BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Tdot Create - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://tdot.cc X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Tdot Create REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20260220T143802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T220232Z UID:8235-1775935800-1775943000@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk Workshop with Paul Flynn and Tdot Shots on April 11\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk and Workshop with Paul Flynn and Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots on April 11 (rain date April 12)  \nWelcome all curious and creative photographers!\nHave you ever wanted to capture streetcars or traffic light streaks with incredible night time cityscapes? Long exposure is a captivating style of photography that is accessible\, especially with group outings like the Tdot Shots community events. We are GTA creators and photography enthusiasts and experts. \nJoin us for an evening of creative long exposure photography in Toronto’s vibrant downtown. We limit our group to 15 participants. You have two co-leaders\, Paul Flynn and Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots. \nTime / Location\n7:30 pm – 9:30 pm\nFinancial District (TBA) \nWe meet about a half hour before sunset\, which at this time of year is about 7:55 pm. Early birds can chat and check camera settings and get to know organizers and other participants.\nRain date is the next evening at the same time and place. We only use the backup date in event of extreme weather conditions otherwise we shoot rain or shine. \nWe always shoot in the central downtown area. A rough route will be announced the morning of the meetup. Often it is central downtown mainly in the Financial district. Our route is subject to change depending on local conditions and events.  \nWorkshop Component\nThis photo walk is part social event and part instructional session. We offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions about gear\, technique and aesthetics\, and get practice shooting long exposures with mirrorless and DSLR gear.\nBonus: participants get access to an online discussion page for the event and online courses on our site tdot.co. (You receive a community-level membership). \nRequired Equipment\nTripod and a camera that can shoot in long exposure mode (0.5 second to 8 or more seconds). While we don’t recommend smartphones you may use one. No need to have expertise – learn the basics of manual mode or shutter priority mode. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this post on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nA post shared by Paul Flynn (@to_shots) \n\n\n \nAbout Paul Flynn\nToronto-based photographer Paul Flynn is known for his cityscapes and street photography\, capturing the urban essence of Toronto through both long-exposure shots and creative compositions. His long exposure photography is especially intriguing\, as composition plays a vital role. During the pandemic\, Paul had a project documenting theatres and entertainment landmarks that were temporarily dark. He loves scouting prime locations to combine the engaging contrast of transit and traffic with the towering cityscapes of the Toronto skyline including CN Tower and financial district. We featured Paul’s work a few times including in this post on his project. \nAbout Tdot Shots\nMike Simpson founded the group and website/social in 2018. For nine years the team at Tdot Shots has hosted photo walks\, workshops and annual photo contest in Greater Toronto. Our community shoots a variety of stylers including landscape\, street and cityscape photography. We promote our members via our social page and website. Often we feature the photography of people who come out to our events. \nRegistration / Tickets\nParticipants should buy a ticket to ensure their spot – we are limited to 15 guests. After purchase you will receive an email with ticket information. Contact us if you have any issues. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Mike Simpson via email if you have questions. We’re happy to assist. \nThanks for your support\nWe are grateful for your interest in our event and look forward to seeing you on April 11! \n \nPhoto credits: all photos by Paul Flynn aka @to_shots except image of Paul by Mike Simpson. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/long-exposure-night-photography-photo-walk-workshop-paul-flynn-tdot-shots-april-2026/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Long_Exposure_Workshop_Title_Card_Wide_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260329T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260329T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20260303T165749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T220852Z UID:8297-1774805400-1774812600@tdot.cc SUMMARY:University of Toronto Photo Walk on Sunday March 15\, 2026 (postponed to March 29) DESCRIPTION:Note: this event has been postponed to March 29 due to weather Thank you.Our second meetup of 2026 is at the lovely U of T campus in downtown Toronto. The university’s St. George campus is historic and centrally located\, easy to get to and chock full of architectural gems. The date is Sunday March 29 (previously March 15). \nMarch 29 will be either mild and spring like or frozen and snowy – winter in Toronto is unpredictable – but this walk is pretty magical all around the year The university campus offers lots of incredible architectural and cityscape views\, cultural and historical notes\, and plenty of spots to gather for little chats about the school and photography.  \n\nAll are welcome to attend. To support our programs\, we encourage you to join and follow our community by registering at Tdot.cc for the Tdot Create community site\, and follow Tdot Shots on Instagram at @tdot_shots. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to have a professional DSLR or mirrorless camera – many of our guests shoot with a smartphone. This is however a photography meetup so expect taking photos to be a primary motivation for attending the event. \n \nDate: Sunday\, March 29 (previously March 15)\, 2026Time: 5:30-7:30 pm Location: University of Toronto\, St. George campus Cost: FreeHost: Mike Simpson of @tdot_shots \nLocation TBA the morning of the event. You will receive an email with exact meeting location. \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in one of our University of Toronto architecture and history walking tours please reach out to arrange a booking for yourself or your group. \nSee you at the photo walk! \nMike \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFootsteps in the snow at Convocation Hall\, University of Toronto\n\n\nNote: we offer tours and photo walks all throughout the year. Have a group in town? Hire us for a private event. We are flexible and offer amazing creative and cultural experiences around the city. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/university-of-toronto-winter-photo-walk-sunday-march-15-2026-2/ CATEGORIES:Iconic Toronto,Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto,University of Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Photo_Walk_UofT_Winter_Tdot_Shots_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20260213T154654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T161241Z UID:8156-1774083600-1774094400@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Magnum's First Photo Exhibit and Documentary Photography Workshop with Tdot Shots March 21\, 2026 DESCRIPTION:Feature image credit: Selected works © Magnum Photos. Exhibition view courtesy of The Image Centre. \nJoin us as we visit the Magnum’s First photography exhibit and discuss documentary photography and photojournalism. We will meet for a street photography workshop and walk to the Image Centre for a talk by a guide. \nEvent organizer Mike Simpson has designed an active\, hands-on documentary photography workshop structured as a guided photo walk. Participants will explore the differences between documentary photography and photojournalism while photographing compelling subjects in downtown Toronto and engaging with a creative community of peers. \nParticipants will receive a private one-hour guided talk with a docent at The Image Centre before public opening hours. If you cannot join us at 9 am you can catch up with our group at 11 am at the venue. \nInspired by the pioneering photographers of Magnum Photos — including figures such as Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Capa — we will consider how contemporary street photography connects to the traditions of mid-20th century documentary practice. \n50% of proceeds from this event will be donated to The Image Centre in support of its exhibitions and programming. \nTime and Location\nMeeting Time and Location – TBA – You will receive an update the evening before the event. We will meet in the downtown core a short distance from the venue.\nwhich is downtown near Yonge and Dundas St. We walk as a group from our meeting place to Image Centre. Our walk is accessible. \nImage Centre – 33 Gould St\, Toronto Metropolitan University\, Toronto. \n \nPhotographers featured:\n\nHenri Cartier-Bresson: Includes his 1948 documentation of Gandhi’s funeral in India.\nInge Morath: Features her portraits of upper-class life in Mayfair\, London\, and a notable photograph of a woman in a limousine.\nErnst Haas: Contains behind-the-scenes images from the film set of The Land of the Pharaohs.\nRobert Capa: Work from WWII and postwar Europe\, including Italy and Eastern Europe.\nWerner Bischof: Images of people and street scenes from South America and Japan\, captured shortly before his death in 1954.\nJean Marquis: Scenes from Hungary (often shown alongside Capa’s work).\nErich Lessing: Documentation of postwar Vienna and Central Europe.\nMarc Riboud: Early work documenting life in Dalmatia\n\nExhibition History \n\nLost & Found: The exhibition went missing around 1957 and was rediscovered in the basement of the Institut Français in Innsbruck\, Austria\, in 2005.\nNorth American Debut: The collection is currently making its North American debut at The Image Centre in Toronto (September 2025 – April 4\, 2026).\nFormat: The exhibition is notable for its vintage gelatin silver prints\, many still mounted on their original fiberboard. \n\nKnowledge Check\nWhat is Documentary Photography + Photo Journalism? \nMagnum Photos was founded to give photographers the freedom to work across both fields\, bridging the gap between immediate news reporting (journalism) and long-term artistic storytelling.  Documentary photography focuses on long-term observation of people\, communities\, and cultural change. Photojournalism often captures decisive\, high-impact moments in current events. \nWe will engage with this fascinating topic we explore and shoot the people and structures of downtown Toronto (street and architectural photography). In addition to discussions of how to approach photographing human subjects\, we will discuss applications of photography in media\, culture\, politics and contemporary life. \nThanks for your interest and see you at the event! \nMike Simpson\nFounder\, Tdot Shots \n_ \nLimited to 24 participants. Take advantage of early bird pricing until Sat. March 7. \nOfficial site by the Image Centre:\nhttps://www.magnumphotos.com/arts-culture/rediscovering-magnums-first-group-exhibition/ URL:https://tdot.cc/event/magnums-first-photo-exhibit-and-documentary-photography-workshop-with-tdot-shots/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Event_Tdot_Shots_Magnums_First_Exhibit_Documentary_Photography_Workshop_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20251012T175354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T144932Z UID:7660-1762617600-1762624800@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Downtown Toronto Photo Walk and Photo Contest Awards Meetup\, Nov. 8\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:  \nDate: Nov. 8 (rain date Nov. 9)\nMeeting location: David Pecaut Square at Metro Hall (register for details)\nMeeting Time: 4 pm\nRoute: Downtown Toronto \nThe photo walk meetup is for the local photo community and everyone who participated in this year’s Tdot Shots Toronto GTA Photo Contest. The walk takes place before sunset and will last approximately two hours. During the walk we will announce the winners and runner-ups. 9 photographers will be awarded. Will you be one of them? Registered meetup participants will also be eligible for giveaway prizes. \nThis may be one of our final photo walks of the 2025 season. It will be a fun\, street photography-focused event. This meetup is organized by Mike Simpson\, avid photographer and founder of Tdot Shots and Tdot Create (Tdot.cc – our rsvp and ticket site). \nWe are likely to visit some of these spots: \n\nMetro Hall\nTD Centre / Commerce Court / First Canadian Place\nCity Hall / Osgoode Hall\nSt James Cathedral and Park\n\nRoute is TBA and will be announced the day of the event. Sign up to get that update email! \nYou do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. Many of us are happy to share photography tips! This event will be an opportunity to network and learn more about photography\, explore downtown and celebrate the winners of the contest. \nIf there is interest we may have an optional earlier mini tour and photo walk at 3 pm. If you sign up here you will receive info about it. 😊 \nYou will receive a confirmation email the morning of the event. Please add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. We usually email you by noon with tips and updates. \nAfter you RSVP an email is sent with a confirmation. If you don’t receive this email contact us. \nHope you will join us! This is going to be a memorable meetup! If you have any questions please reach out! Contact me: tdot@tdot.com \nMike Simpson \n  URL:https://tdot.cc/event/downtown-toronto-photo-walk-photo-contest-awards-meetup-nov-8-2025/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Tdot_Shots_photo_walk_awards_meetup_2025_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250908T173236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T144856Z UID:7275-1762596000-1762603200@tdot.cc SUMMARY:University of Toronto Fall Photo Tour with Mike Simpson of Tdot Shots November 8 DESCRIPTION:Hey friends!\n\n🍁Fall photo walk and tour season is here! Join us as we explore the downtown campus of the U of T.\n\nDate / Time: Nov. 8 at 10:00 am\nThe event is approximately two hours. It is outdoors and accessible.\nRoute: TBA announced the morning of the event.\n\nLimited to 15 participants. Please sign up asap as tickets will go fast!\n\nJoin Tdot Shots and Mike Simpson for a captivating photo walk tour of the University of Toronto’s St. George campus. This event is a unique blend of a photography workshop and a guided historical tour\, perfect for anyone looking to capture stunning images while learning about the university’s rich history and architectural wonders. From the Gothic Revival of Hart House to the Romanesque Revival of University College\, the campus offers a diverse and visually rich setting for photographers of all skill levels and with any kind of equipment.\n\n\nOur tour will lead you through some of the campus’s most iconic and photogenic locations. We’ll explore architectural masterpieces like Victoria College\, St. Michael’s College\, and Soldiers’ Tower\, all of which have a fascinating history and provide endless photographic opportunities. In addition to the stunning visuals\, we’ll dive into the cultural and scientific significance of the campus\, highlighting its role as a hub for groundbreaking ideas and discoveries.\n\nThis photo walk is an excellent opportunity to expand your portfolio and delve into the stories behind the stunning structures you’re capturing. You’ll learn about the profound legacy of figures like Marshall McLuhan\, whose revolutionary ideas on media originated here\, and Banting and Best\, whose Nobel Prize-winning discovery of insulin at U of T saved millions of lives.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nSoldiers Tower as seen from Trinity College at the University of Toronto\n\nCome explore\, learn\, and capture the beauty of one of North America’s most distinguished and historically significant university campuses.\n\nRain date for the event is Sunday Nov. 9 at the same time.\n\nIf you have any questions feel free to email us.\n\nSee you on the photo tour!\n\nMike and photo walk tour guests near Trinity College at the U of T. Photo by Kevin Braganza. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/university-of-toronto-fall-photo-tour-with-mike-simpson-of-tdot-shots/ LOCATION:University of Toronto CATEGORIES:Architecture,Iconic Toronto,Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto,University of Toronto,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/university_of_toronto_tdot_shots_-events_.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251101T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250925T144452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T153537Z UID:7531-1762020000-1762027200@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk Workshop with Paul Flynn and Tdot Shots on November 1\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk and Workshop with Paul Flynn and Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots on Nov. 1 (rain date Nov. 2)  \nWelcome all curious and creative photographers!\nHave you ever wanted to capture streetcars or traffic light streaks with incredible night time cityscapes? Long exposure is a captivating style of photography that is accessible\, especially with group outings like the Tdot Shots community events. We are GTA creators and photography enthusiasts and experts. \nJoin us for an evening of creative long exposure photography in Toronto’s vibrant downtown. We limit our group to 15 participants. You have two co-leaders\, Paul Flynn and Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots. \nTime / Location\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nFinancial District (TBA) \nWe meet just before sunset\, which at this time of year is about 6:10 pm. Early birds can chat and check camera settings around 5:45 when organizers will arrive.\nRain date is the next evening at the same time and place. We only use the backup date in event of extreme weather conditions otherwise we shoot rain or shine. \nWe always shoot in the central downtown area. A rough route will be announced the morning of the meetup. Often it is central downtown mainly in the Financial district. Our route is subject to change depending on local conditions and events.  \nWorkshop Component\nThis photo walk is part social event and part instructional session. We offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions about gear\, technique and aesthetics\, and get practice shooting long exposures with mirrorless and DSLR gear.\nBonus: participants get access to an online discussion page for the event and online courses on our site tdot.co. (You receive a community-level membership). \nRequired Equipment\nTripod and a camera that can shoot in long exposure mode (0.5 – 8 or more seconds). While we don’t recommend smartphones you may use one. No need to have expertise – learn the basics of manual mode or shutter priority mode. \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this post on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nA post shared by Paul Flynn (@to_shots) \n\n\n \nAbout Paul Flynn\nToronto-based photographer Paul Flynn is known for his cityscapes and street photography\, capturing the urban essence of Toronto through both long-exposure shots and creative compositions. His long exposure photography is especially intriguing\, as composition plays a vital role. During the pandemic\, Paul had a project documenting theatres and entertainment landmarks that were temporarily dark. He loves scouting prime locations to combine the engaging contrast of transit and traffic with the towering cityscapes of the Toronto skyline including CN Tower and financial district. We featured Paul’s work a few times including in this post on his project. \nAbout Tdot Shots\nMike Simpson founded the group and website in 2018. For six years team Tdot Shots has hosted photo walks\, workshops and an annual photo contest in Greater Toronto. Our community shoots a variety of stylers including landscape\, street and cityscape photography. We promote our members via our social page and website. Often we feature the photography of people who come out to our events. \nRegistration / Tickets\nParticipants should buy a ticket to ensure their spot – we are limited to 15 guests. After purchase you will receive an email with ticket information. Contact us if you have any issues. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Mike Simpson via email if you have questions. We’re happy to assist. \nThanks for your support\nWe are grateful for your interest in our event and look forward to seeing you on Nov. 1! \n \nPhoto credits: all photos by Paul Flynn aka @to_shots except image of Paul by Mike Simpson. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/long-exposure-night-photography-photo-walk-workshop-paul-flynn-tdot-shots-nov-2025/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Long_Exposure_Workshop_Title_Card_Wide_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251025T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250915T153209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T094255Z UID:7334-1761415200-1761422400@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Light Painting and Steel Wool Photography Workshop at Humber Bay\, Toronto with Scott Visscher and Tdot Shots (Oct 25\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:Event Theme: Light Painting & Steel Wool Workshop and Photo Walk\nLocation: Humber Bay\nDate/Time: 6:00 pm / Oct. 25\, 2025\nExact meeting spot and route to be announced before the event.\n\n\nPlease note:  The rain date for this event is Oct. 26  After we confirm\, please mark both dates in your calendar. \nThis meetup is for photographers who want to experiment and collaborate\, and play with night photography. It is recommended to use a tripod for this photo shoot. The walk and photo shoot take place just before sunset and will last approximately two hours. \nNight presents amazing opportunities for experiments with light and exposure time. This shoot is led by Mike Simpson\, Tdot Shots and Tdot.cc coordinator\, and special guest\, Scott Visscher\, night time photography enthusiast. Follow Scott on Instagram: @scottvisscher. \nFeatured highlights of the meetup: \n\nLong exposure photography\nLight painting photography\nSteel wool photography\nSunset photography\n\nNotes from Scott\, our workshop facilitator: \n“I’ve been co-hosting steel wool workshops with Mike at Humber Bay for years\, and they’re always an unforgettable experience. With the Toronto skyline and iconic bridge as a backdrop\, I guide participants through camera settings and composition while handling the steel wool spinning to create dramatic light trails. No two spins are ever the same\, and it’s a creative\, high-energy night that combines learning\, practice\, and a lot of fun.” \nWorkshop Bonus \nParticipants will have an opportunity to try steel wool spins and light painting under the guidance of our facilitator. We also welcome you to contribute to a guest post on our blog. Get some great pics and share them on a collective post. \n \nAll are welcome. You do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. However a tripod is recommended for all photographers. This event will be an opportunity to network and learn more about experimental photography techniques. \nMeeting location: The meeting spot is TBA\, but will be in the Humber Bay area. You will receive a confirmation email with exact locations for meetup in the late morning on the day of the event. Please add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. \nScott Visccher leads the light painting photo walk and workshop \nSteel wool and light painting photography by Scott Visscher and Tdot Shots \nTickets: There is a fee of $15 to attend this meetup. You can pay via this site. After purchase an email is sent with a confirmation. If you don’t receive this email please contact us. \nThe fee helps us cover the cost of guest host’s travel and some of the materials and props. We will bring some fun stuff to shoot! You will be welcome to brainstorm and bring your own supplies! Keep in mind Halloween as a supplemental theme! \nHope you will join us at this photo meetup event. If you have any questions please reach out! Contact us: tdot@tdot.com \nMike Simpson\n@tdot_mike \nFollow our guest\, Scott Visscher\n@scottvisscher \n\n  \nFor information about our refund or cancellation policies visit: Tdot Events Support. \nSteel wool photography by Scott Visscher and Tdot Shots URL:https://tdot.cc/event/light-painting-steel-wool-photography-workshop-humber-bay-toronto-scott-visscher-tdot-shots-oct-25-2025/ CATEGORIES:Community Membership,Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/workshop_photography_fire_light_steelwool_light_painting_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251018T090000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250915T171706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T134833Z UID:7341-1760770800-1760778000@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Landscape Photography Photo Walk Workshop at Scarborough Bluffs with Chris Noronha and Tdot Shots (Oct. 18\, 2025) DESCRIPTION:Meetup Theme: Landscape and Nature Photography Walk\nLocation: Scarborough Bluffs\nDate/Time: 7:00 AM / Oct. 18\, 2025\nExact meeting spot and route to be announced the day before the event.\n\n\nPlease note:  The rain date for this walk is Sun. Oct 19.  Please mark both dates in your calendar. \n  \n\nWELCOME! \nAre you interested in landscape and nature photography in the Greater Toronto Area? Join us on Oct. 18! We will meet up with Chris Noronha\, one of the GTA region’s best landscape photographers and members of the local photo community\, to explore Scarborough Bluffs\, a gem in the east of Toronto. \nThough within the city limits\, this legendary lakefront monolith is resplendent with nature. We will shoot at sunrise and discuss artistic and technical aspects of landscape / nature photography. \nPhotographers and nature enthusiasts are welcome to join. This walk is for all skill levels – bring a smartphone or DSLR/mirrorless camera (though we do recommend a camera with user adjustable manual settings). Learn something new and share tips with your peers. \nTdot Shots photo walk workshop leader and landscape photographer Chris Noronha \nOVERVIEW \nQuote from our workshop facilitator and Scarborough veteran\, Chris Noronha \nI’m really looking forward to showing you the beauty of the Scarborough Bluffs in the fall. If you’ve never visited during this season\, you’re in for a real treat! This workshop is a great opportunity to sharpen your skills in capturing both the natural landscape and candid lifestyle images of the many visitors who enjoy the Bluffs. We’ll explore artistic techniques such as composition\, framing\, and storytelling\, while also covering technical skills like managing exposure in changing light and using depth of field for impact. A DSLR or mirrorless camera is ideal\, but a phone camera will work too. Tripods are recommended for stability\, especially if you’d like to try long exposures\, but they are not required. And of course\, dress for the weather. The goal is to enjoy the process\, build confidence\, and leave with compelling fall images you’ll be proud of. \nCost: $15\, limited to 20 participants.  \nOnline support: a participant’s web page will be established on our website. It will go live at least one week prior to the event – introduce yourself\, review resources and provide your own ideas and tips! \nTransportation: The Bluffs has paid parking and is accessible by TTC though it is easier to travel by car. We recommend car pooling. Parking payment enforcement is strict.  \nThanks! We appreciate your support of Tdot Shots and the workshop facilitator\, Chris Noronha. \nResources: View Chris’s website and Instagram. \n_ _ \nQUESTIONS \nPlease send your questions to Mike via tdot@tdot.com \n Hope to see you online at the community and courses site and bright and early at the event! \n  URL:https://tdot.cc/event/landscape-photography-workshop-scarborough-bluffs-with-chris-noronha-tdot-shots-oct-18-2025/ CATEGORIES:Community Membership,Membership,Photography,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Tdot_Shots_Workshop_Scarborough_Bluffs_photographer_Chris_Noronha_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251001T210000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250907T224935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T230926Z UID:7266-1759348800-1759352400@tdot.cc SUMMARY:From App to Sky: How to Plan Your Moon Alignments - Webinar Workshop with Michele Thompson DESCRIPTION:Webinar – Workshop: From App to Sky: How to Plan Your Moon Alignments \nEvent: Wed. Oct. 1 2025 at 8 pm EST \nJoin renowned photographer Michele Thompson\, also known as @magpie_n_moo\, for an exclusive webinar on Wednesday\, October 1\, 2025. In this session\, Michele will share her personal process for planning and executing spectacular moon and sun alignments. She’ll provide an in-depth look at how she uses essential photography planning apps like PhotoPills and Planit Pro to plot alignments and ensure she’s in the perfect position to capture breathtaking shots. \nThis webinar is a unique opportunity to learn directly from Michele\, an accomplished photographer who will guide you step by step.  She will walk you through her process from scouting locations\, to using app features for precise moon or sun alignment planning to the camera settings she relies on when capturing that perfect alignment moment.  Whether you’re an experienced photographer or a newcomer eager to start your alignment journey\, this workshop will give you the practical knowledge you need. The event will be held on Zoom\, and the meeting link will be emailed to all registered guests the day before the event. \nBonus: After the webinar\, you’ll receive access to additional resources\, including step-by-step videos and documentation\,  that Michele has put together to support your learning. These materials are designed to help you review the key points at your own pace and give you extra guidance as you continue practicing alignments. \nPlease consider coming out to the Toronto moon rise meetup a week later! \n \nMoon Alignment Meet-up in Toronto\nContinue your learning journey with a free\, hands-on Moon Alignment Meet-up on Wednesday\, October 8\, 2025. \nThis in-person event\, is a chance to apply the skills you learned in the webinar and capture a real-time moon alignment. The moon alignment is scheduled for 7:39 PM\, and participants should plan to arrive an hour early to set up and prepare. \nThe meet-up location will be in Toronto\, with the exact spot to be announced during the preceding webinar. This free gathering is the perfect opportunity to practice your long-exposure and alignment techniques with fellow enthusiasts. It’s a supportive environment where you can ask questions\, share tips\, and experience the thrill of capturing a planned celestial event. Don’t forget your camera\, a tripod\, and a passion for night photography! \nThanks for supporting the work of Michele Thompson and Tdot Shots. See you at the events! URL:https://tdot.cc/event/from-app-to-sky-how-to-plan-your-moon-alignments-webinar-workshop-with-michele-thompson/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/webinar_workshop_app_to_sky_moon_alignments_web_2.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250719T203000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250601T154407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T155446Z UID:7042-1752948000-1752957000@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Art and Architecture in Downtown Toronto - Photo Walk Tour with Tdot Shots on July 19\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:This photo walk and walking tour is for photographers\, fans of art and city explorers. All are welcome. Our focus is on art\, culture\, history\, and particularly the photography of public art and architecture in downtown Toronto. The walk takes place before sunset and will last approximately 2.5 hours. We limit the group to a max. of 15 people. Buy your ticket today – they will sell out. \nThe Toronto downtown features some amazing public art\, installation and sculpture. We also discuss the incredible architecture\, both classic and modern. This tour is led by Mike Simpson\, avid photographer\, art curator and urban wanderer. (Mike is the founder of Tdot Shots). \nSome highlights of the walk: \n\nUnion Station\nFinancial District (Brookfield Place\, TD Centre\, Commerce Court\, First Canadian Place)\nModernism\, Post-modernism\, Art Deco and Romanesque Revival architecture\nCity Hall (New and Old)\nOCAD university + AGO / Grange Park\nChinatown / Spadina Ave\n\nPreview the tour at our site Iconic Toronto. This walk is accessible. Bring comfortable shoes and and umbrella – we walk rain or shine. \nYou do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. Many of us are happy to share photography tips! This event will be an opportunity to network and learn more about the stories behind and the history of public art in Toronto. \nParticipants have a chance to have their photography featured on the Tdot Shots social and website. Build your portfolio and get feedback from your peers and the tour facilitator. \nMeeting location: The meeting spot is TBA\, you will receive a confirmation email by noon on the day of the event. Please add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. We usually email you by noon with tips and updates. \nThere is a fee of $9 to attend this photo walk & walking tour.  Please note the rain date in case of extreme weather is the following day\, Sunday July 20. \nHope you will join us! This is one of our newest photo walk – walking tours in Toronto! If you have any questions please reach out! Contact me: tdot@tdot.com \nMike Simpson\n@tdot_mike \nCredits: Photography for feature image collage by @crystlevs \n_ \nPlease scroll to the end of the post to buy your ticket. \n \n \n  URL:https://tdot.cc/event/art-architecture-in-downtown-toronto-photo-walk-tour-on-july-19-2025/ CATEGORIES:Architecture,Art,Iconic Toronto,Photography,Toronto,Walking Tours END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250713T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250713T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250601T152107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T141105Z UID:7036-1752429600-1752436800@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Beaches Toronto Photo Walk Meetup with Tdot Shots on July 13\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED \nEvent postponed due to excessive heat. We will meet in mid to late September. Thank you. \nIf you already registered you will receive notification when we reschedule. A new event will be posted on in the fall.   🍁 \nJoin us in the beautiful Beaches neighbourhood in the east Toronto waterfront. This Tdot.cc community meetup is for photographers and city explorers curious about Toronto classics and landmarks. All are welcome. \nDate: 6 pm on July 13\nEvent is about two hours. \nOur focus is on photography at the wonderful lakeshore beaches and parks found around Queen St. East. The walk takes place before sunset and will last approximately two hours. By mid May vegetation it’s starting to feel like summer is on the horizon – flowers will be blooming and trees are starting to turn green. \nThis meetup is organized by Mike Simpson\, avid photographer and city hike enthusiast. The event is produced by Tdot Shots. Follow our pages on IG: @tdot_shots + @tdot_mike. \nThis meetup is free. Some versions of this event have a small fee and are conducted as a walking tour focusing on culture\, history and architecture. Please register / RSVP. Contact us if you are interested in a private group walking tour and we’ll be happy to customize a tour for you. \nSome highlights of the walk (weather permitting and depending on route): \n\nRC Harris water filtration plant\nLeuty Lifeguard station\nKew Beach\nAshbridges Bay\n\nYou do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. Many of us are happy to share photography tips! This event will be an opportunity to network and learn more about photography and the Beaches neighbourhood. \nMeeting location: The meeting spot is TBA\, you will receive a confirmation email the morning of the event. Please add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. We usually email you by noon with tips and updates. \nAfter you RSVP an email is sent with a confirmation. If you don’t receive this email contact us. \nHope you will join us! This is one of our exciting new photo walks in Toronto! If you have any questions please reach out! Contact me: tdot@tdot.com \nLastly\, if you want to improve your skills and support our community please also check out our workshops. \nMike Simpson \n  \nCredits for feature photo \nFeature image created by Mike Simpson / Tdot Shots. Image based on the following photos:\nAerial image by Kevin Cabral on Wikimedia\nRC Harris plant by Skeezix1000 on Wikimedia URL:https://tdot.cc/event/beaches-toronto-photo-walk-meetup-tdot-shots-uly-13-2025/ CATEGORIES:Iconic Toronto,Photo Walks,Photography ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/toronto_beaches_ashbridges_bay_rc_harris_tdot_shots_event_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250705T213000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250530T215656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T000938Z UID:7014-1751742000-1751751000@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Toronto Island History Photo Walk and Light Painting Demo with Tdot Shots on July 5\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Welcome. We are celebrating Tdot Shots 7th anniversary and invite you to join us for a special photo walk and night photography light painting demo on July 5 (rain date July 12). \nOur event coodinator and guide\, Mike Simpson will lead us on a photo walk tour which explores the history of Toronto  Island. We journey from Hanlan’s point to Centre Island\, taking in wild beaches\, the historic lighthouse\, the pier and other sites from the island’s fascinating history. \nOur special guest\, Scott Visscher\, will demonstrate sunset and night photography techniques and lead us on a long exposure / light painting photography journey\, with the beautiful Toronto skyline in the background. \nBonus: Canadian history \nThis event has a Canada Day theme. Much of the tour will celebrate aspects of local and Canadian history\, geography and culture. The islands are a perfect microcosm of Canadian life. \nFeatures of this event: \n\nferry ride and beautiful setting of Toronto island\nskyline views of the city\nphoto walk tour (history of the islands)\nlandscape and sunset photography\nnight and long exposure photography\nlight painting demonstration\nCanada day theme\n\nFerry and Toronto skyline / Photo by Benson Kua from Toronto Island \nParticipants will be assisted by Scott and can expect that more experienced shooters in attendance will offer helpful tips. A DSLR or mirrorless is ideal but some of our attendees use smartphones. You should bring a tripod and be able to access settings for taking longer exposures (such at manual mode or shutter priority mode). \nBonus online access: approximately one week prior to the event you will be able to access a participant discussion post. Your ticket may also be used for discounted membership services at tdot.co. \nToronto islands aerial view by JK Liu \nOur event takes place an hour before sunset. You will be able to travel to the island via the Toronto ferry service or water taxi. Buy your ticket for Toronto ferries in advance to save time at the gate. You must buy your own ferry ticket. \nSuggestion: Organizers will be meeting by 6:30 pm sharp to take the 6:45 pm ferry to Hanlan’s point. Event starts at 7 pm. We suggest leaving after the event by a ferry which departs at 9:45 pm. You may make other arrangements if you wish (earlier or later departures\, use water taxi or private transportation). \nSample Gallery \nIsland sail boat and channel / Photo by Rudolf Cohilj \nScott with a group of photographers at a Tdot Shots workshop / Photo by Mike Simpson \nPhoto by M Appel Photography \nTickets \nPlease purchase a ticket via this site. We limit sales to 20 people. After making payment you will receive a confirmation email. If you don’t receive the email\, first check your spam folder and then contact us. \nParticipants will receive an update email on the morning of the event. If you have any questions please email us at tdot@tdot.com. \nLooking forward to seeing you at the island! Thanks for supporting Tdot Shots and our creative community. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/toronto-island-history-photo-walk-tour-light-painting-demo-tdot-shots-july-5-2025/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Training,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/toronto-Island-event_tdot_shots_web-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250628T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250628T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250604T144153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T165838Z UID:7072-1751133600-1751140800@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Smartphone Photo Walk Workshop with Mike Simpson and Tdot Shots June 28 Downtown Toronto DESCRIPTION:Welcome. This event is new! We proudly present “Smartphone Photo Walk Workshop with Mike Simpson and Guests in Downtown Toronto” an event open to all. Whether newbie or experienced you may learn something about mobile cameras\, shooting process and editing. \nWe will discuss some general best practices and tricks for platforms like Android and iOS. In addition we can look at gear like mini tripods\, gimbals and other accessories. Bring a pair of comfortable shoes and an open mind. 😀 \nEvent focus: \n\nShooting in downtown Toronto\nNetworking with other creatives\nLearning smartphone camera tricks and tips\nIntroduction to accessories like tripods and gimbals\nGuest participants will talk about action cams\, drones and alternative cameras\n\nDate: Saturday June 28\nTime: 6 pm. \nEvent location: TBA – downtown Toronto. \nPlease register at this site and be sure to follow our organizers: @tdot_mike and @tdot_shots. 👍 \nSee you at the meetup!\nMike \n  URL:https://tdot.cc/event/smartphone-photo-walk-workshop-mike-simpson-tdot-shots-june-28-downtown-toronto/ CATEGORIES:Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/smartphone_photography_photo_walk_workshop_tdot_shots_toronto_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250531T070000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250425T153301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T153904Z UID:6811-1748667600-1748674800@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Art of Time: Long Exposure and ICM Photography Workshop with Michèle Thompson DESCRIPTION:Welcome to this new training series hosted by Michèle Thompson. This is the sign up for Part 2. \nLong Exposure Made Simple: Create Photos that Speak  \n“Because the best photos don’t just show – they tell”\n_ \nWant your photos to feel more like art and less like snapshots?   \nJoin us and see how a slow shutter can totally change the way you see the world. \nOur  workshop takes place at a Toronto waterfront (location TBA probably Humber Bay).   \nJoin us to learn how to use long exposures in your landscape photography ex. on water/ clouds and how to create abstract images using Intentional Camera Movement with water  . \nExplore how to:  \n\nTake long exposures  \nUse the exposure triangle\nUse your neutral density filters  \nDetermine how long to expose for when using the ND filters \nUse different exposure times to  evoke different emotions in your images  \n\nDate:  May 31 at 5:15 am (rain date June 1 same time)\nTime: 5:00 am\nCost: $12 – please buy a ticket at this site Tdot.cc \nAfter you register\, you will receive a confirmation email and on the date of the event you will be sent a link prior to the presentation. \n_ \nPlease note there are two events. The first is a free webinar and the second is a paid workshop that takes place in-person. \nMay 28 – Art of Time Part 1 – Long Exposure\, Landscape\, ICM – online presentation with Michele. \nMay 31 – Art of Time Part 2 – Long Exposure\, Landscape\, ICM – In-person photo walk workshop with Michele. (Rain date June 1). \nSummary: in both the webinar and workshop you will learn how to use ND filters to take a long exposure\, how to determine how long to expose for and Michele will walk people through her typical process from arriving at the scene to capturing the final LE image   \nThanks for your support and see you at the workshop. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/art-of-time-long-exposure-icm-photography-workshop-with-michele-thompson/ CATEGORIES:Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Training,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Art_of_Time_Workshop_Michele_Thompson_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250528T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250425T154128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T120051Z UID:6807-1748458800-1748462400@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Art of Time: Landscape and Long Exposure Photography Webinar with Michèle Thompson DESCRIPTION:Welcome to this new training series hosted by Michèle Thompson aka @magpie_n_moo. This is the sign up for Part 1. \nLong Exposure Made Simple: Create Photos that Speak  \n“Because the best photos don’t just show – they tell”\n_ \nWant your photos to feel more like art and less like snapshots?   \nThis session will unlock the magic of long exposure photography—where water turns silky\, light becomes trails\, and time slows down just enough to tell a story.   \nYou’ll learn how to capture motion with emotion using just a camera\, a tripod\, and a few simple tricks.  \nWhether you shoot with a phone or a camera\, you’ll walk away inspired and ready to create dreamy\, dramatic images—even if you’ve never tried it before.  \nJust easy steps\, real examples\, and creative fun.  \nJoin us and see how a slow shutter can totally change the way you see the world. \nDate: Wed. May 28\nTime: 7 pm\nCost: Free\, please RSVP at this site Tdot.cc \nAfter you register\, you will be added to our Google form list and on the date of the event you will be sent a link prior to the presentation.\n_ \nPlease note there are two events. The first is a free webinar and the second is a paid workshop that takes place in-person. \nMay 28 – Art of Time Part 1 – Long Exposure\, Landscape\, ICM – online presentation with Michele. \nMay 31 – Art of Time Part 2 – Long Exposure\, Landscape\, ICM – In-person photo walk workshop with Michele. (Rain date June 1) \nSummary: in both the webinar and workshop you will learn how to use ND filters to take a long exposure\, how to determine how long to expose for and Michele will walk people through her typical process from arriving at the scene to capturing the final LE image   \nWe hope you will be able to join us at both events! \n  \nPlease RSVP via this form: \nRegister for webinar \nUpdate info will be sent the day of the event. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/art-of-time-landscape-long-exposure-photography-webinar-with-michele-thompson/ CATEGORIES:Photography,Special Event,Training,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Art_of_Time_Webinar_Michele_Thompson_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250525T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250525T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250422T143232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T172511Z UID:6762-1748196000-1748203200@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Church Street Toronto Photo Walk with Tdot Shots May 25\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Welcome. this is the first edition of our new photo walk exploring Church St. This is a historic downtown Toronto street. Street and architectural photography will be our focus. \nAll can participate. You don’t need to have a professional camera – bring a smartphone\, compact\, mirrorless or DSLR. Our community will offer tips and you will have a chance to learn new techniques and meet new people. \nWe will centre our meetup on Church St between Bloor and Front St\, with a few small detours to explore the numerous churches\, parks and historic buildings in the neighbourhoods along the way. The exact route is TBA on the day of the photo walk\, \nBe sure to follow @tdot_shots on Instagram. We post images\, features and event updates regularly. \nAfter you register you receive an update email on the morning of the event which confirms our time\, meeting location and weather / traffic information. \nThanks for your interest in our events and see you at the meetup! \n  \n  URL:https://tdot.cc/event/church-street-toronto-photo-walk-with-tdot-shots-may-25-2025/ CATEGORIES:Architecture,Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Church_Street_Toronto_Photo_Walk_by_Tdot_Shots_St_James_Cathedral_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250517T223000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250416T160941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250427T121709Z UID:6738-1747513800-1747521000@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk Workshop with Paul Flynn and Tdot Shots on May 17\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk and Workshop with Paul Flynn and Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots on May 17 (rain date May 24)  \nWelcome all curious and creative photographers!\nHave you ever wanted to capture streetcars or traffic light streaks with incredible night time cityscapes? Long exposure is a captivating style of photography that is accessible\, especially with group outings like the Tdot Shots community events. We are GTA creators and photography enthusiasts and experts. \nJoin us for an evening of creative long exposure photography in Toronto’s vibrant downtown. We limit our group to 15 participants. You have two co-leaders\, Paul Flynn and Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots. \nTime / Location\n8:30 – 10:30\nFinancial District (TBA) \nWe meet just before sunset\, which in mid May is about 8:40 pm. Be sure to join our group at the meeting spot by 8:30 pm.  Rain date is May 24 at the same time and place. We only use the backup date in event of extreme weather conditions otherwise we shoot rain or shine. \nWe always shoot in the central downtown area. A rough route will be announced the morning of the meetup. Often it is central downtown mainly in the Financial district. Our route is subject to change depending on local conditions and events.  \nWorkshop Component\nThis photo walk is part social event and part instructional session. We offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions about gear\, technique and aesthetics\, and get practice shooting long exposures with mirrorless and DSLR gear.\nBonus: participants get access to an online discussion page for the event and online courses on our site tdot.co. (You receive a community-level membership). \nRequired Equipment\nTripod and a camera that can shoot in long exposure mode (0.5 – 8 or more seconds). While we don’t recommend smartphones you may use one. No need to have expertise – learn the basics of manual mode or shutter priority mode. \nAbout Paul Flynn\nToronto-based photographer Paul Flynn is known for his cityscapes and street photography\, capturing the urban essence of Toronto through both long-exposure shots and creative compositions. His long exposure photography is especially intriguing\, as composition plays a vital role. During the pandemic\, Paul had a project documenting theatres and entertainment landmarks that were temporarily dark. He loves scouting prime locations to combine the engaging contrast of transit and traffic with the towering cityscapes of the Toronto skyline including CN Tower and financial district. We featured Paul’s work a few times including in this post on his project. \nAbout Tdot Shots\nMike Simpson founded the group and website in 2018. For six years team Tdot Shots has hosted photo walks\, workshops and an annual photo contest in Greater Toronto. Our community shoots a variety of stylers including landscape\, street and cityscape photography. We promote our members via our social page and website. Often we feature the photography of people who come out to our events. \nRegistration / Tickets\nParticipants should buy a ticket to ensure their spot – we are limited to 15 guests. After purchase you will receive an email with ticket information. Contact us if you have any issues. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Mike Simpson via email if you have questions. We’re happy to assist. \nThanks for your support\nWe are grateful for your interest in our event and look forward to seeing you on May 17! \n \nPhoto credits: all photos by Paul Flynn aka @to_shots except image of Paul by Mike Simpson. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/long-exposure-night-photography-photo-walk-workshop-paul-flynn-tdot-shots-may-17-2025/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Long_Exposure_Workshop_Title_Card_Wide_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250515T200000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250424T153256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T182211Z UID:6792-1747333800-1747339200@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Spring Photo Walk at University of Toronto\, May 15\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Note: Event is cancelled due to low registration. See you at the next meetup! \nThis meetup is for anyone interested in photography and creative meetups. All are welcome. Our focus is on historical and architectural photography. The walk takes place before sunset and will last approximately two hours.  \nThe U of T campus is in spring bloom. We look forward to  exploring the campus\, looking at the classic and modern architecture\, and shooting spring flowers. This tour is led by Mike Simpson\, avid photographer and architecture enthusiast. \nMeeting location: The meeting spot is TBA\, you will receive a confirmation email the morning of the event. Please add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. We usually email you by noon with tips and updates. \nTransit/Parking: If you are traveling via public transit or car we recommend you plan to arrive or park near Bay Station. or St. George Station. Our walks start at the U of T campus near Bloor St. Exact location is confirmed day of event. \nPlease RSVP using this site. \nHope you will join us! This is one of our favourite walking tours in Toronto! If you have any questions please reach out! Contact me: tdot@tdot.com \nMike Simpson URL:https://tdot.cc/event/spring-photo-walk-at-university-of-toronto-may-15-2025/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto,University of Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/U_of_T_Photo_Walk_by_Tdot_Shots_Toronto_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250222T162317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T232252Z UID:6376-1743872400-1743881400@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Public Art and Sculpture in Downtown Toronto - Photo Walk Tour on April 5\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:This meetup is for photographers\, fans of art and city explorers. All are welcome. Our focus is on art\, culture\, history\, and particularly the photography of public art and sculpture in downtown Toronto. The walk takes place before sunset and will last approximately 2.5 hours. We limit the group to a max. of 12 people. \nOn this walk through Toronto downtown we look at some amazing public art\, installation and sculpture. We also discuss aspects like street art\, and architecture both classic and modern. This tour is led by Mike Simpson\, avid photographer\, art curator and urban wanderer. (Mike is the founder of Tdot Shots). \nSome highlights of the walk: \n\nUnion Station\nFinancial District (TD Centre\, Commerce Court\, First Canadian Place)\nCity Hall (New and Old)\nAGO / Grange Park\nChinatown / Spadina Ave\n\nPreview the tour at our site Iconic Toronto. This walk is accessible. Bring comfortable shoes and and umbrella – we walk rain or shine. \nYou do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. Many of us are happy to share photography tips! This event will be an opportunity to network and learn more about the stories behind and the history of public art in Toronto. \nParticipants have a chance to have their photography featured on the Tdot Shots social and website. Build your portfolio and get feedback from your peers and the tour facilitator. \nMeeting location: The meeting spot is TBA\, you will receive a confirmation email by noon on the day of the event. Please add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. We usually email you by noon with tips and updates. \nThere is a fee of $8 to attend this photo walk & walking tour.  Please note the rain date in case of extreme weather is the following day\, Sunday April 6. \nBonus – Participants can access our community-level membership and take a course at our site Tdot.co. Join us online for creative skills training after the event. \nHope you will join us! This is one of our newest photo walk – walking tours in Toronto! If you have any questions please reach out! Contact me: tdot@tdot.com \nMike Simpson\n@tdot_mike \nCredits: Photography for feature image collage @tdot_mike \n_ \nPlease scroll to the end of the post to buy your ticket. \n \n  \n  URL:https://tdot.cc/event/public-art-sculpture-downtown-toronto-photo-walk-tour-april-5-2025/ CATEGORIES:Architecture,Art,Iconic Toronto,Photography,Toronto,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Photo_Walk_Graphic-Public_Art_web.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T173000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250324T142242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T142655Z UID:6494-1743262200-1743269400@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Allan Gardens and Downtown Yonge Spring Photo Walk on March 29\, 2025 (Originally scheduled for March 22) DESCRIPTION:Note: This event was originally scheduled for Sat. March 22. If you signed up for that event you do not need to register again. Thank you. \nWelcome to this special meetup event that combines spring flower photography and architecture / street photography in beautiful Allan Gardens\, Toronto. Our host is Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots. Celebrating Spring Equinox 2024\, this special photo walk takes place at Allan Gardens and the Downtown Toronto Yonge St. neighbourhood. Some unique locations are included on this walk! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo RSVP please scroll to end of post. Thank you. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is a free event. All are welcome. We will enjoy the wonderful park and greenhouse known as Allan Gardens and then explore the neighbourhoods along downtown between Church and Yonge St. We will walk from Allan Gardens to Toronto Metropolitan (Ryerson) University and wrap up at Yonge and Dundas Square. We encourage participants to also join our community and membership sites\, Tdot.CC and Tdot Connect and follow @tdot_shots on Instagram. This evening walk will last approximately 2 hours. The photo walk will cover and include: \n\nWalk of the Allan Gardens park and neighbourhood\nPhotography of the park and horticulture (the gardens\, plants and flowers)\nRoute from Allan Gardens to Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson U.)\nVisit to Image Centre photo gallery (time permitting)\nFinal stop at Sankofa Square aka Yonge-Dundas Square\nNature\, street\, and architectural photography\n\nYou do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. Many of us are happy to share photography tips! We look forward to welcoming you. Don’t miss this opportunity to network\, shoot some unique spots\, and enjoy the gardens\, streets and architecture of downtown TO. Participants will have an opportunity to submit photos for potential inclusion in posts on our website and social channels. We will try to feature many of your images! Meeting location: on the day of the meetup we confirm the exact location and route with an email\, that also includes tips and other updates. If you have questions please contact us: tdot@tdot.com Photo by Mike Simpson of Tdot Shots and Iconic Toronto / by @tdot_mike \n\n\n\n\n\nAllan Gardens photo walk in Toronto with Tdot Shots\nAllen Gardens – visit with tdotshots.com / Photo credits: Jeff Hitchcock and Diego Silvestre URL:https://tdot.cc/event/allan-gardens-and-downtown-yonge-spring-photo-walk-on-march-29-2025/ CATEGORIES:Iconic Toronto,Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Photo_Walk_Graphic-Allan_Gardens_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T183000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250212T171729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T192723Z UID:6236-1742056200-1742063400@tdot.cc SUMMARY:University of Toronto Spring Photo Walk on March 15\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Our first spring meetup of 2025 is at the lovely U of T campus in downtown Toronto. The university’s St. George campus is historic and centrally located\, easy to get to and chock full of architectural gems. The date is Saturday March 15. \nBy mid March we hope the campus has a few brave blooms here and there and the sun will be out with mild temps. Cross your fingers as it is still March! The university campus offers lots of incredible architectural and cityscape views\, cultural and historical notes\, and plenty of spots to gather for little chats about the school and photography. We have hosted a variety of meetups at the campus multiple times a year since 2019. \n\nAll are welcome to attend. To support our programs\, we encourage you to join and follow our community by registering at Tdot.cc for the Tdot Create community site\, and follow Tdot Shots on Instagram at @tdot_shots. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to have a professional DSLR or mirrorless camera – many of our guests shoot with a smartphone. This is however a photography meetup so expect taking photos to be a primary motivation for attending the event. \nDate: Saturday\, March 15\, 2025 Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm Location: University of Toronto\, St. George campus Cost: FreeHost: Mike Simpson of @tdot_shots \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in one of our University of Toronto architecture and history walking tours please reach out to arrange a booking for yourself or your group. \n\n\n\n\n\nNote: we offer tours and photo walks all throughout the year. Have a group in town? Hire us for a private event. We are flexible and offer amazing creative and cultural experiences around the city. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/university-of-toronto-spring-photo-walk-march-15-2025/ CATEGORIES:Iconic Toronto,Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto,University of Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/U_of_T_Photo_Walk_by_Tdot_Shots_Toronto_web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T180000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250203T224719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T155508Z UID:6053-1741447800-1741456800@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Art and Architecture in Downtown Toronto - Photo Walk Tour on March 8\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:This meetup is for photographers\, fans of art and city explorers. All are welcome. Our focus is on art\, culture\, history\, and particularly the photography of public art and architecture in downtown Toronto. The walk takes place before sunset and will last approximately 2.5 hours. We limit the group to a max. of 12 people. \nThe Toronto downtown features some amazing public art\, installation and sculpture. We also discuss the incredible architecture\, both classic and modern. This tour is led by Mike Simpson\, avid photographer\, art curator and urban wanderer. (Mike is the founder of Tdot Shots). \nSome highlights of the walk: \n\nUnion Station\nFinancial District (TD Centre\, Commerce Court\, First Canadian Place)\nCity Hall (New and Old)\nAGO / Grange Park\nChinatown / Spadina Ave\n\nPreview the tour at our site Iconic Toronto. This walk is accessible. Bring comfortable shoes and and umbrella – we walk rain or shine. \nYou do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. Many of us are happy to share photography tips! This event will be an opportunity to network and learn more about the stories behind and the history of public art in Toronto. \nParticipants have a chance to have their photography featured on the Tdot Shots social and website. Build your portfolio and get feedback from your peers and the tour facilitator. \nMeeting location: The meeting spot is TBA\, you will receive a confirmation email by noon on the day of the event. Please add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. We usually email you by noon with tips and updates. \nThere is a fee of $8 to attend this photo walk & walking tour.  Please note the rain date in case of extreme weather is the following day\, Sunday March 9. \nBonus – Participants can access our community-level membership and take a course at our site Tdot.co. Join us online for creative skills training after the event. \nHope you will join us! This is one of our newest photo walk – walking tours in Toronto! If you have any questions please reach out! Contact me: tdot@tdot.com \nMike Simpson\n@tdot_mike \nCredits: Photography for feature image collage by @crystlevs \n_ \nPlease scroll to the end of the post to buy your ticket. \n \n \n  URL:https://tdot.cc/event/art-architecture-in-downtown-toronto-photo-walk-tour-on-march-8-2025/ CATEGORIES:Architecture,Art,Iconic Toronto,Photography,Toronto,Walking Tours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Art_Architecture_photo_walk_Tdot_Shots_Toronto.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250216T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250204T200334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T145433Z UID:6082-1739725200-1739725200@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Henge Sunset Photo Walk in Downtown Toronto Feb. 16\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:This is a free event. Registration is required (RSVP). We encourage participants to follow @tdot_shots on Instagram. Please consider joining our community and membership sites\, Tdot.CC and Tdot Connect (tdot.co). \nWe love shooting the Toronto henge effect on the downtown streets. ☀ This evening sunset walk will last approximately 90 minutes and be short and sweet – crossing our fingers for good weather! \nBe sure to join us on Saturday Feb. 16. We meet at 5 pm and Sunset is at 5:49 pm.  \nYou do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. Many of us are happy to share photography tips! We look forward to welcoming you. Don’t miss this opportunity to network\, shoot some unique spots\, and enjoy the architecture of downtown TO. \nMeeting location: on the day of the meetup we confirm the exact location and route with an email\, that also includes tips and other updates. \nIf you have questions please contact us: tdot@tdot.com \nThank you\,\nMike\n_ \nWe usually use apps to figure out ideal dates to shoot henge in the city.\nCurious about Sun Calculator?\nHere’s a link so you can view yourself:\nhttps://www.suncalc.org/#/43.6489\,-79.3793\,16/2024.02.17/14:48/1/3 \n_ _ \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nView this post on Instagram\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nA post shared by Photo & Creative community by Tdot Shots Toronto (@tdot_shots) \n\n\n \n  \nPhotos in this social post from a previous event on Front St. at the famous Gooderham building / images by Mike from @tdot_shots and various contributors who are tagged in the post. Thanks to all who shared their photos! \n  URL:https://tdot.cc/event/henge-sunset-photo-walk-in-downtown-toronto-feb-16-2025/ CATEGORIES:Iconic Toronto,Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.com/media/events/Collage_Henge_Sunset_Front_St_Gooderham_Toronto_@tdot_shots_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250130T163340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T134836Z UID:6024-1739640600-1739647800@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Photo Walk - Illuminite Festival with Tdot Shots and Downtown Yonge BIA on Feb. 15\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT – We have reached our RSVP limit. Please sign up for the events on February 14 and Feb. 22. Thank you. \nJoin us for a special art and light installation photo walk in downtown Toronto. 🎨 All are welcome. We offer participants a chance to practice a variety of photography techniques. \nAbout Illuminite: Welcome to the second year of ILLUMINITE\, a celebration of light\, art\, and togetherness in the heart of Downtown Yonge. This year’s theme\, Making Connections\, shines a spotlight on the bonds between people and the spaces we share\, transforming the winter landscape into a vibrant\, interactive experience. \nDiscover captivating light installations that brighten Downtown Yonge from February 14 to March 2\, 2025\, running daily from late afternoon to evening. This winter\, ILLUMINITE bridges the chill with warmth\, creativity\, and community spirit. \nWhere: Yonge St and Sankofa Square in downtown Toronto (meeting location TBA) \nWhen: Feb. 15 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm \nHost: Mike Simpson of Tdot Shots / Downtown Yonge BIA \nNote: there will be additional photo walks on Feb. 14 and Feb. 22. \nWe focus on street and night photography – and the amazing light installations by a variety of talented artists. Our photo walk will start at sunset. We will review the route and discuss night photography techniques. We encourage you to bring the best camera you own. Smartphones are welcome – we also suggest bringing a mirror less or DSLR to capture the lights and installations. \nPlease be sure to post your best pics on Instagram and use both the hashtag #illuminite2025 and #tdot_shots. Tag us on your images and reels – @downtownyonge and @tdot_shots. More details will be announced prior to the event. View official BIA website for information. \nExact meeting location will be announced in an update email on the morning of the event. Questions? Please email and we’ll do our best to assist. \nThank you and see you on February 15! \nInstallations include: \nCELESTIA\nArtist: Kleis\nLocation: Sankofa Square \n \nTHE TUNNEL\nCompany: Creos | Artist: BIG ART\nLocation: College Park – Yonge Street Entrance \n \nAnd more! For full lineup please visit the BIA website: https://downtownyonge.com/illuminite/ URL:https://tdot.cc/event/photo-walk-illuminite-festival-tdot-shots-downtown-yonge-bia-feb-15/ CATEGORIES:Art,Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/illuminite_2025_event_post_TdotCC-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T193000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250129T141547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T135106Z UID:5993-1739554200-1739561400@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Photo Walk - Illuminite Festival with Tdot Shots and Downtown Yonge BIA on Feb. 14\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special photo walk on Valentine’s Day! ❤ All are welcome including couples and families. We offer participants a chance to practice their street\, night and portrait photography. \nAbout Illuminite: Welcome to the second year of ILLUMINITE\, a celebration of light\, art\, and togetherness in the heart of Downtown Yonge. This year’s theme\, Making Connections\, shines a spotlight on the bonds between people and the spaces we share\, transforming the winter landscape into a vibrant\, interactive experience. \nDiscover captivating light installations that brighten Downtown Yonge from February 14 to March 2\, 2025\, running daily from late afternoon to evening. This winter\, ILLUMINITE bridges the chill with warmth\, creativity\, and community spirit. \nWhere: Yonge St and Sankofa Square in downtown Toronto (meeting location TBA) \nWhen: Feb. 14 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm \nHost: Mike Simpson of Tdot Shots / Downtown Yonge BIA \nNote: there will be additional photo walks on Feb. 15 and Feb. 22. \nWe focus on street and portrait photography – and the amazing light installations by a variety of talented artists. Our photo walk will start at sunset. We will review the route and discuss night photography techniques. We encourage you to bring the best camera you own. Smartphones are welcome – we also suggest bringing a mirror less or DSLR to capture the lights and installations at the finest so your images will dazzle our judges. \nPlease be sure to post your best pics on Instagram and use both the hashtag #illuminite2025 and #tdot_shots. Tag us on your images and reels – @downtownyonge and @tdot_shots. View the BIA website for information about the event. \nWhen you register please indicate if you are a couple or family by hitting that “+” button for your plus one. \nExact meeting location will be announced in an update email on the morning of the event. Questions? Please email and we’ll do our best to assist. \nThank you and see you on February 14! \nInstallations include: \nCELESTIA\nArtist: Kleis\nLocation: Sankofa Square \n \nTHE TUNNEL\nCompany: Creos | Artist: BIG ART\nLocation: College Park – Yonge Street Entrance \n \nAnd more! For full lineup please visit the BIA website: https://downtownyonge.com/illuminite/ URL:https://tdot.cc/event/photo-walk-illuminite-festival-tdot-shots-downtown-yonge-bia-feb-14/ CATEGORIES:Art,Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/illuminite_2025_event_post_heart_TdotCC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20250109T163910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T151632Z UID:5951-1739113200-1739120400@tdot.cc SUMMARY:University of Toronto Winter Photo Walk on Sunday February 9\, 2025 DESCRIPTION:Note: Meeting time adjusted to 3:30 pm. Meeting location TBA. If you are registered please review your email inbox for your update. Thank you. \nOur first meetup of 2025 is at the lovely U of T campus in downtown Toronto. The university’s St. George campus is historic and centrally located\, easy to get to and chock full of architectural gems. The date is Sunday Feb. 9. \nFebruary can be pretty frozen and chilly but this walk is pretty magical with cold and snow. The university campus offers lots of incredible architectural and cityscape views\, cultural and historical notes\, and plenty of spots to gather for little chats about the school and photography. We have hosted a February walk since our first one at the U of T back in February 2023. \n\nAll are welcome to attend. To support our programs\, we encourage you to join and follow our community by registering at Tdot.cc for the Tdot Create community site\, and follow Tdot Shots on Instagram at @tdot_shots. \n\n\n\nYou don’t need to have a professional DSLR or mirrorless camera – many of our guests shoot with a smartphone. This is however a photography meetup so expect taking photos to be a primary motivation for attending the event. \nDate: Sunday\, Feb. 9\, 2025 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm Location: University of Toronto\, St. George campus Cost: FreeHost: Mike Simpson of @tdot_shots \n\n\n\nIf you are interested in one of our University of Toronto architecture and history walking tours please reach out to arrange a booking for yourself or your group. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFootsteps in the snow at Convocation Hall\, University of Toronto\n\n\nNote: we offer tours and photo walks all throughout the year. Have a group in town? Hire us for a private event. We are flexible and offer amazing creative and cultural experiences around the city. URL:https://tdot.cc/event/university-of-toronto-winter-photo-walk-sunday-february-9-2025/ CATEGORIES:Iconic Toronto,Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto,University of Toronto END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20241209T160241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T203437Z UID:5896-1737331200-1737417599@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Course Launch - Register for a Reminder About Our MVP Portfolio Course Start! DESCRIPTION:Greetings. Many of you are members of our community site Tdot.cc and some of you are premium members of our training site Tdot.co aka Tdot Connect. Big thanks for supporting our endeavours!\nYou may be interested in receiving a reminder about our course launch for our new course “Mastering Visual Portfolios.” It starts online the week of Jan. 20\, 2025\, and the first lessons are free for everyone. You can optionally register for access to a site and feedback on your portfolio. \nBy registering here you are requesting a one-time reminder\, the day before course launch\, to receive updates on the course outline\, start date and what you need to participate. \nWho this course is for\nWe are targeting this course toward artists\, designers\, photographers and creators interested in developing design and marketing skills. You should have some kind of existing portfolio and you are looking to improve it\, expand it or build a new portfolio. As far as software goes\, this course is for beginners and intermediates. \nWhat you will learn\nThis six-week course is designed to help artists\, designers\, and photographers create impactful and professional visual portfolios. You’ll explore the history and evolution of portfolios\, understand modern formats\, and develop a personalized portfolio that highlights your unique style and best work. By the end of the course\, you’ll have a polished portfolio and the skills to share it effectively across digital and traditional platforms\, culminating in a capstone project where you’ll receive feedback from instructors and peers. \nMore information\nCourse overview page: https://tdot.co/course/mastering-visual-portfolios-mvp/ \nSkills or software requirements\nYou do not need any specific design or marketing background. Just bring your passion and commitment. You will need to work with web softeare and design software to create a basic portfolio. For websites we recommend WordPress. You can create your own site or get a site on our network (tdot.co). \nWe will work with a variety of tools\, the choice is up to you: Photoshop (paid) or Photopea (freemium)\, Canva or Adobe Express (both free)\, PowerPoint or Google Slides (both have free versions). Lesson demonstrations may focus on using Photoshop but you can use free tools to create graphics for this course. \nWrapping Up \nSigning up here does not represent any obligation to take the course or get a premium membership. If you are curious about building a portfolio or taking our courses this is a good way to get started. It’s up to you where you take it. \nThank you. \nMike Simpson \nFounder and course creator \n  \n  URL:https://tdot.cc/event/course-launch-register-for-a-reminder-about-our-mvp-portfolio-course-start/ LOCATION:Tdot.co CATEGORIES:Art,Design,Membership,Photography,Special Event,Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/mastering_visual_portfolios_title_card_promo1_tdotconnect.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241228T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20241206T181010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T150133Z UID:5882-1735398000-1735405200@tdot.cc SUMMARY:City Hall and Financial District Winter Photo Walk in Toronto Dec. 28\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Cancelled to due to foggy and rainy weather. We will return in February. Thank you. \nHello city explorers and fans of photography. This is a free event. Registration is required (RSVP). We encourage participants to also to and follow @tdot_shots on Instagram. \nIt’s almost Christmas and the holiday season is upon us. We love this downtown TO location! All creators and photographers are welcome to join. Our focus is on photography and the special light installations at City Hall and around the financial district.. This photo walk takes place before sunset and will last approximately two hours. We start our meetup at 3:00 pm. \nThe walk takes place in the downtown Toronto central business district and east\, also known as “Old Town Toronto.” Typically we walk from Union Station or TD Centre to City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square which is very festive at this time of year! We pass by iconic Toronto landmarks such as the Financial District (TD Centre\, Commerce Court)\, Brookfield Place. If you are brave bring your ice skates! Weather permitting the skating rink will be open! \nYou do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. Many of us are happy to share photography tips! We look forward to welcoming you. Don’t miss this opportunity to network\, shoot some unique spots\, and enjoy the holiday ambiance and decorations of downtown TO. \nMeeting location: on the day of the meetup we confirm the exact location and route with an email\, that also includes tips and other updates. \nIf you have questions please contact us: tdot@tdot.com URL:https://tdot.cc/event/city-hall-financial-district-winter-photo-walk-toronto-dec-28-2024/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/toronto_city_hall_photowalk_christmas_holidays_tdot_shots_winter_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20241108T153849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T161659Z UID:5745-1732984200-1732993200@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk Workshop with Paul Flynn and Tdot Shots on Nov. 30\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Photo credits: all photos by Paul Flynn aka @to_shots except image of Paul by Mike Simpson.\nEvent short description: Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk and Workshop with Paul Flynn and Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots on Nov. 30\, 2024 \nWelcome all curious and creative photographers!\nHave you ever wanted to capture streetcars or taxis along with incredible night time cityscapes? It’s a captivating style of photography that is accessible\, especially with group outings like the Tdot Shots community events. We are GTA creators and photography enthusiasts and experts. \nJoin us for an evening of creative long exposure photography in Toronto’s vibrant downtown. We limit our group to 12 participants so we increase both intimacy and safety. You have two co-leaders\, Paul Flynn and Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots. \nTime / Location\n4:30 pm – 7 pm\nFinancial District (TBA) \nWe meet just before sunset\, which is 4:42 pm. Be sure to join our group at the meeting spot by 4:45 pm.  Rain date is Sunday Dec. 1 at the same time and place. We only use the backup date in event of extreme weather conditions otherwise we shoot rain or shine. \nWe always shoot in the central downtown area. Rough route will be announced the morning of the meetup. Often it is central downtown between Yonge and University Ave\, north of Front and south of Queen in the Financial district. Our route is subject to change depending on local conditions and events.  \nWorkshop Component\nThis photo walk is part social event and part instructional session. We offer attendees the opportunity to ask questions about gear\, technique and aesthetics\, and get practice shooting long exposures with mirrorless and DSLR gear.\nBonus: participants get access to an online discussion page for the event and online courses on our site tdot.co. (You receive a community-level membership). \nRequired Equipment\nTripod and a camera that can shoot in long exposure mode (0.5 – 8 or more seconds). While we don’t recommend smartphones you may use one. No need to have expertise – learn the basics of manual mode or shutter priority mode. \nAbout Paul Flynn\nToronto-based photographer Paul Flynn is known for his cityscapes and street photography\, capturing the urban essence of Toronto through both long-exposure shots and creative compositions. His long exposure photography is especially intriguing\, as composition plays a vital role. During the pandemic\, Paul had a project documenting theatres and entertainment landmarks that were temporarily dark. He loves scouting prime locations to combine the engaging contrast of transit and traffic with the towering cityscapes of the Toronto skyline including CN Tower and financial district. We featured Paul’s work a few times including in this post on his project. \nAbout Tdot Shots\nMike Simpson founded the group and website in 2018. For six years team Tdot Shots has hosted photo walks\, workshops and an annual photo contest in Greater Toronto. Our community shoots a variety of stylers including landscape\, street and cityscape photography. We promote our members via our social page and website. Often we feature the photography of people who come out to our events. \nRegistration / Tickets\nParticipants should buy a ticket to ensure their spot – we are limited to 12 guests. After purchase you will receive an email with ticket information. Contact us if you have any issues. \nQuestions?\nPlease contact Mike Simpson via email if you have questions. We’re happy to assist. \nThanks for your support\nWe are grateful for your interest in our event and look forward to seeing you on Nov. 30. \n \nPhotos by Paul Flynn @to_shots URL:https://tdot.cc/event/long-exposure-night-photography-photo-walk-workshop-paul-flynn-tdot-shots-nov-30-2024/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Long_Exposure_Workshop_Title_Card_Wide_web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T170000 DTSTAMP:20260428T132512 CREATED:20241109T172635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T143847Z UID:5757-1732374000-1732381200@tdot.cc SUMMARY:Financial District and Old Town Toronto Photo Walk on Nov. 23\, 2024 DESCRIPTION:Hello city explorers and fans of photography. This is a free event. Registration is required (RSVP). We encourage participants to also to and follow @tdot_shots on Instagram. \nLocation update: Meet at the David Pecaut Square (map link) near the sculpture and reflecting pool situated between Roy Thomson Hall and Metro Hall. We walk from Metro Hall east to Financial district and then St. Lawrence neighbourhood. \nWe love this downtown tour! All creators and photographers are welcome to join. Our focus is on photography and architecture. This photo walk takes place before sunset and will last approximately two hours. We start our meetup at 3:00 pm. \nThe walk takes place in the downtown Toronto central business district and east\, also known as “Old Town Toronto.” Typically we walk from Union Station or TD Centre to the Gooderham Building and St. James Cathedral\, passing many iconic Toronto landmarks such as the Financial District (TD Centre\, Commerce Court)\, Brookfield Place\, Front St. East and Berczy Park. \nWe walk slowly and point out unique spots to shoot. After the walk we encourage participants to explore the Front St and King St. neighbourhoods\, including St. Lawrence Market\, and St. James Cathedral. \nYou do not need to have a professional camera. Many participants shoot with smartphones. Many of us are happy to share photography tips! We look forward to welcoming you. Don’t miss this opportunity to network\, shoot some unique spots\, and enjoy the architecture of downtown TO. \nMeeting location: on the day of the meetup we confirm the exact location and route with an email\, that also includes tips and other updates. \nIf you have questions please contact us: tdot@tdot.com URL:https://tdot.cc/event/financial-district-old-town-toronto-photo-walk-nov-23-2024/ CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://tdot.cc/wp-content/uploads/Photo_Walk_Financial_District_Old_Toronto.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR