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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.
Toronto Photo Contest Winners and Finalists Announcement
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Toronto Photo Contest Winners and Finalists Announcement

We are happy to announce the winners and finalists of our 2019 Toronto Photo Contest. Thank you to our sponsor ProLab Canada and our judges: Taku aka @smaku, Kurt aka @kurt.wang and Mike aka @mikesimpson.ms Winners received a $100 gift certificate from ProLab Canada.All finalists received offers to participate in a Tdot Shots interview feature….

Tdot Shots Winter Photo Walk 2019 (Downtown Toronto)
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Tdot Shots Winter Photo Walk 2019 (Downtown Toronto)

Tdot Shots Winter Photo Walk 2019 is a meet-up for photographers hosted by TdotShots.com (@tdot_shots on IG), an organization supporting photographers in Toronto, Canada. This walk is an opportunity to explore downtown Toronto and shoot new spots, meet new people, and help us congratulate the winners of the Tdot Shots 2019 Toronto Photo Contest (enter from Nov. 1to Dec. 15 on Instagram). Meet photographers and contest judges Mike Simpson (@mikesimpson.ms), Kurt Wang (@kurt.wang) and Taku Kumabe (@smaku).

Best Size and Aspect Ratio for Your Images on Instagram and Social Media (Plus Carousel Post Tips)
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Best Size and Aspect Ratio for Your Images on Instagram and Social Media (Plus Carousel Post Tips)

Introduction: What Image Size is Best for Social Media? These days the most common format for photos and video on social media is square, but portrait is becoming more popular, thanks to the rise of Instagram. Traditionally, because the viewer was usually interacting with the media on their phone, formatting to take advantage of this…

Killer Sun and Light Rays for Photo and Video Using Red Giant’s Trapcode Shine and Adobe CC (Visual FX)
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Killer Sun and Light Rays for Photo and Video Using Red Giant’s Trapcode Shine and Adobe CC (Visual FX)

Enhancing a photo or video clip is common business nowadays but what tools do you use when you want it realistic and bringing that wow factor at the same time? While there are many tools I’ve found for adding realistic sun rays and lens flare effects on desktop and mobile (I’m thinking tools like Luminar…

Interview with Toronto Photographer Taku Kumabe (@smaku)
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Interview with Toronto Photographer Taku Kumabe (@smaku)

Taku Kumabe is one of our favourite Toronto photographers. He explores landscape photography that showcases the waterfront of the city, particularly along the western shores near the Humber Bay. We are very excited to share these images and this interview with you! TDOT SHOTSThank you Taku for participation in the Five Questions Interview! Check out…

Interview with Toronto Photographer Tyler McKay (@TylersJourney)
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Interview with Toronto Photographer Tyler McKay (@TylersJourney)

TDOT SHOTSThank you Tyler for participation in the Five Questions Interview! Check out @tylersjourney at Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tylersjourney/.1. Who are you? I’m Tyler, a 31-year-old curious soul who spends his days wandering around with his camera. When I have my camera in my hand exploring I feel complete freedom to capture how I see the world.  . 2….