“I Am Seen …Therefore I Am” and “As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic” in Hartford & Salem
Two powerful local exhibitions on view this fall bring the Black Experience face-to-face with audiences up close, seeing how 180+ years of photographic images offer a painfully slow recognition of our shared humanity. Even this month there is a celebration
Sept 2023: Brian Taylor Shares His Photographic Journey Sunday Sept 10 2023 @ 7:30PM on Zoom
PHSNE is pleased to present a lecture by Brian Taylor, a renowned contemporary photographer, professor, and gallery director. Known for his lively lectures on historic and contemporary photography, Brian will lead us on a fascinating journey through his own photography over the past 50 years. Meeting notices and Zoom information
Two Models from the Agfa Karat Series: The 6.3 Art Deco and Agfa Karat 36
In 1936, Agfa introduced the Agfa Karat 6.3, first in a long series of models. Reflecting the times, it was of an Art Deco design. It had a collapsible front plate and featured a Galilean tube that served as viewfinder. It “uses a type of film cartridge called ‘Rapid’ that holds
Welcome to PHSNE
The Photographic Historical Society of New England, Inc.
Welcome! Our members bring their curiosity, enthusiasm, and knowledge to bear on every aspect of photo history, from the earliest experiments to the present day—and tomorrow. We welcome your participation and support of our society.
Our monthly meetings, programs, publications, shows, online resources, and other activities offer many ways for you to explore the world of photographic history and collecting—starting right here.
Join us! Start by signing up to receive our free monthly email newsletter.
Meetings
Monthly presentations online and in-person
Photographica
Annual camera and image show, sale, and auction—the largest in the region
School Outreach
We support students in secondary school and college with donated cameras and darkroom equipment
Publications
Snap Shots newsletter and the annual PHSNE Journal
Volunteering
Write articles, curate archives, inspect donated cameras, help with auctions ... and lots more
Join
New member discount for the first year
Renew
Continuing membership keeps PHSNE clicking
Donate
Cash and camera equipment donations are most welcome
Contact PHSNE
Use the form on our contact page to get in touch. We welcome your questions and comments.
Contact PHSNE
Use the form below to get in touch. We welcome your questions and comments.
From the Beginning
PHSNE's mission is to celebrate and preserve photographic history
Leadership
Officers and the board are elected by members to guide the society
Member Volunteers
Members take on a wide range of tasks to support PHSNE - and have fun too
In Memoriam
We acknowledge the contributions of members