Amanda Rataj: Albumen Printing

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Robert

Amanda Rataj

Amanda Rataj is a photo-based artist who graduated in 2010 from OCAD University in Toronto. She became fascinated with albumen printing in a third year class on historical photographic processes taught by professor Barbara Astman. She brought examples of her albumen work. The prints are all on hand-made paper which is more tactile than traditional paper. She has written two articles for PhotoEd magazine including one on Albumen Printing in issue 25 (spring 2009). Amanda’s work has been exhibited in galleries – most recently at Xpace this past January. She is a member of Gallery 44 and teaches workshops on albumen printing. Continue reading →

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Andrew Stawicki

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING – Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
ANDREW STAWICKI: The PhotoSensitive Group
As the founding photographer of PhotoSensitive, Andrew has helped to create a unique and powerful ensemble of talented men and women who, through black-and-white photography, enrich, enlighten and educate Canadians on issues of social significance. Join us and learn about the social accomplishments of these Canadian photo volunteers.

The public is welcome.  Go to our Programs page for times and directions.

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Fun at the PHSC Spring 2011 Fair

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Robert

Laura

Laura Jones dropped me a note about her day at the fair yesterday.

“With help from three generations of our family, we stuffed an assortment of photographica from daguerreotypes, and ambrotypes; baby brownies and video cameras; to Ansel Adams note cards into boxes and headed to the Woodbridge Soccer Stadium to participate. Bennett, my son, and I spent many evenings spread over the last month talking about photography, deciding what to sell, what to keep, what to toss.”

You can read Laura’s full report at www.laurajones.ca.

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Heather Morton: Marketing in the Digital Age

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Robert

Heather Morton by Robert lansdale

Ms Morton is a Toronto based Art Buyer. “Art Buying refers to the act of securing still imagery for commercial use. In a nutshell, she helps advertising agencies and design firms find the right photographer or illustrator for their concept and manages the process of producing that image.
“The Art Buyer fulfills two important but different functions: On one hand, it is a creative role,  collaborating with the creative team to source the right creative supplier (it takes a keen interpretive eye combined with a comprehensive knowledge of current photography and illustration trends and styles). In a completely different way, an Art Buyer is also a Project Manager.” Continue reading →

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Newsletter 11-1

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Robert

Newsletter 11-1 May 2011 George Hunter Exhibition, Identifying some Kodak colours, Ryerson University Special Collections Library

Bob Lansdale’s first newsletter of our 2011-2 membership year introduces Amanda Rataj, our May speaker, reviews the excellent talk last month by Heather Morton, offers a guide from Ralph London to identifying some Kodak colours (from the era of colourful folding cameras), and introduces the ever growing photographic library of Special Collections at Toronto’s Ryerson University.  Click the image to read this issue.

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Photographic Canadiana 37-1

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Robert

Have you sent in your membership renewal? The first edition of the 37th volume of our journal Photographic Canadiana was mailed Wednesday, May 4th, 2011. As a courtesy this issue went to those few who haven’t yet paid their dues for the new year.

 Photographic Canadiana 37-1

Journal 37-1 May-June 2011. Everett Rosborough Ltd. Contessa-Nettel Deckrullo Stereo. Love Story - A Second Look.

It has three excellent articles (and other items of interest). Stan White and Bob Lansdale pull together the story of Everett Roseborough and his contributions to photography. A terrific follow up to Bill Kantymir’s last article – “A Love Story from World War One” written by the grand-daughter of the couple! And a story on the beautiful Contessa-Nettel Deckrullo Stereo Tropical camera.

 

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PHSC Spring Fair 2011

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Robert

TORONTO, Sunday May 15, 2011. PHSC Hosts its latest Photographica-fair. The “Big One” is back at the Soccer Centre on Martin Grove Road

Just a bit south of Highway 7.
Open 10 am – 3 pm
Free bus service from the Kipling Subway
Admission is $7
Free admission with a current student card
Click on the small image of the poster for details.

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Toronto Book Fair and Paper Show

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Robert

promotional postcard for book showTORONTO, Sunday May 1, 2011. This is the 43rd semi-annual edition of a favourite show at the St Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. The show attracts antiquarian book and paper dealers from across Ontario and Quebec who offer old, rare, and out of print books, ephemera, postcards, prints, maps, photographs, etc. Running from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, admission is $5. Click the image at left for a larger view of the promotional postcard. Or visit the www.heritageantiqueshows.com web site for information.

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Amanda Rataj – Wednesday May 18th 2011

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Robert

NEXT TORONTO MEETING – Wednesday, May 18th, 2011
Amanda Rataj: The Albumen Printing Process. Amanda is a Toronto-based artist and writer whose practice is concerned with the transitory and ephemeral nature of people & things. Looking to antiquated photographic technology and material processes to articulate these themes, her work explores the boundaries of the photographic print. Albumen prints from the late 1800s are frequently found today at photographic fairs and image and paper shows. In its day, the process consumed more eggs than “Breakfast in America”. Learn more about Amanda by clicking these links to visit Flickr, her blog, or her web site.

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Newsletter 10-11

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Robert

Newsletter 10-11 April 2011 Bas Relief Portrait, April Auction Photo Essay, Ev Roseborough


Our second Newsletter this month introduces an unusual bas relief portrait; a Lansdale photo essay of the April auction; and a farewell to our late editor emeritus, Ev Roseborough.

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