Tog-Talk with Kevin Ahronson
Tog-Talk

Tog-Talk

Photographers in conversation.

Hosted by professional photographer and founder of Hampshire School of Photography (Kevin Ahronson), TogTalk gives new photographers helpful tips on technique and advice for growing their creativity. It’s all about bringing photographers together to learn and improve their skills.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 14, 2024

Ep.39 Which do you set first... Aperture, Shutter or ISO?

Welcome 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 episode. As I write this I am just a couple of weeks away from my 70th birthday, and I stil…
Oct. 30, 2024

Ep. 38: Is There Still a Place for DSLRs?

In this episode of Tog Talk, Kelly and Kevin delve into the world of camera evolution, discussing the ever-popular debate: DSLR versus mirrorless cameras. With an autumn chill in the air, they warmly welcome listeners into a…
Oct. 23, 2024

Ep. 37: Coming out of Auto mode...

In this episode of Tog-Talk, Kevin Ahronson responds to a listener’s question about transitioning from auto to manual mode in photography. Drawing on his extensive experience, Kevin provides thoughtful insights into how phot…
Oct. 14, 2024

Ep. 36: Is RAW really superior to JPG?

In this episode of Tog Talk, Kevin Ahronson and Kelly Perrin tackle the long-standing debate between shooting in RAW versus JPEG. They break down the key differences between the formats, discussing the benefits of RAW’s flex…
Oct. 2, 2024

Ep. 35: High ISO or Post Processing: which brightening solution wins?

Welcome to another episode of Tog-Talk: Photographers in Conversation ! I’m Kevin Ahronson, founder of the Hampshire School of Photography, and this week, it’s a solo episode where I’ll be answering a listener question. Just…
Sept. 24, 2024

Ep. 34: Mastering Photography Lighting: Natural Light vs Flash Techniques

Struggling to choose between natural light and flash? Learn how Kevin transitioned from a natural light purist - to a flash enthusiast, after a remarkable encounter with a newspaper photographer. Kelly, however, champions th…

About the Host

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Kevin Ahronson

Director & Founder of Hampshire School of Photography

Kevin Ahronson bought his first 35mm film camera back in 1969. He joined the school photography club and went straight into the darkroom, learning to mix chemicals, develop and print his own photographs.

Throughout the 1970s, 80 and 90s Kevin passionately pursued his love for the creative image, shooting both still images and the occasional film, joining the BBC in 1973 as a film assistant.

Since 2006 Kevin has been shooting in digital, replacing long hours in the darkroom with long hours spent fine-tuning his editing skills in Photoshop. For him, the creativity doesn’t end at the camera.

Since then he has shot most things from weddings to corporate boardrooms, both in the UK and overseas. He's shot overseas for travel companies and run photography workshops on the Greek islands of Crete and and Samos. In recent years he’s even worked on a small number of movies, one of which took him to Hollywood, nominated as Best Director of Photography.

With over five decades behind the lens, Kevin now focuses his attention to passing on his vast knowledge and experience to others through the Hampshire School of Photography, which he founded in 2016.