Ansel Adams - The Lost Negs

Rick Norsigian a Fresno School District Painter found a box of negatives at a garage sale in 2000 and purchased them for $45. These negatives turned out to be the lost works of Ansel Adams worth millions.

Read the story and see the images at his site or on CNN.

Kodachrome 1935-2010

As I am sure most of you know Kodachrome is now no longer being produced, there is an interesting article in the Citizen about Steve McCurry and the last roll of Kodachrome.

To quote Paul Simon "Mama don't take my Kodachrome away", you will be missed!!

Interesting Read | Top 11

This article from Photoshelter was sent to us from an Algonquin Photography Alumni, with a thank you to all the faculty and staff for teaching her all the things on this list.

Alumni Update | Jackson Couse

Documentary photographer Jackson Couse has photographs from his project Playing House included in the international exhibition Bodies in Trouble at the SAW Gallery in Ottawa.

The exhibition and reception is July 22nd and the show runs till October 3rd, 2010.

Map | SAW Gallery

Innovation Station

Algonquin College's Innovation Station recently did a Case Study about the Algonquin Photography Program. We are not ones to toot our own horns but it was very nice to be recognized for our work, so we thought we would share.

The Case Study talks about the program blog, website and the behinds the scenes workings of the program. Take a look at our Case Study to find out more and while your there take a look at other innovations happening at the college.

Web | Innovation Station

Young Photographers Alliance

We are pleased to announce that three of our 2010 graduates Jen Hladkowicz, Jennifer Allison and Christos Spentzos are participating in the Young Photographers Alliance Mentoring program.

Our budding young photogs are being mentored by Yuri Dojc. Check out the press release to learn more about this exciting program for young photographers.