Capturing the Moment Digital Lecture Series

Grand Bend, ON - Delayed due to the closure of Lambton Heritage Museum in March, the feature exhibit Capturing the Moment: Photography in Lambton County is set to re-open to the public on Wednesday, October 21. To support this exhibition, the Museum is hosting a four-part digital lecture series focusing on a variety of photography-related subjects.

The art and science of photography has captured people's imaginations for over 200 years. The Capturing the Moment exhibit highlights artifacts and prints from Lambton County's early photography studios and shows how technology has evolved over time, along with the photographers and the reasons we take pictures.

"The exhibit takes visitors on a journey through time exploring the evolution of local photography," said Dana Thorne, Curator/Supervisor, Lambton Heritage Museum. "The complimentary digital lectures will allow participants to build on this journey and explore other photography topics including history and preservation, and provide a first-hand look into photographic evolution from a veteran in the industry."

The lectures will be held the second Thursday of each month through Zoom, beginning with the first event on Thursday, October 8. Participants can register using the links below. Each lecture requires separate registration, so participants can register to attend one, some, or all of the lectures that are of interest to them.

Life On the Road: Thirty Years Making Photos in the Music Industry
Richard Beland
Thursday, October 8, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Richard Beland is an instructor at Lambton College with a body of work that dates back to 1986 and includes documentation of live performances as well as studio portraits. He has photographed bands like Aerosmith, AC/DC, and The Tragically Hip. Join us as he shares details on photography in the music industry.

Preserving Your Family Photos
Nicole Aszalos
Thursday, November 12, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Learn the tips and tricks of how to save your family heritage for future generations from Nicole Aszalos, Archivist/Supervisor at Lambton County Archives. This introductory preventative conservation workshop will teach you how to spot various types of photo damage and basic preservation strategies for multiple types of photos, including proper storage for photo collections.

Iconic Photographers
Port Franks Camera Club
Thursday, December 10, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

What inspires your photography? Join members of the Port Franks and Area Camera Club as they explore some of the iconic photographers who inspire their work, including Ansel Adams, Yousuf Karsh, and Thelma Pepper.

History of Photography
Eugene Pruski
Thursday, January 14, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Follow the history of photography from the 1700s to the present as Eugene Pruski from the Port Franks Camera Club surveys the major developments from non-permanent images through early daguerreotypes to the invention of film and finally digital media.

Lambton Heritage Museum is currently open to visitors through timed-ticket entry. Pre-book your time to visit the Museum online at heritagemuseum.ca/tickets or by calling 519-243-2600. If visitors do not have a pre-booked appointment, they will only be accommodated as space and time allow.

For information on Museum hours, COVID-19 requirements and precautions, and exhibit information, visit the Lambton Heritage Museum website.

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Please contact:

Dana Thorne
Curator/Supervisor, Lambton Heritage Museum
County of Lambton
519-243-2600 ext. 3151
Email Dana