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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.
Join our Summer Photo Walks and Guided tours of Iconic Toronto Spots and Neighbourhoods
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Join our Summer Photo Walks and Guided tours of Iconic Toronto Spots and Neighbourhoods

Feature image photos by Mike Simpson aka @tdot_mike We’re excited to announce our first events of summer, ranging from casual photo walks to guided walking tours, taking place in some of the most beautiful neighbourhoods of the city. Events are co-hosted with our project Iconic Toronto and we often have special guest co-hosts. On the…

Your Guide to Contact Photo and Doors Open Toronto (Events and Tours in the City)
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Your Guide to Contact Photo and Doors Open Toronto (Events and Tours in the City)

With the arrival of May it means a few things to Torontonians. First of all, spring makes a real appearance, after the chill and teases that appear from late March through April, and warmer weather heralds the beginning of event and festival season in Toronto. Though things will truly start cooking by June and July,…

Tour the Historic St. George Campus at the University of Toronto on Our Photo Walk Meetup (May 21)
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Tour the Historic St. George Campus at the University of Toronto on Our Photo Walk Meetup (May 21)

Would you like to visit the lovely U of T campus and take some photos with a group of GTA creatives and photographers? Interested in tours of the city? Join our photo walk tour as we explore the amazing architecture at the University of Toronto on May 21. The walk is hosted by Tdot Shots…

Toronto People: Interview with Josh Matlow, Councillor and Mayoral Candidate 2023 Election
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Toronto People: Interview with Josh Matlow, Councillor and Mayoral Candidate 2023 Election

Josh Matlow says he wants to be our arts champion and promote a strong Toronto rather than a strong mayor. In this discussion we talk about the arts, theatre scene, strong mayor powers and the relationship of Toronto and the province. Interview conducted by Mike Simpson with Josh Matlow, local councillor (Toronto-St Paul’s) and mayoral…

Interview with Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ontario landscape photographer Ajo Mathew
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Interview with Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Ontario landscape photographer Ajo Mathew

Ajo Mathew is a Toronto area photographer with a keen eye for composition and beautiful artistic touch to the editing process. The landscapes and cityscapes of Ajo’s portfolio are glowing and luminous, often feature water, trees or elements of nature, even when the subject is an urban skyline or architectural feature. Who are you? I’m Ajo…

Shooting Cherry Blossoms and Spring Flowers around Toronto (Spot and Photo Tips)
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Shooting Cherry Blossoms and Spring Flowers around Toronto (Spot and Photo Tips)

Feature image at Robarts Library, University of Toronto, by Mike Simpson aka @tdot_mike. Mike leads our Tdot Shots photo walks. So you’ve decided to check out some of the special spots around the city for spring photography, including flowers and cherry blossoms. It’s a beautiful time of the year indeed, so let’s get to it and…

The People for Mayor: Interviews with Toronto Mayoral Candidates 2023
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The People for Mayor: Interviews with Toronto Mayoral Candidates 2023

In June, Toronto will vote for mayor. Now that may be partially a “vote by the people” in name only, because as few as 30% of citizens may vote in municipal elections. Shocking but true – and we encourage you to change that by getting involved and at minimum learning about the candidates for mayor….

Announcement: Creative Photo Walk Event with Tdot Shots (Night Photography Workshop)
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Announcement: Creative Photo Walk Event with Tdot Shots (Night Photography Workshop)

We are very excited to present the upcoming light painting and steel wool photography workshop with night photography enthusiast and GTA photographer, Scott Visscher. Hosted by Tdot Shots and Mike Simpson, the event is April 30th at 7:30 pm (rain date one week later May 7 at same time). We first collaborated with Scott last…

Unique Winter Ice Skating and Celebrate Toronto Event at City Hall in Downtown Toronto
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Unique Winter Ice Skating and Celebrate Toronto Event at City Hall in Downtown Toronto

We’re almost there! Spring is one the way, as snow mixes with slush and the warmer milder days are welcomed by Torontonians. FYI, there are two weeks left to skate at Nathan Phillips Square at Toronto City Hall. You have until March 19 to lace up those skates and take advantage of the end of…

Spectacular Sunset and Henge Light for our Downtown Photo Walk to Gooderham Building
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Spectacular Sunset and Henge Light for our Downtown Photo Walk to Gooderham Building

What a great meetup! The light was amazing, it was a super group, and we got some wicked shots on Front St. We walked from Union Station to the Gooderham Building and then popped over to St. James Cathedral. Have you ever shot the henge light in this city or a similar event in other…