Hello From San Fransisco

[Shawn Tavassoli]

Hello APUG,
I have been lurking around here for a month or so. I figured it was about time to introduce myself. I'm a big fan of film photography, I was inspired by my father's photography as a child, and now it's my turn to shoot some film. he recently passed down to me a few cameras. A Hassleblad 500 C/M and a Nikon FM2. I also bought a large format 4x5 Toyo View. I just scored a box of unopened quick load Astia 100f from Adolph Gasser in the city for 10 bucks!!!!
I look forward to hanging around here and possibly meeting some of you. also if any of you know of a good photography class on how to use the 4 x 5 that would be awesome.

 

[Klainmeister]

Greetings! And it sounds like you have some great tools at hand. Enjoy the conversations and post some pics.

...sent from my phone here at the Oakland airport

 

[M.A.Longmore]

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Welcome Home Shawn !

Ron
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[rorye]

Welcome from San Rafael. I'd be happy to show you how to use your Toyo.
Check out Glass Key Photo here on APUG, they are also a great local resource.
Best,
Rory

 

[Jeff Kubach]

Hello Shawn and welcome to APUG. If there is a local community college near where you live? Maybe some local museums also!

Jeff

 

[Chazzy]

Welcome to APUG, Shawn.

 

[dasBlute]

Hey Shawn, we do monthly large format meetups all around the SF bay area, checkout:

http://www.meetup.com/SFBayAreaLFers/

Plently of knowledgeble folk in the group with a lot of passion for craft
and a variety of approaches, and very willing to share; show up and
see what we're like.
-Tim

 

[papagene]

Shawn - hello and welcome to APUG from western Massachusetts.