SoCal SMUG Holiday Blowout | December 8 in Orange County

Tuesday, 24. November 2009

This December will be the SMUG event of the year!  Throughout 2009 we’ve seen groups of photographers come together in cities throughout the nation to form communities of photographers known as SmugMug User Groups, or SMUGs for short.  In just two weeks from today, all of the Southern California SMUGs will be coming together in Orange County to celebrate our incredible community.  That’s right, instead of having seperate Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego SMUGs in December, there’s going to be just one SUPER-HUGE SMUG party!  Everyone’s invited to the SoCal SMUG Blowout, whether you’re a pro or advanced amatuer, and whether you have a SmugMug account or not.  Jasmine Star tells me there’ll be a fabulous desert station and even a full bar for those who wish to purchase a a little extra “holiday cheer”.

Admission to the SoCal SMUG Blowout is free.  Every guest who brings one or more non-perishable food items or unopened personal care items will receive one ticket for each item to be entered into the SMUG Blowout Raffle.  All food and personal care items will be donated to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in order to feed and help the needy in our communities.  Some of the vendors who’ve already donated some cool items to the raffle include:

Don’t miss out on what’s sure to be one of the biggest and most fun photography party’s of the season.

What:
SoCal SMUG Holiday Blowout

When:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Time:
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Where:
Mesa Verde Country Club
3000 Club House Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Cost:
Suggested donation of one or more non-perishable food items or unopened personal-care items.  Each item donated earns an entry into the evening’s raffle.

I want to thank Jeff Jochum, Candice Cunningham, Jasmine Star, and Garrett Delph for helping make this event, and SMUGs possible.  You’ve all helped so many photographers in 2009, one SMUG meeting at a time.

I especially want to thank all the photographers and guest speakers who’ve come to SMUG meetings throughout the nation, and especially in Los Angeles.  You’re an incredible bunch of photographers that always continue to inspire and amaze me.  I’m honored to know you all.

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