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TON Community

You don't have to build your photography career alone.

The place where event photographers connect and learn how to turn their passion into a profitable business. For photographers who've done their first paid gigs, got a taste for it, and have the ambition to go full-time.

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Michiel Ton teaching a masterclass in event photography to a group of photographers
Michiel talking with a fellow photographer on the trade show floor

Why I do this

In 2009 I started a party website with friends: exQlusiv.com. It grew into an international network of photographers, and the best thing we did was give other photographers the chance to shoot festivals on our behalf. That showed me up close what the right environment does for your growth.

Today I'm 10+ years and 2,000+ jobs further, and I've helped 40+ photographers grow. I'm also a certified teacher, so teaching runs deep with me. Those two things come together in TON Community.

“You become the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Choose your environment, and growth follows.”
Group photo of the TON Media crew with cameras on a production day
Two photographers editing photos backstage during an event
Photographer team relaxing together after a production day
Michiel teaching a photography workshop to a group at the Jaarbeurs

Join us

Sign up and you'll instantly get the email strategy that helped me send 16 photographers to international festivals. A few short, personal emails with my best lessons for your route follow. Then you decide if the community is for you.

So I can send you the lessons that fit your situation.

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How I've helped photographers

Michiel celebrating a great moment with the audience during a masterclass

Courses and masterclasses

Lessons on requesting accreditation, setting your rate and delivering faster.

Michiel and a photographer reviewing photos together behind a laptop

Feedback on your work and your rates

Looking at someone's portfolio and rates, and saying what I would change.

Michiel and a photographer with press badges on the trade show floor

Joining real events

Letting photographers join me on jobs, so they see how I plan and work with clients.

The TON Media team with cameras on a job at the Beurs van Berlage

Paid work through TON Media

Letting photographers who are ready join our productions.

Michiel presenting his international projects to a group of photographers

Training days on location

Organising days where we shoot and learn together.

Michiel and a fellow photographer together at a festival

A network of fellow photographers

Bringing photographers together who help each other forward.