I think you are right.

i have big exams this year, but in a couple of years time id be up for it

In a couple of years you all could be out of d2jsp and onto more professional photography. (Or a more serious hobby photography)
I sadly don't this would ever work.

There is massive age differences between people, and massive location distances.
Unless you willing to buy a $1000 plane ticket to Germany to take some photos with people you hardly even know, then I don't
think it would turn out great.

Just my opinion, but I wouldn't do it.

I've been to a few "meet-ups" with photographers in my area.
Flickr is a great place to find people in your area with the same interest to meet with.

However, meet-ups are a LOT of fun. Sharing equipment, learning new things etc.

Jesus Christ - I live in Canada. I'm out

Nice idea tho.

This post was edited by chantal7 on Dec 7 2008 02:25pm

you are such a pessimist. What have age and location has anything to do with this meeting? I love traveling and I wouldn't mind work my butt off to save a few thousands so I'll be able to travel around Europe. The experience and fun are more than worth the money believe me meeting people from other countries and of different culture would make you both smarter and more open minded.

@ Spencer

I don't think age really makes a difference, but I spose I do understand where you're coming from, as I know how young you are hehe When I was your age, there was no way in hell I was traveling that far, but now that I've done it, I would so do it again. I am definitely not doing a meet up with these guys because it's not really my priority right now (although I would love to do this in the far future). I've seen many many photography meet ups, check out this site: http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=40

If there was a Canadian meet up - I'd so consider going. But they're talking about Germany / Europe.

haha yeah if its Germany I am definitely out too I would only be interested if its either in northern Europe or Canada and since Canada is HUGE Id say only certain parts of Canada

those photoforums meetings look like fun . they all take pics of each other and all that

btw you may want to remove that link so you wouldnt get into trouble course it could be against jsp rules

If I get into trouble - then someone will pm me about it. It's not another trade site so I think I should be fine. It's just a photo site, is all. IT's not like jsp owns all photography sites, D2jsp is for diablo & trading mainly and I understand why they don't want other sites like them being posted here.

This post was edited by chantal7 on Dec 7 2008 02:47pm

Well I am sure you know a lot about the rules on this site than I do and it seems they like you a lot more than me course you have never got a warn.
hmm if it is allowed to post links to other photography forums then I'll do that too course you can find lots of useful info and advice in those forums and all I'll have to do is posting the links here

I'm not talking ALL about the age.

It's the combination you have.

I am 15, Living in Canada.
There is NO chance in the world that a 15 year old, would travel to Germany to meet 20+ year adults that
I have never met before. Doesn't that sound a lil creepy eh?


Don't get me wrong I believe meet ups are tons of fun. I've gone to about 3 or 4 here
with other adults, but that was with some friends that I personally know and trust.


And don't tell me age is just a number. 30 year old men meeting 15 year old teenagers in a foreign country is fucked up in my opinion.
Especially when they have met online.



This post was edited by TheBlackRose66 on Dec 7 2008 03:07pm