The Texas Church Project

[Big Dog]

We’re gonna be on TV!

I'd like to introduce the Texas Church Project to the TPF. There are 5 of us that have been collaborating on shooting old, (mostly) country churches in Texas for the past year and a half. See www.texaschurchproj.com for an overview of what we're doing.

When we started the project, we really didn’t know exactly what the end result would be, or how long we would spend at this. We are Texas photographers who are friends and all shoot black and white film and it just sort of "evolved". But now, besides starting to build up a body of work, things have begun to gel for us and actually, we’re a bit busy.

Earlier this week, we spent the day with a film crew from the “Texas Country Reporter”. www.texascountryreporter.com The feature should air sometime in April in all 19 Texas markets. They (the TV people) took quite an interest in the large format cameras – especially the 7x17 – and the fact that we all use film. We were fascinated by their high tech video gear, and they were fascinated with the 20 minute exposures and the wooden tripods. We were all interviewed on camera by the host. It will be interesting to see what sound bites actually make it to the air.

Completely coincidentally, we have an exhibit scheduled for May at UNT in Denton. I’ll post more details about this as the time approaches. Just as I’ll let you know more specifically about air dates for the TV spot when we know.

Anyway, I realize this is shameless self promotion, but I hope you'll indulge me.

[Hogleg 44]

Not Shameless at all David! Congratulations. I already have my Tivo set to record all of those TCR shows, so no doubt I'll be seeing it, whenever it airs.

[jerrykr]

that is great! congradulations all around.

if you get a more definitive date on when the show airs, I hope you will start an new thread and let us know. I'd love to see it.

WTG!

-=- Jerry -=-
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[rusty_tripod]

Hey, I want to come down and tag along or join the task. There are loads of these old churches all over Texas. It is fun to see them.

Rusty Tripod, formerly of Abilene

[mcphotography]

congrats!! that's really great!

[Big Dog]

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Completely coincidentally, we have an exhibit scheduled for May at UNT in Denton. I’ll post more details about this as the time approaches. Just as I’ll let you know more specifically about air dates for the TV spot when we know.

Finally! An air date has been set.

In Texas, they are to air the segment the weekend of May 5, 2007. Check your local listings in Texas and/or check the website for specifics.

http://www.texascountryreporter.com/.../show_time.htm

Nationally try the following cable & satellite providers:
DIRECTV channel #379
Mediacom channel #78
DISH Network channel #9409

Set those VCRs and DVRs!

For the exhibition:

May 7 - 24! University of North Texas in Denton.

http://www.unt.edu/union/galleryexhibits.htm

[andiesmith]

thats awesome!!!

***** if i had my way I'd shoot large format!******

[Hogleg 44]

Great. I've been watching for it in the March shows. My Tivo is still set to record all of the shows, so I'll se it...Whenever?

[TXhummer2]

Thanks for the schedule, DVR will be ready!

[engstrom]

Congratualtions, that's awesome. I'll watch for the show.

[Big Dog]

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Originally Posted by Big Dog

In Texas, they are to air the segment the weekend of May 5, 2007. Check your local listings in Texas and/or check the website for specifics.

http://www.texascountryreporter.com/.../show_time.htm

Nationally try the following cable & satellite providers:
DIRECTV channel #379
Mediacom channel #78
DISH Network channel #9409

Set those VCRs and DVRs!

For the exhibition:

May 7 - 24! University of North Texas in Denton.

http://www.unt.edu/union/galleryexhibits.htm

In North Texas, the segment will be on next Sunday (5/6) on Ch 21 at 10:00am.

Also, the reception for the exhibition is Tuesday, May 8, from 7-9pm. If you are in the Denton area, come on by.

And - some new stuff in the gallery on the website: www.texaschurchproj.com

[laanba]

Wow, that's terrific. Congratulations!

[wondershots]

Originally Posted by Big Dog

Finally! An air date has been set.

In Texas, they are to air the segment the weekend of May 5, 2007. Check your local listings in Texas and/or check the website for specifics.

http://www.texascountryreporter.com/.../show_time.htm

Nationally try the following cable & satellite providers:
DIRECTV channel #379
Mediacom channel #78
DISH Network channel #9409

Set those VCRs and DVRs!

For the exhibition:

May 7 - 24! University of North Texas in Denton.

http://www.unt.edu/union/galleryexhibits.htm

Yup. Saw the advertisement this morning on channel 42 in Austin.

-Jim

[Lexie]

Congrats to you!! I will be sure to set the DVR to catch the show. I like B&W pics and old churches to boot!! Gotta be good!
Deb

[Namie]

Congratulations on the exhibit & show. I am going to try to make it to the reception & gallery!