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Photography Advice
Stop Thinking Photography Is a Competitive Business, and Here’s Why!
Competition is a critical topic, and one I realize is getting in the way of many photographers finding the success they seek. And remember, only you can define what your success looks like – so I am not trying to hold you to my standards – I am trying to…
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Photography Gear
Why I Have a Love-Hate Relationship With My Sony Cameras
The path to deciding on Sony cameras was not short or easy. You may know that I had spent the best part of seven years happily showing the world the capabilities of Micro Four Thirds cameras and just over three of those years as an ambassador for Olympus. I had…
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Photography Gear
The Reasons Why Tamron Lenses are my choice over Sony and other brands
As 2021 came to a close, I found myself looking for a new camera brand and new lenses. I settled on Sony, specifically the A7RIV and A7IV. I will share my reasons for that choice in another article, but one thing was for sure – I would not purchase Sony…
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Photography Gear
SIRUI Am-326M Carbon Fiber Monopod – Really the Best for the Money?
My monopod of choice is the SIRUI AM-326M Carbon Fiber Monopod (Amazon Link). But I’ll come back to that in a minute. First, let’s talk about monopods in general. A monopod is basically a one-legged tripod. It won’t stand up on its own, which makes it a very portable camera support.…
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Photo Shoot Tips
Fashion Portraits with Movement
There are so many visual tools that photographers have available to influence the viewer’s experience with a photograph. Things like using diagonal lines to guide the viewer’s eye to the point in the photograph that is most important. The idea of using foreground objects to frame and highlight your subject.…
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Photography Advice
How To Make Sure People Dislike Your Photos
Yes, you read the title correctly. So why would you want someone to dislike your photograph? You wouldn’t! But that is what frequently happens when you give your photo a title. You may know that I operate an online learning community called The TOGKnowledge Photographic Community and a Facebook Group.…
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Photography Advice
Reasons Why Most Photography Workshops Suck and How To Make Them Great
I know what you are thinking. Doesn’t Joe teach at photography workshops? Why would he say most photography workshops suck? Before I tell you why let’s be sure we are on the same page. Just because someone is an excellent photographer doesn’t guarantee an excellent instructor. Sadly, some great photographers also…
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Marketing for Photographers
Under Promise & Over Deliver Is a Bad Idea
I first learned the concept of under promise and over deliver from a trusted mentor way back in my twenties. Turns out, it is an aphorism. Aphorisms, like clichés, are those pithy, often overused observations that contain a general truth, like, “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” I mean,…
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Photography Advice
5 Ways Collaboration Will Improve Your Photography
The Oxford Dictionary defines collaboration as “the action of working with someone to produce or create something.” Pretty simple right? It really is that simple. You know that old proverb; “Two heads are better than one”? Well, that phrase has been around since 1546. We still know it because it…
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TOGCHATS
Prop Stylist Robin Zachary
Episode #260of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded August 6th, 2021
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20 Years and Over 800 Weddings Photographed With Joseph Ellis
Episode #259 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded July 25th, 2021
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Five Things Learned From Budding Photographers with Marc Silber
Episode #258 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded July 16th, 2021
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Elopement Photography with Photographer and Entrepreneur Brianna Parks
Episode #257 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded July 9th, 2021
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Marketing for Photographers
How to Add VALUE to Your Photography and WHY it is So Important
Episode #256 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded July 1st, 2021
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TOGCHATS
Maternity and Newborn Photography Masterclass With Tracie Maglosky
Episode #255 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded June 25th, 2021
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The Legal Side of Photography with Attorney Ruth Carter
Episode #254 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded June 18th, 2021
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Buying Used Camera Gear. Advice from Phil Kaplan of KEH Camera
Episode #253 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded June 11th, 2021
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ImagenAI – AI-powered Photo Editing Software
Episode #252 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded May 28th, 2021
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Jack Hollingsworth – Professional iPhone Photographer!
Episode #251 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded May 20th, 2021
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Erich Saide: What It Takes To Be Successful as a Photographer Dealing With ADHD
Episode #250 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded May 12th, 2021
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Flor Blake Talks About Personal Branding Photography Done Right!
Episode #249 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded May 3rd, 2021
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Lighting Master Miguel Quiles and the Importance of Providing Value
Episode #248 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded April 26, 2021
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Master Light Painter Jason Page and the Art Form of Light Painting
Episode #247 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded April 16th, 2021
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SHOOT PREP — How to Make Your NEXT Shoot Your BEST Shoot
Episode #246 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded April 9, 2021
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Personal Branding Is Not Just for Professional Photographers
Episode #245 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded April 1st, 2021
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Food Photographer – Christina Peters, Creator of Delicious Images
Episode #244 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded March 24th, 2021
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Beautiful AfroArt From Regis and Kahran Bethencourt
Episode #243 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded March 17th 2021
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Joe Edelman – The Interviewer Gets Interviewed
Episode #242 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Published March 11, 2021
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Robert Trawick – The Most Famous Photographer You’ve Never Heard Of!
Episode #241of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded March 3rd, 2021
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The Fun Whimsical Photographic Art of Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda
Episode #240 of the TOGCHAT Photography Podcast - Recorded February 24th, 2021
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