PHSNE’s snap shots

PHSNE’s publications are an important membership benefit. Our member newsletter, snap shots, is published 10 times a year and contains details on our member meetings, fascinating presentations, and happenings in the world of historical photographic preservation.

Snap Shots October 2020

Snap Shots October 2020

This issue of snap shots features two online exhibits of Dorothea Lange’s iconic photographs. Plus, What To Do With the Family During COVID: A Suggestion From a PHSNE Member, a book review,…

Snap Shots September 2020

Snap Shots September 2020

Vladimir Khazan’s Zoom presentation about the Minox camera was rescheduled for October 4. This issue of snap shots also features Ten Unusual Cameras, tributes to long-time PHSNE member, Georgia Litwack and…

Snap Shots August 2020

Snap Shots August 2020

After COVID forced cancellations of PHSNE events, a special online meeting was held on August 9. The meeting featured a presentation from Stacy Waldman, House of Mirth Photos, who is…

Snap Shots June 2020

Snap Shots June 2020

PHSNE President Joel Moses addresses member questions related the COVID-19 Pandemic and the path forward. This issue of snap shots also features A Nostalgic Tour Across Route 66 in the 1950s,…

Snap Shots May 2020

Snap Shots May 2020

Along with the cancellation of the April Photographica, the May trip scheduled for the Davis Museum at Wellesley College was also canceled because of the COVID-19 social distancing requirements. Instead,…

Snap Shots April 2020

Snap Shots April 2020

Photographica 89 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. This issue of snap shots also features articles about William Friese-Greene, inventor and professional photographer and the Sony Mavica line.  

Snap Shots March 2020

Snap Shots March 2020

At the March PHSNE meeting, Dick Moore presented a lantern show demonstrating a potpourri of lantern images and projection techniques. This issue of snap shots also features Elsa Dorfman, a beloved Cambridge…

Snap Shots February 2020

Snap Shots February 2020

Edie Bresler is an artist whose practice combines the relational nature of photography with chance. Also in this issue of snap shots: The Polaroid Project from MIT, vernacular photography exhibits at the Davis…

Snap Shots January 2020

Snap Shots January 2020

A recap of Vladimir Khazan’s presentation, which celebrated 180 years of photography and the scientists, experimenters, and creators who have brought photography to its current state. Plus, a discussion of…