Carlo Velasquez

Hello, My name is Carlo Velasquez and I am the Content Manager at Leica Store San Francisco. I have a strong background in street photography, use of natural light, and in-depth applied knowledge in all aspects of film production. I work primarily with 35mm film and the Leica M-A is my everyday carry camera. However, I am very well versed in the Leica digital systems as well as regularly make use of the current Leica M cameras as well as the Leica SL2-S for video production.

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Pola-Con Bay Area 2025

Carlo Velasquez, 6 days ago 3 min read

The world’s first annual three-day instant film photography convention, PolaCon Bay Area Instant Film Society , returned to the Bay...

A Few Frames, In The Field, Photo Gear, Tools of Time Stories, Vintage Tools

A Few Frames: Fujifilm GSW 690II

Carlo Velasquez, 6 days ago 3 min read

Dubbed “The Texas Leica”, The Fujifilm GSW 690II is 6×9 medium format rangefinder camera produced from 1985-1992. This fully mechanical...

Featured, Leica, Photography, Thumbprints & Signatures, Vintage Tools

Thumbprints & Signatures: Leica 9cm f/2.2 Thambar

Carlo Velasquez, 5 months ago 4 min read

Welcome back to another episode of Thumbprints & Signatures! We delve into Leica’s most ethereal lens from the past—the 9cm...

Leica, Leica Gear, Photography

Long Term Review: Filming With the Leica SL2-S

Carlo Velasquez, 7 months ago 0 5 min read

My main camera for filming videos for Camera West TV is the Leica SL2-S. You might be wondering, why the...

A Few Frames, Featured, Leica, News, People, Photo Gear

A Few Frames: The Leica Q3 with Anastasia Blackman

Carlo Velasquez, 8 months ago 0 3 min read

My professional journey has been defined by a lifelong passion for storytelling and the pursuit of visual excellence. I have...

Happenings, Leica, News, People, Uncategorized

Mark De Paola “Bridging the Gap Between Stills & Motion” Workshop Recap

Carlo Velasquez, 8 months ago 0 3 min read

As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary here at Leica Store San Francisco, we thought it only fitting to invite Mark de...

First Look, News, Photo Gear, Photography

Candido Film Overview

Carlo Velasquez, 9 months ago 0 3 min read

Candido is a London based color negative film manufacturer that specialized in 3 unique film stocks while keeping the cost...

A Few Frames, Featured, Leica, Photo Gear, Photography, Uncategorized

A Few Frames: 90mm f2 Apo-Summicron-M ASPH & Leica M11-P

Carlo Velasquez, 10 months ago 0 1 min read

The Leica 90mm has had many iteration over the years, each with their own unique character and in some cases,...

Leica, Thumbprints & Signatures

The Leica 35mm f1.4 Summilux-M Steel Rim

Carlo Velasquez, 1 year ago 0 1 min read

Today in Thumbprint & Signatures; a series that highlights the unique visual signature of Leica lenses, new and old, we...

Happenings, In The Field, Leica, People, Uncategorized

PolaCon Bay Area 2024 Recap

Carlo Velasquez, 1 year ago 0 2 min read

The world’s first annual three-day instant film photography convention, PolaCon Bay Area @instantfilmsociety , returned to the Bay Area on...

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