A YEAR FROM NOW

It seems so far away right now, but in one year I will be launching my Kickstarter campaign, Webster’s Wet Plate Wagon. So much to do between now, and then. Past trips I just got off the couch, and headed out, but now I will be doing some training before the big ride. The rig is loaded down with a fair amount of gear. I do not have the courage to put it on a scale to find out just how much.

Other things I need to do besides training, are to get out more with the gear, and develop a consistent routine of setting up, creating an image, and packing up. I have done it in twenty minutes, but would like to get the time down to fifteen.

I also need to build up my backer base. This involves contacting family, and friends, and encouraging them to reach out, spread the news about my campaign to help ensure I reach my funding goal.

I have also been pouring over my collection of road maps. Looking at all the possible routes. New places that I have yet to visit, and revisiting places from past bicycle journeys. I am so excited about this trip.

Published by Paul W. Dorr

A New York based photographer who still shoots film. Born, and raised in New England, and living the last thirty years in midcoast Maine, I took a job as Shipkeeper aboard the Wavertree at South Street Seaport Museum in the Winter of 2016/17. On my off days I find myself exploring the City with a camera at hand. At the moment I am shooting with a Mamiya RB67, but recently acquired an 8x10 Kodak Master View, with the hopes of doing some wet plate portrait work.