Bill Schwab RIP

Andrew O'Neill

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Kerik Kouklis posted on his FB page that Bill Schwab passed away suddenly, due to a heart attack, whilst leading a tour in Scotland. I always enjoyed his Alt. photo videos... Sad news.
 

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sad, I once got a small print for contributing his kickstarter campaign to built a photo house/studio/lab...
 

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Andrew O'Neill said:
Kerik Kouklis posted on his FB page that Bill Schwab passed away suddenly, due to a heart attack, whilst leading a tour in Scotland. I always enjoyed his Alt. photo videos... Sad news.
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This is tragic, his videos were amazing, inspiring and so instructive. His passing leaves a huge void in the alt photo world. His work got me interested and (somewhat) skilled in a variety of processes. He will be missed.
 

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I just went to YT and watched one of his videos on Salted Printing. What a strange feeling knowing he won't be making more of this stuff. Excellent quality. Hopefully his channel will remain.
 

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Shocked...saddened...
 

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have seen his work for digi-negs last year - after looking up his name - sad to hear this....
 

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He seemed healthy, no one can know when their time will come. Rest in peace.
 

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Thats so horrible...bill brought people together
I went to photostock a few years ago and we had a great time
Bill was a lovely man and cared about furthering photography
 

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Andrew O'Neill said:
Kerik Kouklis posted on his FB page that Bill Schwab passed away suddenly, due to a heart attack, whilst leading a tour in Scotland. I always enjoyed his Alt. photo videos... Sad news.
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How unfortunate.

Many of us in this discipline are of an age where there will be more and more such notices.

I guess the last one out, turns on the lights.

RIP Mr. Schwab.
 

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Very sad news. He made a huge contribution to our community through his tours and Photostock events.
 

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Just heartbreaking news. I took two workshops with him and they were by far the best I will ever have, such wonderful memories with an amazing figure in the world of photography.

Bill Schwab in his element in the Faroe Islands, 9/23/21.
 

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I am so sorry to read this news. Bill was a very real human being whom I was fortunate to know a little bit over the years. He cared deeply about his family, always proud of them, especially his son. He was also incredibly generous and selfless with his friends and community members, and built a real cornerstone of the photography community through his photography trips, the photostock events, but also erecting an entire building for the purpose of furthering the art of photography through workshops, and then there's his online presence of course with his instructional videos. Do not forget to have a look at his art as well, achingly beautiful work. Few people make such a mark on the world around them as Bill, we truly lost one of the great ones. I very much wish his family and friends peace and grace in difficult times, and for Bill to rest in peace. You will forever be in our hearts.
 

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This is not the kind of news you want to wake up to, what a shock. My thoughts are with Bill's family and friends. A loss on so many levels. Bill's drive to produce incredible work and share his knowledge through socials, workshops and festivals always blew me away.
 

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Very sad news. yesterday i was watching one of his videos about platinum printing. A great loss. D.E.P
 
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