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Arthur Vertefeuille

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Tina Garceau

Among the family photos I’ve restored is this studio portrait of my great aunt’s husband’s nephew.  Photographs taken during this era were staged with painted backdrops, and props like books, courting benches, and tapestry covered tables. Original scan behind the cut. 

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A Jacket & Tie Kind of Town

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s another Photo Elective shot by Tina Garceau. As I’ve said before, all sophomore students majoring in illustration at The Philadelphia College of Art were required to take a minor course in photography where the students would take and process … Continue reading →

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The Lone Boxcar

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here’s a series of my photo elective shots I took while wandering the “wilds” of Westville, New Jersey trying to find a subject or composition that would please my photography teacher and get me a passing grade. It seems that … Continue reading →

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Courtesy is Caring

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Joe_Williams

I meant to put this name-badge up on Fathers Day, but, of course, I couldn’t find it, and it’s only natural that I came across it when I was looking for something else. I never did find the other thing … Continue reading →

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Power Plant

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Back in the 1980s, I went to art school, and I along with all of the other illustration majors were required to take a minor course in photography. We had to shoot the photos as well as process the negatives … Continue reading →

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Big Timber Creek

Posted on June 25, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Back in the 1980s, I went to art school, and I along with all of the other illustration majors were required to take a minor course in photography. We had to shoot the photos as well as process the negatives … Continue reading →

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Eagle Point Refinery

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Back in the 1980s, I went to art school, and I along with all of the other illustration majors were required to take a minor course in photography. We had to shoot the photos as well as process the negatives … Continue reading →

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The Boot & Saddle Sign RESTORED!

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Joe_Williams

If you’ve driven, biked, walked or crawled along South Broad Street near the Ellsworth subway stop in Philadelphia over the past several decades, you’ve probably seen this sign: The bar was vacant for years, but it’s recently been refurbished and … Continue reading →

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Westville Pond at Night

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Joe_Williams

Here is a shot of Westville’s park surrounding The Pond circa 1982. It’s early in the evening and the moon is visible in the sky. I’m not sure if I shot this handheld or dragged a tripod with me. Back … Continue reading →

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