For those who have yet to experience it, the Meeting Place during the FotoFest biennial is where photographers sign up to be reviewed by publishers, gallerists, and collectors. The sessions last four days, and each attendee signs up for time blocks with their preferred reviewers. I didn't get every one of my choices, but I did get most of them. After each review was over, I quickly tried to summarize and write down the comments I received before moving on to the next time block. It's a somewhat exhausting experience; I felt a bit "stripped down" after many of the reviewer sessions, but the experience is invaluable - especially since this great opportunity is right in my back yard!
The tables where the photographers' work is critiqued during their time slot with a reviewer
In between turns with the reviewers, photographers often share their work with other attendees in the waiting area. This is a good way to connect with other artists, many of which travel to Houston from around the globe to attend the Meeting Place.
The stars align to put two guys named Rocky in the same session