Looking for very beg. Large Format Workshops or classes in NYC or Minnesota??

[TatteredGossamer]

Hello there. I am looking for any information on any upcoming LF workshops. I have never yet worked with a LF camera so I would need something that would help me from the ground up..

I am a hat designer and an aspiring amateur photographer and would love to eventually be able to shoot my own editorial. I adore LF work.

I am looking for any classes and workshops this summer or this fall in NYC where i live and possibly if anyone knows of anything in the Minneapolis/St.Paul area in July.
I have heard ICP has an upcoming class but unfortunately for me I will miss the dates..

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Alicia

www.tatteredgossamer.com

[Capocheny]

Hi Alicia,

There seems to be quite a group of LF users in your area that post on here and, since you're a beginner, somebody from this forum may be willing to meet up with you to teach you the basics of using one of these cameras.

Alternatively, I would suggest finding a college that offers Photo Imaging as a course subject. They may offer a night school course.

Lastly, there are numerous books available that will take you through the basics in using a LF camera. Do a search on this forum and I'm sure it will come back with many posts on the topic. It's how many people start out on their LF journeys.

Best wishes.

Cheers

[Pete Roody]

Hi Alicia,

ICP offers a beginner course in LF this summer in nyc. Not cheap but it is an intro course for large format.

http://shopping.icp.org/school/continuing/course.html?category_id=201&product_id=33900

A few of us nyc'ers go out in groups for shoots occasionally also. If you are interested in joining us, we can keep you informed.

Pete