Ed Hicks Photos

[N733JJ]

I just received an e-mail from famed RV photographer Ed Hicks. As
you probably know, Vans has had to cancel this years Homecoming over
thet Labor Day Weekend. This leaves Ed with time off and nowhere to
go. We had discussed in the past the possibility of his coming to
the Northeast to shoot some RV's that don't get the chance to go to
Homecoming.

He didn't say how long he would plan to stay but I would think we
could get three days of shooting out of him. I would like to spend
one day doing Lady Liberty shots (I have several people that would
like them), maybe a day along the coast, maybe a day in the NE
mountains. It all depends on who is interested. A day down in the
Mid Atlantic region is certainly doable if there is a demand for it.

Ed is only looking to cover his costs. His airline ticket as around
$700 (unless one of you airline types can do better!) and I have
several options for rooms for him in NY and New England.

What I need to know is who is interested and who will put up $50 or
$100 to get Ed here. The more people we have, the less it will cost
but I don't want more people than Ed can handle over three days. He
will do it much the same as he does the Homecoming shots. Go up
with several subjects waiting in line. Shoot a roll of each and
hand the roll of film to the pilot afterward. How many pro photogs
would do that?!?!

Formation experience is a must. The subject airplane is generaly
about a wingspan from the photo ship but manuvering is kept to a
minimum, usually no more than a 20 degree bank. If you do not have
formation experience we hope to have enough pilots to fly safety
with the aircraft owner.

We will also need at least one more photo ship. I have worked with
Ed a number of times and enjoy doing it but I would like a chance in
front of the camera as well. He prefers the 8 so he can turn around
and shoot out either side but a fat airplane will do if that is all
we get.

Please let me know if you are seriously interested so we can firm up
his trip.

Scott A. Jordan
N733JJ@verizon.net