Monthly Archives: December 2012

Toronto Christmas 1952

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Chris

I asked my father, George Buck, who recently turned 79, to give me some background on this photo of him on Christmas day, taken circa 1952. Christmas was a family affair with mom preparing a traditional multi-course dinner; she was … Continue reading →

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Thank You 4 Fracking

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Chris

The current issue of Esquire features my photographs in a multi-page story on Fracking. Director of Photography Michael Norseng gave clear, and exciting, direction for the portraits, saying that he wanted something contemporary, fresh and positive, not sad or depressing. Writer Tom … Continue reading →

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A Second With Bonanos

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Chris

INSTANT: The Story of Polaroid is a smart, concise and fiercely entertaining book that brings the Polaroid story arch into a contemporary context. In particular I find it interesting how big business, entrepreneurialism and the creative impulse to invent uniquely came together with … Continue reading →

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Instant Stocking Stuffer

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Chris

While waiting for the elevator at my daughter’s daycare I got talking with a fellow with a camera strapped over his shoulder. It was clearly not a contemporary digital camera but it wasn’t until he started talking about which film … Continue reading →

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