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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250329T173000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250315T183000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
CREATED:20250203T224719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250601T155508Z
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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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250222T193000
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SUMMARY:Photo Walk - Illuminite Festival with Tdot Shots and Downtown Yonge BIA on Feb. 22\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. 22 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. 15. \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 at the finest. \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 22! \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-22/
CATEGORIES:Art,Photo Walks,Special Event,Toronto
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250216T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250216T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T145433Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250215T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250214T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T135106Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
CREATED:20250109T163910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250209T151632Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
CREATED:20241206T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241228T150133Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
CREATED:20241019T163642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241102T133625Z
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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:20241019T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T090238
CREATED:20240923T151711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T152753Z
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SUMMARY:Allan Gardens\, TMU and Dundas Square Toronto Photo Walk Oct. 19\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:Welcome. We look forward to this event we recently introduced\, to explore the downtown of Toronto\, east of Yonge St. We start at Allan Gardens which is a beautiful spot in fall\, then proceed to Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU\, former Ryerson university) then continue to Yonge and Dundas Square. \nThis is not a workshop or a tour\, but we are a friendly group and we offer encouragement and tuiips to new photographers. Bring the best camera you own\, whether that’s DSLR/mirrorless camera or your compact/smartphone. \nPlease RSVP via this site and be sure to add tdot@tdot.com to your address book. you will receive a confirmation email after registration and an update email the morning of the event\, with weather update and tips for the day. \nIt is likely that many trees will have turned to spectacular fall colours at this time. Cross your fingers that this event coincides with “peak fall.” Regardless we will enjoy our fall jaunt across the downtown core. \nHope you will register and see you soon! 😀🍁 \nIf you or your group is interested in a private walking tour that explores architecture\, history and the culture of Toronto please get in touch. We provide customized events for private groups interested in photography in the city.
URL:https://tdot.cc/event/allan-gardens-tmu-dundas-square-toronto-photo-walk-oct-19-2024/
CATEGORIES:Photo Walks,Photography,Toronto
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