Toronto

Thank You GTA Photographers for a Great Photography Workshop with Paul Flynn and Tdot Shots
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Thank You GTA Photographers for a Great Photography Workshop with Paul Flynn and Tdot Shots

You came from far and wide to attend this excellent photo walk and workshop on Saturday Nov. 30 in downtown Toronto. We were guided by our friend and long exposure mentor Paul Flynn. Big thanks to Paul and all who attended. In this post I’ll describe the workshop and share some images and tips. This…

Announcing the Winners and Runners-up of our Tdot Shots 2024 GTA-Toronto Photo Contest
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Announcing the Winners and Runners-up of our Tdot Shots 2024 GTA-Toronto Photo Contest

šŸ† Our judges scoured through 1200 images to find a short list of finalists and to whittle that down to the cream of the crop to pick this year’s winners and runners-up. It was a tough job but here we are with the announcement! šŸŽ‰ Yesterday we met with our meetup group and announced the…

Join our Downtown Toronto Photo Walk and Awards Meetup Nov. 2
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Join our Downtown Toronto Photo Walk and Awards Meetup Nov. 2

Hey friends and GTA creators. Join us Nov. 2 for a special photo walk that includes our photo contest awards ceremony. The past two years we have held a photo walk just after the conclusion of our annual photo contest and we hand out awards for winners. This year there will also be a random…

Chasing the October Supermoon with the GTA Photo Community and PhotoPills
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Chasing the October Supermoon with the GTA Photo Community and PhotoPills

Feature image by Alok Kumar via Wikimedia This October 17, photographers in Toronto and around the world will be pursuing the super moon and trying their hands at finding interesting compositions a d getting exposures just right. It’s a big challenge and one that is supported by the good folks at PhotoPills app. What is…

Fall Photography in Toronto, GTA and Ontario – Tips for Family Trips and Photography
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Fall Photography in Toronto, GTA and Ontario – Tips for Family Trips and Photography

Exploring Fall Photography in Greater Toronto and Ontario, Canada (Grab the Cameras! Take the Kids!) Fall photography in Ontario is a vibrant and colorful experience, especially with the stunning foliage and picturesque landscapes that the season brings. For the staff of Tdot Shots and the general GTA community creators we always love the vibrant scenes…

The Junction: Exploring a Historic and Vibrant Toronto Neighbourhood
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The Junction: Exploring a Historic and Vibrant Toronto Neighbourhood

Interested in visiting this neighbourhood? We offer a walking tour and photo walk. Please read on for more about The Junction and local events. About The Neighbourhood The Junction is a walkable, unique neighbourhood in the west end of Toronto, just north of High Park. Its history and name is based on its location near…

Tdot Shots Five Questions Interview with Toronto Creator and Photographer Jeff Chatten
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Tdot Shots Five Questions Interview with Toronto Creator and Photographer Jeff Chatten

It’s our pleasure to present the Five Questions interview with GTA cityscape photographer Jeff Chatten. Interview was conducted via email. Follow the artist: @beyondrealitymedia The artist rolls around the city on a longboard, capturing and sharing a wide range of media. Jeff has a diverse portfolio with incredible urban and nature photography. For this interview…

Light Painting and Steel Wool Photography on Toronto Island with Scott Visscher (Tdot Shots Workshop Gallery)
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Light Painting and Steel Wool Photography on Toronto Island with Scott Visscher (Tdot Shots Workshop Gallery)

On Sunday May 12, we hosted another amazing light painting and night photography workshop with contributor Scott Visscher. It was a bit nippy and overcast but at sunset the sun was out and when the sun went down Scott performed some visual magic with his excellent variety of light painting and steel wool setups. About…

Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms aka Sakura Viewing and Photography in Toronto
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Best Spots for Cherry Blossoms aka Sakura Viewing and Photography in Toronto

Feature image by Mike Simpson taken at Grenadier Pond in High Park, Toronto Spring has been a mix of cool and warm days but the overall trend since winter has been mild – so mild in fact there have been record breaking days and so much general warmth that the cherry blossoms have arrived early!…

Public Art and Sculpture Walking Tour in Downtown Toronto (Join Tdot Shots)
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Public Art and Sculpture Walking Tour in Downtown Toronto (Join Tdot Shots)

By Mike Simpson, curator and founder of Tdot Shots Upcoming photo walks and walking tours – please visit tdot.cc/events to register for an public event or contact me for a private tour of Toronto. We explore art, architecture, culture, history and photography. Whenever I walk the downtown core and financial district in Toronto I get…