Connect & Create: Toronto Fashion Networking, Photoshoot & Content Event

Toronto Fashion Network presents Connect & Create — a unique studio event designed for models, photographers, designers, and content creators.

This is your chance to:

• Network with Toronto’s fashion and creative community
• Build your portfolio with professional lighting and designer pieces
• Create clean, high-quality content in a supportive environment
• Collaborate with new talent and expand your opportunities

Whether you’re a model updating your portfolio, a photographer building your client base, or a designer looking for exposure — this event is for you.

Media professionals will capture content throughout the event and submit their best work afterward. The top entries will be showcased online, where the public will vote for their favorite.

🏆 The Winner: A grand prize of attending The Egypt Escape 2026 + exclusive access to future TFN opportunities.

Who Should Attend & Why It’s Perfect for You

✨ Models

• Perfect if you need fresh portfolio content with professional lighting
• Work with multiple photographers in one day
• Get styled in designer pieces you wouldn’t normally have access to
• Build your network and gain future opportunities

✨ Photographers

• Perfect if you want studio experience without rental costs
• Access to multiple models and designers to build your book
• Experiment with different lighting setups & creative styles
• Walk away with high-quality content that attracts clients

✨ Designers & Stylists

• Perfect for getting studio-quality images of your designs
• Have your pieces worn by a variety of models for maximum versatility
• Build relationships with photographers who can capture your brand’s aesthetic
• Gain exposure in Toronto’s fashion community

✨ Content Creators & Influencers

• Perfect for elevating your feed with studio-level visuals
• Access to designer looks and a professional setting
• Build collaborations and grow your creative circle

Why Attend

Toronto is full of talent — but not always the right space to connect. Connect & Create brings it all together:

✔️ A professional studio environment

✔️ Complimentary lighting and equipment

✔️ Designer pieces to shoot in

✔️ A community of creatives ready to collaborate

Leave with new content, new connections, and new opportunities.

For Designers

Designers have the opportunity to showcase pieces that guests can try on and capture professional content in. This is the perfect way to:

• Get fresh studio-level photos of your designs
• Expand your brand visibility in Toronto’s creative network
• Collaborate with photographers and models for future projects

👉 If you’d like to feature your collection at this session, please contact us to be part of the lineup.

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📸 For Photographers – Complimentary Studio Lighting & Gear

We’re equipping you with professional studio lighting and grip gear at no extra cost, so you can focus on creating your best work.

Why this is perfect for you:

• Save on rental costs with complimentary lighting & equipment
• Work with a wide range of models and designers in one place
• Leave with high-quality, portfolio-ready content

Lighting Setup Includes:

• 2 × Godox QS600 II
• 3 × Godox QS400 II
• 1 × Aputure 300D II + Light Dome II + 26° Spotlight Mount
• 1 × Octabox with Grid – Large 60”
• 1 × Softbox with Grid – Medium 32” × 47”
• 1 × Godox P120 Parabolic Softbox
• 1 × Para-Deep Umbrella with Diffuser – 51”
• 1 × Medium Beauty Dish
• 1 × White Diffusion Screen – 8’ × 8’

Grip Equipment Includes:

• Media cart with 27” monitor + USB-C / HDMI hubs (tethering cable not included)
• 5 × C-stands
• 4 × Light stands
• 1 × Heavy-duty rolling stand
• 9 × Sandbags
• 4 × Black & White boards
• 3 × Backdrops

Host or Publisher TORONTO FASHION NETWORK