Tommy Keith — By the Lake (26 Aug 2026)
Tommy Keith’s 'By the Lake' series, shot along Toronto’s west waterfront since 2023, was shared on Booooooom (26 Aug 2026) for its quiet, patient look at city life.
What happened — and why it matters
Photographer Tommy Keith has been quietly building a portrait of Toronto’s west waterfront; his ongoing series "By the Lake" (2023–ongoing) was given a wider audience when Booooooom ran a selection of images on 26 August 2026. The work matters because it isn’t a one-off stroll: it’s a disciplined, repeat practice that finds narrative in recurrence and small change.
How Keith makes the work
Keith walks a familiar route around his neighbourhood and photographs the people and places he encounters. As Booooooom put it, he "walks the same route almost every time," returning to the same spots to observe shifts in light, habit and weather. That repetition gives the images a documentary steadiness while also letting unexpected moments — a dog, a couple on a bench, a shipping container — become quiet focal points.
Where the series sits in his practice
Keith is based in Toronto and holds an MFA in Photography from Columbia College Chicago (2021); his Projects page lists "By the Lake" alongside past series such as Seeing in the Dark (2022) and Don't Forget to Wave (2014–2022). His CV also records recent exhibitions at Gallery 44 (Proof 32, 2026) and a Light Work presentation framed under Arcanite Pictures (2026), underlining that this local series is part of a steadily expanding profile. These details are listed on the artist’s site.
Where to see more and licensing
Booooooom’s feature is a good entry point to the project and was followed by broader notice on outlets like Artfeed (27 August 2026). All images and project information appear on Keith’s website, which also lists contact details for inquiries; the site notes the photographs are copyrighted and not for reuse without permission.
- Series title and dates: "By the Lake" (2023–ongoing) — artist's Projects page.
- Booooooom feature: 26 August 2026 — image selection and short text.
- Artfeed mention: 27 August 2026.
Links: Tommy Keith — Projects, Tommy Keith — About/CV, Booooooom feature (26 Aug 2026), Artfeed mention (27 Aug 2026).
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