Category Archives: activities-other

sunrise, sunset

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Robert

Toronto. A new post by photographer Brian Matiash discusses photos taken at the beginning and end of the day. His advice by and large applies to digital today as it did to film years ago.  As a kid wet behind … Continue reading →

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remember Dr Barnardo?

Posted on December 28, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. We see in this article another example of photography recording history. In the article, “British Home Children: Antique box tells heart-breaking history” reported by Eloise Alanna, a box of glass slides from Glasgow lands in Canada to complement the … Continue reading →

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a tasty treat

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. This article is a followup to our boxing day post. We have all heard/made gingerbread houses, but what about a gingerbread [box] camera that takes photos? CBC news the other day commented, “New Westminster’s Dmitri Tcherbadji loves film cameras … Continue reading →

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Landfall

Posted on December 9, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Back in September we did post on the PhotoEd request for articles on LAND. Our friend and favourite editor, Rita Godlevskis just announced the latest print issue of PhotoEd is now available. The issue shows the photos and articles … Continue reading →

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Exposing Photography: Anything But A Small Business

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. My friend Cindy Motzenbecker sent me an email about an upcoming event coinciding with a current exhibit by the Marquette Regional History Center (MRHC). As this will be a ZOOM event, you will need the meeting link. Email me … Continue reading →

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measuring sub-second time etc.

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Those of us who once prided ourselves for shooting that special film moment know all about sub-second time; time measured by a shutter that allows light from the subject to reach the film for the prescribed fraction of a … Continue reading →

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people, places, things

Posted on November 20, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The Stephen Bulger Gallery is hosting an exhibit from November 18, 2023 to December 23, 2023 of people the gallery represents and more. Stephen writes, “Our exhibition will contain highlights of work made by the artists and photographers the … Continue reading →

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HOTP

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Rita has another issue of PhotoEd almost ready to ship. Rita offers the interesting details of this issue and other news here. Have  gander and take pity on the moths by opening your wallet to subscribe! Remember, while the … Continue reading →

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a friendly camerama reminder – this SUNDAY!

Posted on November 7, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. WOW! Camerama is this Sunday!  We are excited. Gary is excited. Come on down and see what the excitement is all about! Note: only the street name has changed: Garamond Ct. is now Sakura Way.

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the colour blue

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Our friend Horst Herget is holding a “Cyanotype workshop” at the next APS meeting (November 25th). Horst writes, “Cyanotypes are beautiful to behold and easy to make. Peter Friedrichsen will show you all you need to know to make … Continue reading →

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