Abandoned In Detroit

2013 Photoshoot Poll

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Photoshoot Date Poll

It has been quite a while since there was an Abandoned In Detroit photoshoot. The poll at left and on the sidebar of the website is being used to determine interest in holding a shoot this year. There is a location on W Fort St that I've been watching for a few years and this would be a good time to use it.

Entrance Fee Reduced

A ONE-TIME project entrance fee is used - which paying once means you are on the roster of member talent and welcome to attend the shoot. So if you've already paid in the past you've got an invitation to the shoot headed your way. Considering the amount of activity the project has had and recent involvement, this fee is being dramatically reduced from $100 to $30 at this time.

Designer Heather Golden's outfits at the Dequindre Cut on August 26, 2007

Why Join The Project?

Connections are a major factor toward success in any business. This project has drawn talent through shoots and related events since 2005. A number of designers have brought their early work in and shown it off during the shoots. Runway models have been found and talent connections for photographers, makeup artists, accessory designers, hair stylists continue to happen.

We have visited locations which have gone through remarkable changes, such as the Dequindre Cut (shown above) before it was developed into an activity path. We can't predict the future too specifically, but we know the landscape of Detroit is going through a lot of changes. Talent from the project have also gone through changes as well - hopefully those involved in past shoots will come back and join a shoot again this year.

August 2010 Video

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Winter 2012 Notice

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The project entrance fee is increasing in 2012 from $100 to $125. This is a one time fee that new talent pays prior to the photo shoot. Visit the Registration page to make payment online, or contact Stephen to make arrangements by cash or check. Registration information is on Eventbrite for ticketing and affiliates are offered a code to assist in promoting.

If you are existing talent the referral program is still in effect, so do your friends a favor if they are interested and encourage them to pay the entrance fee before March 27, after that date it moves from $100 to $125.

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This video was created by Video Vision 360 through the Detroit Creative Corridor Center to publicize activities going on during the first Detroit Design Festival. The Abandoned In Detroit project is celebrating six years, since 2005! Check out the event posting on the festival site.

Through the week long festival a photo wall will be exhibiting work from project photographers as we've held over 25 photo shoots with various fashion designers, stylists, models, and have grown the community involved.

Sunday from 3-8pm we will have a fashion show featuring talent from the project and the runway path winds through Red Door Gallery, giving views with the photo exhibition as a backdrop and a walk through the main gallery. There are plenty of close viewing opportunities during the runway show.

There is no admission fee, a donation is welcome as we are partnering with The Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium during the event. Photo sales will be donated through their organization toward the maintenance, restoration and efforts to reopen the aquarium.

Scouting Belle Isle Aquarium (closed)

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Yes the aquarium has been closed since 2005 - it needs funding support for maintenance and recovery to reopen. This excursion was to prepare for a large group fashion shoot on-site in a few weeks.

PHOTO SHOOT

The Abandoned In Detroit fashion showcase project will be holding a photo shoot with models, designers, stylists, and photographers on Sunday, September 18 at the aquarium. The project works with registered members to keep their portfolios up to date, bring talent together through the project's community, and assist members in growth in the fashion industry.

EXHIBITION AND FASHION SHOW

The project will be holding a photo exhibition and fashion show during the Detroit Design Festival from September 21-28 (Wednesday-Wednesday), at Red Door Gallery. On Sunday, September 25 a fashion show will be held. During the week-long event series a portion of proceeds is being donated through the Friends of Belle Isle Aquarium toward renovation and repairs to the aquarium.

PROJECT MISSION

The mission of the Abandoned In Detroit project is to document the emergence and evolution of fashion set against the changing landscape of Detroit. Noting how change influences the designs of the city. A list of designers and locations the project has worked with since 2005 for 25 photo shoots is on the official website - AbandonedInDetroit.org.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about the project and events coming, please contact Stephen Boyle at 248-632-6156 or info@fuzzytek.com. Advertising and vending opportunities are available with the upcoming events during DDF. Our advertising campaign extends through print, online, and video. Email your request for an ad kit to info@fuzzytek.com.

EVENT LINKS

Photo shoot on EventBrite
Photo exhibition & show on EventBrite
Project registration for models, designers, stylists, photographers (on official website)

Sept 25 Fashion Show post on Yelp

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Details about the upcoming fashion show are being spread around - onto Yelp now!

Sitting in the middle of Detroit Design Festival on Sunday, September 25, the Abandoned In Detroit fashion show and photo exhibition are going to reveal past and current work.

Production Staff Sought
The project is seeking staff for production, promotion, and advertising. We are working on plans to provide live video from the event - needed live video controller & camera setup for 3 views or more.

Abandoned In Detroit | Detroit Design Festival

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Show support for the proposed upcoming event series during the Detroit Design Festival, please follow the link and give it a LIKE or TWEET out.

Abandoned In Detroit | Detroit Design Festival

Seeking production | promotion | advertising staff persons, please inquire with Stephen at 248-632-6156. Meeting for staff being arranged for Wednesday September 7 from 5pm-8pm.

Project Council

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Members of the council are offered the opportunity to guide the project. Five people will be on the council at all times. The project founder will be a member of the council until such time he elects to remove himself or all other members of the council vote to remove him, with the approval of a majority of votes from participants as responding over one month.

Council members will serve a term of one year, with three consecutive terms possible. Council members are nominated from all participants in the project, then selected by the current council. Council members will be participating project members at the time of nomination.

Council members will meet bi-monthly to review overall project status, issues, and vote on relevant matters as presented to the agenda in advance of the meeting. A simply majority of total present for the meeting will rule. This includes the selection of restricted publication works as defined elsewhere.

PROJECT PARTICIPANTS

Two categories of talent and participants may be in both depending on role.

Creative team - includes fashion designers, stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists, production coordinators, graphic artists, and publicists
Subject team - consists of models, photographers, and videographers creating images used for show, exhibition, and publication.

PROJECT ENTRANCE

Everyone benefits from this project. The level of investment into the community of the project will include a project entrance fee. This fee will be imposed once and subsequent activities for the project are then made available to registered participants. The determination of current entrance fee is made by the project council based on funding needed for activities. The creative team makes an investment of materials, time, and skill.

Fall 2011 Referral Rewards Program

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You may have been thinking about getting into the project with a few friends. There is an affiliate program for you to make some money back through your publicity and signing people up.

Use this link to signup for the Referral Rewards program and you'll make 10% of each new member registration that lists you in the referrer box. Groups of 5 or more registering together are entitled to deeper discounts. Call 248-632-6156 to discuss.

September 18 - Fall 2011 Flyer & Registration

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Above is the flyer for the Fall 2011 photo shoot. The registration page has been updated to collect information for the upcoming shoot.

Key Dates to Note

A planning meeting and phone in conference will be held August 18 from 7-8pm. It is being planned a full month in advance of the shoot to enable and encourage project members to bring additional talent to the shoot. If group arrangements are to be made this gives more time to work details through. The location discussion will also be of interest as a status report will be offered on where we are planning to shoot - and plans are for a space that all will love.

The Detroit Design Festival starts the week of the photoshoot from Wednesday to Wednesday Sept 21-28. A rehearsal for all talent registered for the project (existing and into the upcoming Sept 18 shoot) will be held on September 16. We will be creating the presentation sequence for the fashion show coming September 25. This will also be the time for designers to fit models for both the shoot and the upcoming show.

This is an exciting time coming up for the project with many activities.

August 7 flyer - Summer 2011 Shoot

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New talent referrals

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You may have been thinking about getting into the project with a few friends. There is an affiliate program for you to make some money back through your publicity and signing people up.

Use this link to signup for the Referral Rewards program and you'll make 10% of each new member registration that lists you in the referrer box. Groups of 5 or more registering together are entitled to deeper discounts. Call 248-632-6156 to discuss.

Postponing July 10 to August 7 - Summer 2011 Photoshoot

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Planning for the July 10 photoshoot hasn't come together very well due to work assignments during the month of June. I'm proposing moving the date to August 7, which seems to be outside conflicts as best known at this time. If anyone does know of another activity scheduled for August 7, please call 248-632-6156 and discuss. If you'd prefer email, send to info@fuzzytek.com.

Thank you,
Stephen

Proposed Dates for Summer & Fall 2011

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Polls have been added to the official website to select the date for the next two photoshoots. Votes will be tallied on May 15, setting the dates. Please visit the website and make selections on the top right of the sidebar you'll find the polls.

Summer 2011

Sunday, July 10 - after 4th of July weekend
Sunday, July 17

Fall 2011

Sunday, August 28 - before Labor Day weekend
Sunday, September 18 - after Patriot Day on 9-11-2011 which will no doubt have events

Please vote soon and encourage others interested in the project to make a vote as well. The entry forms for the upcoming shoots will be setup in the next couple days and an announcement will come through the blog. Referral rewards programs are anticipated to continue through both shoots for 2011 - recruit your community and make some money!

What To Bring

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The Spring photoshoot is just a few hours from now and you might be thinking... what is supposed to be in my bag for the event? The base location for this shoot is Red Door Gallery, 7500 Oakland St, Detroit 48211. The locations will be in the Northend / Central neighborhoods which are going through a lot of change at present. A number of community meetings have been happening plotting out a vision for the future of the neighborhood and this shoot will have appropriate placements.

Everyone

Bring a bottle or two of water, a snack, comfortable shoes for walking, a flashlight, and a cell phone for communications. A recharger or extra cell phone batteries is a good thing as well.

Models

Two changes of clothing to include a casual look and something dressy and easy to accessorize. The outfits should be foundations for creating a look. Layers work well as they permit mix and match and for group photos it becomes easier to bring together common styles. Casual jeans, a dark t-shirt, a light t-shirt, a couple belts, about 4-6 pairs of shoes mostly heels, plus the walking shoes. Underwear options such as strapless/convertible bra makes for easier wear under a variety of outfits, colors for underwear should be flesh color or black. A night-club style dress. Fun separates for going out - skirt, pants, tops. PLEASE don't OVERPACK. If there is anything you need to bring in abundance it is accessories... for some reason we haven't had many accessories designers/stylists at the photoshoot events. We will likely leave a lot of what you bring at the base location and return to pull from it as needed.

Photographers

Make sure you bring lots of memory/film for camera. A recharger for your batteries or spares is a smart thing. Reflectors and bounce boards help bring natural fill light into images. The weather forecast says we'll have GORGEOUS partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid-60s.

Stylists

The responses from models for this specific shoot have been lower than expected, especially given six months of awareness. We will likely have less than a dozen models to work with. That makes it easier to bring outfits and styling accessories. If possible please prepare for 12 models and if we have fewer there can be change-outs to cover what is brought. Model sizes vary a lot for these shoots with an average size of 3-4, and going from 0-16 generally.

Can't Make It?

Don't let transportation stand in the way - call 248-632-6156 between 8:30-9:30am and a fast network of carpools will be created. If you know someone else attending it is recommended to travel together as community.

Summer and Fall Shoots

Dates for the next shoots can be discussed at the Spring shoot. Tentative dates are Sunday July 10, and Sunday September 18.

Rescheduled Spring 2011 - April 30

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Weather conditions
Conflicting event activities for people interested

The majority of people voting felt the change of date would be good. Some have conflicts that prevent them from coming on the 30th. Remember the project has 2 more shoots this year. Those dates are under review and will be post this week. Moving the date forward one week gives a few more days to gather registrations.

Weather conditions are currently trending about 7-9 degrees cooler than usual, lets hope in the next few days the forecast comes close to the average high of 65 degrees. Best recommendation is to bring a jacket and an umbrella. Photographers make sure your gear is kept water proof and I could be checking around for assistance holding umbrellas for photographers shooting. The project typically has about a 30% chance of rain being forecast and about 20% of those times anything has happened - so we've remained a pretty fortunate outdoor event!

Many thanks for keeping up to date - please spread word of the change and make sure people use your name on the REFERRED BY entry on the registration form (if you are coming this must be filled out).

Stephen "Fuzzytek" Boyle
Call if you have questions 248-632-6156

Change of Spring 2011 photoshoot date

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Saturday I looked at the date for the shoot - checked the upcoming weather conditions (55 degrees and a 60% chance rain, currently 30%) and evaluated the activities going on Easter weekend.

A poll was placed on Facebook asking people to weigh in on changing the date from April 23 to April 30. Thus far the majority of people voting felt the change of date would be good. But I've also promised to keep this question alive until 11pm on April 19!

Realizing not everyone is on Facebook -- a poll has been added in the right sidebar of the website inquiring which date you would prefer.

Planning Meeting THIS Friday - Apr 15

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Next weekend is the Spring 2011 Abandoned In Detroit photo shoot. This planning meeting is to answer questions, provide information, and coordinate the upcoming shoot.

BE PRESENT or PHONE CONFERENCE

You have two ways to participate. The meeting should last about an hour. We're gathering at 6:30pm at Red Door Gallery, 7500 Oakland St, Detroit - the same location as is shown for the start of the shoot next week and appearing on the right sidebar of the website. The gallery is NW of the intersection of I-75 and I-94.

Phone Conference Instructions
Dial 1-605-475-6350
Access code 443118
Start time 6:30pm Fri April 15

Phone lines will be open 5 minutes prior to the meeting and remain open for about an hour, when the meeting comes to an end. I will also check into streaming video from the meeting as well, the gallery has wi-fi and wired access.

AGENDA
Very simple ...

Introduction to the project - go over the history for 10 minutes
Review list of registered participants
Review what to bring for various roles
Go over the structure of the shoot - what happens when, where and with whom
Go over the rewards programs that are offered to paid registered project members

The website can now be easily found at http://AbandonedInDetroit.org
Pages within the site at present are still referenced through http://abandonedindetroit.blogspot.com

Photo by Click Photography - contributed to the Flickr pool of photos from the project. View the Photo Gallery to see more.

Referrals for 2010 Talent

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I can understand some confusion for talent from 2010 when they are looking at the registration process. I made a special exception in the 5th year of the project to spur interest. In appreciation for your time, effort, and dedication the following terms are being offered for the Spring and Summer 2011 shoots only. So if you shot in 2010 these are the two shoots to make it count for you.

Talent NEW in 2010 - Special Deal

You'll get a special referral rate of 20% rather than 10% - so you pay the $100 and when someone writes your name in you'll get back $20. Do that 5 times and you'll get the entire $100 back. New people coming in that did not shoot in 2010 will be at the 10% referral rate.

PLEASE NOTE IT IS IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO GET IN EARLY AND GAIN REFERRALS.

All referral rewards programs are for members of the project that have paid an ENTRANCE FEE at some time in the last five years. If you need further clarification please call me and I'll discuss your individual situation with you. There are several hundred people that have shot with the project - meaning : a LOT of variations to go over.

Spring 2011 Promo video

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Want to create your own videos like this one - click here, it's FREE!

No Spare Tire

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Photo taken June 2008 of Windy near Eastern Market by Fuzzytek.

Avondreal by Heather Joe

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Heather began with the Abandoned in Detroit project in 2007 when we were shooting along the Dequindre Cut before it was transformed from an abandoned railroad / urban prairie into an activity path for bicycles, roller blades and walking.

This photo is from the Summer 2010 photoshoot held in Central Detroit. The building is early in the process of being converted to lofts. I remember being at the building in 2004 for a DEMF afterparty that went all night long. Within the building were some of the furniture items from the Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant's downtown Detroit location - which was closed a few years ago.

Heather brings bold colors, textures, and creative lines in her fashion creations.

Vyrula Zel

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Working with Vyrula and her design work was a wonderful thing... I simply wish we could find her NOW! (If you know how to reach her send an email to abandonedindetroit@thedetroitfactory.com please.) She was a project member from 2006-2007 and always brought awesome inspiring pieces to the shoots.

This piece is unbleached hemp fabric, hand painted with messages and symbols from her beliefs and followings of Buddhism and vegan regimen. Vyrula loved the animals and spirits of those around her.

We are proud to have images of her work as it evolved after her graduation from IADT Detroit. Find more photos in the Photo Gallery for the project on Flickr.

Meet the designer for Fashion Junkiee

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Meet the designer for Fashionn Junkiee! This photo was taken at the Fall 2010 Abandoned In Detroit photoshoot. She is wearing clothing and jewelry fashioned by herself.

The Abandoned In Detroit project welcomes fresh new designers interested in showcasing their work. By getting involved in the project you will be projecting your work to a wider viewing audience, creating new contacts through the shoots, and could find yourself collaborating quickly with the people you meet. Abandoned In Detroit is a project that spawned the community known as 313FAD. If you are on Facebook join the 313FAD group and see more Detroit fashion style.

You can find more about Fashionn Junkiee on the company Facebook page.

This young designer's mother is a designer as well - Son'J Couture is her brand. So it seems fashion design and style runs in the family!

Learn about Rinaco Styles

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She's wearing a dress by Rinaco Styles who has been very active with the Abandoned In Detroit project since March 2007. Nadine has come out for shoots from March to November - bringing a warm smile with each shoot she has attended. If you visit the Photo Gallery page you'll find a slideshow of photos taken at prior Abandoned In Detroit events.

You can find more information about Rinaco Styles on the company Facebook page.