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Tdot Shots supports the Toronto photography community with features, interviews, photo contests, photo walk meetups and a blog. Check out our online community Tdot Studio and our photo contest Iconic Toronto.
Exploring Toronto with Nature and Animal Photographer Carlier Morejon
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Exploring Toronto with Nature and Animal Photographer Carlier Morejon

Toronto nature photographer almost sounds like an oxymoron – this is, after all, a giant metropolis. But there are natural gems across this city, mainly near the lakefront and in the plentiful river valleys. Whether Tommy Thompson Park in the east or High Park and the Humber Bay in the west, adventurous photographers can find…

Photography Tips and Interview with Toronto Street Photographer Ravi Maharaj
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Photography Tips and Interview with Toronto Street Photographer Ravi Maharaj

Are you curious about how to go about shooting strangers on the street? So are we! Read on for tips from a pro. We love the work and approach of Toronto Street photographer Ravi Maharaj. Ravi was kind enough the share insights about the process of getting up close and personal with your subjects in…

Tdot Shots Photo Walks in Toronto (Graffiti Alley to CityPlace)
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Tdot Shots Photo Walks in Toronto (Graffiti Alley to CityPlace)

Are you interested in Tdot Shots photo walks? Comment on this Instagram post and subscribe to our newsletter if you’d like to join us next time. Walks are by invitation to our supporters and take place throughout the summer and fall. . In the IG post are some images from the walk last Sunday, July…

Tdot Shots Photo Walk Meetups in Toronto (Summer 2021)
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Tdot Shots Photo Walk Meetups in Toronto (Summer 2021)

We are pleased to announce our photo walks start in July. Our first one will be July 18. They are opportunities to shoot new spots, and network with fellow creators. We plan to host about 6 walks through July and August. Dates and locations to be announced. Walks are Sunday evenings at sunset. Registration Because…

Create a Photo Animation from an Image Sequence in Photoshop (Make a GIF or Video)
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Create a Photo Animation from an Image Sequence in Photoshop (Make a GIF or Video)

Want to make a photo animation for social media or your website? I’ll walk you through it. Situation: You have 3-4 images or more that you’d like to create an animated photo sequence from. You may have shot with motor drive or just shot a very quick continuous series with the same composition. You can…

The Pros and Cons of Drones for Aerial and Landscape Photography
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The Pros and Cons of Drones for Aerial and Landscape Photography

Writing and photography by Farhaan Iqbal // Seeing the world from above is a unique and stunning perspective. Flying drones is also a fun hobby. The advantages of drones – whether professional or recreational – is that they have given us the ability to discover more, to see more and to go to places where we are not able to go. One such example would be volcanic hotspots.

The Thrill of Storm Chasing and Weather Photography
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The Thrill of Storm Chasing and Weather Photography

Photography is all about the light. Sometimes you get the best light during bad weather, especially when storms are occurring at sunset. While photographing bad weather, I have seen colours that had to be seen to be believed. Not many things compare to the excitement of waiting for the special light and cloud forms of an approaching storm

Interview with Toronto area landscape and nature photographer Taku Kumabe (updated)
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Interview with Toronto area landscape and nature photographer Taku Kumabe (updated)

Read our updated interview with acclaimed Toronto photographer Taku Kumabe, aka @smaku. Learn about Taku’s philosophy and approaches to urban landscape and bird photography.

The Beauty and Challenge of Architectural Photography (with Tips for Gear and Composition)
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The Beauty and Challenge of Architectural Photography (with Tips for Gear and Composition)

In a beautiful and bustling city like Toronto, there is no shortage of inspiration to draw from for your camera to capture. Luckily in a metropolis that is home to the iconic CN tower, one such source of inspiration is, of course, architectural photography.