Author Archives: Robert

Newsletter 11-4

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Robert

Editor Lansdale starts this issue with a synopsis of the PHSC activities for this fall. We celebrate the Gallery show “Memorable Moments” showing member Harry Joy’s 1950s and 60s B&W photographs of Kensington Market and other Toronto neighbourhoods. Stephen Bulger … Continue reading →

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Harry Joy Photos at Miles Nadal Gallery

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Robert

TORONTO August 1, 2011. Harry Joy at 90+ is one of PHSC’s oldest members. His photographs of Kensington Market and other Toronto neighbourhoods in the 1950s and 60s are on display from August 1 to September 7, 2011 at the … Continue reading →

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Tom Bochsler on Radio this Saturday, August 6th

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Robert

You may know Tom from the photographic industry, or his visits to our meetings. This Saturday (August 6th) at 11 am Tom will be interviewed on CHML radio Hamilton at am900 by  Host Judy Marsales and Jim Carrier. Judy’s passion, … Continue reading →

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Gary Blakeley

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING – Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 GARY BLAKELEY – See Toronto in another dimension Toronto photographer Gary Blakeley has spent thirty years as a graphic designer for arts, academic, and business communications. He has lengthy expertise in print … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 11-3

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Robert

Bob Lansdale’s latest newsletter announces our first summer boot sale. We review Andrew Stawicki’s June talk on his PhotoSensitive organization. An article “Early Photo History in London” reviews a cache of Chromotypes that surfaced in this southern Ontario city. We … Continue reading →

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Andrew Stawicki: PhotoSensitive

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Robert

Andrew Stawicki was introduced by fellow photographer and friend Wayne Gilbert. Andrew began his photographic career in his native Poland. In 1982 he brought his family to Canada, where he joined the staff of the Toronto Star. His photographs have … Continue reading →

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Boot Sale – SUNDAY July 17th, 2011

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Robert
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Leica History

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Robert

A beautiful online history of the famous Leica Camera from inception to 2011 put together by Leica photographer and teacher Thorsten Overgaard of Denmark. Each month I browse our site statistics preparing a report for our executive. One of the … Continue reading →

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Newsletter 11-2

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Robert

Bob Lansdale’s latest newsletter for our 2011-2 membership year introduces Andrew Stawicki, our June speaker, reviews the fascinating talk Amanda Rataj gave last month on her experiences as an albumen print maker. This edition offers photo essays from our recent … Continue reading →

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Early Leica goes for nearly $2M dollars!

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Robert

The 19th WestLicht camera auction held on the 28th of May and featuring 721 lots has broken many records worldwide: The highlight was lot number 1 with an estimated price of between 350.000 to 450.000 Euro. After a tough bidder … Continue reading →

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