Tog-Talk
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep.44 Black & White vs Colour
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEpisode Overview:Kevin Ahronson and Kelly Perrin go head-to-head in a lively (and slightly caffeinated) debate about black-and-white versus...
Ep.42 Technical Skill v Artistic Vision
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWelcome to TOG TALK, where we dive into the heart of photographic expression.In this episode, we embark on a fascinating exploration of the...
Ep. 41 How to Solve Backlit Photography Challenges: A Deep Dive
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEpisode Overview:In this week’s solo episode, Kevin tackles one of the most common challenges in photography: how to correctly expose a s...
Ep.40 Zoom lens or Prime lens... which is best?
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWelcome to Episode 40 of TOG Talk, the podcast where our intrepid pair of photographers gather for a lively mix of banter, insight, and a s...
Ep.39 Which do you set first... Aperture, Shutter or ISO?
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWelcome to Tog-Talk! I’m Kevin Ahronson from the Hampshire School of Photography, and I’m thrilled to have you with me for this solo ep...
Ep.38: Is There Still a Place for DSLRs?
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textShow Notes for Tog Talk – Episode: DSLR vs Mirrorless CamerasIn this episode of Tog Talk, Kelly and Kevin delve into the world of camera ...
Ep. 37 Coming out of Auto mode...
23 Oct 2024
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Send a textTog-Talk Episode 37: Going ManualHost: Kevin Ahronson, Founder of Hampshire School of PhotographyIn this solo episode of Tog-Talk, Kevin Ah...
Ep. 36 Is RAW really superior to JPG?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWelcome to Tog Talk, the podcast where photographers come together for insightful and often humorous discussions on all things photography....
Ep. 35 High ISO or Post Processing: which brightening solution wins?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWelcome to another episode of Tog-Talk: Photographers in Conversation! I’m Kevin Ahronson, founder of the Hampshire School of Photography...
Ep.34 Natural Light vs Flash
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textDiscover the secrets to mastering photography lighting as we host an engaging debate between Kevin Ahronson from Hampshire School of Photog...
Ep. 33 Unlocking the Secrets of Circular Polarisers (CPL)
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEver wondered how a simple filter could transform your photography?In this solo episode of Tog-Talk, I dive into the world of polarising fi...
Ep. 32 AI in Photography: Evolution or Revolution?
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHost: Kevin Ahronson, Founder of Hampshire School of PhotographyCo-Host: Kelly PerringEpisode Summary:In this thought-provoking episode, Ke...
Ep. 31 Bokeh... cliche or creativity
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textUnlock the secrets of creating stunning bokeh and elevate your photography game with our latest episode of Tog Talk! I'm Kevin Ahronso...
Tog-Talk is back after a 12 month gap
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textTog-Talk returns after a 12 month gap. This time, Kevin is joined by new co-host Kelly Perrin.Imagine a casual conversation between two p...
I don't want to do watercolours or learn ballet dancing...
19 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textTog-Talk Episode 29With this week's guest David EmeryIn the first Tog-Talk podcast to be shot in video (Watch it on YouTube or Vimeo),...
Grey, Wet, Dismal, Boring, Grumpy
15 Jul 2023
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Send a textWhat would you compare your photography journey to? Has your growth and experience behind the camera been like a rocket or has it been...
The Photographer's Journey with guest Alec Grant
14 Jul 2023
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Send a textHaving taken up photography just a few years ago on retirement, Alec completely threw himself into it and has a fascinating tale of rapid p...
The Photographer's Journey with guest Dr Simon Ruffle
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFor several years I've been exploring the subject of the journey we all embark on as photographers. It really is just like a journe...
Ep. 25 - Five Tips for Photographing People
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textFive of my top tips for photographing peopleI've been photographing people for a long time. I started doing it almost as soon as I b...
Photography Basics Ep.10 - Editing Your Photos
17 May 2022
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Send a textEpisode 10 of the 10-part series looking at Photography Basics.In this final episode I take a look at the editing options for your photogra...
Photography Basics Ep.9 Staying Motivated with your Photography
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAt some point in your photography, your enthusiasm will sadly decline. It's inevitable. It happens to most photographers, so don&...
Photography Basics Part 8: Which Lens Should You Buy Next?
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textEpisode 8 of the 10-part Photography Basics series and we are asking the question that I am asked all the time..."Which Lens Should Yo...
Photography Basics Pt.7 When your photos come out too dark
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWhy do some photos come out dark?This is such a common question among new photographers. Surely with today's super-clever (and super...
Creative Table Top Photography with guest Helen Davies
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textSome of us love to photograph beautiful landscapes, others like to shoot people... maybe in the studio or maybe capture them candidly on th...
Photography Basics Pt.6 Taking Sharp Photos
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textContinuing the 10 part series looking at photography basics... today we focus on focus.More important than Exposure?Nailing a sharp focus i...
Photography Basics No.5 Camera Shooting Modes
08 Apr 2022
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Send a textBelieve it or not, there are more ways to take a photo than by simply leaving the camera switched to AUTO.AUTO mode is great for beginners ...
Photography Basics Pt.4 What is ISO?
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textSo now we're looking at the third piece of the puzzle, of what is traditionally referred to as the Exposure Triangle. When you combine...
Photography Basics Pt.2 An introduction to the Aperture
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe ApertureContinuing our ten-part mini series for new photographers (Photography Basics), this week we are looking at the Aperture.Whilst...
Photography Basics pt.3 Understanding shutter speed
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textThe Shutter Last episode we looked at the aperture, now it's the turn of the shutter.From our perspective today, we're going to l...
Photography Basics 1. What is the best camera for me?
10 Mar 2022
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Send a textOf all the questions I regularly get asked, the one about cameras is usually the most common.“What camera should I buy”“What camera w...
What lenses would you pick, if you could only choose three?
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textJoined again by Tracey Clarkson, we look at a forthcoming 10-week series for brand new photographers. These are planned to be shorter tha...
What if someone asks you to photograph their wedding?
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHaving 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 rem...
Why would anyone want to be in my Inner Circle?
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textInner Circle; the title alone suggests an exclusive group. An elite, crack-troupe of hand-picked photographers who disciple under my ment...
Ten things I wish I'd known before I became a photographer
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textNot entirely true… when I became a photographer, many of the things covered in this discussion weren’t even invented. But for today’...
Photography, It's not all about the gear... is it?
04 Feb 2022
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Send a textEpisode 9: Photography, it’s not all about the gear… is it?I confess, I am a bit of a gear-head. Over the years I have collected lots...
Meet Wildlife Photographer (who's also our Web Developer) Mathew Williams
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textHaving Matthew Williams on this episode of Tog Talk was a double whammy for me. Not only is he a keen wildlife photographer, but he'...
With Fashion & Music Artist Photographer Andy Teo
11 Jan 2020
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Send a textAndy Teo ( otherwise known to many as Photocillin), is a highly talented photographer specialising in fashion style photography and, more r...
Taking Sharp Photographs
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this week's Tog Talk I address the subject of how to take tack-sharp photos.One of the most common complaints I hear from new camer...
Two Really Great Questions...
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textTog Talk this week meets with Trish, a young lady from India who I've been mentoring for the last six months. She has a great sense ...
What do Professional Photographers Fear?
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textWe sponsored an evening recently with a bunch of photographers who are currently working as professionals, semi-professionals and a few oth...
With Student, Now Turned Professional Photographer, Agi Gallacher
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textAgi was a student who came to me for a year's private mentoring. These days she works as a professional photographer whilst at the s...
Gearing up for Holidays with Guest Jeremy Auton
08 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this session I talk to Masterclass student Jeremy Auton about what choices he should make when taking his camera and lenses overseas on ...
And so it begins... Tog-Talk, A Conversation for Photographers
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send a textIn this opening episode, I get to talk with one of my longest-suffering students, Steve Myers. Steve has been on just about every photogr...