[LargeFormat] Introductions

[Ken Hough]

Hello,
I'm Ken Hough
I'm 48 and have been doing LF since I was 15. At 16 I bought my first 
Deardorff. I have 26 of them now. I shoot with an 11x14 most of the time 
using Photo Warehouse custom cut Ilford. HC 110 or D-76 depending on 
the contrast needed and Ilford Multigrade fiber. I shoot mostly record shots
of steam powered equipment. I have used all sorts of LF cameras and 
started using a 1896 Rochester Optical 14x17. That is still not big enough.
I'm modifying a 8x10 Fotar that was given to me. I'll get back using my 8x10 
and enlarge. 
 I agree with another poster that there is nothing to photograph around 
Chicago. Perhaps its that I've been here nearly all my life and am not 
"moved" by what I see. I went back to Philly in December and would really 
like to shoot that town on LF.
It is very hard to separate me from my Deardorff repair and restoration 
work. It what I do to earn a living. Using these cameras in all situations 
allows me to better explain owners how to use theirs. I am usually way 
behind in my work but have made great strides in the past year getting 
caught up. If you need any answers about Deardorffs let me know.
Ken


        ******Ken Hough Photographic Repair******
         Specializing in Deardorff Refinishing
          Lens Recementing and Shutter repair
          Contributor to McKeowns Price Guide
                   Deardorff Section
           Custom machined Photographic items
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