New AAPI Logo Approved

November 2011

In April 2011, the AAPI Board of Directors discussed updating the AAPI logo. After careful consideration, the board picked a new logo featuring a view camera and a fresh, modern look.

AAPI member companies are authorized to use the new logo on company websites to show membership in the only association dedicated to the Old Time Photo industry - Antique & Amusement Photographers International.

In Memoriam

September 2011

Bertha Furman Glaser

Bertha Glaser, mother of AAPI member Jack Glaser of Flashback Photos, passed away on August 13, 2011. Mrs. Glaser was preceded in death by her husband, Martin, for whom AAPI’s highest honor, the Martin Glaser Memorial Award, is named.

Mrs. Glaser was involved in the layout and design of the early Flashback Old Time Photo Studios and loved designing and buying costumes. According to her son Jack, "My mother enjoyed seeing customers having a good time while having their portrait taken.”

Mrs. Glaser rests at Forest Lawn Cemetery near Norfolk, Virginia.

Sony - DNP Printer Media Supply Affected by Japan Earthquake & Tsunami

April 2011

Due to the recent Sony - DNP corporate transition, and the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, some Sony - DNP printer media may be in short supply or unavailable for an undetermined amount of time. Studios that use Sony - DNP media are encouraged to contact their suppliers to insure adequate printer media supply for the upcoming season.

Our AAPI vendors are committed to working with members to find solutions for printing needs. For AAPI vendor suppliers’ contact information, login to the AAPI Members Area and click AAPI Vendor List, or email AAPI Headquarters.

2011 AAPI Spring Board Meeting

March 2011

AAPI's Board of Directors will meet in Tampa, Florida from April 11-13, 2011 at the Wyndham Tampa Westshore. If you will be in the Tampa area, please make plans to join us! All AAPI members are welcome to attend and participate.

For more details including room block information for the hotel, please contact AAPI Headquarters.

Mike Glasser Elected 2011-2012 Association President

February 2011

Las Vegas-based studio operator Mike Glasser was elected as AAPI's eighth president during the 2011 Association Membership Meeting.

Mike, a founding father AAPI member, is owner-operator of Buffalo Old Time Photo Co., with studios in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Hill City, South Dakota. He has served on the AAPI Board of Directors for many years, most recently holding the office of Vice President. Mike also chaired the 2011 AAPI Convention & Trade Show Committee. A complete list of current Officers and Past Presidents can be found under Who's Who.

Minnesota Photographer Wins 2011 Best of Show

February 2011

Congratulations to Elizabeth Lexchel on winning the AAPI 2011 Photo Contest Best of Show Award for her first place Best Portrait of a Child. Elizabeth's winning image was shot at Professor Bellows Photographics at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota.

AAPI vendor member Seven Oaks Frame Co. of Marshfield, Missouri, is the generous sponsor of this coveted award. Sarana & Mark Rogers of Seven Oaks Frame Co. are proud to award Elizabeth with an engraved plaque and a cash prize to acknowledge her outstanding work.

To view the first place winning photographs in each category, please select Photo Contests from the menu at the top of the page.

Glaser Award Presented to Namesake's Son

February 2011

Jack Glaser was presented The Martin Glaser Memorial Award at the 2011 AAPI Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas. Presented at the Backless Ball on Thursday, February 10, The Martin Glaser Award, established in 1998, is the highest honor in AAPI. It is bestowed annually to a member who has given years of dedicated service to AAPI and the Old Time Photo industry.

AAPI is pleased to present this namesake award to Jack Glaser this year.

Volunteer Service Awards Presented

February 2011

Two volunteer service awards were presented at the 2011 AAPI Convention and Trade Show.

Juleine and Craig Schmidt of Craig Schmidt, "The Mats Guy," were acknowledged for their long term support of the association. During their 15+ year membership, the Schmidts have supported the association by presenting seminars, sponsoring AAPI events, and through Craig's service as a committee and board member.

Amanda and Nick Strupp of The Tintypery were acknowledged for their behind-the-scenes support and involvement in the association. Amanda was recognized for her recent assistance with administrative matters. Nick was recognized for his work on the AAPI website and research into online opportunities for AAPI, as well as his participation in numerous convention seminars.

In Memoriam

November 2010

Dorothy LaRue Tracey

Dot Tracey, mother of AAPI member Shirley Miller and mother-in-law to AAPI past President Jim Miller, passed away on November 12, 2010. Dot worked with Shirley and Jim for 13 years at their business, Yesteryears Photographic Emporium, in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.

Services were held on Wednesday, November 17 in Reisterstown, Maryland with interment at Evergreen Memorial Gardens.

The Millers reside at 13 Stafford Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.

In Memoriam

May 2010

Dana Short

Dana Short, husband of AAPI Past President Ruth Anne Short, passed away suddenly on May 9. The Shorts have operated Short Takes Old Tyme Photography, Inc. in Plymouth, Massachusetts, for many years.

Services were held Thursday, May 13, in Plymouth.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dana’s name to Plymouth Little League, P.O. Box 1474, Plymouth, Massachusetts 02362.

Ruth writes that Dana loved supporting the youth in the little league and the girls’ softball team and was very proud of his granddaughters wearing old time photo shirts.

Ruth’s address is 24 Sleepy Hollow Drive, Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360.

In Memoriam

April 2010

Anthony (Tony) Bohanan

Old Time Photographer and longtime member of AAPI Anthony Bohanan passed away March 30.

Tony, with his life partner, Julie Ann Gubisch, operated Tony’s Old Time Photo Studio in downtown Victoria, British Columbia, the studio he founded more than a quarter century ago.

Tony had many friends among AAPI members who will remember him for his fun-loving personality and for his signature clerical collar and black coat.

A native of Liverpool, England, Tony was born August 2, 1931. He led an adventurous life as a traveler to many destinations across the world. He served in the National Service Gurkah Greenhoward British Army for four years and with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police auxiliary during the 1970s. Immigrating to Canada with the dream of locating in British Columbia, Tony had a real passion for photography that led him to open Tony’s Old Time Photo Studio. For the past 25 years he has entertained thousands of visitors and tourists from across the globe.

His colleagues in the local Downtown Victoria Business Association wrote that Tony’s passing marked the “death of a downtown institution.”

“His good sense of humor and love of joke-telling will be sorely missed, not just by his friends in the downtown, but his friends all over the world. His business will still continue with his partner in life and in business at the helm.”

Services were held April 6 in Victoria, with internment at Royal Oak Burial Park. Donations in Tony’s memory may be made to British Columbia Cancer Agency.

Scott Henry Elected to Third Term as Association President

February 2010

Wisconsin mobile studio operator, Scott H. Henry, was elected to his third and final term as AAPI's seventh president in elections held during the 2010 Association Membership Meeting. AAPI's Annual Membership meeting is always held in conjunction with their annual Convention & Trade Show.

Scott Henry, a longtime AAPI member, is owner-operaton of Old Time Portraits, based in Balieys Harbor. He has served on the AAPI Board of Directors for many years, most recently holding the office of Vice President. For a complete list of current Officers and Past Presidents can be found under Who's Who.

Texas Photographer Wins 2010 Best of Show

February 2010

Anybody have a match? This familiar phrase took on new meaning in this year's AAPI Photo Contest as Bill Vahrenkamp's portrait "Match Light" took top honors in the 2010 competition. Bill Vahrenkamp's winning photo can be seen in the 2010 Photo Gallery. Bill's winning image was shot using available light, with the flame from the match being the only source of light - thus is took 1st place in the category of Best Portrait, Non-Digitally Enhanced.

This is the second time in three years that one of Bill's images has won Best of Show - you can see his previous Best of Show photo in the 2008 Photo Gallery. AAPI vendor Member MorePhotos.com of Traverse City, Michigan, is the generous sponsor of this coveted award and they are proud to award Bill with an engraved plaque and a cash prize. (For a complete list of 2010 Photo Contest winners in each competition category, please see the following news article.)