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What camera system do you shoot with?
Pretty much anything I can get my hands on. For digital, I own Nikon, but I also shoot Canon and Fujifilm a ton. Lots of funky old film cameras.
How did you get started in photography?
My dad had a darkroom in our basement when I was a kid which eventually led to me taking a darkroom class in high school.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for?
My old Mamiya Universal Press Camera with a polaroid back and an unlimited supply of FP100C/FP3000B.
What would your coffee say about you?
Dude, too much pomade.
What was the last book that you read?
Roughneck by Jeff Lemire
What is your favorite local restaurant?
Oh man this is a hard one. I have like 20 favorites. I am able to narrow it down to two: Si Senor in Grandview and Brassica.
What camera system do you shoot with? Canon and Sony
How did you get started in photography? Grandfather gave me a Yashica when I was younger. I started shooting my friends when we were out skateboarding. Later on went to Europe for a month and was hooked.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for? 70-200 2.8. Favorite range!
What would your coffee say about you? Coffee is poison!
What was the last book that you read? Bourbon Straight
What is your favorite local restaurant? Nida's Thai
How did you get started in photography? I've always had an interest in photography, but never the resources to take "good" photos. I started with the Canon Rebel shooting anything on the street and became hooked.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for? RF 15-35mm and the RF 24-70mm
What would your coffee say about you? I'm not much of a coffee drinker... so all good things, right!?
What was the last book that you read? The Monster at the end of this Book
What is your favorite local restaurant? East Coast Pizzeria
How did you get started in photography? I got my start in photography back in high school when I attended career center classes at Fort Hayes for graphic design.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for? Sony Fx6
What would your coffee say about you? Rather be sweet than bitter
What was the last book that you read? A Junji Ito Manga
What is your favorite local restaurant? Bangkok Thai Resturant
What camera system do you shoot with? Leica primarily, most things analog though.
How did you get started in photography? Needed three more credits to be a full time student and it seemed interesting.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for? Leica M4 with a replaced M2/3 advance lever, anti glare VF coating, and custom MP veiwfinder with a 28/35/50 masking, paired with a chrome summilux type 2.
What would your coffee say about you? gotta go fast
What was the last book that you read? Bad Houses by Jes Stintzi
What is your favorite local restaurant? Cornerstone
What camera system do you shoot with? Contax G2, Sony A6500, Canon G7XII, Nikon D850
How did you get started in photography? My father introduced me to photography when I was 8 years old. Used to love being in the darkroom with him and shooting on the street.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for? Mamiya 7II outfit
What would your coffee say about you? Haven't you had enough already?
What was the last book that you read? Wim Wenders: Once
What is your favorite local restaurant? Third and Hollywood
What camera system do you shoot with? Fujifilm X-T2
How did you get started in photography? My interest in photography began when I was 13 years old and bought a Brownie from a church sale, but I started shooting seriously in 1998 when I got my first job in a camera store.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for? Fujifilm GFX 50s
What would your coffee say about you? I thought a 32oz iced coffee would last longer than 5 minutes, but then I met you.
What was the last book that you read? Thinking Fast & Slow by Daniel Kahneman
What is your favorite local restaurant? Los Guachos Taqueria
What camera system do you shoot with? Sony A7IV, Mamiya C330, and whatever Polaroids I can get my hands on
How did you get started in photography? My grandfather has been a hobbyist photographer for most of his life. I first picked up one of his cameras to take pictures in his garden, and it grew from there.
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for? Sony 400mm f/2.8 GM
What would your coffee say about you? What does "I don't like coffee" say about me?
What was the last book that you read? Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
What is your favorite local restaurant? Sad Pie Pizza
What camera system do you shoot with? Canon for professional work, Fujifilm for travel and family, and Hasselblad for fun.
How did you get started in photography? On a whim I signed up for a photography class in college. I never looked back!
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for? The Polaroid SX-70 that my mother owned...before I broke it when I was a kid. Sorry Mom!
What would your coffee say about you? The fresher, the simpler, the better.
What was the last book that you read? Shogun: A Novel of Japan by James Clavell
What is your favorite local restaurant? Bakersfield because tacos are always a good idea.
What camera system do you shoot with? Canon EOS Rebel T6
How did you get started in photography? My dad encouraged me to try out photography, he thought I had a natural eye so I decided to get a camera and try it out!
If you could ask a genie for one camera or lens, what would you ask for? A Diana Camera to dabble in film
What would your coffee say about you? No coffee for me, just some water!
What was the last book that you read? Parnassus on Wheels by Christopher Morley
What is your favorite local restaurant? Not necessarily a restaurant but my stomping grounds is Kafe Kerouac.
