Our next exhibition is A Moment of Truth / The Rangefinder Chronicles, for which we have curated a collection of work by Canadian and international documentary photographers. These diverse works explore our understanding of "truth" in photography and the role of the documentary photographer as "editorialist" and storyteller in the framework of contemporary media.

The digital age of photography has eroded our ability to trust imagery as the level of both aesthetic and content manipulation increases to the point that "truth" has become little more then an abstract concept within the photographic image.

The works selected for this exhibition are all made using rangefinder cameras that allow the photographer to see the moment they capture without interruption and in each case the image captured is manipulated only by the photographers sense of the moment as they have framed it.

On Saturday, September 18th Leica Cameras is co-hosting an opening reception from 7-9pm at the gallery, and we will have demos and presentations of Leica equipment throughout the day so watch our EVENTS page for details.

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This past weekend we ran another successful Platinum / Palladium Printing workshop at Dave Aharonian's new print studio... its not glamourous environment but the results are stunning.

Photos by Dave Aharonian (made with iPhone)

Fall is traditionally a time for fresh ideas and new adventures so as we move past mid-August and look towards September there is a lot of fresh ideas happening at Lúz. If you have not yet made it in to see us at our new location, there is no better time!

In September we will launch our PRINT STUDIO offering fine art digital and platinum / palladium printing services, along with film scanning and a Digitally Enlarged Negative service. Go to our PRINT STUDIO page for details or come on in to talk with us about your printing or scanning needs.

Be sure to visit our WORKSHOPS & LECTURES page to see our new fall courses and seminars including our Lightroom 3 seminar and our From Scan to Print seminar

Tricera / Epson Store is now open and we have stock on the Epson 3880 printer!

With the current inshore rebate of $100 (until August 31, 2010) and the Epson Mail-in Rebate of $300.00 (until October 31, 2010) this printer offer exceptional value. Stocked with 9 full 80ml ink cartridges ($560.00 value) there is no better time to upgrade to the quality of a Pro Graphics printer and the best selling printer on the market.

Epson 3880 (in stock)

MSRP: $1399.00
Tricera Rebate: - $100.00
Epson Rebate: - $300.00

Price: $999.00 - with $560.00 of ink supplied

With our unbeatable prices and stock levels on all Epson products we can service all your printing and scanning needs from scanners and printers to ink and media. Ask us about other Epson rebates currently on offer for the 1900, 2880, and 7900 printers.

LÚZ FINE USED PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT

We have also opened a brokering service for the sale of fine used photographic equipment. Our emphasis is on hard to find quality film and digital equipment. We usually have an inventory of consignment cameras and lenses as well as a source list so if you are looking for something special contact us or drop in.

CAMERAS JUST IN!

Leica M8 in near mint condition: BODY ONLY $2,500.00

This M8 is in pristine condition and has seen very little use. Our client is upgrading to the M9.

 (With Original Box, Manuals, Software)

 Photos of actual products M8 & 28mm:

Lecia Elmarit-M 28mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens in near mint condition: $1,500.00

This lens is the ideal focal length for the M8 offering a 35mm equivalent.

(See above for photos)

Fuji GSW III 690 Rangefinder with 65mm lens - Ex++ Condition: $1,200.00

Often referred to as the "Texas Leica", this medium format rangefinder takes both 120 and 220 film, and has one of the finest medium format lenses ever made. Lens is equal to a 28mm on a 35mm camera.

Fine art photographer, Lauren Henkin has just launched her new blog Photo Radio featuring interviews with artists, curators, gallery owners and anyone of interest in the world of visual arts and photography.

I am pleased to be Lauren's first feature interview: http://www.photoradioblog.com/

Also featured on Aline Smithson's blog lenscratch, along with her piece on our current exhibition, Sena, by Devin Tepleski.

QG

ONLY 2 PLACES LEFT!

This autumn Allan Mandell is taking participants on a photographer's adventure in Kyoto at the height of fall color.

Hosted through Pacific Horticulture Tours and Sterling Tours, Lúz Gallery artist and instructor is leading a workshop in Kyoto November 7-19, 2010.

Click here for details.

Once the imperial capitol of Japan, Kyoto is a treasure trove of the traditional arts. Garden-making flourished here! Experience stroll gardens and small Zen temples, navigating through crowds and quiet back streets, urban density and forested hillsides, all in pursuit of bamboo, maple leaves, imperial elegance, rustic Shinto simplicity, and the quiet within. Accommodations in a traditional ryokan, with side-trips to soak in hot baths.

Enjoy being lost for a while-lost in color, line, pattern, creativity, & discovery. Bring open eyes, your gear, and a desire to explore Gardens of the Spirit. Limited to 10 guests.

Click here for a detailed itinerary.