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Things to Do in Toronto: Doors Open 2026 and our Tdot Shots Anniversary Celebration in High Park
Feature image credits: Collage with image of Spadina Ave from Daniels Building by @crystlevs and Osgoode Hall by @iamshobhit Introduction and Welcome to Doors Open TO! During the Doors Open Toronto weekend we are hosting an event. And in this post we will pick out some DOT favourites and tell you about our own special…
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Exploring Art and Architecture via Photo Walk Tours and Walking Tours in Downtown Toronto (Part 1)
One of the standout elements of the downtown of Toronto (aka Tdot / the 6ix) is the wide availability of interesting public art and stunning architecture. Join us as we take a digital tour via local photographers images and highlight some of the districts and landmark buildings worth your while. Read on for cool landmarks…
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Toronto Cherry Blossom Photo Walks with Photographer Eric Newcombe
It’s Cherry Blossom Season! Diving into the brief but bountiful blooms of late April / early May in Toronto. Please respect the trees and enjoy their natural beauty with your eyes and cameras. In this series: beautiful delicate flowers captured by Toronto photographer Eric Newcombe In this post we present a series of lovely images…
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Interview with Toronto Photographer Anil Beharry aka @anillien (University of Toronto Pics)
Editors’ Intro: Anil joined us at our University of Toronto photo walk this spring and I loved Anil’s shots. They were intense, capturing the drama of the campus, and details included great framing and depth of field, along with a subtle and tasteful colour palette. So I invited @anillien to participate in our Tdot Shots…
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Announcements | Community | Events | Families | Iconic Toronto | Landscape | Nature | Neighbourhoods | Photo Walks | Photography | Tdot | Toronto
Spring Cherry Blossoms and Flower Blooms: Fun Exploration in Toronto
Celebrate Nature’s Revival in Spots Around the Greater Toronto Area Photo credit: feature image at High Park Toronto by Mike Simpson, photo walk and event facilitator for Tdot shots and Tdot.cc. Introduction: Signs of Spring in Toronto Come springtime in Toronto, many of us eagerly search for signs of the new season: gardens dotted with…
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Architecture | Iconic Toronto | Photography | Tdot | Toronto
Supertall Buildings Challenge Classic Skyscrapers in Toronto (Photo Shoot and Architecture Tour with Kotsy)
Toronto has been known as one of the most active skylines in the world. From the CN Tower to the record breaking number of cranes operating to build up the highrises across the city, TO as locals know it, is indeed rising at a crazy rate. Tdot Shots and our community love to document this…
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Documentary | Education | Photography | Tdot
Technique and Originality: Street Photography and More from Photographer Vivian Maier
The Secret and Creative Life of Vivian Maier Vivian Maier lived a quiet, fascinating existence, working primarily as a professional nanny in New York and Chicago during the 1950s through the 1970s. Known to those around her for her European accent, unusual clothing, and reclusive nature, she used her occupation to maintain anonymity. This allowed…
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Events | Photo Editing | Photo Walks | Photography | Tdot | Toronto | Workshops
The World of Long Exposure Photography with Toronto Photographer Paul Flynn
Long Exposure Nights in Toronto Hi, I’m Paul Flynn. I’m a photographer and video editor who spends a lot of time shaping stories in the edit suite, but every so often I trade timelines for skylines and head out into the city after dark. Long exposure photography has become one of my favourite ways to reinterpret Toronto….
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Art | Community | Events | Families | Neighbourhoods | Photo Walks | Photography | Tdot | Toronto
Tdot Shots Photo Walk at Illuminite: Stunning Downtown Yonge St. Visual Art Installation Festival 2026
Magical Photo Walk In early March we met at College Park to check out the Illuminite art and light installations. It was a fun photo walk in the dark with the luminous art and usual bright and quirky neon of the downtown Yonge street strip. As our third year group ventured from College Park to…
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Art | Documentary | Education | Events | Photography | Street | Tdot | Workshops
The Incredible Life and Powerful Portfolio of Inge Morath (Magnum Photos Photographer Bio)
Contrast and Conviction Inge Morath’s life was a study in contrast: she survived the devastation of Nazi Germany and later thrived in the inner circles of America. While she was a key figure in the legendary Magnum Photos agency, her path was unique. Her journey encompassed personal experience with trauma of war to documenting world…
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Announcements | Cameras | Education | Events | Families | Greater Toronto Area | Neighbourhoods | Photo Walks | Photography | Tdot | Toronto
A Guide to Kid and Family-Friendly Photo Walk Tours in Toronto (Tips and Spots)
By Mike, Tdot Shots Facilitator Welcome. Are you a family or group with a few children looking for an interesting and engaging event in Toronto and the GTA? How about a photo walk for something different? Take your group on a photo walk, whether a spot local to you in a Toronto-area town or right…
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Announcements | Community | Events | Neighbourhoods | Photo Walks | Photography | Tdot | Toronto
Spring Events: Creative Activities for Photographers and City Explorers in Toronto (March and April 2026)
In March and April 2026, Toronto offers creators, artists, and photographers vibrant opportunities, headlined by the month-long Illuminite light installations, Tdot Shots photo walks, and early CONTACT Photography Festival activities. Key highlights include spring photography at University of Toronto, photo workshops, public art tours, and cultural celebrations, providing rich, creative subject matter. We will host photography workshops…
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Announcements | Education | Events | Photo Walks | Photography | Toronto | Workshops
Workshop and Photo Exhibit Event: Documentary Photography in Dialogue with Magnum’s First
Tdot Shots presents A Street Photography Workshop and Exhibition Viewing with Historical Depth On Saturday March 21, Tdot Shots is hosting a special documentary photography workshop inspired by Magnum’s First, the historic exhibition currently on view at The Image Centre in downtown Toronto. This event blends hands-on street photography with thoughtful discussion about the evolution…
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Little Canada: A Fun, Family and Photo-Friendly Spot in the City (Toronto Tourism)
We ventured downtown to visit Little Canada, and it was a blast. This spot is easy to recommend for visitors, locals, and families alike. Let’s jump into our experience. As we wandered through the expansive exhibit areas, we photographed many familiar locations and favourite cities, including the GTA. We also enjoyed highlights from Vancouver, the…
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Community | Contest | Long Exposures | Photo Contest | Photo Walks | Photography | Tdot | Toronto
Year End Wrap-up – Photos from Our 2025 Events (Toronto Photo and Creative Community)
Looking back on 2025 we hosted a dozen events, and while we enjoyed them all, there wee a few standouts. These events had the perfect combo of amazing organizer and participants – and we got some beautiful photos as a bonus to share with you. Events spotlight – some favourites: Illuminite Photo Walks with the…
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