THE TOG TIMES
Authoritative Coverage of the Photography Industry Since Approximately Now
Vol. I · No. 1 · April 1, 2026
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The Tog Times is live. This is the first issue. You are reading history, which is a strong word for a satirical photography news publication, but we are committed to the bit.
Below you will find the stories that matter to working photographers. Which is to say, stories that do not matter at all, reported as though they do. That’s how we’re going to do it.
Read. Click. Forward to a photographer who needs this. Which is all of them.
PHOTO BUSINESS
Hospitalized Photographer Assures Clients Medical Emergency Will Not Delay Gallery Delivery
In a statement released from the ICU, the photographer confirmed that culling had already begun and that clients could expect their galleries on the originally promised timeline, pending discharge.
Read More → thetogtimes.com/togtimesarticles/sicknessanddeath
WEDDING INDUSTRY
Husband Files For Divorce After Overhearing Wife Offer Discount For His Photography
The marriage had been under strain since the subject first offered a friends and family rate to someone who had specifically not asked for one.
Read More → thetogtimes.com/togtimesarticles/husband-files-for-divorce
GEAR DESK
Authorities Intervene as “Sony Shooter” Disturbs Peace in SoHo
The suspect was found explaining dynamic range to a barista who had not asked. Witnesses described him as “very confident about his system.”
Read More → thetogtimes.com/togtimesarticles/shootsony
FROM THE NET
Photographer Captures Precious Proposal Moment; Also Captures Something Else
Congratulations to Lana and Peter. The Times extends its warmest regards and its sincerest recommendation that they reprint nothing larger than a wallet size.
Read More → thetogtimes.com/fromthenet
FROM THE NET
Area Photographers Weigh In On How To Fix Overexposed Wedding Photo; Community Reaches Consensus Immediately
“There is no fix. The fix was not doing this.” The Times reports. The community agrees. The histogram was not consulted.
Read More → thetogtimes.com/fromthenet
A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDING PARTNER
The Tog Times is supported by brands that belong in a photographer’s workflow. We are pleased to recognize Aftershoot as a Founding Partner of this publication.
Aftershoot is AI-powered culling and editing software used by over 60,000 photographers worldwide. It learns your editing style and delivers your galleries faster — so you can spend less time in Lightroom and more time doing literally anything else.
Try Aftershoot free at aftershoot.com
CLASSIFIEDS
CANON 5D MARK III
Mint condition. Purchased after reading that “full frame changes everything.” Everything did not change. $800 OBO. Will not ship. You come to me.
COMPLETE LIGHTROOM PRESET PACK
150+ presets. Used one, once. Realized I still can’t shoot. Was $120, I got it for $0.99. $0. Just take them.
THINK TANK ROLLER BAG
Fits two bodies, six lenses, one destroyed marriage. $150.
SIGMA 35MM F/1.4 ART
Optically perfect. Autofocus is “characterful.” $400.
The Tog Times accepts Classified submissions at [email protected] — subject line: Classified. $50/week. Deadpan required.
That is the first issue. We kept it tight because you have galleries to edit and we respect your time even if your clients do not.
More coming April 15. Forward this to a photographer who needs it — which, as previously established, is all of them.
We see you. We are you. We will absolutely be writing about you.
— The Tog Times
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