Category Archives: people

Alfred Pyner 1917-2015

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. I received an email recently from Alf’s daughter, Marilyn. She sadly informed me that Alf had passed away a few weeks ago. Her father,  Alfred William Pyner was born in Barking, Essex, England on November 12 1917. He joined the … Continue reading →

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A Visitor from Rochester

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. At our end of season meeting in June we had the pleasure of seeing Lisa Ann Seischab, VP Strategic Advancement, at GEH. Bob Lansdale took this impromptu picture with Lisa and three of our presidents – John Linsky, our … Continue reading →

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Photos by Kirk – II

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Our speaker for June was Jamie Day Fleck who gave an engaging talk and video on Bronx photographer Kirk. She did the video as part of her Masters at Ryerson. The slightly under a half hour video was followed … Continue reading →

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Sam Vinegar – June 12, 2015

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Robert

Detroit, MI. Eleven days ago on Friday, June the 12th,  a colourful gentleman in photography passed away. His son Abraham alerted Cindy Motzenbecker of the Michigan society who promptly alerted Bob Lansdale, editor of Photographic Canadiana and Bob contacted our … Continue reading →

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‘Everyone is a photographer nowadays’

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Jeanne Beker had an interesting interview in the June 6th Globe Style section of the Globe and Mail. She was interviewing  fashion photographer Victor Demarchelier. In a pull quote that became the title in the print edition. Demarchelier touches … Continue reading →

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Laura Jones – The Art of Protest – June 19th

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Laura sent me this announcement regarding a presentation she is offering at the Arts and Letters club, third floor on June 19, 2015. She has been a member of the PHSC over the years. At one time she operated the … Continue reading →

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Summer Leigh at Casa Loma

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Our January speaker photographer Summer Leigh dropped me a short note yesterday to say her work will be exhibited at Casa Loma in Toronto all next month. A reception will be held July 2nd. Members will recall Summer gave a delightful … Continue reading →

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Derek Dalton 1936 – 2015

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Derek Dalton, a fixture in the Toronto Postcard scene for many years died on June 3, 2015. Derek had participated in our camera fairs and image shows and was a member of the PHSC as late as last year. … Continue reading →

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Telling Stories

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. Member Felix Russo advises us that his latest issue of PhotoEd magazine – Spring/Summer 2015 is now on sale in stores and online. This issue features the work of a half dozen photographers as it explains the art of narrative image-making. … Continue reading →

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Cameras everywhere

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Robert

Toronto. About 35 years ago, I used my Leica to take a few shots of my girls during school concerts. I was the odd man out – few parents had a camera, and those who did had cheap little box … Continue reading →

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