Before we go any further let me just say that I am not the world’s most tech savy person-far from it!  However, even with my meager understanding of printing processes, I was pretty impressed when Eric Luden, owner and operator of the brand spanking new shop Digital Silver Imaging, showed me examples of work shot digitally and processed using traditional gelatin silver chemicals. How is this possible…well, I’m not exactly sure. It involves some very cool machines, old school chemistry and new school papers and technology. I do know that it presents some interesting options for folks out there who shoot digitally but want an actual gelatin silver print. If you want to learn more why don’t you head out to Digital Silver Imaging’s grand opening tonight and ask Eric yourself. The event goes from 4-7 p.m.  You can also check out the article Eric wrote for teachingphotography.com or see him at the Photographic Resource Center’s Annual Portfolio Review Day this Sunday, where he will have a booth and tons of samples.

Teaching Photo is a wonderful resource for photographers, photo educators, and students. It’s run by Henry Horenstein whose no-nonsense approach to topics like post-grad life options, lesson plan ideas, current trends, etc., is refreshing and helpful. Be sure to check it out.

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

Addison Gallery of American Art. Gallery Talk and Reception with Frank Gohlke and John Rohrbach. Artist Lecture: 2 pm. 978-749-4015. Phillips Academy, Andover, MA 01810.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23

Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Larry Sultan. Artist Lecture: 6 pm. Tower Auditorium. 621 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA. 617-879-7014.

The New Factographers, NF01: Union Square.  Toast Lounge, 10pm-midnight, 70 Union Square, Somerville.

The Art Gallery, UNH. Gallery Talk and Performance by Emerging artists. Lecture: 12-2 pm. 603-862-3713.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24

Khaki Gallery. Leeks & Chains. Opening Reception: Apr 26. 9 Crest Road, Wellesley, MA 02482. 781-237-1095.

Harvard Museum of Natural History. Looking at Animals. Gallery Talk and Booksigning with Henry Horenstein. Artist Lecture: 3 pm. 617-495-3045. 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138. (Also Saturday)

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

Harvard Museum of Natural History. Looking at Animals. Gallery Talk and Booksigning with Henry Horenstein. Artist Lecture: 10am. 617-495-3045. 26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Hallmark Museum of Contemporary Photography. Stella Johnson, Al Sol. Artist Reception: 1-5 p.m. Artist’s Talk: 7:15 pm. 85 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA 01376. 413-863-0009.

The New England Institute of Art. Portfolio Show. Opening Reception 10 am-2 pm. The Holiday Inn. 1200 Beacon Street, Brookline MA. 617-232-2084.

Griffin Museum of Photography. The Photographic Life: Sam Abell. Lecture: 7 pm. 781-729-1158. 67 Shore Road, Winchester MA 01890.

Peabody Essex Museum. Wedding Ceremonies: Ethnic Symbols, Costume and Rituals. Opening festivities: 11:30 am - 5pm. 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970. 978-745-9500.