Become a member.

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. 

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.