Made at Union: Smartphone Snaps That Capture The Vibe

Thu Feb 26 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

The Union Hotel | Toronto

Union Hotel
Publisher/HostUnion Hotel
Made at Union: Smartphone Snaps That Capture The Vibe
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Level up your phone photography with pro tips from Union Hotel photographer Neil Anthony Watson — shoot, edit, and snap the vibe.
About this Event

The Made at Union workshop series is back, and this time we’re turning everyday phone photos into scroll-stopping content. 👀

Led by Union Hotel photographer , this hands-on workshop is designed for travelers, creators, entrepreneurs, and locals looking to capture Toronto life with intention and style.

What you’ll learn:
• How to work with natural light around the hotel and create moody night shots using artificial lighting
• Composition essentials like leading lines, symmetry, rule of thirds, and angles that tell a story
• Tips for capturing authentic portraits and selfies, food and drink shots, and effortlessly cool social content

Your hands-on experience includes:
• Live shooting throughout Union Hotel spaces
• A group challenge recreating Neil’s signature hotel shots
• A quick edit session to learn how to use the basic tools in your phone to create edited images

Whether you’re building a brand or capturing moments for yourself, this workshop will help you shoot with confidence, and capture the vibe.

📍 Location: Union Hotel communal table
📱 All you need is your phone!



ABOUT NEIL-ANTHONY WATSON
Neil-Anthony Watson, is a Toronto-based art director and fine art photographer of Jamaican and East Indian heritage, he is best known for his luxury brand photography, portraiture and editorial storytelling. His striking and versatile work explores life through a uniquely global artistic vision and has made a significant impact in the commercial and fine art worlds. His portfolio features collaborations with iconic brands such as Cartier, Arc’teryx, and the Four Seasons, as well as high-profile projects with National Geographic and the Open Society Foundation. His work also graces the halls of Soho House and his campaigns have been seen across the globe in digital campaigns to out of home activations for giants like Google Pixel, Nike, BMO, Canada Goose, Raptors x PlayStation, CQP, Volvo and more.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Union Hotel, 60 York Street, Toronto, Canada

Tickets

CAD 55.66

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