In my day, in Allentown, if you wanted an excellent photographic portrait or senior picture for the yearbook, this is the man with whom you booked your appointment. His work was distinctive for its weathered sepia tones, fade-in coloring, and flattering lighting. You could always tell when a portrait was Metzger's work.
I remember my visit to him for my own yearbook, and he made me look my best. One of his techniques was to have you look at the floor, then suddenly call your name (politely) as "Miss Jones!" or whatever... and in catching you looking up in surprise he often caught the nicest, most open look you had.
Mr. Metzger was very polite and energetic, and you would be made to feel quite comfortable, knowing you were in a true professional's hands.
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Ralph A. Metzger, 77, of 1406 Hamilton St., Allentown, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of Sylvia (Ratner) Metzger. They observed their 51st wedding anniversary in July.
A self-employed photographer for the past 59 years, Metzger had his studio at 14th and Hamilton streets, Allentown.
Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Bernhard and Ettie (Levy) Metzger.
He was a member of Temple Beth El, Allentown, and secretary and a board member for many years.
Metzger was a Fellow in the Photographic Society of Great Britain, England and Austria.
Surviving with his widow are two daughters, Mrs. Bernet S. Bai of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong of San Francisco; a son, Bernhard E. of Boston; a sister Myrtle, wife of Morriss Corbman of Allentown, and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) in the Temple.
The Bachman Funeral Home, 1030 Walnut St., Allentown, is in charge of arrangements.
I remember my visit to him for my own yearbook, and he made me look my best. One of his techniques was to have you look at the floor, then suddenly call your name (politely) as "Miss Jones!" or whatever... and in catching you looking up in surprise he often caught the nicest, most open look you had.
Mr. Metzger was very polite and energetic, and you would be made to feel quite comfortable, knowing you were in a true professional's hands.
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Ralph A. Metzger, 77, of 1406 Hamilton St., Allentown, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of Sylvia (Ratner) Metzger. They observed their 51st wedding anniversary in July.
A self-employed photographer for the past 59 years, Metzger had his studio at 14th and Hamilton streets, Allentown.
Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Bernhard and Ettie (Levy) Metzger.
He was a member of Temple Beth El, Allentown, and secretary and a board member for many years.
Metzger was a Fellow in the Photographic Society of Great Britain, England and Austria.
Surviving with his widow are two daughters, Mrs. Bernet S. Bai of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong of San Francisco; a son, Bernhard E. of Boston; a sister Myrtle, wife of Morriss Corbman of Allentown, and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) in the Temple.
The Bachman Funeral Home, 1030 Walnut St., Allentown, is in charge of arrangements.
In my day, in Allentown, if you wanted an excellent photographic portrait or senior picture for the yearbook, this is the man with whom you booked your appointment. His work was distinctive for its weathered sepia tones, fade-in coloring, and flattering lighting. You could always tell when a portrait was Metzger's work.
I remember my visit to him for my own yearbook, and he made me look my best. One of his techniques was to have you look at the floor, then suddenly call your name (politely) as "Miss Jones!" or whatever... and in catching you looking up in surprise he often caught the nicest, most open look you had.
Mr. Metzger was very polite and energetic, and you would be made to feel quite comfortable, knowing you were in a true professional's hands.
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Ralph A. Metzger, 77, of 1406 Hamilton St., Allentown, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of Sylvia (Ratner) Metzger. They observed their 51st wedding anniversary in July.
A self-employed photographer for the past 59 years, Metzger had his studio at 14th and Hamilton streets, Allentown.
Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Bernhard and Ettie (Levy) Metzger.
He was a member of Temple Beth El, Allentown, and secretary and a board member for many years.
Metzger was a Fellow in the Photographic Society of Great Britain, England and Austria.
Surviving with his widow are two daughters, Mrs. Bernet S. Bai of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong of San Francisco; a son, Bernhard E. of Boston; a sister Myrtle, wife of Morriss Corbman of Allentown, and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) in the Temple.
The Bachman Funeral Home, 1030 Walnut St., Allentown, is in charge of arrangements.
I remember my visit to him for my own yearbook, and he made me look my best. One of his techniques was to have you look at the floor, then suddenly call your name (politely) as "Miss Jones!" or whatever... and in catching you looking up in surprise he often caught the nicest, most open look you had.
Mr. Metzger was very polite and energetic, and you would be made to feel quite comfortable, knowing you were in a true professional's hands.
_________________________________________
Ralph A. Metzger, 77, of 1406 Hamilton St., Allentown, died Monday in his home. He was the husband of Sylvia (Ratner) Metzger. They observed their 51st wedding anniversary in July.
A self-employed photographer for the past 59 years, Metzger had his studio at 14th and Hamilton streets, Allentown.
Born in Boston, he was a son of the late Bernhard and Ettie (Levy) Metzger.
He was a member of Temple Beth El, Allentown, and secretary and a board member for many years.
Metzger was a Fellow in the Photographic Society of Great Britain, England and Austria.
Surviving with his widow are two daughters, Mrs. Bernet S. Bai of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Elizabeth Armstrong of San Francisco; a son, Bernhard E. of Boston; a sister Myrtle, wife of Morriss Corbman of Allentown, and four grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday (today) in the Temple.
The Bachman Funeral Home, 1030 Walnut St., Allentown, is in charge of arrangements.
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