Author Archives: Robert

who shot Ott on wot and why?

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Well, some time around the 1893 World’s fair in Chicago, Edison chose his employee Fred Ott for a movie experiment. Why Ott? Ott was notorious for his violent sneezes! On this occasion he needed a little help to “pull the … Continue reading →

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Douglas Kirkland exhibition in Paris, France

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Robert

  Toronto. Our friends at GadCOLLECTION over in Paris are hosting an exhibition this summer from May 24th to July 3rd 2018. If you are in Europe this summer be sure to visit GadCOLLECTION and see this showing of images … Continue reading →

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PHSC News 17-10 for April 2018

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Another magnificent theme based issue of our favourite newsletter went out this morning to all who are on our list (just drop me an email to join). The wacky little (really little) digital camera looks like a wedge of … Continue reading →

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Vivian Maier exhibition in Austria May 29 to Aug 19, 2018

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Our friends at WestLicht gallery in Austria, are exhibiting a number of prints by the late Vivian Maier of Chicago. Her work was discovered by accident shortly after her death. Click here to read the full details in the WestLicht … Continue reading →

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Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum – HotDocs

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Our favourite education editor, Rita Godlevskis at PhotoED magazine always has an exciting perspective which shows in her magazine. Rita recently sent me this PHOTO EVENT HOT LIST! If you would like to join Rita and the gang on … Continue reading →

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a child’s camera for Christmas

Posted on April 11, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. My friend George Dunbar sent me an email the other day that got me thinking of my childhood. Like the Ansco Panda, Kodak’s Baby Brownie was targeted at children, especially around Christmas and birthdays. When I was in grade … Continue reading →

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so you want to do fashion photography?

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Well, you are in luck! Toronto photographer, producer, director and cameraman Struan will be at Ryerson’s School of Image Arts beginning May 10, 2018 teaching “Advanced Fashion Photography with Struan“. Read about Struan on his web site. And be … Continue reading →

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and where did you buy photo supplies in 1909?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. Well, if you were here, you might have gone to J O Ramsey & Co Photo Supplies. This photo was taken in 1909 by Owen Staples (1866-1949) at the NE corner of Bay and Melinda. It was used by … Continue reading →

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exhibitions – Lisa Murzin, photographer

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. PHSC member Lisa Murzin  is a Toronto based Corporate and Event Photographer. She will be very busy over the next few months. The young (just about everyone is young to me) photographer from the west side of Toronto has … Continue reading →

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oh! to be in Montreal now that spring is here!

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Robert

Toronto. My friend Sol Hadef, a PHSC member and a regular at our camera shows, will be hosting his Spring Montreal Camera Show in the West Island area of Montreal tomorrow (April 8th) so if you like good food, a … Continue reading →

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