Most talks are recorded on audio tape. Copies are available from the society. For more information, contact Mark Singer at info@phsc.ca. Further information on this roster of speakers can be obtained from our Program Chairman Felix Russo.
Mike Robinson
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Featuring a video interview by Michael Reichmann of the Luminous Landscape with Mike Robinson of Century Darkroom in Toronto as Mike takes and processes a modern day daguerreotype image. This is followed by an interview with Kevin Raber on the Phase One digital back for medium size film cameras. Two interviews covering the earliest and latest processes in photography.
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Until the widespread adoption of the dry plate in the 1880's, photography was practiced almost exclusively by professionals. They simultaneously had to operate a commercial business, master uncertain new technologies, and advance the artistic ambitions of a new medium.
In this presentation James examines how nineteenth century photographers responded to these challenges. It details the numerous difficulties photographers faced and the diverse responses they adopted. Drawn from extensive research of primary documents and supported by numerous illustrations, Mr. Jensen's talk offers a comprehensive look at how photographers integrated the expansive concerns of early photographic practice.
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Jim Jensen
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Last time Matt visited us five years ago, he talked about his collection and stories behind selected items. In this sequel, Ramblings and Recollections, Matt brings us fresh tales and recollections on collecting. A natural story-teller with a pleasant New England voice and an awesome background in photographica and especially dauguerreotypes and the cameras and apparatus of that early era in photography. This presentation is right up to date using Power Point, a Lap-top, and a digital projector. The illustrative images and text form an appealing background for Matt's words.
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Matt Isenburg
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William Mokrynski
by Robert Lansdale
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October 19th, 2005
The results of photo artist William Mokrynski's ongoing photographic
exploration could only be possible at this current evolutionary juncture
in the medium. His work blends traditional and primitive photography
with the latest in digital imaging. Mokrynski utilizes a variety of
camera types including custom-built pinhole and Cirkut cameras for
bodies of work that explore concepts of memory, time and our place in
the landscape.
Mokrynski will give an overview of his work along with a demonstration
of his custom cameras and discuss a history of the camera types he uses.
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The Loft - Cape Cod, 1997
by David W Lewis
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November 16th, 2005
David W. Lewis of Callander, Ontario is one of the Masters of the pigment-control process. He last spoke at the PHSC way back in December, 1986. Come out and learn more about this old imaging process that merges the silver prints of traditional photography with the inks and pigments of the art world.
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marking an image
for printing c1936
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December 21st, 2005
It's our annual Show and Tell night this month. What could be more representative than a gadget from the 1930s used to "show" your negatives and "tell" you which ones to print? Bring some of your unusual items with an interesting story and share with the rest of us. And members please bring a small suitable gift for the annual Christmas exchange.
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Rob Norton
Untitled, From the series: "From a Distance"
Ambrotype 2003
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January 18th, 2006
Maayan and Rob mounted an exhibit of Contemporary Ambrotypes at the Ryerson Gallery in Toronto last summer. Tonight they will be discussing the history of the Ambrotype and how they make modern images with this century plus imaging process.
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February 15th, 2006
"Digital technology has changed every aspect of professional photography, from capture to archiving. With the speed of change and the increasingly competitive marketplace, it can be hard for professional photographers to keep up." -- from the Joneshouse website.
Carson Jones provided as hands on demonstration of the impact digital imaging has had on the printed image. His tool of choice was Photoshop CS2.
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Tom Bochsler is in his 50th year as a professional photographer. Tom will be staging a photo exhibition at the Hamilton Art gallery this year with a display of 50 images. He also has a book under production. Come and hear first hand about the evolution of photography over the last half century from a master who has made the transition from black and white film to colour and on to a fully digital studio today.
The public is invited to attend. Click here for map, time and location.
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Tom Bochsler and son John
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Laura Jones is a freelance writer and photographer with interests in family life, health, environment, politics, and travel. She writes for magazines, newspapers, government agencies, and non-profit groups.
Laura is recognized for her museum quality photographs. She is known for her sensitivity to the traditions and heritage of the individuals and groups that she interviews and photographs.
The public is invited to attend. Click here for map, time and location.
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