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I am not being dramatic when I say that becoming an MTog changed my life.
– Amie Barron

(14 customer reviews)

The Membership started as a learning and development option, separate from our online courses to give those who wanted it, more. Since then, it’s developed into a family.

Inside Jess’s inner circle, the Membership has access to a lot more than anywhere else. Access to her, access to a library of hundreds of resources and access to a family-like community of absolute legends. Members of That Tog Spot (MTog’s) get more because they want it.

Since July 2021, these members are the guide that Jess creates for, from courses to content and everything in between. Amounting to hundreds of individuals with one shared love, there’s nowhere quite like the Membership, which calls the MTog Vault its home.

The aim: To create a positive movement from the That Tog Spot® community, enhancing each members skills, techniques and personal growth to empower them to do whatever they want to do.

“As good for the soul as it is for your skills.
Martin Robinson

“I‘m blown away by MTog 2.0 and The Vault
Laura Fiddaman

“No better place to learn (pet) photography!”
Nika Kuplenk Golobic

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Ready? Check out the membership plans:

Who is teaching?

That would be Jessica McGovern:

“Oh hey there, it’s me.
When you take tutoring from anyone on anything, you should always know first what that person has to offer. What are they renowned for? Do they get results? So, to answer the question of why me, from an imaging perspective, I…

  • believe sharing knowledge is VITAL for personal growth
  • have achieved over 200 international image recognitions in competition
  • am probably Photographer of the Year for something, somewhere, right now (16 titles and counting)
  • have achieved three Fellowships in recent years, including the BIPP and the Societies
  • have a range of incredible brand partners from Tenba to Digitalab and can share deals, discounts, expertise and goodies with members

And from a business perspective, I…

  • am a fully qualified CIM Strategic Marketer
  • am a working, trained marketing director & graphic designer
  • run 2 x successful, 6-figure businesses
  • have guided hundreds to business success from tiny side hustles to multi-national corporations
  • am apparently an “influencer” with a freaking awesome community of legends, and if that isn’t enough then I don’t know what is

*Also, I have a dry sense of humour that sometimes verges into the painfully sarcastic. Welcome and hi!”

That’s me with Alfie and Bryt ↑

What’s it all about?

Let’s start with what MTog life isn’t:

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It's not structured (in a process)

New resources are added every month into organised little sections, but they don’t go into a “beginner”, “intermediate”, “advanced” step-by-step list. They’re open to everyone, anytime, anywhere. If you would like a structured step-by-step learning environment, the online courses are definitely where you need to be. 

The membership isn’t an online course, nor does it include online courses (except for SC4S, that’s inside for free!). MTog life was created to give “more” than courses, and more than YouTube. It’s a gigantic mixing pot of extra bits that go together to upskill you on an ongoing basis.

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It's not thin on resources

The volume and breadth of resources might be overwhelming to start with, but think of it like a go-to source of all things photography (and business, for that matter), which can be dipped into whenever you’d like. Studio, outdoor, natural, fine-art, shooting, editing, simple, complex – it’s all inside.

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It's not for bad eggs

If there’s one thing that the MTog Vault doesn’t have that every other community does, it’s bad eggs. All our MTog’s are good, genuine people from all over the world and we whip out negative nelly’s and those with poor intentions before they have a chance to do any damage to our sanctuary. 

Members will often say that they came first for the resources, but they stay long-term for the community. The more you get involved, the more you’ll see just how wonderful this group of humans really is. Make sure you contribute to the Member Critique Centre and dip into the off-topic chat if you have a penchant for dark humour and tomfoolery, it’s hilarious and shocking in equal measure! 

If all this sounds right up your street, continue onwards to find out what MTog life actually is:

This is what the Vault looks like when you go through the front door ↑

Being MTog is like having extended family, with each person totally having your back. A total safe space, and a place to speak openly and ask questions without anyone ever thinking your question is stupid or silly. Jess and Dan are our biggest cheerleaders and whatever pace or level you work at they’ve got your back not matter what. If you’re thinking of joining, just do it, you won’t regret it!

– Tanya

Take it from Amie:

I am not being dramatic when I say that becoming an MTog changed my life. Jess has created a community wherein you will not only gain access to a wealth of her own personal expertise and insight; The Vault is also one of the nicest, safest places on the internet, full of hundreds of people from across the world who will become an extended family who support your growth and encourage you on your journey, whatever that may be.

If you join us with a positive attitude and dedicated work ethic to self-development, you’ll benefit from not only a positive improvement in your photography and business (if you have one) but you may also discover new things about yourself.

When I discovered Jess on YouTube back during lockdown, I had nothing but a second-hand camera with incorrectly set focus points that I didn’t even know could be changed.

I devoured the available YouTube content, and immediately realised that Jess taught things in a way that my brain would understand (being a then undiagnosed neurodivergent and a master of autodidactic learning.) As soon as a membership became available, I joined, and have also purchased each of the courses Jess has released because unlike many other “educators” on the internet, there are no hacks or tips to prioritize the reward for the creator themselves.

Jess will give you all the tools, teach you how to use them, and then nurture and celebrate your own growth and success once you have left her proverbial nest.

I went from someone who shot 99% of photos out of focus without knowing I had a focus point incorrectly set, to an Image of the Year runner-up in a highly regarded photography association, and successful full-time pet photographer in a very competitive location.

But there’s not only that. On one of the courses, Jess recommended a few books. I read one that resonated with me and I realised my brain may not be the same as others. This led to me discovering I had ADHD and while often people grieve for the life they could have had if they had known this earlier in life, I felt empowered, and proud of everything I had achieved in my life on my own, despite the diagnosis, and instead felt like I had unlocked a superpower. After that, with Jess and the MTog community, I felt unstoppable.

Jess did not hold my hand, but she completely changed my life and I hope she understands that. If you have a vested interest in photography, or running a photography business, perhaps consider joining us. It may just change your life too.”

~ Amie Barron

 

The real question is:

How do you want to grow?

There’s a boatload of stuff inside The Vault, but each member will find certain sections more valuable.

Choose your focus and check them out:

I want to:

Improve my Photos/Editing

Build my Business

Find my Tribe

Get extra things

The Community

The members all have access to the Vault, and inside, everyone mixes, mingles, and helps each other through critique open areas.

£300 value

The Full Edit Workflows

A constantly expanding pot of goodness, the 50+ Full Edit Tutorials inside the Editing space, split into groups like Studio, Composites, etc.

£6000 value

The Business Resources

From increasing average sales to marketing plans, every month at least one long-form growth-giving resource is released & saved in the Business area.

£1800 value

Monthly Missions

Topical monthly challenges where the Community supports each other and get’s to pick which images get a Deep Critique for all others to learn from.

£250 value

Lifetime Course Access¹

All plans include the option to remove the time restriction on any enrolled online course, linking it to your memberships lifespan.

£infinite value

Goal Setting

Accountability checks alongside goal-setting clinics and have helped MTog’s achieve goals that they never thought possible.

£360 value

10% Off Everything²

All plans include a custom-generated coupon code for you to use on anything available from That Tog Spot, from courses to books.

£infinite value

The Imaging Resources

From full client Shoot Behind the Scenes to theory deep dives, every month at least one long-form resource is released & saved in the Imaging area.

£1800 value

Monthly Imaging Q&As

Imagine asking Jess any question you’d like, every single month on Zoom? The Monthly Imaging Q&As come in here and tick this box!

£1200 value

Monthly Business Q&As

Have issues with your website? Struggling with sales? Asking Jess any question you’d like, every single month on Zoom in the Business Q&A.

£1200 value

Self Critique for Success

SC4S is the one and only automatically included online course with every Imaging & Premium Membership – start here for success.

£125 value

The Success Space

A place to share your own success, celebrate with others, and get into daily positive habits with the help of experienced MTogs and Jess.

£infinite value

TogTalk Magazine

A firm favourite, every MTog can get a complimentary copy of TogTalk Magazine, online or shipped straight to their door.

£110 value

Actions & Presets

Some frequent workflow steps are simplified into actions that can be downloaded for MTog personal use complete with how-to’s.

£300 value

Bonus Resources

From guest trainer talks to industry insider info, additional tips to Deep Critique pull-outs, the bonus bits happen most months in both Imaging & Business.

£400 value

Co-Working Corner

Bounce business ideas around different brains within the Co-Working calls. Managed by two experienced MTogs, this is the place to be!

£300 value

The Plans:

The three plan options contain different resources. Pick which suits you and then follow the steps!

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Are you a Trainer?

This section is strictly enforced:

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Trainers, Influencers & Coaches

Unfortunately, due to repetitive, frustrating and demoralising situations occurring regularly over the past two years, we’ve had to make the decision to refuse entry of any individual who offers, or plans to offer, photography, editing or business training to other photographers.

That being said, we regularly help, work and partner with other trainers on their businesses and educational resources. We’d love for you to share a proposal for us to consider of how you think you can help our Members. If you’re interested, email [email protected] with your ideas & we’ll see if we’re a good match!

There are exceptions to our new no-trainer rule that we’re happy to make, but only if we’re contacted before membership registration to approve the sign-up.

If you’re not 100% sure you won’t accidentally, or intentionally, re-teach or share something we’ve released, do not access the Vault.

All our content, techniques, resources, plan structures, included elements and pricing are protected. As a hard line, any plagiarism, content skimming or intellectual property theft will be pursued legally and details of the breach will be shared with the industry.

It’s a shame it’s come to this, but we know we’re not the only educators to have had to implement this protocol. Please be a good human and by all means take inspiration from others, but do not degrade their years of work by stealing their content and remarketing it as your own.

¹Lifetime Course Access is a manual alteration on course expiration and needs to be requested in a simple email to us. Team Tog Spot will then go into your course access and align the expiration dates to your subscription plan. Once enabled, your course access is directly tied to the lifetime of your membership and any previous expiration dates will be completely ignored – simple!

²The sitewide discount is automatically generated and sent to all MTog’s in month 2 of their membership. It can be used on any resource purchased on this website and can often be stacked on top of other offers and promotions.

*The Deep Critique add-on is only available to active Imaging or Premium MTogs and has a limited capacity. Around 10 spaces become available every 6-months on average. It is currently at capacity.

What they say:

P.S, you can scroll these, so scroll away!

MTog 2.0:

These reviews came from the MTog experience after June 2023.


Morgan Scandura (verified owner) – February 15, 2025
I just want to thank Jess and the entirety of Team Tog. I’ve only been here a short time, but I have immersed myself in the vast amount of educational sources that are offered. The material shared is a game changer for me and my skill set – both behind the camera and in post. And most importantly – I love the vibe here. This is critical when you’re spending hours listening to someone talk. Well done, Team Tog!

 


Chris Janssen (verified owner) – February 19, 2025
This community and resource has consistently taken me to another level, and another. I no longer wonder “how do they do that?” Or “I’ll never be able to do that” instead it’s “I love how they used this and that to produce that style, I’ll have to try that.” I cannot recommend the membership enough. The business side really starts with self reflection followed by individual improvement and ideas. It’s definitely worth the investment!

 


Emma Pope (verified owner) – January 9, 2025
I cannot emphasise enough the profound impact that Jess and the MTOG community have had on my life. For many years, I felt like an outsider—often judged and overlooked simply for being my authentic self. Jess has built a truly remarkable community that has changed everything for me. She not only shares her vast knowledge and expertise in photography and business but has also brought together an incredible network of individuals from diverse backgrounds all over the world.

In this welcoming environment, judgment and negativity have no place. The members are supportive and genuinely invested in each other’s success, creating a sense of belonging that I had been missing for so long. I’ve forged meaningful, lifelong friendships with fellow creatives, and I truly believe that my future is much brighter with these inspiring individuals by my side.

I first discovered Jess during the lockdown in 2020 while browsing YouTube. At that time, I had just purchased my first camera—a second-hand model from eBay—intending to document my walks with my dog. However, it quickly became clear how much I had to learn about photography. To bridge that gap, I dove deep into all the content Jess had available, absorbing everything I could and putting it into practice. The improvements I made to my skills were visable and rewarding.

When Jess announced her first online course OAOCPC in 2021, I jumped at the chance to enroll, recognizing that this could be a turning point for my photography journey. As soon as the membership was made available, I signed up without a second thought. It was a decision that would change my life.

Jess is an exceptional teacher; her ability to explain in a clear and easy to absorb way, makes learning an enjoyable experience. She provides the tools that allow you to improve your skills and refine your craft effectively. With her guidance, I learned that with dedication and perseverance, I could truly grow as a photographer.

I have progressed significantly over the years, moving from not even understanding of the exposure triangle to winning the title of Pet Photographer of the Year in a respected photographic association. In addition, I have been recognized as a finalist in multiple competitions, achievements I never imagined possible when I first started.

Joining the MTOG community has unquestionably been one of the best decisions I have ever made, opening doors and opportunities I previously thought were out of reach.

Looking ahead, my ambitious goal for 2025 is to launch my own pet photography business. I am fully ready to dive into the business side of the membership. I have no doubt that this side of the membership will help me just as much as the imaging aspect has. With determination and the support of this amazing community, I’m excited to make this dream a reality!

 


Komal Srivastava (verified owner) – January 7, 2025
The MTOG has been a great experience for me. It’s a friendly and inspiring community that keeps me motivated to learn and get better. The advice and tips I’ve received here have helped me improve as a pet photographer and also with my photography business.
Every new resource I discover here makes me feel more confident in my work. The positive and supportive atmosphere keeps me engaged, and I always look forward to what’s next. Being part of this space has been really valuable for me, and I’m happy to be a part of it.

 


Liz Schmuck (verified owner) – December 30, 2024
Where do I start… the membership started as an amazing resource and a way to help myself grow as a photographer. I can say it’s that and so much more. Not only is my photography improving past levels I never thought possible, but the community that Jess, Dan, and all of team TOG have created is unlike any I’ve ever been apart of. This space of likeminded people not only share in their successes, but are constantly helping to raise each other up and make sure everyone meets their goals. No matter business or image related and sometimes even personal. Although the resources are worth their weight and gold and really are the foundation to what I have been able to achieve with my photography business it is the community that gave me the belief that I could really make this happen and be successful. I don’t think I would’ve taken the leap if it hadn’t have been for those inside the Vault who often believe in each other more than we believe in ourselves.

 


Immie Keizer-Westra (verified owner) – December 30, 2024
What an enormous amount of valuable information you get as an Mtog. You will receive valuable tips, not only about photography, but also in the business part

 


Federica Repossi (verified owner) – December 30, 2024
I have been a MTog since its foundation, and even though I have little free time to follow the countless videos and meetings created by That Tog Spot because I work, every effort I make to keep up with all the material made available is rewarded by the excellent quality. With Jess and Dan you start a journey that overturns your idea of ​​photography and thanks to their commitment you improve.

 


Amie Barron (verified owner) – December 30, 2024
I am not being dramatic when I say that becoming an MTog changed my life. Jess has created a community wherein you will not only gain access to a wealth of her own personal expertise and insight; The Vault is also one of the nicest, safest places on the internet, full of hundreds of people from across the world who will become an extended family who support your growth and encourage you on your journey, whatever that may be.

If you join us with a positive attitude and dedicated work ethic to self-development, you’ll benefit from not only a positive improvement in your photography and business (if you have one) but you may also discover new things about yourself.

When I discovered Jess on YouTube back during lockdown, I had nothing but a second-hand camera with incorrectly set focus points that I didn’t even know could be changed.

I devoured the available YouTube content, and immediately realised that Jess taught things in a way that my brain would understand (being a then undiagnosed neurodivergent and a master of autodidactic learning.) As soon as a membership became available, I joined, and have also purchased each of the courses Jess has released because unlike many other “educators” on the internet, there are no hacks or tips to prioritize the reward for the creator themselves.

Jess will give you all the tools, teach you how to use them, and then nurture and celebrate your own growth and success once you have left her proverbial nest.

I went from someone who shot 99% of photos out of focus without knowing I had a focus point incorrectly set, to an Image of the Year runner-up in a highly regarded photography association, and successful full-time pet photographer in a very competitive location. But there’s not only that. On one of the courses, Jess recommended a few books. I read one that resonated with me and I realised my brain may not be the same as others. This led to me discovering I had ADHD and while often people grieve for the life they could have had if they had known this earlier in life, I felt empowered, and proud of everything I had achieved in my life on my own, despite the diagnosis, and instead felt like I had unlocked a superpower. After that, with Jess and the MTog community, I felt unstoppable.

Jess did not hold my hand, but she completely changed my life and I hope she understands that. If you have a vested interest in photography, or running a photography business, perhaps consider joining us. It may just change your life too.

 


Alan Dukes (verified owner) – December 30, 2024
Not only do you get ultra brilliant content and help on all elements of photography, but Jess and Team have created a brilliant place to share ideas, ask for help, or just to talk to other like minded people. I would definitely recommend to anyone that wants to improve their photography, or anyone that wants to meet other like minded people. 

 


Ulysse Debove (verified owner) – December 10, 2024
The platform is full of resources and everything is well explained. It works like a charm.

 


Bea Wood (verified owner) – August 5, 2024
I love being an MTog! I was at first ignorant to learn, having been self taught for the past 3 years, and convinced that I could achieve better results if I simply ‘fiddled around’ on Lightroom forever, but since becoming a member a few months ago, I’ve learnt an awful lot that would have been one heck of a lot harder if I had continued fussing around not really knowing what to do. Here in the Vault, everything is lovely and systematic, and very well thought out. I’m already making huge progress, and starting to see a visible difference in my resulting images. It’s a bonus that everyone is oh so welcoming!

 


Laura Fiddaman (verified owner) – June 1, 2024
I’ve been away from the community whilst I had a break from my photography, and I’m blown away by MTog 2.0 and The Vault. Everything is even easier to find, I love how much more connected the community is with our own platform and can’t wait to get stuck into the new content I’ve missed as well as recapping the courses I completed a couple of years ago. I don’t have a bad word to say about the resources or team. Thanks Team Togspot!

 


Matt Gladwin (verified owner) – May 31, 2024
Since becoming an Mtog member I have already learnt so much in such a small period of time, its helped me to realise I am good enough to achieve great work and there is so much content to help improve you’re skills and learn new ones. Also there is such a great support network of other Mtog’s too

 


Richard Murphy (verified owner) – May 3, 2024
Really useful, insightful & inspiring!

 


Elena Marchi (verified owner) – April 25, 2024
Becoming an MTog has been an absolute game-changer for both my photography and personal journey. I can’t get over the amount of fresh, valuable content the gets released consistently, and Jess and Dan go above and beyond with every single course, delivering clear and actionable tips that work. Like. Every single time. They’ve built a safe, supportive space where you can grow in both business and personal skills, and I can’t imagine my journey without it now.

 


Regine Jensen (verified owner) – February 24, 2024
This is all you need to develop your photography skills and grow your business. A community with other dedicated people where you can ask for advice, have a conversation, share ups and downs! Not to forget all of Jess’s videos on all topics, monthly Q&A, chat function and much, much more. I will never leave The Vault!

 


Elaine Walters (verified owner) – February 23, 2024
I love education and I knew that I wanted to learn everything I could to make myself a better photographer. Because of my positive experience with Jess’s YouTube videos, I decided to join MTogs, her online community. I have purchased many online courses and have joined a number of Facebook groups in the past and none have left a lasting impression on me. I often found myself disengaged and didn’t remain active in these communities for long. I also studied photography in college, so my expectations for joining MTogs weren’t very high. How much could I really expect from online teaching? 

I joined MTogs in 2022 and I am still here with no plans of going anywhere. This membership has far exceeded my expectations! I have learned more in this short period of time than I ever did in college or other courses. From hands on interaction with Jess and the members daily, to editing tutorials, shooting tutorials, deep critiques, live Q&A’s where you can ask any business/photography/editing questions you have, and all of the marketing guidance and education you need to establish a professional business, you really don’t need to search anywhere else for photography guidance. 

Jess is an exceptional educator (which is a skill in itself) and highly qualified in photography, editing, and marketing. Her guidance has taken students from beginner to winning competitions in well recognized photography organizations. It is not only Jess’s knowledge of the business, but also her incredible work ethic and dedication to her members/students that makes this community incredibly successful. Also, she is funny…..so that goes far with me! The MTog community has become an integral part of my life and  I plan to be a member for a very long time. It has been worth every bit of my membership fee and some!


Phillip Yale (verified owner) – February 17, 2024
Jess has already made a ton of videos freely available on YouTube, which is where I first discovered her. These are great, and have a distinctive style which appeals to many people. This drew me to explore subscription membership of her MTog website community to see what that had to offer.

The answer is “a lot”. The sheer volume of training material that Jess (with husband Dan) produces, and the very professional production values that are used with them, is nothing short of astonishing. I genuinely do NOT know where she finds the time. The training videos linked to the subscription are much more thorough and detailed than the YouTube equivalents.

All aspects of running a photography business are covered, from goal-setting and marketing, through location shooting, studio lighting, to advanced editing, all with illustrative videos that are amazingly thorough and comprehensive in their detail. The archive of previous material is second to none. Periodically there are live editing sessions, live Q&A sessions, and live goal-setting sessions which follow-up on progress of previous meetings throughout the year.

In addition to that, you join a real community of photographers from all over the world who are all invested in Jess’s principles and work ethic, and this creates a very positive and self-supporting environment in which to learn.

Unlike many other trainers, Jess is very approachable on an ad-hoc basis, and whilst her busy schedule means you can’t always grab her attention immediately she will, and does, make time for individual feedback and questions whenever she is able.

Do I feel that Premium membership of MTog 2.0 is worthwhile? Absolutely.

 


Jan Harris (verified owner) – February 15, 2024
I have only just joined and I can honestly say that the breadth and depth of what is provided to members is astonishing. I am still finding my way round and starting to pick in on things I want to work on but one thing I have noticed is how present Jess and Dan are on the site. It’s definitely not just a set of context it’s much more than that. It creates a community feeling with ongoing support and material. I think hats off to Jess who is not just a stunning photographer but with Dan provide one of the best platforms I have ever experienced. I look forward to getting stuck in 😃


Tessa Vanheuckelom (verified owner) – February 15, 2024
As a beginner in photography with just wanting to take decent pictures of my dogs , I came across Jess and wow the Vault reallt changed my vieuw of what a decent picture was! Jess makes photography something anyone can learn , explaines eveything so good and never forgets the details. Even as a beginner you can folow her lead and learn everything you want to learn. The Vault is the ideal place to learn everything. It’s easy to walk trough and find just what you need.


Shirley Cove (verified owner) – February 14, 2024
I have written and re-written this review at least a dozen time. It always turns into a novel. There is just SO much inside the vault to talk about. IO’m going to try to summarize…

Imaging – unlimited resources – everything from shooting, editing, lighting and props to how Jess trains her own dogs to be models…and always animal welfare.

Business – again unlimited resources to help you grow your business

Both have monthly Live Q&A sessions. You can ask Jess anything. They are recorded so if you miss one no problem watch it at your leasure. Have a question but can’t make the session? No prob email the question and she’ll answer it for the recording .

Live Goal Setting –  was born of a Q&A session. Someone brought it up and jess produced the resource along with weekly goal updates to help you stay on track.

TheTog Talk magazine…which to be fair is more like a book. You get access to the digital copy but can choose the hard copy at no extra charge….which is crazy when you consider not only printing but also postage around the world.

Free access to special courses just because you’re an MTog.

The off topic chat is one of the most robust parts of the vault.  Here members from literally around the world banter back and forth all day every day. I can’t even begin to explain the topics of conversation. It is truly the safest place on the internet, no one judges and everyone is so supportive.

BUT the best part of the vault is Jessica McGovern and her husband Dan. More authentic and whole hearted people you will not meet. In the vault you dont get auto generated material or content, everything is done personally. There isnt a back office of 20 people creating content and having Jess recite it, Its all them!

I can’t summarize it any more except to say “the vault is like nothing else you will find on the internet. Come join, there’s a family waiting”

 


Tanya Alexander (verified owner) – February 14, 2024
Being Mtog is like having extended family, with each person totally having your back. A total safe space, and a place to speak openly and ask questions without anyone ever thinking your question is stupid or silly. Jess and Dan are our biggest cheerleaders and whatever pace or level you work at they’ve got your back not matter what. If you’re thinking of joining, just do it, you won’t regret it! 

 


Martin Robinson (verified owner) – February 14, 2024
Before Joining the Vault I was lost within myself and my Photography Journey. Being part of this amazing community, actually family has brought me so much joy to my life. I have met New friends, been to new places and feel genuinely in a better state of mind since joining the Vault. I would say it has been nothing short of life changing for me and my Photography. The content is clear, concise and well structured to help you with any topic from shooting, settings or editing workflows to really help you excel to places you never dreamt possible. Coupled with the genuine feel good factor from other members and you cannot go wrong, but you get out what you put in. So my advice would be to jump in with two feet you won’t regret it!

 


Sue Richardson (Verified Owner) – July 21, 2023
Love being part of the MTOG Family!

 


Jennifer Morris (Verified Owner) – June 17, 2023
Definitely worth it!

 


Mieke Verleysen  (Verified Owner) – August 10, 2023
Thanks for all the info we can access! I have already learnt a lot.

 


Sarah Oliver (verified owner) – January 18, 2024
I highly recommend being part of the MTog community, the amount I have learnt and the support given is massive. Jess has such a great way of teaching that makes everything so easy to understand and she doesn’t hold back on imformation (which other trainers seem to do), you get the full detail here. I first watched Jess’s YouTube chanel and then brought the Outdoor Canine Portrait Course, which was great and changed my work no end. But then I dragged my heels becoming a member of the community and that is my only regret, that I didn’t join sooner, I’d been thinking about it since Jess first set it up but didn’t commit which was silly because if I had of joined sooner I think my photography and business would be much further ahead than they are now. So don’t delay like I did and join asap, you won’t regret it!

 


Wendy Cooper (verified owner) – December 27, 2023
I have been extremely impressed with not only Jessica’s skills but also her dedication to sharing her knowledge. She treats everyone with respect shows great interest in helping and supporting each of her MTOG members. I feel very lucky to have found her.

 


Elisa Garcia (verified owner) – July 27, 2023
So in love with the Premium+ membership ! I have learnt loads, from retouching to business to canine communication and handling people, everything in here is useful, relatable and extremely enjoyable ! I would recommend this membership to anyone wanting to improve their photography skills all while being part of a very welcoming family, mentored by Jess, our own personal leader that does a wonderful job at advising and guiding others, wherever you may be at your photography journey. – Elisa

 


Sandra Ferwerda (verified owner) – July 23, 2023
Being an MTOG premium member helps me grow so much more as a dog photographer. Being an MTOG member, means that I keep on getting guidance and education time and again. So my learning process keeps getting kicked in the butt. This is information I haven’t heard before in all the workshops I have attended. I mean seriously, in the Vault you can find anything you need as a dog photographer. I only wish I had heard of this learning platform sooner!  

 


Leticia Pascual (verified owner) – August 20, 2023
You will find the best place to learn about pet photography here, the best content, exceptional videos of all kinds. I just love it.

 


Denise Rigler (verified owner) – July 23, 2023
Fantastic place to be, the learning, the people and support. Really well laid out, frustration free membership and tons of support if needed. If you want to progress quickly in your photography join, you’ll not regret it. 

 


Renate Zuidema (verified owner) – August 29, 2023
Amazing how much I learned here! Jess can explain everything very well and the courses are fantastic. Really nothing negative I can say about it. I would never have come as far without this amazing community. 

MTog 1.0:

These reviews came from the MTog experience before June 2023.

14 reviews for Premium Membership

  1. Barry Sedgwick (verified owner)

    mtog membership is hugely influential in my progression in photography .Jess really cares about our members and how she can help us progress. mtog is a really safe community, i feel i can ask anything .I highly recommend the membership to anyone who wants to be apart of the mtog family .

  2. Lynn Busse (verified owner)

    I can’t say how beneficial this membership is if you are wanting to improve your photography and editing skills. The content is plentiful and amazing. Jess is a wonderful instructor and mentor. I’m so glad I jumped on the opportunity to be a part of this community as soon as was it opened last year. I couldn’t ask for a better way to improve all of my skills as a photographer. Since joining I have started my own portrait photography business and I can’t wait to see what the future holds with Jess’s continuing support. Highly recommend!

  3. Lhanna Dickson (verified owner)

    This membership community is worth every penny and more. Being ran by photographer and marketing guru means you are learning from someone who is doing it everyday and can evidence that. Not only are you learning how to shoot and edit, but also getting advice on much more.

    The quality of the information provided is exemplary. Everything is beautiful; from the colours, to images to the writing style. Topics are so easy to find and it’s not annoying or clunky to navigate. It’s really professional and so clean.

    In the social media group, Jess is very present,, not passing it over to a team and gives really informative advice. It’s extremely welcoming and supportive; a must for anyone wanting to improve their hobby but also a must for anyone wanting to make their hobby and income source.
    It’s undoubtedly been the best investment I have made in my photography.
    Thank you team tog spot! ????

  4. Eduardo Angielczyk (verified owner)

    During the first lockdown I “met” Jess and was amazed about the quality and quantity of knowledge she shares.
    The moment I had the opportunity to become an MTOG member signed for the membership and feel that I am receiving even more than expected.
    Undoubtedly the best resource for those who are dedicated or love dog photography.

  5. Renate Zuidema (verified owner)

    The membership is just amazing! such a great community with very kind and helpfull people, where you can ask for CC without being burned to the ground.. that is for me just so important. next to that, all the info is sooo good and helpfull. i personaly as a premium+ member love the deep critique’s the most. I always learn alot from them. Jess is really good in explaining and teaching. Even for people who don’t have english as there 1 language, it is not to difficult to follow the tutorials and lessons.

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Can I access past content?

Yes. Resources are available for at least 12 months in most cases but if the content is something particularly timeless, vital or otherwise, the content will remain indefinitely. Some events and resources are live-only. These are often sensitive or private in nature and therefore they are only available for short timeframe.

For Imaging/Premium plans, past Full-Edit workflows are on a timed release so after being in the community for 3 months, you’ll have access to all past Full Edit recordings.

If you’re really stuck on something, just let us know and we’ll probably have a recording of that to hand that we can share with you 🙂

What is MTog 2.0?

MTog 2.0 is the revised Membership in a new home with a whole host of changes. Previously, MTog’s joined on 1 of 2 plans, Premium or Premium+. They used this website to access the Resource Archive and two Facebook groups and Facebook chats to connect to the community.

Unfortunately, this website wasn’t built to handle hundreds of daily active members with different access restrictions, and Facebook got increasingly unreliable with notifications. There are a host of other reasons too, but essentially in July 2022 we made the decision to run a phased website redevelopment project culminating in Phase 4, the MTog move, in May 2023.

MTog 2.0 sees a closedown of our Facebook areas, a brand new platform to access all of the resources, with community centres built in alongside the content and some brand new benefits.

Put simply, MTog 2.0 is the Vault and everything that comes along with our new home.

I teach photography, can I join?

To protect our resources after previous incidents, anyone who currently teaches photographers, or plans to, cannot become an MTog. Active MTogs who commence tuition must terminate their membership and ensure the wider terms and conditions surrounding workflows and content copyright are not breached.

How do I use the MTog Vault?

Like any new thing, it can take a second a learn where things live. However, the welcome steps start you off on the right track and there is a Help & More section with detailed tutorials for all Vault how-to’s including two different Vault Tours.

As long as you follow the welcome steps and check out those help videos, you shouldn’t have any problem getting started. We’d recommend setting aside 1 hour to find your feet. After that, you’ll be a pro!

How long do I get access for?

Membership access rolls monthly in nearly all cases, so the second you join the community, your access begins. Everything you need will be inside the MTog Vault, linked from the header of this website. You get access from this point onwards unless you decide to leave us, in which case your access will stop.

It’s that simple – you have access for as long as you want it!

How is the educational content delivered?

Yep, you guessed it, video. Monthly resources are all recorded and uploaded to the MTog Vault. Additional educational content is also available here. 

All resources are delivered in English and we ask that all MTog’s communicate in English inside the Vault.

You will need to be logged in with an active membership to access the MTog Vault though – access it fully automated so if your payment fails you will lose access immediately.

A magazine? What!?

Well, sometimes things are better if they’re in print. In the magazine, we prepare info-packed educational resources, interviews, news and behind-the-scenes bits into one volume every 3 months. These volumes are printed twice per year and will be posted to you, wherever you live in the world, and you don’t need to pay a penny extra for it.

To get the print volumes, you do need to opt-in and share your shipping details from inside the Vault, but after that, we’ll take it from there!

As with all of our posted bits, please recycle the packaging and the item when you are confident you no longer need it.

Magazines are shipped out on standard economy shipping, please visit the book FAQs for more information on estimated shipping times.

What is a certification?

The certifications are benchmarks for standards within the community and they follow the tried and tested industry-wide process that every photography organisation has in place. They consist of a panel of images and a supporting photographer’s profile submitted at one of three levels, BTog, STog and GTog.

Do I get direct access to Jess though?

Yep. The monthly Q&A’s are unrestricted time to jump in and ask questions. You can also submit questions in advance with supporting files if needed.

Jess is also active daily in the Vault along with Team Tog so you can touch base as and when you’d like to.

What are the in-depth critique things?

You may know of the monthly challenge over on YouTube which contained a short, brief critique of some of the entries. This is kind of like that, only more in-depth, focussed and directed to you as an individual in your stage of your own journey.

For example, you can opt to enter an image and receive feedback on it at one of the three certification levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. If you request Gold, for example, your image will be critiqued very firmly and strictly in line with both technical and competition points, in your own style of work.

In this way, members get the best critique possible for their work at the level they are working at or towards, and nothing else.

Deep Critiques are only available as an add-on to Premium or Imaging memberships and are limited in number. Spaces to take the add-on come up around once every 6 months.

Can I switch plans?

Upgrading and downgrading can affect member benefits in some cases so only switch if you need to switch or you are certain you want to.

An MTog can upgrade or downgrade their membership by simply dropping Team Tog a message inside the Vault. Let us know what you want to switch to and we can action it all automatically.

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