I have a 14 year old son who is fascinated by the cameras and looking at the image on the ground glass - when we are at home. When we are out, he says he is embarrassed by me carrying a vintage film camera!
August Sander. I'm a BIG fan. You have good taste.
If you are ever in San Francisco, stop in at the Rayko Photography Center. There is an excellent gallery along with great rental darkroom facilities and excellent workshops. Ann, the gallery director, is the person who turned *me* on to Sander. She is always happy to talk about photography and look at pictures.
Welcome to APUG. Just enjoy your hobby and be willing to explore new stuff you find out about, here or otherwise. Then it will go from hobby to lifelong obsession.