j. caputo Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I live in Southern California and I wanted to know if any of you experienced large format photographers in the area would be willin to take an hour of their time to show me hands on what Large Format is about and even capture a shot. I have been very interested in purchasing a camera and setting my digital down for a while. Before I spend alot of money on the camera, I would like to sit down with one of you guys for a bit and get an understanding of what it takes! I will purchase film for our lesson as well as some extra to repay you for your time. Would anyone be interested in working with me on this? Thanks,Jimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianS1664879711 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 What part of SoCal are you in... or as they say in this season... which fire are you near? ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. caputo Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am in La Verne. Near Pomona. 30 miles east of downtown LA. I am in maine right now shooting fall color and I just seen on the news that there are fires burning back in so cal. Does not suprise me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick_russell4 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Although I'm not sure the level of experience you require, I own a large format camera and would be happy to meet with you to show you the workings of a large format camera . You can reach me at richardrussell-1@ca.rr.com. Rick Russell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_taylor2 Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 While we're at it... Are there any So Cal photo events geared for LF? We don't get much for fall color along the coast, but the scenery is pretty nice (when it isn't burning). Beaches, Mountains, Parks, Lakes, they all seem pretty photogenic. Anyone know how amenable the LA Arboretum is? What's in bloom this time of year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon_shimada Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 I seem to recall that most of the LA County botannical gardens allow LF as long as you assure them you're not a commercial photog. Give them a call. The Huntington Library may not allow tripods (at least they didn't used to) unless you were a member of the Garden Arts group (you have to apply). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_hoyt Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 A number of years ago I was up at the Griffith Park Planetarium just after they had closed for their renovation. An employee came running out of the building and stopped me from taking "pictures". The size of my camera with the tripod were not permitted on public park grounds without a permit from the city of Los Angeles. In Europe I have had staff at churches/cathedrals offer to stay open after hours for me to set-up and take timed exposures. And I have never had a problem in England or Scotland with my camera/tripod at any historical site. Here at home in Los Angeles, call and ask but be prepared to be turned down. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg_adams Posted October 18, 2008 Share Posted October 18, 2008 You might consider taking the half day drive up to the Eastern Sierra next year as there is color there. Course, might not seem like much after being back east. I was in Slippery Rock once in Oct and can still remember how different that was from the western mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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