Bridget Bardot in Mexico
Douglas Kirkland
Toronto. Our friends at GadCOLLECTION over in Paris are hosting an exhibition this summer from May 24th to July 3rd 2018.
If you are in Europe this summer be sure to visit GadCOLLECTION and see this showing of images taken by the famous Douglas Kirkland.
Say Cheese!
Toronto. Another magnificent theme based issue of our favourite newsletter went out this morning to all who are on our list (just drop me an email to join).
The wacky little (really little) digital camera looks like a wedge of cheese, but it works. This is Sonja’s April Fool’s issue so be careful what you read …
Movie Star Bettie Page starts this issue in “Risk Appraisal” while page 2 covers our two delightful speakers this month. page 3 and PHOTO BOOK 101 discusses the work of Victorian Samuel Overton Boring. …
Next is a poster for the coming Camera Fair on May 27, 2018. This is followed by an article called “Photos before Fix” in which Sonja considers “Witchcraft versus the Non-Disclosure Agreement”. Meantime, our PHSC Labs and Mr Bridge debate the virtues of solar-powered meters to match battery-less film cameras of years past.
This is followed by the ever popular WEB LINKS column and Louise has found some doozies this time! We wrap up with PHSC Talks, Ask Phinny, and THE CLASSIFIEDS. Click here or on the cheesy camera above to read and print this issue.
Maier_032, 5/3/13, 6:25 PM, 16C, 5732×6036 (154+883), 100%, Custom, 1/60 s, R43.0, G14.7, B28.4
Toronto. Our friends at WestLicht gallery in Austria, are exhibiting a number of prints by the late Vivian Maier of Chicago. Her work was discovered by accident shortly after her death. Click here to read the full details in the WestLicht press kit.
On view at WestLicht are more than 100 works from the early 1950s to the late 1970s – Maier’s classic black-and-white pictures, mostly taken with a Rolleiflex, and additional colour photography taken with a Leica. “
USA. Reno, Nevada. 1960. Film set of “The Misfits” by John HUSTON, with US actors Marilyn MONROE, Clark GABLE, Montgomery CLIFT and Eli WALLACH and writer Arthur MILLER.
Toronto. Our favourite education editor, Rita Godlevskis at PhotoED magazine always has an exciting perspective which shows in her magazine.
Rita recently sent me this PHOTO EVENT HOT LIST! If you would like to join Rita and the gang on April 20th at our city’s HotDocs, drop her an email.
Rita says, “Our friends at HotDocs CINEMA in T.O have a few tix to share with friends of PhotoED for the Friday, April 20, 6:45pm screening Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum.
“Founded in 1947 by Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Capa, Magnum Photos is an elite photo cooperative that has produced some of the most memorable images of our times. On its 70th anniversary, Cinema Through the Eye of Magnum chronicles the agency’s unique relationship with the world of film.
“Over the decades, Magnum’s on set photography has immortalized such classics as Alfred Hitchcock’s Notorious and countless stars including Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor and Kate Winslet.
“Discover the previously untold stories of Hollywood’s most iconic photos and get an extraordinary behind-the-scenes look at the magic of cinema in the making.”
A contact 127 snap c1949
Toronto. My friend George Dunbar sent me an email the other day that got me thinking of my childhood. Like the Ansco Panda, Kodak’s Baby Brownie was targeted at children, especially around Christmas and birthdays.
When I was in grade six, I took a school bus trip on a day outing. Accompanying me was my new Baby Brownie. The little box camera took 127 film and I tracked down the fastest black and white film of the day – Kodak Super XX. I should have stuck with Verichrome! None of my indoor snaps came out needless to say since the camera was about f/16 at 1/25th second and free of any features like a flash gun.
At least the trip was exciting, so much so I was almost left behind on the return trip. Fortunately my teacher, Miss MacGregor, was sharp eyed and responsible! She did a head count before leaving each stop.
Thanks to George for discovering this old May 30th, 1949 Kodak ad from LIFE magazine. Those were the days …
Fashion by STRUAN
Toronto. Well, you are in luck! Toronto photographer, producer, director and cameraman Struan will be at Ryerson’s School of Image Arts beginning May 10, 2018 teaching “Advanced Fashion Photography with Struan“.
Read about Struan on his web site.
And be sure to use the Continuing Education Code CDFP 381 when you enrol.
Ramsey & Co Photo Supplies – Owen Staples 1909, Toronto
Toronto. Well, if you were here, you might have gone to J O Ramsey & Co Photo Supplies. This photo was taken in 1909 by Owen Staples (1866-1949) at the NE corner of Bay and Melinda. It was used by Staples to make a line drawing for the Evening Telegram (Sept 13, 1909, page 9) to illustrate an article on the demolition of buildings to make way for the new Toronto General Trusts building to go up on that corner. Of course you could also visit a large department store of the day, like the T Eaton Co. and buy your supplies. Canada at the time was more closely associated with Britain rather than the USA.
Thanks to George Dunbar for spotting the Ramsey sign. And the photograph? It’s in the Baldwin Room at the Toronto Reference Library (Asquith and Yonge) just above Bloor and Yonge. The Reference Library has a number of old city photographs and drawings, many now online on their web site too.
Portion of Murray by Lisa Murzin
Click to see full photo
Toronto. PHSC member Lisa Murzin is a Toronto based Corporate and Event Photographer. She will be very busy over the next few months.
The young (just about everyone is young to me) photographer from the west side of Toronto has a quintet of showings of her works. Come out to one of the events and enjoy her fine images.
1. Group show:Opening: Wednesday May 28 7-9Living Arts Centre Mississauga‘Flashback/Flashforward’ , showcasing previous and current Artists in ResidenceMay 24- May 192. Solo show:‘Harry Was a Cow Caller’
Opening: Saturday April 7, 1-4 pm
Legacy Gallery, Artists Co-op,
942 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, Ontario
April 1-30
3. Solo show:
Harry Was a Cow Caller
Opening: Wednesday May 23 7-11pm
#Hashtag Gallery
830 DUNDAS STREET WEST, TORONTO, ONTARIO
May 18-314. Juried group show:George Brown 50×50opening May 10, 5-9 pmGeorge Brown Waterfront campusMay1-31
5. Featured Exhibition Contact Photography Festival:‘Red Light’opening: May 10 6-9pmLonsdale Gallery,410 Spadina Road, Toronto, ONMay 2-June 29
Montreal Camera Show
Toronto. My friend Sol Hadef, a PHSC member and a regular at our camera shows, will be hosting his Spring Montreal Camera Show in the West Island area of Montreal tomorrow (April 8th) so if you like good food, a cheery city, and a chance to use your French if you dare (the Montrealers are always helpful to les Anglais 🙂 ) then scoot down the 401 and drop in.
I spent many years in Montreal both before, during, and after University. The smoke meat, bagels,cheesecake, steaks and more are delicious! Sol is hosting his wonderful show at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Dorval, 1900 trans Canada highway (highway 40) just past the Sources Blvd interchange on the south service road.
East End London – David Granick
Stepney Green, 1961
Toronto. Thanks to ex-pat and past PHSC president Mo Patz now in BC for the link to recently discovered London East End photographs on Kodachrome taken by the late photographer David Granick.
Mo’s link to BBC news is just one of many links (and recent books) to these photos. Do a Google on David Granick to see many other links.
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Stan White – Poems & Photos
Mise Au Point – sur la photographie Quebecois
