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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer

@culturesnapca.bsky.social
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Art & documentary photographer based in Toronto, ON, Canada. Shooting film and digital, documenting people, non-profits and creative street scenes. 🚫AI www.culturesnap.ca bio.link/culturesnap www.instagram.com/culturesnap

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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 5h
Hup Holland Hup! A fan of the Netherlands reclines in a field at the FIFA Fanfest in Toronto, while watching his team play. From late June, 2026. 🎞️ Flic Film Aurora 800 📷 Lomography Sprocket Rocket #SprocketSaturday #HeyLomography #believeinfilm
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 5h
So, I did get this roll of film developed. It gave me a series of greenish underexposed frames (see below). On the bright side, I did a test roll of Kodak Ultramax 400 in the camera and it works great (see below)! #believeinfilm
An underexposed film image that shows almost nothing as the film was in the camera for many years.An underexposed film image that shows almost nothing as the film was in the camera for many years.A street scene in Toronto's Kensington Market, showing a street corner at a produce store and a construction worker holding a stop sign. The produce store has a white and red striped awning and a series of umbrellas that cover the produce that is on display. A vertical street scene on Toronto's Queen Street West. In the foreground is a yellow fire hydrant. Two restaurants are in view also. The closer one is called Ginger and offers Vietnamese Cuisine. The further in one has a tall yellow sign that says Korean Grill House.
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Steve Brokaw @stevebrokaw.bsky.social · 7h
Criterium - Widelux F7 with Leica Monopan 50 developed using HC-110 1+31 #believeinfilm
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 21h
“There’s too much going on here to say nothing.” - Message on a building that would soon be destroyed in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood. 🗓️ Jan 2026 🎞️ Adox HR 50 📷 Konica Auto S3
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
A great slice of Canadian patriotism.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
An elevated view of cyclists along Bloor Street West at sunset yesterday. Exercising their rights. (Video shared with me by a family member.) @cycletoronto.bsky.social #cycleTO #bikesky #bikes #Toronto
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Lever Factory No. 2 Published in a past issue of @photoeditorial.bsky.social magazine. This view has changed drastically since I made this image about 4 years ago, with the construction of the new Ontario Line. 📷 Lomography Sprocket Rocket 🎞️ Kodak Portra 400 #SprocketSaturday #believeinfilm
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Congratulations @spacing.bsky.social on being nominated for a Toronto Heritage Award for issue 70 “Civic Memories”. I’m extra thrilled as I was a contributor to this issue with a small feature about my “Urban Scrawl”Contact Photo exhibit.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
A situation like this would never be allowed to stand under European law. Canada’s closer alliance with Europe should include stepping up our standards around warranties and repairability. Matching the lemon laws of Quebec would be a start. www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/cons...
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Ontario man shocked after 3-week-old truck needs new engine
William Grice of Cobourg, Ont., wanted to buy a heavy-duty pickup truck to one day pull a travel trailer across Canada.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Love this. Fabulous image. 👏🏻
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
It’s a great day for an arts fair! If you’re in Toronto stop by East Lynn Park from 10-6 today and 10-5 on Sunday. #Toronto #Danforth #shoplocal
A poster describing an arts fair happening this weekend (Sept 19-20) at East Lynn park in Toronto. There are food vendors, live music, kids activities and over 60+ artists and artisans.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
I had a wonderful time this week being the photographer for the Mpact Transit and Mobility conference here in Toronto. Every room was filled with people who are dedicated to improving transit outcomes for their respective cities and communities.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Another gorgeous panoramic film image by @wabisabitom.bsky.social. 🤩👏🏻
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John F @johnfar.com · 13/09/2026
London Tube station vista #widelux kodak 500T #filmphotography #panorama #panos #photography
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Crossing Danforth 🎞️ Flic Film Aurora 800 🗓️ July 2026 #SprocketSaturday #believeinfilm #Toronto
A panoramic film photo showing a wide view of a crosswalk. Several people are walking away from the camera. One person is walking a bike. A woman in a yellow top is using a walker to assist her in walking. In the background is a Pizza Pizza store. Above the store is a billboard for the store that says “DVP: Expect Delays”. (The DVP is a highway known as the Don Valley Expressway.)
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Happy 50th anniversary to Book City! Thanks for serving Toronto so well! Drop by any of their four locations today to join in the celebrations. (Image made in July 2020.) #BookSky #Toronto #BookCity
A night time photo showing the outside of a book store. A woman holding two shopping bags stares into the window, which has a wide display of books and a string of bags and T-shirts on display. Above the window is a sign saying Book City and Books, Magazines, Newspapers.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
“We embrace our friends, and we help them in our moment of need, but we bow to no one.” I am so thankful for former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien. His words at the 9/11 memorial in Gander today are very moving. I will share more of them below…. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Jean Chrétien says ‘we bow to no one’ in fiery 9/11 speech in Gander, N.L. | CBC News
Former Canadian prime minister Jean Chrétien drew thunderous applause on Friday during a fiery and patriotic speech in Gander, N.L, where many had gathered at a sports arena to commemorate the 25th an...
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Pablo Allelli @pallelli.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
A while back, the BBC aired the podcast "9/11: The generosity of Gander." Telling the story of how the people of a small Canadian town rallied round to feed and support thousands of unexpected guests. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Witness History - 9/11: The generosity of Gander - BBC Sounds
The small Canadian town that helped diverted passengers after the 9/11 terror attacks.
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Mark Carney @mark-carney.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Canada will never forget.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Love these words about human creativity by Ethan Hawke. Wisdom and insight.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
On this day in 2001, 38 civilian and four military flights bound for the United States were diverted to land at Gander, NL. The community of 11,000 welcomed and housed 6,600 arrivals. The new Gander 9/11 Heritage Minute 👇️ buff.ly/nV2r39i
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NEW Heritage Minute: Gander and 9/11
“There’s only one thing to do here – we’re going to ask people to open their doors.” It was the day in which Gander and surrounding communities welcomed the world to its doorstep. *Join our mailing…
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
“But she paid ten dollars for a ten-cent hat And bought some store-bought cat food for a mean-eyed cat” - Mean Eyed Cat, Johnny Cash 📷 Konica Auto S3 🎞️ Ferrania P30 #johnnycash #bnw #classicmono #believeinfilm
A cat sits on a blanket on a table. The cat is looking towards the camera and a woman is touching its head. In the background is a mirror which shows both the woman who is touching the cat, and the photographer who is leaning forward to take the photo.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
#Canadiano 😊 Seen in the Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood recently. #elbowsup #BuyCanadian #GoCanada #viveleCanada
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I just acquired this Olympus Trip 35 at a thrift store for a great price. I removed some dust and grime - looks to be in great shape. There was an already exposed roll of Kodacolor VR-G in it. Worth getting it developed for the surprise factor of what is on it? 🤔 #filmphotography #believeinfilm
A photo of a small film camera that has a black body with silver metal top and bottom. It has a thin leather camera strap on it. Tue name of the camera is Olympus Trip 35.  Beside the camera is a roll of Kodakcolor VR-G 200.
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Toronto Boris @torontoboris.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
Toronto, the psychedelic city. The city takes on some new colour's in infrared. Part of new accidental photo project I've stumbled into. #infrared #infraredphotography #BlueSkyArtShow #EastCoastKin
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
I don’t often post camera photos, but when I do, it just might be #WWHFPD. I’ll be doing my half frame duty with the Olympus PEN EE-3 today. I’ll try and take the 3D printed lens cap off once or twice, so no one can say I’m a hipster poser. 😊
A small Olympus film camera with black body and a silver top and bottom. It is sitting on a wood floor. A camera strap extends feom the left around behind the camera and comes out on the right hand side.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Lawn Bowling A pair of images I recently made on my Olympus Pen EE-3 with Astrum Svema 100 film. #WWHFPD #halfframe #believeinfilm
A pair of images that both feature lawn bowling. The above image shows two men, further into the scene, contemplating their next move. In the foreground a woman is lifting a water bottle for a drink. In the lower image three men, seen from behind, are looking down at the field.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Cruising Queen. Happy #SprocketSaturday! 🎞️ Flic Film Aurora 800 📷 Lomography Sprocket Rocket
A pink sports car drives along Queen Street West in Toronto. In the background is a series of buildings. One has a mural of Vince Carter in flight, about to dunk a basketball.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Wisdom. Thanks for sharing this Andy @flakphoto.news.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
“Help Canada Taste Victory.” 😊 A set of double exposures I made in early July with my Ricoh GR IV. #doubleexposures #doubleexposurephotography #ricohgr #ricohgriv #Toronto
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Peter Durst @peterdurst.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Little Salmon Lake Fuji GS645S Kodak 50D The Yukon
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Lifeguard Station A recent image from Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood. A beautiful spot along Lake Ontario. 🎞️ Kodak Ektar 100 📷 Canon Sure Shot Telemax #believeinfilm #LakeOntario
A lifeguard station stands in the foreground, a with a red flag on the top right of it. Further back, on the left, a lifeguard stands next to a boat. Lake Ontario is in the background.
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Michael @michaelr12.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I think everyone should “report an issue” with Apple Maps I sure did
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
I’m thankful for the loyal and dedicated Cadets of Canada. 👏🏻🇨🇦
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The Bulwark @thebulwark.com · 31/08/2026
Abdul El-Sayed: “Canadians are like the only people in the world who are going to preemptively apologize for something they didn't even do. So if you're starting a trade war with Canada, it's because you're the asshole.”
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
I appreciate this approach to creativity. Create for the love of making art first.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
This article gives a beautiful account of the selfless way that Canadian citizens of Gander, NL welcomed Americans whose planes were diverted there on 9/11. It is worth remembering and celebrating.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Crossing McCaul. #SprocketSaturday #believeinfilm 🎞️ Flic Film Aurora 800 📷 Lomography Sprocket Rocket
A film photo taken from down low of a street that extends away to the left. The CN Tower can be seen at the end of that street. In the middle of the street view a person cycles across a cross walk. On their right is a yellow truck that is waiting to turn onto the street.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
This is a fun slice of history. 😊
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Dave Sills 🍁🌪️🎶⚓☮️ @davesills.ca · 26/08/2026
Some may find this useful - I've been doing all of this for many years :-) #BuyLocal #CanadaStrong
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
This is really beautiful. What a legacy of kindness and investing in others, not to mention all of her creative output. Thank you Dolly Parton.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Heartbreaking news. What a legend. Tops in talent, class and character. Rest in peace Dolly Parton. www.cbc.ca/news/enterta...
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Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, has died | CBC News
Dolly Parton, the country music star beloved for her music and philanthropy, has died, her family said in a statement.
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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Before Europeans arrived, these were some of the names for The Great Lakes: Superior: gichi-gami (great sea) Erie: erielhonan (long tail) Michigan: michigami (long body of water) Ontario: Ontarí'io\kanadario (great lake\beautiful water) Huron: karegnondi (fresh water sea)
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
No cheating. Share the last photo of the sky from your camera roll )if you feel like it).
A view of a dry cleaners at dusk. The name of the dry cleaners is Bestway, which is lit in neon on the building and on an elevated sign to the left. The sky above had a few clouds and is tinted a deep orange. Power lines run across the sky from left to right.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
My son got one of these at a big Toronto area camera show earlier this year. It was a good deal ($10-$15 plus the cost of a battery to get it working). It’s a half frame camera that looks more like an old camcorder. Still waiting for him to finish the roll. 🤞🏻🙏🏻😊
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David Cochrane @davidwcochrane.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
21 days before the 25th anniversary of September 11th, the United States imposes 50% tariffs on the country that gave its citizens refuge during the worst terrorist attack in US history.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
There is fashion, there is fad Some is good, some is bad And the joke rather sad, That it's all just a little bit of History repeating. And I've seen it before And I'll see it again Yes I've seen it before Just little bits of history repeating - History Repeating by the Propellerheads
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Enjoying a taste of morning life in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood. Including tea and a Frittata croissant from The Remarkable Bean. #cycleTO #Toronto
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The morning after… Good morning #SprocketSaturday people! Those that partake and those that observe! 😊 #Lomo #HeyLomography #believeinfilm 🎞️ Flic Film Aurora 800 🗓️ June 2026
A panoramic image showing a row of beer, wine and hard alcohol bottles lined up next to a garbage bin along a sidewalk. To the right a person in jeans and white T-shirt walk towards the camera.
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Henry VanderSpek - Photographer @culturesnapca.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
“Canada has what the world wants. And we will not allow any nation to determine our future. We will set our own course to keep building Canada strong for all.” - Thank you Prime Minister @mark-carney.bsky.social www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/stat...
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Statement by Prime Minister Carney on Canada-U.S. trade negotiations
We have recognised from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship. Our government understood, before many, that America is altering all its trade rela...
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