Category Archives: activities-other

American photographer Arnold Newman pix at AGO

Posted on August 10, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The AGO recently announced it is hosting, BUILDING ICONS: ARNOLD NEWMAN’S MAGAZINE WORLD, 1938-2000“. The exhibit opens October 18, 2023 and will run until its closing on January 21, 2024. Anyone interested in photography must visit the AGO exhibition … Continue reading →

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Odessa Antique Show

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. As collectors we are constantly in search of that rare piece to add to our collection. The PHSC shows are often a good source. Another source seldom mentioned here is Antique Shows. They too might have gems for your … Continue reading →

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going to the Van’ this fall?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. I received a note the other day from Tonchi Martinic out in BC. The folks in the Vancouver area will be holding their next camera show this coming October 1st. If you are out that way, drop in at … Continue reading →

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no rolling stone in this park

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. My friend and fellow executive member, David Bridge, sent me a note recently about a project at Moss Park by Sara Jabakhanji, who wrote the story in this link. Being an historical society, we often forget that photographs taken … Continue reading →

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analogue not film now

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. In the days before digital we used film and processed and printed  it in a darkroom. Today we use digital and a computer or smartphone to ‘process’ the images in daylight printing the results (usually) on an inkjet colour … Continue reading →

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bugging the birds

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. One of many disciplines photographers enjoy is that of wildlife photography. In his current talk, Florida photographer Brian Matiash discusses ways to improve wildlife photos post camera. These examples include the use of Photoshop and the latest buzzword(s)  around … Continue reading →

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Wolfgang Tillmans at the AGO

Posted on June 4, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. The PHSC saw presentations by AGO staff  member Maia Sutnik a number of times, both at the North York Hall and at the AGO building. we first met Maia when she was curator of the AGO’s Photography section. She … 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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I swan …

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Okay all you photo print collectors! Here is your chance to add some authentically historic prints to your collection. Under the auspices of sister organization, The Daguerreian Society, Swann Auction Galleries in NYC are auctioning 100 works from the … Continue reading →

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Chiyoda edition film camera announced

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Robert

Toronto. Lomography is a familiar name to all film buffs in this time of digital technology. Birgit Bucharest sent the PHSC a note the other day announcing Lomography’s latest film camera, the ‘LomoApparat Chiyoda Edition’ shown here. To reserve your … Continue reading →

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