AJ Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Thanks for bringing this up Phill - They will need Light colours so you will easily be shown in the photos - If your wearing dark colours like Navy/ blacks and dark greys you'll blend too much into the ride! Personally I would have also thought they would want the 'light' Type of Spring wear as you don't see many photos of promotional material for any rides with people in winter jackets and hats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smidget Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Weather looks to be pretty cold though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Hmm yes I was thinking that too Peaj but Sarah has a good point, something which I also recently raised in chat. Not sure I'm up for freezing myself for 2 hours! Of course, we can hope the weather will change but I can't see it changing that much to not need a coat. And it will be the evening and getting dark! It was 9c on Saturday when I went and I was chilly even with a coat! Also Peaj has answered another question I had, also in relation to wearing coats - the only coat I have which would stand out is my blue one, so assuming the colours don't literally have to be light, and just need to stand out, then it sounds like that will be fine to wear! But yeah, I did wonder about winter clothing. Maybe someone can contact Thorpe about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 11, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Personally I would wrap up warm and have a 'spring layer' underneath so if they need a warmer feel at some point you go round on one cycle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smidget Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 I was thinking that myself Peaj. Looks like it will be the only way they can have more 'spring' shots without us freezing to death. Alternatively people could just layer up t-shirts and have some spring looking jacket on top. This could stop us becoming stupidly cold whilst riding, and would take away the need to strip before riding MattyMoo and AJ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 What they generally do is make you ride in the summer clothing.. then wrap up warm for a bit, then another go in the cold.. then warm again etc. That's generally what they've done in PR I've been involved in anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 BBC Weather is saying between 7 and 9 degrees centigrade on Friday... so I guess it could be worse...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Pritchard Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 I'm really glad to see that we all appear to be thinking along the same lines in regards to dressing for summer vs. freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THORPE PARK Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi Thorpe Park Mania! We're so glad that you have decided to be a part of our promotional photography for THE SWARM but we've been ready the posts and see you have a number of questions about what to wear - very sensible thinking we might add! Our advise would be the following: Unfortunately you will not be able to wear coats as the photos need be able to be used all season, however, we know it is very cold at the moment and we don't want you to freeze. We suggest you bring nice warm coats (and gloves and hats if it's as cold as it is today!) that you can wear when the ride is not running and for the actual shots themselves jumpers and hoodies are fine (as long as they don't have any brand names or offensive slogans on them). Below are some links to some photogarphy we did in similar weather conditions which will hopefully help you in making your clothing choices! http://www.thorpepark.com/press/image-bank/images/saw-the-ride/fullsize/SAW-7.jpg http://www.thorpepark.com/press/image-bank/images/the-swarm/fullsize/the-swarm-ride-2.jpg We're really looking forward to seeing you on Friday. The THORPE PARK team Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Hi Thorpe Park Mania! We're so glad that you have decided to be a part of our promotional photography for THE SWARM but we've been ready the posts and see you have a number of questions about what to wear - very sensible thinking we might add! Our advise would be the following: Unfortunately you will not be able to wear coats as the photos need be able to be used all season, however, we know it is very cold at the moment and we don't want you to freeze. We suggest you bring nice warm coats (and gloves and hats if it's as cold as it is today!) that you can wear when the ride is not running and for the actual shots themselves jumpers and hoodies are fine (as long as they don't have any brand names or offensive slogans on them). Below are some links to some photogarphy we did in similar weather conditions which will hopefully help you in making your clothing choices! http://www.thorpepark.com/press/image-bank/images/saw-the-ride/fullsize/SAW-7.jpg http://www.thorpepark.com/press/image-bank/images/the-swarm/fullsize/the-swarm-ride-2.jpg We're really looking forward to seeing you on Friday. The THORPE PARK team Shes wearing Abercrombie in the first photo! James_C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks Thorpe Park for that helpful post And yeah I noticed that Steve, and also in both photos some people are wearing wearing dark clothes. Perhaps they've become stricter on this recently? Ah well, as long as everyone wears what we've been told to EDIT: Just noticed that people's arrival times have been added and coloured coded! Love the organisation MattyMoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Definitely a case of spot the staff members you recognise on the Swarm photo! Nice boobs on row 2. pluk and MattyMoo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Aargh... Wish I could attend! I can just imagine sitting on the THE SWARM being photoed Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I will be turning up at 4.30; someone please remind me, when I get there, where do I need to go? Also, do we get free premium parking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 We are meeting at THE SWARM by the fire engine. You have my number if you have trouble finding us. By the time the event is finished the parking barriers would of been raised anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 What Mer said - excellent organisation Peaj! Looking forward to Friday, hope the sunshine continues till then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 May I take this moment to express an even bigger Thank You to THORPE PARK. Not only have they kindly invited us to this event, THORPE PARK are giving complimentary tickets to all those who do not have annual passes who were on the attendance list we gave to them this lunchtime,for coming to the photoshoot. Non annual pass holders, please make your way to reception on arrival at the park to get your complimentary ticket. Reception is to the right of the turnstiles (it has a sign above it) and you will just need to ring the reception buzzer and wait for the door to buzz. There will be someone in reception between 9am and 5pm so there should be no problems with collection. Once again a big thanks to THORPE PARK for this great opportunity! Sidders, pluk, MattyMoo and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James & Co. Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Would loved to have come, if I knew that we would get in complimentary I would most likely have gone, hope you guys have a great day, hope there is another of these exclusive events and hopefully by then getting in won't be a problem! Pickles 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Peaj, my plus 1 is no longer able to attend, is it too late for you to arrange a replacement from the stand-by list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
browneggsandham Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Peaj, my plus 1 is no longer able to attend, is it too late for you to arrange a replacement from the stand-by list? I have the same problem if you could find out for us? Cheers Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Just booked my train tickets for this! Excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fish Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm excited to see Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I would of loved to have gone... but I have school so that would be pretty much impossible. hope everyone has a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm excited to see Steve. I bet... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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