the same, time is getting fairly tight...it'd be just a month away.
Cheers,
Pa.

Tiriel

Ceacg has been away so I'm not sure - but I'm sure she will be by with an update.

OldGoat

Looks like it won't happen this year as there are no/not enough volunteers to take on the task.


I have a suggestion for next year. It's the calendar thing again. I just feel that a calendar has a much wider appeal to the user base of Boards - hence more sales.
Images for the calendar could be the post of the month from this year and a selection of the honourable mentions in thumbnails.
The main drawback with the calendar is the initial funding. Perhaps pre-orders could be taken prior to printing or perhaps a small print run could be subsidised by the SSF warchest.

flyingsnail

OldGoat wrote: »

Looks like it won't happen this year as there are no/not enough volunteers to take on the task.


I have a suggestion for next year. It's the calendar thing again. I just feel that a calendar has a much wider appeal to the user base of Boards - hence more sales.
Images for the calendar could be the post of the month from this year and a selection of the honourable mentions in thumbnails.
The main drawback with the calendar is the initial funding. Perhaps pre-orders could be taken prior to printing or perhaps a small print run could be subsidised by the SSF warchest.

I was part of a committee that put together a calendar for the ISPCC a few years ago, if you would like any input I would be glad to help.

Edit: Just looked and it was 2007, seems so long ago

EyeBlinks

Ah, a shame to see it go .

It was a great initiative, but I suppose all good things come to an end.

mystic86

OldGoat wrote: »

Looks like it won't happen this year as there are no/not enough volunteers to take on the task.


I have a suggestion for next year. It's the calendar thing again. I just feel that a calendar has a much wider appeal to the user base of Boards - hence more sales.
Images for the calendar could be the post of the month from this year and a selection of the honourable mentions in thumbnails.
The main drawback with the calendar is the initial funding. Perhaps pre-orders could be taken prior to printing or perhaps a small print run could be subsidised by the SSF warchest.

It's a shame

OldGoat

It's a lot of work to take on especially now that a new printer has to be found. Kudos to Cork_girl, Xia, DarranG and everyone else from the previous years for taking it on. I remember the stream of posts from the organisers trying to get people to pay up for books. It was like herding cats.

EyeBlinks

I'm a bit surprised though as I thought the printers were picked and help was available. Maybe a shout for help earlier would have helped?

Tiriel

EyeBlinks wrote: »

I'm a bit surprised though as I thought the printers were picked and help was available. Maybe a shout for help earlier would have helped?

Well, thread was started end of August, that's the same time-frame as the last few years. I just have too much on this year and knew I wouldn't be able to commit to it and it's a pity that others are also really busy.

There's no reason why it couldn't be done after Christmas, or another time of the year or an alternative such as the calendar be done - though personally I prefer a book

Printers were approached alright but I'm not sure if Ceacg found a printer in the end.

aidanic

could we sit on it until after Christmas (and the water bills arrive) and then have another go at things...

Tiriel

aidanic wrote: »

could we sit on it until after Christmas (and the water bills arrive) and then have another go at things...

I like the sound of that

EyeBlinks

Maybe get a team involved, so if one person falls away the project is not abandoned?

Tiriel

EyeBlinks wrote: »

Maybe get a team involved, so if one person falls away the project is not abandoned?

That's what I was hoping for You want to be on the team?!:D

EyeBlinks

If I can be of help (I'm Techno averse) sure :pac:

I'm good at kicking ass though!

dinneenp

Pity it won't go ahead. Thanks to everyone who was working on it anyway.

Dav

Folks, I'm *right* here you know...

No one told me you needed help and it's my job to help things like this.

Lets pick it up in January and make something happen for March, but please contact me if you're having difficulty, I can't help if I don't know there's a problem.

Tiriel

A heads up - this has kicked off http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057375584

Tiriel

And sign-up has started for the book

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057407742

Nice to see the images coming in!