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Order vs Chaos Digital EXTRA companion now LIVE!

Toronto. We occasionally deviate from photographic history to the purpose of photography – images – and ways to improve our skills. We do this since many of our members also shoot – both film and digital as well as collecting … Continue reading

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not the indie 500 …

Toronto. …but another 500 – lots that is. Of images from the ‘vernacular’. Mike Lehr announces his “May Vernacular Photo History Auction” starts at 11 am today. Shown at left is lot 112, “Stereoview Chemist Percy Julian Laboratory Portrait.  The … Continue reading

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order versus chaos …

Toronto. Our favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis is at it again! Her latest opus in print for PhotoED is out now. Rita writes,”Perhaps as a subconscious reflection of a collective global zeitgeist, this year’s photoED Magazine trilogy explores contrasts. “We begin … Continue reading

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beyond the frame

Toronto. While we are primarily a photographic  collectors club, many of our members also take photographs. In its earlier days, the PHSC sponsored an annual photographic contest for its members with winning photos featured in our journal. The skills of … Continue reading

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Copy That II

Toronto. Did you ever wonder about the old photos in your collection? Or what rights you have to what you believe is your (or someone’s) IP (Intellectual Property)? If so, you may enjoy this online session on April 9th sponsored … Continue reading

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can she bake a cherry pie …

Toronto. Mike Lehr in New Jersey announced his latest auction (online) starts March 28th. The auction of old photos is called, “March 2026 Unreserved Photo Auction — Curiosities, Performers & Vernacular Photography“. Click on the link at left to register … Continue reading

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that time again

Toronto. Our favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis, sent off an email announcing the latest edition of Photoed magazine. Rita titles this issue theme as, “Daylight savings/ Contemplating TIME” and comments, “The shift in clocks has us thinking about how artists have … Continue reading

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ever see a German hummingbird …

Toronto. Our nearby photo society in Michigan, MiPHS,  announce the recent release of the 54-1 (spring 2026) issue of Photogram. This edition includes an article dubbed “The Poor Man’s Leica” – the Kolibri (German for Hummingbird). The Kolibri is a … Continue reading

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simpler times

Toronto. Do you remember when we used film? At one time, it was popular at get-togethers to place a ‘disposable’ camera on each table for people to record the table ‘sitters’ etc, and leave the used cameras with the host. … Continue reading

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do you TLR?

Toronto. Snap Shots 31-7 was recently issued by the PHSNE. The newsletter announced their camera show ‘Photographica 93″ on Saturday, April 25th, 2026. An item featured in the show will be this Rolleiflex Standard 621 with a 75mm f/3.5 Zeiss Tessar lens. … Continue reading

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