Photography, it’s not all about the gear… is it?
Tog-Talk finally relaunches after a 2-year break during lockdown
The title of this week’s episode is: 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 of cameras, lenses, filters, accessories and loads and loads of lighting gear. Prior to the COVID pandemic I would upgrade my camera every time a new model come out, convinced I needed the latest technology to take the best photos.
If one good thing came out of lockdown for me, it was the forced restraint on my spending. Like most people running their own business, we were closed (or at least working under reduced numbers) for nearly two years. My own situation was made worse as I went through cancer treatment during the summer of 2021, extending my period of isolation.
Here we are in February 2022 and things are showing signs of returning to normal (mindful that should another COVID variant be discovered, this could all change in a heartbeat).
Remaining optimistic, I am relaunching the Tog-Talk podcast exactly two years after the last one was first broadcast. Tog-Talk (photographers in conversation) will engage photographers of all types and all levels of experience (not just the experts, but ordinary amateurs too… who also have valuable experiences to share).
Joining me in the discussion are Tracey Clark and Forbes Johnston (below). Tracey assists me in teaching on the ‘Introduction To Photography’ workshop and Forbes recently took over the running of the student community website.
Hampshire School of Photography (HSP)
Hampshire School of Photography is based in Fleet, Hampshire, on the border with Berkshire and Surrey.
Its wide ranging curriculum teaches photography to enthusiasts at all levels – from complete beginners and advanced amateurs, through to those who want to go professional.
It does this through workshops and year-long courses that provide solid foundations in (amongst other things): photography theory, composition, portrait & landscape photography, working with flash, macro photography and editing in Lightroom and Photoshop. Some of our courses go even deeper… to stretch students with challenging assignments, forcing them out of their comfort zones.
Founder of HSP, Kevin Ahronson, also offers private mentoring to a small number of people each year, as his busy schedule allows.
Check out our website for more information about courses, all of which are run at our training centre.
Website: gohsp.com
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