Author: tdotshots

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 Street Photography Part 1 (Killer Black and White Pics Found on Flickr)
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Toronto Street Photography Part 1 (Killer Black and White Pics Found on Flickr)

Toronto is a hotbed for street photography. Now we have our personal favourites, from our Instagram community friends, but we also like looking further afield. To be frank some of what passes for street photography on Insta is watered-down non-interaction bokeh loving or zoom lens scenes where there’s beauty but a lack of human interest…

Meet Our Photo Contest Judge Taku Kumabe (Toronto Landscape and Nature Photographer)
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Meet Our Photo Contest Judge Taku Kumabe (Toronto Landscape and Nature Photographer)

We have known and collaborated with Taku since we launched in 2018. We are grateful to the photographer for assisting us with judging again this year. Taku Kumabe is well known for his landscape and nature photography in Toronto and beyond. He explores locales around the world including North West Territories (northern lights), Japan and…

Meet our Photo Contest Judge Mr. Brian James (Toronto Portrait and Street Photographer)
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Meet our Photo Contest Judge Mr. Brian James (Toronto Portrait and Street Photographer)

It’s November and the Iconic Toronto Photo Contest is here! 🏆 It is with pleasure we have the opportunity to introduce our volunteer judge, Mr. Brian James, a talented photographer from Toronto, specializing in street and portraiture. The Iconic Toronto photo contest will have thousands of entries under the hashtag #iconictoronto so we are grateful…

5 Spots in Toronto for Good Photos (Video Review)
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5 Spots in Toronto for Good Photos (Video Review)

Welcome to a new feature where we review a video from YouTube, letting you know what’s good or bad about it, and whether it’s worth your time. Let’s get started shall we. First impressions The video author is Daniel Marchione. He lets us know at the beginning that he’s after some “dope spots.” Let’s see…

Create a Website with WordPress (Courses and Workshops by Mike Simpson)
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Create a Website with WordPress (Courses and Workshops by Mike Simpson)

Are you a designer, photographer, artist or business person? Do you have a website? Are you interested in learning how to design and manage your own site? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you should consider taking a workshop or online course with Mike Simpson from Tdot Studio. Mike walks you…

Enter Your Images in the Iconic Toronto Photo Contest 2022!
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Enter Your Images in the Iconic Toronto Photo Contest 2022!

Hey! Are you a Greater Toronto Area photographer? Do you think your images deserve a wider audience or could win an award? Get involved with our contest and community! Tdot Shots invites you to submit your images to our annual photo contest. Our judges will review all entries and prizes will be awarded for winners…

Top 5 Spots for Fall Photography in Toronto, Canada
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Top 5 Spots for Fall Photography in Toronto, Canada

You may be wondering, “Where can you shoot good fall photos?” If you are in the Toronto area, we have some recommendations for amazing fall photography spots within the downtown. There are so many wonderful fall photo opportunities in this amazing city.

New Photo Walk Meetup at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto
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New Photo Walk Meetup at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto

We are delighted to announce our upcoming Photo Walk Tour at one of the classic natural and historical spaces in the city: Evergreen Brickworks. This will be a perfect walk for photographers and those who love a good urban hike. The meetup is co-presented with Tdot Shots. Please RSVP via our ticket site: tdot.com/events. Nestled…

Long Exposure Photography in Toronto: Steel Wool Spinning and Light Painting Events
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Long Exposure Photography in Toronto: Steel Wool Spinning and Light Painting Events

Steel wool spinning is an absolutely stunning visual display that looks incredible in person and phenomenal in long exposure photography. The same is true for other kinds of light painting, particularly in the hands of someone who has had opportunity to practice and delve deeply into the art form. In August 2022 I collaborated with…