John Tamblyn 1947 - 2012) 

John Tamblyn (1947 - 2012)

John Tamblyn took this iconic photo of the Embassy Hotel and Cultural House.

Tamblyn, John (1947 - 2012): John was an expert photographer, skilled in taking pictures of people, places and things. His ability to put people at their ease and his sensitive touch behind the camera lens enabled him to capture the essence of his subjects. His works, which he called “light paintings“, were exhibited in numerous solo and group shows in London and region. John's most recent exhibit, Trees and Trains, was held in November 2011 in partnership with his niece, Diana Tamblyn. At the time of his death, he had just completed documenting the McMaster University art collection. ​He had a solo exhibit of his recent photographs at the Embassy Cultural House from July 28 to August 18, 1983. John died on August 7, 2012.  Please see his obituary here.