Tog-Talk
Photographers in conversation: Essential guidance for new photographers on technique and artistic growth. That’s what ‘Tog Talk’ is all about—bringing photographers together to share insights and elevate their craft.
Tog-Talk is the home of UK professional photographer, Kevin Ahronson (Founder of Hampshire School of Photography). Every two weeks he is joined by one of his ex-students (now turned professional photographer) Kelly Perrin, where they'll dive deep into topics that matter to beginners, from mastering your camera settings to developing your unique style.
On alternating weeks, Kevin will dedicate the episode to answering listener questions, providing personalised advice to help you overcome challenges and grow as a photographer. Whether you’re struggling with exposure, landscape photography, street photography, photographing people, portraits and families, macro photography, flash photography, learning about editing with Photoshop or Lightroom, seeking composition tips, or exploring creative ideas, Tog Talk is your go-to resource for learning and inspiration.
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What if someone asks you to photograph their wedding?
Having shot weddings for the last 12 years, I've kinda lost that sense of terror when I'm asked to shoot another one. But I remember my first wedding: a combined sense of wonder and an uncontrollable rush of adrenaline. Excitement and panic, all in one.
When you get asked
I regularly meet students who have been asked by friends or family to photograph their wedding.
One the one hand it's a tremendous privilege to be asked. To think that someone likes and trusts your work enough, that they would ask you to photograph what is probably the most important day of their lives.
On the other hand, few photography jobs I know, fill an inexperienced photographer with more sense of dread. Possibly the word 'Terror' is more apt.
Most photographers are terrified of missing the most important shots of the day, they hate the idea of having to organise wedding guests into the group shots (called 'Formals') and are they sufficiently competent with their camera to ensure they can handle the pressure.
Deciding to shoot a wedding can be a real test of metal.
There's no doubt about it, the learning experience is invaluable... it's just that few photographers would want to use the wedding as a learning tool.
Today's Tog-Talk content
In this Tog-Talk, we initially look at the discipline of 365 day photography. Shooting one photo every day for a year is something this week's guest, Forbes Johnston, has been doing for the last three years. He unpacks some of his thoughts.
The main part of the show though is looking at the wedding question discussed above. We covered a lot of ground with loads and loads of really practical tips to help you on your first wedding.
Some links from the discussion:
Used gear
WEX Photo & Video
MPB
Park Cameras
Online Galleries for clients
Shootproof
Take a photo every day for a year
365 Photo Project
Hampshire School of Photography (HSP)
Hampshire School of Photography is ba
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