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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T163000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241102T160000
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SUMMARY:Downtown Toronto Photo Walk and Photo Contest Awards Meetup\, Nov. 2\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:EVENT FULL – closed to new registrations.\n \nDate: Nov. 2\nMeeting location: SE Corner of Bay and King (Commerce Court)\nMeeting Time: 4 pm\nRoute: Downtown Toronto (Financial District) \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?  \nThis may be one of our final photo walks of the 2024 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\nUnion Station / Front St.\nBrookfield Place / TD Centre\nCity Hall or Gooderham Building\n\nRoute 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. \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_ \nHere is a post from the 2023 Photo Contest Awards Meetup!\n_\nScroll to register! Thank you\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 (@tdot_shots) \n\n\n \n  \n 
URL:https://tdot.cc/event/downtown-toronto-photo-walk-photo-contest-awards-meetup-nov-2-2024/
CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241027T200000
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SUMMARY:Light Painting and Steel Wool Photography Workshop at Humber Bay\, Toronto with Scott Visscher and Tdot Shots (Oct 27\, 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Meetup Theme: Light Painting & Steel Wool Workshop and Photo Walk\nLocation: Humber Bay\nDate/Time: 6:00 pm / Oct. 27\, 2024\nExact meeting spot and route to be announced before the event.\n\n\nPlease note:  The rain date for this event is Nov. 3.  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 Events 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\nWorkshop Bonus \nParticipants will have an opportunity to view members-only content and discussion forum at our Tdot CC creative community site. Tips and techniques will be documented on the site and available one week prior to the event. Included with this fee is one-year of membership and access also to our courses site\, Tdot.co. (You will receive our “community-level” membership). \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 $12 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-at-humber-bay-toronto-with-scott-visscher-tdot-shots-oct-27-2024/
CATEGORIES:Community Membership,Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240622T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T085833
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SUMMARY:Art and Architecture Photo Walk in Downtown Toronto June 22\, 2024 (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Free Photo Walks – Art and Architecture – Interiors / Exteriors June 21/ 22 \nThis is registration for the Saturday June 22 event (Part 2). \nWelcome to an innovative free tour and photo walk in downtown Toronto. Offered in two parts\, you will explore the art and architecture of the financial district where art and commerce meet in the lobbies and exteriors of bank buildings and the hub of the main financial district in Canada. \nPart 1 – Friday June 21 – 3 pm – Focus on Interiors / PATH\nPart 2 – Saturday June 22 – 6 pm – Exteriors and Public Spaces \nEach event is approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Location TBD (central downtown). You are not required to attend each event but it is strongly encouraged. \nThe events overlap thematically and cover the same area of TO – hope you will register for both. 😀 \nSign up and you’ll receive updates including route information on the day of each event. Events hosted by Tdot Shots curator Mike Simpson. \nRegistration is free / Please register on this site tdot.cc \n_ \nCredits: Photography by @crystlevs
URL:https://tdot.cc/event/art-architecture-photo-walk-downtown-toronto-june-22-2024-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240621T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240621T170000
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SUMMARY:Art and Architecture Photo Walk in Downtown Toronto June 21\, 2024 (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Free Photo Walks – Art and Architecture – Interiors / Exteriors June 21/ 22 \nPlease note this event is cancelled. Some parts of this tour will be integrated into the Saturday evening tour. Please consider registration for  Sat.  \nThis is registration for the Friday event (Part 1) \nWelcome to an innovative free tour and photo walk in downtown Toronto. Offered in two parts\, you will explore the art and architecture of the financial district where art and commerce meet in the lobbies and exteriors of bank buildings and the hub of the main financial district in Canada. \nPart 1 – Friday June 21 – 3 pm – Focus on Interiors / PATH\nPart 2 – Saturday June 22 – 6 pm – Exteriors and Public Spaces \nEach event is approximately 90 minutes to two hours. Location TBD (central downtown). You are not required to attend each event but it is strongly encouraged. \nThe events overlap thematically and cover the same area of TO – hope you will register for both. 😀 \nSign up and you’ll receive updates including route information on the day of each event. Events hosted by Tdot Shots curator Mike Simpson.| \nRegistration is free / Please register on this site tdot.cc \n_ \nCredits: Photography by @crystlevs \n 
URL:https://tdot.cc/event/art-architecture-photo-walk-downtown-toronto-june-21-2024-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Iconic Toronto,Photo Walks,Photography,Special Event
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