Featured Members from the Tdot Studio Toronto Creative Community (Artists, Designers, Photographers)

There are many talented creators in the Greater Toronto Area and we are pleased so many have joined us at Tdot Studio. Let’s look at some of the artists and their work, and we’ll link to our members profiles and blog posts on this page. We’re grateful to everyone who joined out site, took a course or came out to one of our meetups. Thank you.
Contributions, Interviews and Member Posts
We interviewed some members of the community about their art and lives in Toronto. Members also contributed posts on various topics from art to photography to events in the city.
To view all posts by our members visit the contributor category of the blog.
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Interview with Toronto Cityscape Photographer Kotsy (Member Feature)
All photos by Kotsy aka Christopher KotsopoulosVisit the artist’s website: https://kotsy.ca/ Interview by Mike, founder of Tdot.cc and TdotShots.com Tdot Shots Five Questions Interview Who are you?Christopher Kotsopoulos. I’ve gone by just “Kotsy” since high school in most social situations and lean into it heavily because Christopher is such a popular name. How did you…
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Interview with Greater Toronto Creator and Photographer Manoj Lohar (Street and Cityscape Photography)
We are delighted to share our feature interview with Greater Toronto Area photographer Manoj Klohar with you. A golden city scape emerges in these images, speckled with voluminous light and contrasting dark tones. Pedestrians cyclists and other figures appear, giving the streets a sense of movement alongside the glowing atmosphere and beautiful compositions. Thanks to…
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Blog | Community | Contributors | Events | Photo Walks | Photography | Toronto | Workshops
Amazing Long Exposure Workshop with Paul Flynn and Tdot Shots – Photos From Our Participants
Feature images by Anish and Ardian / Animation created by Mike Simpson Originally posted on tdotshots.com. We love hosting photo events in downtown Toronto. In May we held a fun photo walk and workshop co-hosted with local long exposure expert Paul Flynn. Tdot Shots curator Mike hosted and organized. 15 enthusiastic photographers joined us and…
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Architecture | Blog | Community | Contributors | Events | Photography | Toronto
Visiting Toronto architectural gems during Doors Open TO 2025 – Community Photo Gallery
Originally posted on our site tdotshots.com. Doors Open Toronto 2025 provided a wonderful chance to rediscover some cherished historical and architectural gems scattered throughout the city. The event showcased a diverse range of styles and eras, from the art deco elegance of the RC Harris Water Treatment Plant to the contemporary design of the recently…
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Blog | Community | Contributors | Interview | Photography
Portrait, Urban and Travel Photography by Toronto Creator Pedro Anao (Community Member Feature)
Welcome to another installment of our Tdot Shots 5 Questions interview feature. We love to showcase the creative skills of photographers in our community. Pedro Anao is a self-described portrait photographer with a lovely portfolio of images from Toronto and beyond, including some stunning mages from Algonquin Park and Portugal. Please give the photographer a…
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Community | Contributors | Interview | Members | Photography | Toronto
Tdot Shots Five Questions Interview with Toronto Photographer Simple Pics by Lynn (Community Member)
Lynn is a photographer from the GTA with a beautiful portfolio of landscape, urban and travel photography. We are grateful to the artist for supporting our events and the community. Our further appreciation to the author and photographer for contributing to this interview series. Cheers! Please give the creator a follow: @simplepicsbylynn Tdot Shots Five…
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Art | Blog | Community | Contributors | Photography | Toronto | Urban Exploration (Urbex)
Alternate Universe (A Photographer’s Wanderings in Toronto)
Thanks to the author and photographer Garrett Campbell for contributing writing and photography to our blog. Garrett is a member of our photography community and contributed this piece about wandering Toronto and sampling its various neighbourhoods and foods from the perspective of a visitor with a hunger for variety and the rush of the big…
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My Creative Journey and Photography Portfolio (Community Member Eric Newcombe)
Hi, I’m Eric Newcombe, a Toronto-based photographer and software developer. By day, I write code, and in my free time I love exploring with my camera. My photography journey began during the pandemic when I took up cycling. Inspired by a friend who captured moments on group rides, I started with a Sony A6000 with…
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Blog | Community | Contributors | Members | Photography | Toronto
Black and White Photography Portfolio by Arpan Parikh (Community Member Feature)
Interview by Mike Simpson, January 2025. Arpan Parikh is @archyfy on Instagram. Welcome. We support GTA creators and photographers. At tdotshots.com and our community site tdot.cc we publish interviews and features on our artist friends. Arpan Parikh is a community member from Toronto with a great portfolio of black and white and street photography. These…
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Interview with Charles Ponte, Toronto Landscape and Cityscape Photographer (Member Feature)
Tdot Shots Five Questions Interview with Charles Ponte Interview and image selection by Mike Simpson aka @tdot_mike. About the Photographer Charles Ponte is a passionate and talented GTA landscape and cityscape photographer who is active in the local photography community. The creator co-hosts events such as a PhotoPills meetup to shoot alignments of the CN Tower…
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Blog | Contributors | Members | Photography | Studio | Toronto
Interview with Creative Toronto Photographer Jeff Chatten (Member Feature)
It’s our pleasure to present the Five Questions interview with GTA cityscape photographer Jeff Chatten. Interview was conducted via email. Follow the artist: @beyondrealitymedia This feature was also published on our site Tdot Shots – tdotshots.com. If you are part of the GTA creative community and would like to contribute register at this site and…
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Art | Blog | Community | Contributors | Photography | Studio | Toronto
Black and White Photography By Toronto-based Photographer Cale Heit (Member Feature)
Feature image by the photographer Cale Heit Welcome to the profile of Cale Heit, a GTA photographer I met through Tdot Shots events and we often chatted about travel and photography. Cale has a strong portfolio of black and white images. I invited the creator to write about photography, technique and aesthetics. The result is…
To view all posts by our members visit the contributor category of the blog.
Tdot Studio Contributor Member Directory
Arpan Parikh is a self-taught photographer who specializes in street, travel and lifestyle photography, with a particular passion for cinematic…
Hobbyist photographer just taking photos of whatever activity I’m doing at the time
Hello! I’m Garrett Campbell. I am a poet, photographer and digital artist from North Bay, ON (but spend part of…
An architect living in Toronto. Photography has been my creative outlet for a long time and I primarily shoot urban…
Carlier is a visual artist and photographer based in Toronto, Canada. Through his work and dedication, Carlier invites us to…
I’m a local photography enthusiast who loved getting out around Toronto with my camera. I love learning new skills and…
I’m a Toronto-based photographer, driven by my passion for street photography that sheds light on the realities and inequalities often…
Landscape and nature photographer from Ajax, ON.
I was born and always lived in England, UK and I’ve always had a keen interest in photography, but during…
Semi-retired illustrator with a strong interest in photography
Hobby photographer taking pictures along my photo journey and learning along the way
During the 1980s while attending graduate studies at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, I developed a…
Father of 3 girls. Lived in the city for 10+years but recently moved north of the city. Love being out…
Hey I’m Donna. Love photography and dogs when I’m not working. Trying to limit my social media time but happy…
I got my start in photography as a student working part-time at Black’s Cameras for 5 years. I purchased my…
Photographer who explores the city and the world by herself or with kid to enjoy taking the photos that I…
Hi, I am Frida Vokshi. I am a full time architectural designer. I love exploring the city and documenting places…
Hello, I am Kanchan, living in Toronto. I am a full time Software Engineer by Profession and I love Mobile…
Charles Ponte is a landscape and cityscape photographer based in Toronto, Canada.
I am a professional portrait and food photographer based in Toronto. In my free time, I do a mix of…
Experience Designer @forrecdesigns Renovator/cyclist/walker/global wanderer Taking in the world, one experience at a time
My name is Thanuja and I am growing as a local photographer in Toronto. I have been snapping pictures at…
Human Photographer, Filmmaker and Digital Artist from Toronto, Canada. Sending good energy.
Hi there, I’m Michèle Thompson and am a land and cityscape photographer who was born and raised in Halifax, Nova…
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