Pacific Photographic Society

Note: Only submit an RSVP for this event if you’re 100% sure you will attend. If you RSVP 'yes', then no-show or change your RSVP to 'no' within 48 hours of the event, you may be blocked from attending specific events after one no-show, and you will be removed as a member if you accrue three no-shows. This is to allow those on the waitlist ample time to prepare if a spot opens up. We will try to plan other Milky Way shoots if you can’t make this one.

Join me for a Milky Way and or Star Trails! We'll meet at a location to TBD, about 90 minutes from Escondido. I will send the exact location after you have RSVP'd, please do not share the location with non-Attendees.

The sun sets at 7:50pm. The MW will be visible about 9:00pm and the GC should be visible about 9:26pm. MW is vertical about 12:45am Friday morning.

Bring your widest and fastest lens, a sturdy tripod, a remote shutter release, a flashlight with red light capability, and caffeine. Snacks and a chair are also recommended. The most important thing is to be familiar with your equipment, and know how to make adjustments in the dark. I highly recommend getting your focus and settings taken care of prior to arrival (ie., in the daylight!). Use gaffers tape to lock the focus in.

I can send some shooting tips and recommendations a few days prior to the event. Be sure your Meetup notifications are setup to receive e-mail messages.

If weather conditions such as rain, heat advisory or cloud cover/visibility may be a cause to cancel the shoot. I will monitor the weather as the date approaches and make a decision 48hrs before the event time.

By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating

Please only submit an RSVP for this event if you’re 100% sure you will attend. You will be counted as a no-show if you do not show up or if you change your RSVP within a week of this event. You will be blocked from attending this event after one no-show, and you will be removed as a member if you accrue three no-shows.

Fantastic news! PPS is able to go to the Del Mars races this summer! This is the first of three opportunities we will have this summer to access the Del Mar Race Track.

You will need to sign a Hold Harmless Agreement for Del Mar. I will provide this to you once I have your information. RSVPs will be approved in the order these questions are fully responded to.

Please make sure you answer these questions when you RSVP:
1. What name (First and Last) do you want on your Del Mar Media Credential?
2. What is your email address?
3. What is your phone number?
Please make sure you answer these questions when you RSVP:

Below is the tentative schedule.
6:50 AM: We will meet at the east side parking lot of Milton's 2660 Via De La Valle, Del Mar, CA 92014. Feel free to show up early, please don't be late.

7:00 - Car Caravan to the parking lot, park, and then walk in together stopping at the Paddock.

7:15 - Photograph morning workouts.

10:00 - Meet near the paddock for a visit to the stables.

11:00 - Be around the Paddock, not in it, and watch and photograph the horses as they get schooled.

12:00 - Lunch, most likely at the Veranda Cafe

1:30ish - Meet near the Paddock, go in the Paddock (maybe for a couple of races), and take photos.

2:00 - Take photos at the rail for 1 or possibly 2 dirt races, and then go up to the press box for one race.

Photos taken at Del Mar cannot be sold!

There are a few guidelines to keep in mind:

• While in the Paddock area and near the Race Track we are all to stay together and no wandering off, this could be dangerous to you and the horses and will be enforced

• Please wear closed-toe shoes there are a lot of things you can step in!

• No Tripods or monopods

• No flash photography

If you have any questions, please email Gary: photoguy.gs@gmail.com

Special Notes regarding all PPS Photo Shoots:
Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.

The main mission of PPS is for its members to take photographs at a wide variety of venues practicing many different types of photography together, learning from each other and having fun in the process. The choice of venues for PPS events does not indicate that PPS either supports or does not support a particular venue. PPS is strictly neutral in this matter and merely offers photographers different venues in order to provide them with the opportunity to practice various types of photography.

We will be flying drones along the beach. Lots of video ops, including the seven caves, Matlahuayl Marine Preserve and the coastline. Please note: this event is open to members who have a drone. Drone operators please be respectful of locals and others and not take pictures of them or their homes. DO NOT FLY OVER HOMES OR BUSINESSES. DO NOT FLY OUT FAR FROM THE SHORE UNLESS YOU WANT TO RISK YOUR DRONE'S DROWNING. To avoid mishaps, I may have to limit the number of drones in the air at one time, but there will be plenty of flight time.

Please Note: By submitting a YES RSVP and participating in any PPS event, you agree that PPS, Organizers, and Event Hosts are NOT responsible for your safety or for any injury or damage to your person or your property, or that of your guest(s). You agree that you have read the instructions of the announcement and that you and your guest(s) are assuming all risks of participating in the event.