Ralph Thornton Centre: Toronto

Toronto Photographers Dept: In the whirlwind of daily life, there s no chance to think about extras like family photographs, according to The Star. On Sunday, the Ralph Thornton Centre in south Riverdale bustled with the sounds of shutters clicking, babies cooing and the oohs and aahs of delighted adults, as 15 Toronto photographers spent the day snapping memories and hongmei Cai knows what it s like to arrive in Toronto from the other side of the world, juggling work and family while learning a new language and culture. So she was excited to hear about Help Portrait, a global network of photographers, makeup artists, hairstylists and technicians who donate their time and expertise in their own communities to provide families with the gift of a portrait. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.