Author Archives: Robert

get some halifax-shun

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. George sent me a few photos the other day including this gem from the Nova Scotia Archives Photo Collection. This is simply another example of the importance of photography in recording history and the ability of archives to hold … Continue reading →

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do you remember Kodachrome?

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. From the late 1800s to pre WW2, colour was a huge challenge. The additive colour process was very slow. Mosaics and fine screens were used to record and display colour photographs. Colour photography was revolutionized in 1935 when Kodachrome … Continue reading →

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golden rule days

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Remember your grade school days? My dad went to a little one room country school. At his school, children couldn’t attend unless they could walk the miles from farm to school house. He was seven when he started school. … Continue reading →

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another way to make money …

Posted on May 20, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. … with photography! Weegee in NYC last century seemed to find many ways to make money from his photography besides taking street photos at night of crimes, etc. –  like books and promotions. George Dunbar writes, “Weegee, one of … Continue reading →

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cool!

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. When I saw this article sent to me by George Dunbar, it reminded me of two things: the movie shorts about  ‘Our Gang‘ and the Saturday Evening Post sketches by well known illustrator, Norman Rockwell. Anyone who studied optics … Continue reading →

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what’s in a name?

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. A brand name denotes the style and quality of a company’s products. Post war, an American foundation was incorporated to promote national or international names over small local firms. The foundation was called, “Brand Names Foundation, Inc.” and was … Continue reading →

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to do or not to do …

Posted on May 17, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. In the vast number of antique photos in archives, libraries, collections, or available for purchase, many have suffered the slings and arrows of time – fading, foxing, bent, broken, torn or worse.  When modern digital technology came along, it … Continue reading →

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PHSC Monthly Toronto Meeting for May 2023

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The May meeting via  ZOOM features Clint (president) and Celio (programme) in conversation with Vincenzo Pietropaolo. Tickets are free and may be ordered here on Eventbrite. In addition, Vince is part of the two man exhibition this month at … Continue reading →

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mirror, mirror, on the wall …

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Have you ever shot a scene with a mirror in view? It is really difficult to get the shot you want while avoiding seeing the camera (or the photographer) in the mirror. Member, author, and sports photographer, Les Jones, … Continue reading →

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last shot

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. In the latter part of the 1800s, photographers took final photos of the dearly departed. Some even specialized in the art. Last century, the desire seems to have passed as photography and prints became less technical, cheaper, and far … Continue reading →

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