Utah Photo Print Mixer

Coming this February 26th is a unique opportunity for local photographers to get together, mingle, listen to a presentation or two, and discuss photographic prints. It is the inaugural Utah Photo Print Mixer.

Why should you attend? The simplest reason is to hang out with other cool photographers, even if you don't bring a print this time around. Another reason to attend is to enjoy the "gallery" of prints that will be on display. One way to appreciate the art of photography from local talent. Also, there will be local vendors in attendance, a great way to network with them.

Why should you bring a print? You've got to bring one to take one home. Pixels had made this part really easy by offering a fantastic deal to attendies, read below to find out what. We all know it can be unnerving trying to decide which print to put up for colleagues to see, but no matter where you are in your photography skills someone will appreciate what you've done. Bring a print, take home a print. Enjoy an evening out.

What can you expect?  Beside the main event of trading art, we will have the opportunity to be joined by some fantastic vendors.

 1.) Smugmug has sanctioned this event as the February Utah county smug and will be providing refreshments. www.smugmug.com

 2.) Backlitbox.com based out of Pleasant Grove, will be there demonstrating their product. And they are holding a special contest just for those who will be attending the mixer.  Head over to their website,follow them on twitter(@backlitbox), here on FB,  and enter the contest to win an 8x10 backlit box of YOUR print. These products are simply amazing! Imagine your image looking like it did on your monitor! http://www.backlitbox.com/?page_id=7

 3.) Pixles Foto & Frame has given us all a fantastic opportunity. They are offering to print any image you want to use in the print swap in 8x10 for $7 or 11x14 for $15. And that's mounted folks. This alone is reason to get a print made up for the mixer! Even if you don't end up trading at the end of the evening you've got a fantastic mount for yourself!  Call 801-233-9090 and ask for Pamela or visit their website at pixelsfoto.com

 4.) iPrintCanvas.com will have special discounts available to those who attend the mixer.  This local company puts out very high quality work. If you've ever wanted to print on canvas or even velvet or cotton rag they can accommodate you. Visit their website here www.iprintcanvas.com

We are lucky enough to have the Utah County Studio Co-Op host this event. The address is  122 N 1800 W #8, Lindon Utah. The studio is available for rent so check it out while your there.

1. You can put your image in a "free trade" pool of prints to be traded freely toward the end of the evening. You may choose the same amount of prints that you contributed on a first come first served basis among all of the prints in the pool. Please be considerate and fair.


2. You can put your image in an "owner trade" pool. This is a one on one trade where you as the artist/owner get to have final approval over your print swap. The idea behind this trade is if you bring a print much larger than 8x10 you may receive one in a similar size if YOU choose.

3. You may also try for the "lottery" pool. Here your print will be assigned a number and drawn "out of a hat" by a lucky attendee. You will also receive a number of lottery chances equal to the amount of prints you enter into the pool.

Please bring a print at least 8x10, preferably mounted on mat board(but not necessary). Color and black&white, film or digital, even those made on a pinhole are all acceptable. You may bring as large as you like, and on as many different types of papers as you'd like. Please print and fill out one information card for each of your prints before arriving. And most importantly, sign and date your work!


We are lucky enough to have the Utah County Studio Co-Op host this event. The address is  122 N 1800 W #8, Lindon Utah.


There may be some very light refreshments, but please bring whatever drink/dish you like and that you think your fellow photographers might like. Or just bring yourself, it's not a requirement.


Please send your questions and RSVP to corey @ coreylukephotography.com so we may have a somewhat accurate head count. Please let us know which pool you're interested in, and if you would be willing to help out with the event.


Tell and invite all of your photographer friends and we hope to see you there!


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Information Card for Prints
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