Tdot Shots Toronto Photography Blog
Tdot Shots blog showcases posts on Toronto photographers and artists, our events, photography tips, camera gear and interesting places to shoot in the city. Send us an email if you’d like to contribute an article! Thanks for stopping by!
Tdot Shots Create Community Photo Contest 2020 (Toronto, GTA, Golden Horseshoe)
Tdot Shots announces launch of Create Community Photo Contest. Photographer Scott Harrald writes about creating media during crisis and the excitement of rising to the challenge of the 2020 photo contest .
Compulsive City Photography Disorder: Can We Cure Your CN Toweritis?
Peter Yu asks, “Are Photographers the Craziest of the CN Towerholics?” / This post contains a photography challenge to avoid posting the tower – attempt only if you dare! / CN-Toweritis: A photography disease caused by the powerful and highly addictive image of the CN Tower whereby the photographer becomes completely dependent on it for his/her photography.
Should You Use a Toronto-based IG Username or Your Own Name?
In this article we discuss the pros and cons of using a Toronto-based username for your Instagram account or deriving a handle from your own name. Should you be known as your name or a nickname? What is best for marketing your photography? In the end it's up to you...
Spring Photo Walk 2020 Update (University of Toronto Meet-up Cancelled)
Update: Our First Day of Spring Photo Walk, scheduled for Saturday March 21 at the University of Toronto, is cancelled. It is with regret that I write this post announcing the cancellation of our first meet-up of 2020. Under the current circumstances it doesn't seem...
Tips for Self-Guided Walking Tours at the University of Toronto (With Map!)
Interested in walking tours in the hear of Toronto? I want to share this simple map and tour itinerary with you! This is a route I generally take through the U of T campus when I lead tours, take my kids for a walk or just want to be surrounded by beautiful scenery in...
Iconic Toronto: A Transit Fan’s History of the TTC’s CLRV Streetcar
The Canadian Light Rail Vehicle (CLRV) has been a unique staple of Toronto for 40 years. They’ve rumbled across Toronto streets ever since September 30, 1979. Now, they are retired as of December 29th, 2019.
Trippy Terra Lumina is a Futuristic Night Walk Exhibit at Toronto Zoo
Terra Lumina, by Moment Factory takes you on an enchanted night walk into the future in the year 2099 in a world where man, nature and the animal kingdom live as one. It is a 1.5 kilometer journey at the Toronto Zoo that starts when you enter a portal of light that...
Tdot Shots Photo Walks 2020 (Meet-ups for Photographers in Toronto & GTA)
We are excited to announce the photo walk schedule for this year! 2020 promises to bring new opportunities for photographers to network and check out new and iconic locations around the city.
We have mixed in some new walks along with some of our traditional favourites like U of T and the downtown business district (Bay and King). Many of our walks will coincide with events in Toronto – this year we walk during the Contact Photo Festival, Doors Open, and the Indigenous Art Festival at Fort York.
Toronto Light Festival at Distillery District (Winter Fun and Photo Ops)
This year’s Toronto Light Festival is one of the best in recent years. If you’re looking for an evening of magical family fun head down to the beautiful, historic Distillery District to check out the Light Installations.
How Do I Get My Photo Shared on Feature Pages and Hubs like Tdot Shots? (Instagram Tips)
Welcome to Tdot Shots. We’re a community-based Instagram account showcasing photos from our supporters in Toronto and the GTA. Are you interested in getting features? If so these tips are for you. Please read on. Also be sure to read the post on Best Size and Aspect...
Recent Posts
Compulsive City Photography Disorder: Can We Cure Your CN Toweritis?
Tdot Shots Create Community Photo Contest 2020 (Toronto, GTA, Golden Horseshoe)
Should You Use a Toronto-based IG Username or Your Own Name?
Spring Photo Walk 2020 Update (University of Toronto Meet-up Cancelled)
Tips for Self-Guided Walking Tours at the University of Toronto (With Map!)