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SUMMARY:Portrait and Street Photo Walk and Visit to Richard Avedon Immortal Exhibit on Oct. 4\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Note: Start time is 9:30 AM. Exhibit entrance at 11:00 AM. \nJoin us for an exclusive Street-Portrait Workshop & Richard Avedon Exhibit Tour! This multi-part meetup is led by Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots. We are going to explore portraiture\, human expression\, and downtown street photography inspired by one of history’s greatest masters. Please email to request an invite. Read on for event program and participant requirements. \nOur thanks to the amazing Image Centre at Toronto Metropolitan University for hosting us. We are grateful and looking forward to our visit. Learn more about their programs and exhibits: Home | The Image Centre \nAbout the Event\nOur focus is on the balance of practice and theory—combining a hands-on street portrait session with a private gallery visit. The event takes place in downtown Toronto and will last approximately 2.5 hours. \nThis workshop and gallery visit is organized by Mike Simpson\, educator\, photographer\, and founder of Tdot Shots. The event is produced by Tdot Shots in association with Tdot Create. Follow our page: @tdot_shots. \nThis meetup is a free\, invite-only event limited to 30 participants. Please register early to secure your spot. \nHighlights of the event: \nStreet Portrait Session: Practice directing enthusiastic models on the streets of downtown Toronto to capture authentic micro-expressions\, movement and gesture. \nThe Image Centre Visit: Enjoy an exclusive gallery walkthrough with a docent to study Richard Avedon’s stark contrast\, portraiture techniques\, and image framing /sequencing. \nCommunity Connection: Network and collaborate with fellow Toronto creatives in a supportive environment. \nYou do not need to be an expert portrait photographer to attend. Whether you shoot with a mirrorless camera\, a DSLR\, or a smartphone\, this session offers valuable insights for all skill levels. \nMeeting location: The meeting spot in downtown Toronto is TBA. Registered participants will receive a confirmation email with final location details the evening before the event. Please add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. \nThis opportunity is for anyone who has a) been a contributor to our blog or social\, b) attended a paid workshop or tour or b) is a member of our site Tdot.cc. \nHope you will join us for this unique visual experience! If you have any questions\, or want to request an invite\, please reach out at tdot@tdot.com. \nThank you\, \nMike Simpson
URL:https://tdot.cc/event/portrait-and-street-photo-walk-and-visit-to-richard-avedon-immortal-exhibit-on-oct-4-2026/
CATEGORIES:Art,Membership,Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Training,Workshops
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SUMMARY:University of Toronto History Architecture and Fall Photo Walk Tour on Oct. 11\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Note: Start time is 4:30 pm. Sunset on Sunday Oct. 11 is at 6:30. \nJoin us for a History-Architecture Photo Walk Tour at the lovely University of Toronto. This meetup is led by Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots. We are going to enjoy some fall photography. Please sign up! \nOur focus is on history\, architecture and spring bloom photography at the wonderful U of T. The walk takes place before sunset and will last approximately two hours. By early to mid October the trees and flowers at the St. George campus are starting their turn into a brilliant fall transformation (though note we cannot predict how much change to expect). \nThis meetup and walking tour is organized by Mike Simpson\, avid photographer and architecture enthusiast. The event is produced by Tdot Shots in association with Iconic Toronto. Follow our pages: @tdot_shots and @iconictoronto. \nThis meetup is in the form of a 90-120 minute informal tour and photo walk. This is a free event. Please register. \nSome highlights of the walk (weather permitting and depending on route): \n\nVictoria College / St. Michael’s College\nQueen’s Park\nTrinity College\nSoldiers Tower / Hart House\nUniversity College\nConvocation Hall\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 amazing architecture an history of the U of T. \nMeeting location: The meeting spot is TBA\, you will receive a confirmation email by about 11 AM on the morning of the event. Please add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. \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 favourite photo walks in Toronto! If you have any questions please reach out! Contact me: tdot@tdot.com. \nThank you\, \nMike Simpson\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 Mike Simpson / Tdot.com Toronto (@tdot_mike)
URL:https://tdot.cc/event/university-of-toronto-history-architecture-and-fall-photo-walk-tour-on-oct-11-2026/
CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,University of Toronto,Walking Tours
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SUMMARY:Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk Workshop with Paul Flynn and Tdot Shots on Oct. 24\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Long Exposure Night Photography Photo Walk and Workshop with Paul Flynn and Mike Simpson from Tdot Shots on October 24 (rain date Oct. 25)  \nExcited to co-host another workshop by Paul Flynn: we will explore street/long exposure photography in the context of classic Toronto buildings and landmarks. \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 pm – 8:00 pm\nFinancial District (TBA) \n \nWe meet about twenty minutes before sunset\, which at this time of year is about 6:20 pm. Early birds can chat and check camera settings and get to know organizers and other participants. (Feel free to arrive by 6:00 and catch the golden hour).\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.  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 October 24! \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-oct-2026/
CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto,Workshops
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