Tag Archives: fair

Potsdam ASA 100 B&W Film

Posted on January 16, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. The folks at Lomography like the film niche so well that they are introducing another BW film in the traditional 35mm cassette. To today’s photographer – amateur or professional an ASA (ISO) rating of 100 seems pathetically slow, yet … Continue reading →

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PHSC News issue 18-07 for January 2019

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Robert

Toronto. Editor Pushchak has released another incredible pdf newsletter. What a bargain! 10 pages. Full colour. With her snappy style, lots of photos, and a single page per article, Sonja is aiming at a younger crowd with less interest or … Continue reading →

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John T Bock September 2018

Posted on October 14, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. I received a sad note today from Hans Bock to tell us his father had passed away last month. John first joined the PHSC in 1987 and has been a perennial table holder at our fairs. I will miss … Continue reading →

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PHSC News for October 2018

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Halloween will arrive this month and editor Sonja Pushchak offers up a traditional gory treat for all you photo enthusiasts to savour the day before our popular fall photographica-fair. This edition (18-04) serves up numerous thought provoking ideas in … Continue reading →

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embrace the negative

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Yesterday in “tools of the trade” I commented on darkroom needs for film. To my delight, Saturday morning’s Globe featured an article on discovering the virtues of film and chemistry once again. The article by Kate Taylor “introduces her son … Continue reading →

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NYC Photography Fair April 2018

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. The Daguerreian Society sent me  a notice that they will host the New York City Photography Fair on April 4 to 8,  2018. The Society offers full details here. If you plan to visit New York City this spring, … Continue reading →

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Nikola (Nick) Njegovan 1944 – 2017

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Nick passed away a few months back on July 3, 2017 at McNally House in Grimsby, Ontario. Nick  was a well respected teacher of Photography. He joined our society in 2004 and was a frequent exhibitor at our fairs. … Continue reading →

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Photographic Canadiana 43-3 is coming

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Okay all you folk who are members – the latest exciting issue of our favourite journal will be packaged late this week! We have the Toronto Notes column up front covering the first two fall meetings. This column is … Continue reading →

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Camerama Show this Sunday

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Take in Gary Perry’s latest show this Sunday. <<= clcick the icon at left for details. Edward Village Hotel information is on their web site as well. You can add to your collection or sell off items to one … Continue reading →

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A more than fair review by video

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Robert

Toronto. Mark Holtz dropped by our fair on October 15th with his little daughter. Mark took the next couple of weeks and edited the video he shot at our show and posted to YouTube. Thanks for the review, Mark! Louise … Continue reading →

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