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| Beyond Google: The New Rules of Attracting Photography Clients — with BIPP President Jeff Brown | 09 nov. 2026 | 00:50:07 | |
AI is changing the way people search — and that could completely change how new clients find your photography business. In this episode of The Photography Pod, Steve and Nick are joined by photographer, author, mentor and BIPP President Jeff Brown for a fascinating conversation about what photographers need to know about the rapidly changing world of online search. For years we’ve been told that SEO, keywords and getting onto page one of Google are essential. But increasingly, potential customers aren’t simply typing “wedding photographer Bristol” into Google. They’re asking ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and other AI tools much more detailed questions — and expecting them to recommend the right photographer. So how do you make sure they recommend you? Jeff explains the growing importance of Answer Engine Optimisation (AEO) and why understanding the questions your ideal clients are asking may now be more valuable than obsessing over traditional keywords. We also get into the long-running debate about whether photographers should publish their prices online, why your website should be built around your customer rather than around you, and why testimonials shouldn’t be hidden away on a separate reviews page. Jeff shares some brilliantly practical advice on: • Why AI search is changing traditional SEO There’s also a lovely twist towards the end of the episode when Steve asks Jeff how he originally discovered The Photography Pod. The answer? AI recommended us. Which rather proves the point of the entire conversation. If you run a photography business — or you’re thinking about starting one — this is an episode we think you really shouldn’t miss. Find Jeff Brown Jeff is President of the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) and works with photographers around the world through his mentoring and training. His latest book, Help! My Photography Website Needs More Customers, looks specifically at many of the subjects we discuss in this episode. You can find Jeff through The Photographers Mentor, LinkedIn and Facebook. And as ever, if you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe to The Photography Pod, leave us a review, and get in touch through the link in the show notes. We genuinely love hearing from you. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Why Photographs? Neil Selkirk on Arbus, AI and the Art of Seeing | 23 oct. 2026 | 00:45:09 | |
What makes a great photograph? Is it composition, technical perfection, or simply being in the right place at the right moment? This week, Steve and Nick are joined by acclaimed photographer, filmmaker and author Neil Selkirk, whose extraordinary career began in New York in 1968, working alongside legendary photographers including Richard Avedon and Diane Arbus. Neil shares fascinating stories from the golden age of photography, including his remarkable experience recreating Diane Arbus's darkroom prints, before discussing his new book, Why Photographs? — a book about photography with no photographs! Along the way, we explore why Neil believes composition is overrated, the importance of spontaneity and authenticity, the changing world of professional photography, and whether AI threatens the very thing that makes photography special. A fascinating, entertaining and occasionally provocative conversation about why we take photographs — and why the real world will always be worth capturing. Links: Neil Selkirk: https://www.neilselkirk.com Why Photographs? — published by Warbler Press. Aperture interview with Neil Selkirk on printing Diane Arbus's photographs MOMA page on Diane Arbus The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Two Photographers, One Wedding – with Murray McMillan & Lawrence Scott | 12 oct. 2026 | 01:00:41 | |
Steve and Nick are joined by Scottish wedding photographers Murray McMillan and Lawrence Scott for a very funny and refreshingly candid conversation about photography, friendship and working together at weddings. Murray and Lawrence have very different photographic styles, but years of shooting together have turned them into a highly effective team. They talk about the benefits of having two photographers at a wedding, learning to anticipate what the other person is doing and why couples now sometimes specifically ask for both of them. There’s plenty of gear talk too. Murray explains why his romantic idea of shooting weddings exclusively with Leica Q3s didn't quite survive contact with a real wedding, why he returned to Sony, and what he thinks of the A7 V and tiny RX1R III. Lawrence talks Nikon Z9s, fast lenses, low-light performance and his admiration for Sony autofocus. The conversation also gets into the less glamorous realities of wedding photography: long days, endless editing, marketing, burnout, balancing photography with another career and wondering how long you want to keep doing it. Plus: content creators at weddings, supplier meals, Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Lawrence's tendency to shoot rather a lot of photographs… and Steve's possible new career as a wedding toastmaster. And at the end, Steve and Nick share more details about The Photography Pod London Meetup on 21 November, including plans for coffee, street photography walks, a pub and possibly a curry. A relaxed, honest and very funny hour with four wedding photographers who probably know each other rather too well. Murray McMillan Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/murray_mcmillan Lawrence Scott Instagram :https://www.instagram.com/LSPix The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Grey Imports, the Pocket 4 Pro and Making Photography Fun Again | 28 sept. 2026 | 00:50:43 | |
Steve and Nick revisit the grey import debate after asking photographers where they buy their gear. The savings can be substantial, but what about warranties, VAT and the UK camera shops we value? Wedding photographer Greg Thurtle joins them to talk about using the Osmo Pocket 4 Pro for hybrid wedding coverage. They discuss where a small camera helps, how the second lens changes the way Greg shoots, and the compromises he has found so far. Later, Steve shares a simpler approach to his personal photography: shooting for pleasure, editing on an iPad and using ChatGPT to help build Lightroom presets. Nick has an AI story of his own, with a rather less straightforward result. In this episode:
Join the conversation in The Photography Pod Facebook group. We’d love to hear where you buy your gear and how you handle the photos you take just for yourself. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| The £10,000 Camera Bag Challenge | 14 sept. 2026 | 01:00:08 | |
What would you put in your camera bag if you had £10,000 to spend? In this episode, Steve and Nick take on the £10K camera bag challenge, choosing the bodies, lenses, lighting and video kit they’d want for weddings, commercial work and personal photography. Along the way they discuss the new Sigma 85mm f/1.2, compact street lenses, fisheyes, Sony A1 and A7R bodies, prime lenses versus zooms, grey imports, DJI Osmo Pocket frustrations and the gear they actually rely on when things get busy. There’s also plenty of wedding-season chaos, including speeding courses, damaged wheels, editing mistakes, forgotten kit and the dangers of trying to do too much at once. Plus, details of the new Photography Pod Facebook photo competition and plans for a listener meetup in London. What would be in your £10K camera bag? Let us know in The Photography Pod Facebook group. Email the show : thephotographypodstudio@gmail.com The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| We’re Back! Weddings, Broken Gear & What’s Next | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:37:33 | |
The Photography Pod is back! After a busy summer break, Steve and Nick catch up on weddings, house moves, broken gear and the challenges of keeping photography fresh after years behind the camera. They chat about avoiding wedding-photography autopilot, travelling light, Sony and Godox gear frustrations, using the Osmo Pocket for hybrid coverage, mentoring new photographers and stepping outside your comfort zone with different types of photography. Plus, there’s a look ahead to the new series of The Photography Pod, with more guests, listener involvement, competitions and plenty more photography chat every two weeks. Happy shooting – see you in two weeks! The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| The Photography World Cup 2026: Which Camera Wins? | 22 juin 2026 | 00:45:13 | |
In this mid summer check-in, Steve and Nick reunite after a hectic few weeks of weddings, travel, house moves and an ill-advised afternoon involving several IPAs and very little food. The conversation covers recent wedding adventures, working together as photographers for the first time, thoughts on new camera gear, and a completely unscientific "Photography World Cup" to crown the best camera of 2026. In This Episode The London Meet-Up That Went Slightly Wrong Steve and Nick finally meet up in person . What starts as a sensible plan for a quick drink after a London wedding quickly escalates into a cautionary tale involving multiple pints, a tube journey that went round in circles, and a desperate dash for the last train home. Shooting a Wedding Together The pair reflect on photographing a wedding together for the first time after Samantha was forced to step back due to illness. They discuss:
Wedding Season and Life Updates Nick shares an update on his imminent house move, while both discuss the reality of balancing busy wedding seasons with family life, editing workloads and running photography businesses. Gear Talk The discussion turns to camera equipment, including:
The Photography Pod World Cup 2026 Inspired by the football World Cup, Steve and Nick create a knockout tournament featuring some of photography's biggest camera names:
After a series of highly questionable comparisons and football analogies, a surprise winner emerges. The result says more about how photographers actually enjoy taking photographs than it does about technical specifications. A Walk and a Pint Steve reveals plans for a new YouTube project combining local walks, photography, pubs and storytelling. The concept is simple: start at a pub, head out for a walk, explore the local area, then return for a well-earned pint. Nick immediately volunteers to be a guest. What's Next? The Photography Pod will return properly in the autumn once wedding season calms down. Future plans include:
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Enjoying the Show? If you enjoy The Photography Pod, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and subscribe so you don't miss future episodes when the show returns in the autumn. The Photography Pod – Real conversations about photography, weddings, gear and the realities of being a working photographer. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Hannah Young: Travel and Street Photographer and YouTuber | 19 avr. 2026 | 00:56:34 | |
Steve and Nick are joined for this episode by photographer and YouTuber Hannah Young. Hannah talks about her journey into photography, from landscapes to travel and street photography. She describes her equipment choices, how she makes her YouTube videos, and what would her dream photography trip. Steve and Nick speculate on the rumours of a 67MB Sony A7R6 and the soon to be released DJI Osmo Pocket 4. Hannah Young : Website : https://www.hannahyoung.co.uk/ YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@HannahYoungPhotography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hyimages The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Stop Chasing The Perfect Histogram | 30 mars 2026 | 00:52:36 | |
One 30-second Instagram Reel sparks a full-blown photography debate, and it starts with a phrase designed to annoy the internet: “Da Vinci Got It Wrong.” We break down why the “perfect bell-shaped histogram” advice is so sticky, why it’s often wrong, and what the histogram is actually good for when you’re trying to nail exposure. We talk dynamic range, highlight clipping you can’t recover, why crushed blacks are sometimes fine, and how bracketing and blending in Lightroom can solve scenes your camera simply can’t hold. If you’ve ever searched “how to read a histogram” and still felt unsure, this will make it click. We even detour into Singapore’s Leica gallery and Betty Goh’s powerful work, plus a ChatGPT experiment that proves a big point: presets aren’t a substitute for light, timing, and intention. Matt Hodgkin on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hodgkin_studio/ Betty Goh on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/betty_goh_photography/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| 10 KILLER Photography questions! | 07 mars 2026 | 00:55:33 | |
We asked ChatGPT for 10 controversial photography questions - we got some suprising results! Nick and Steve debate some interesting and thought provoking topics around street photography, weddings, analogue photography and sharpness in lenses. Resources:
The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Will Content Creators replace Photographers? | 20 févr. 2026 | 00:54:45 | |
Content creators are becoming more common at weddings, but will they replace photographers and videographers? And has camera technology plateaued - can they get any better? And, if you are thinking of turning pro, have you considered all the fixed costs you will have - can you afford to do it? Nick is moving house, but can he take his studio with him? And where is Steve off to next in his world training tour! Resources:
The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| What would be our DREAM photography gig? | 29 janv. 2026 | 00:51:57 | |
If Nick and Steve could have any photography trip or job, paid or unpaid, what would we each choose? Nick is spying on people coming to buy his house, whilst Steve is packing his bags for lots of business travel over the next few weeks, starting in Dallas. Nick live streams a town hall for thousands of financial advisers, and what kit should Steve take for his trips for when he has a little spare time to walk around. And should Nick buy a Fujifilm GFX100RF? The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Julian Elliott - Award winning freelance travel and landscape photographer | 19 janv. 2026 | 00:42:25 | |
In this first show of 2026, Steve Vaughan and Nick Church discuss various aspects of photography and travel with guest Julian Elliott, a professional travel and landscape photographer. They explore personal updates, photography journeys, equipment choices, travel experiences, safety considerations, cultural insights, and the intricacies of planning photography tours. Julian shares his passion for connecting with local cultures and the rewarding experiences that come from his work. The discussion highlights the challenges and joys of being a photographer in diverse environments, emphasizing the importance of safety and cultural respect. Julian Elliott Website : https://www.julianelliottphotography.com/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Looking back on 2025 and plans for the New Year | 21 déc. 2025 | 00:40:30 | |
For this last show of 2025, Steve and Nick look back on 2025 and their respective year of professional photography. They also pay tribute to Martin Parr, who passed away recently, with Steve sharing personal reflections including a much treasured photo Martin took of Steve's now late brother at the Black Country Living Museum. The guys also discuss their plans for 2026, before the obligatory Christmas Quiz. The Black Country Living Museum https://bclm.com/ Martin Parr's photograph of Steve's Brother https://www.instagram.com/p/DRPq8LhEauk/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Sony or Lumix for Gig Photography? Or Both! | 06 déc. 2025 | 00:51:37 | |
With the Sony A75 now officially launched, Nick and Steve have a special guest in Luke Vaughan (no relation to Steve!), a professional rock and metal photographer who shoots Sony. The panel discuss the pros and cons of the new Sony camera, particularly versus the Lumix S1 II, which Luke now uses to deliver both widescreen and social media format video to his clients. Luke Vaughan Photography http://instagram.com/lukevaughanphotography The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Why Sony MUST make the A75 a winner! | 21 nov. 2025 | 00:31:36 | |
In this episode of The Photography Pod, wedding photographers Steve Vaughan and Nick Church discuss the upcoming new Sony Alpha 7M5, scheduled for launch in early December. They discuss the pro's and con's of the rumoured specification, particularly for hybrid photo/video shooters. The guys also discuss their approach for shooting hybrid at weddings, including using the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. Luke Vaughan Photography https://www.lukevaughanphotography.com/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| How to Set your Pricing for your Photography Business | 02 nov. 2025 | 00:56:53 | |
In this episode of the Photography Pod, hosts Steve Vaughan and Nick Church discuss various aspects of running a photography business, including pricing strategies, understanding costs, and the impact of VAT. They share insights on efficient culling techniques, camera settings, and the challenges of high ISO photography. The conversation emphasizes the importance of community, continuous learning, and the value of photography beyond just monetary gain. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Karl Taylor - Advertising Photographer, Educator and Brand Ambassador | 19 oct. 2025 | 01:10:00 | |
Steve and Nick are joined by Karl Taylor, a renowned advertising, fashion and beauty photographer with over 25 years experience of working with some of the leading global brands. From his studios in Guernsey, he specialises in precise and exquisite control of lighting. He is also the founder of Visual Education, an award winning on line education platform with over 1m followers and nearly 300,000 creatives who have participated on the courses. Karl also made his film directing debut in 2024 with the release of The Hunt for Lady Olive & The German Submarine, a four year project to search for the sunken wrecks of a WW1 British Boat and German U-Boat who sunk each other in the English Channel in 1917. Karl is an ambassador for Hasselblad and Broncolor. Karl Taylor Website https://karltaylor.com/ Visual Education https://visualeducation.com/ https://thehuntforthegermansubmarine.com/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Michal Korta- Award Winning Portrait and Documentary Photographer | 12 oct. 2025 | 00:48:24 | |
Steve and Nick's guest for this week's show is Michał Korta, an award winning Polish portrait and documentary photographer, who shares his artistic approach, creative process, and unique projects. He is from a new generation of photographers who seek projects from both historical and every day life. He has published two photobooks, including Balkan Playground, a study of the complicated identity and atmosphere of the Balkan region. Steve has experienced the highs and lows of two very different weddings, and Nick has some important health advice for photographers who spend a lot of time in the sun. Michal Korta Website https://kortastudio.com/ Michal Korta Instagram https://www.instagram.com/michal_korta/ Balkan Playground Project https://www.lensculture.com/michal-korta?modal=project-60261 The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Smartphone or "Real" Camera on Vacation? | 28 sept. 2025 | 01:03:06 | |
Nick is back from his vacation in Croatia, and used his phone for his holiday photos! Is a smart phone all you need when on holiday? Steve is contemplating (another) new camera, but which Sony should he buy? And what are Sony up to with the camera line up? Plus the legalities of taking street photos in Paris. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Brand and Business Photography - Marcus Ahmad | 13 sept. 2025 | 00:51:49 | |
Steve and Nick's guest this episode is Marcus Ahmad. Marcus has had a long and varied career in photography, including fashion, advertising and now brand photography. He is also a qualified senior lecturer in fashion and advertising photography. Marcus somehow also finds time to play bass guitar for a variety of bands and venues. Steve is nursing a hangover from sampling real ales in Birmingham, whilst Nick is packing his bags for a well earned vacation. Marcus Ahmad Website https://www.marcusahmad.com/ Shoot to the Top Podcast https://shoottothetop.com/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| All about lenses! Do you NEED that wide aperture glass? | 31 août 2025 | 00:50:30 | |
Steve and Nick are running on empty through a busy wedding season! In this show they look at their respective collection of Sony fit lenses. Do we really need that F1.4 aperture? And what else do they look for when choosing and using Sony lenses. The guys also look at their back up strategies for wedding raw files, do we have a blind spot in our workflow? And, at what stage do we break out the flash gear at a wedding, if at all? Evoto One launch event in NYC https://luma.com/1c3nl5kq Fujikina London https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-gb/events/fujikina-london-2025/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| IWPOTY- Wedding Photography Awards with Luke Simon | 17 août 2025 | 00:55:08 | |
Nick and Steve put wedding photography awards under the microscope with Luke Simon, the curator and founder of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year awards. The International Wedding Photographer of the Year showcases the work of Wedding Photographers worldwide and has become the new benchmark for Wedding Photography competitions. Nick, Steve and Luke discuss judging criteria, the impact of technology on photography, and the future of awards in a rapidly changing landscape. The guys also reflect on the importance of recognition and connection in the photography profession. Steve has been buying and selling gear (again), and Nick is working hard on content for the Nick Church Academy. IWPOTY awards https://iwpoty.com/ Steve's 2019 Wedding Photographer of the Year award https://www.samandstevephotography.com/news/steve-vaughan-wedding-photographer-of-the-year The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Our favourite Sony gear - and what isn't! | 03 août 2025 | 00:39:56 | |
Steve and Nick delve back into their bulging camera bags and discuss the favourite - and least favourite- Sony photography and video gear. Steve has been meeting podcast royalty at an unlikely location, whilst Nick has been getting lost in North Oxfordshire. Plus, is LinkedIn a place for photographers to get bookings? Sony microphone that Steve couldn't remember the model number of (!) ECM-B1M https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/interchangeable-lens-cameras-microphones/ecm-b1m The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| JPG vs Raw vs DNG; what to use and when, plus film simulations on a Sony? | 21 juil. 2025 | 00:47:12 | |
Steve and Nick are both now fully into wedding season, but Nick manages to fit in a trip to Ireland before the season gets crazy! The guys discuss the pros and cons of shooting JPG's professionally, and should you convert your propriety raw files into DNG. Steve has been using film simulation JPG's on his Ricoh GR3x and Samantha's X100VI, and discusses the merits of Sony film simulations. They discuss the new Sony RX1R III, and who is it for, and some of the wierdest requests they have had at a wedding. Topics in the show: Sony RX1R III https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-rx1rm3 Elgato Prompter https://www.elgato.com/uk/en/p/prompter Sony Film Simulation Recipes https://www.veresdenialex.com/post/sony-film-simulations-recipes-best-sony-picture-profiles The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Stuff we take to weddings - and why! | 06 juil. 2025 | 01:00:43 | |
For this episode Steve and Nick are joined by Jan Willem Van Konijnenburg, one half of Creative Depiction Studio, a Gloucestershire based wedding photographer and videographer, whom Nick often works with a weddings. The three of us discuss those all important non-camera gear stuff we always take to weddings, and we couldn't be without! Nick has been working hard on the Nick Church Creative Academy, whilst Steve has had his walking books on walking, and videoing, the Oxfordshire Way. Mentioned in the show: https://www.creativedepictionstudio.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/creativedepictionstudio/ https://reggiebphotography.com/ http://instagram.com/osanbilgi/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Jay Farrell - Abandoned buildings photographer and author from Nashville, TN. | 22 juin 2025 | 00:44:36 | |
Nick and Steve's guest for this week's show is Jay Farrell, a Nashville, TN based photographer who specialises in photographing abandoned building throughout USA. He is also a successful author, with 15 published books of abandoned buildings and his travels. He recently self published is own book, Route 66 Roadscapes. He tells Steve and Nick:
Nick has been working hard on the Nick Church Creative Academy, and also dropping cameras again, whilst Steve has just come back from a vacation in Croatia, including a trip to Mostar in Bosnia and Hercegovina. Jay Farrell Author https://www.jayfarrellauthor.com/ Jay Farrell Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jayfarrellauthor/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| What's in Sam and Steve's Bag? Photographing wedding with Sam and Steve Photography | 06 juin 2025 | 01:08:04 | |
For this week's show Steve becomes the guest and Nick the interviewer, as Steve, with his wife Samantha (Sam) tell Nick how they photograph weddings, and what gear they use on the day. With over 450 weddings behind them, Sam and Steve have been photographing weddings from their home in North Oxfordshire for 15 years. They describe how they work together on the wedding day as joint photographers, how they are bring video into their work, and why Sam is the main reason for their reputation and customer service awards. Nick updates on his Creative Academy, which has now gone live, and Steve looks back at the first meet up of listeners to the show for some street photography in Oxford. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Courtney Victoria - Outdoor and Landscape Photographer and YouTuber | 23 mai 2025 | 00:40:02 | |
Nick is flying solo on this latest episode of The Photography pod, as Steve is away. Nick's guest is Courtney Victoria, a British Landscape and Outdoor Photographer currently based in South West England. They explore Courtney's journey into photography, the impact of COVID-19 on her career, her preferred camera equipment, and her approach to both landscape and macro photography. The conversation also touches on the importance of stability in macro photography, the challenges of gear acquisition syndrome, and the joy of discovering nature through photography. Courtney also discusses her journey as a photographer and YouTuber, sharing insights on her gear, the evolution of her YouTube channel, the realities of monetizing content, and her passion for teaching through photography tours. She also offers valuable tips for aspiring macro photographers, emphasizing the importance of patience and observation in nature. Courtney Victoria Website https://www.courtneyvictoriaphotography.com/ Courtney Victoria's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@CourtneyVictoria The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| What's in Nick's Bag? How Nick Church photographs weddings | 09 mai 2025 | 01:07:03 | |
Nick becomes Steve's interview guest in this episode of The Photography Pod, as we delve into the deep and murky depth's of Nick's camera bag. The show features an in depth discussion on how Nick photographs weddings including his choice of cameras and lenses, his approach to the different phases of the wedding day, his post processing and the CRM he uses to book the wedding. In other news Steve has a hot experience in Birmingham and Nick gets suntan in front of a fridge. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Francesco Gola - Long Exposure Seascape Photographer | 24 avr. 2025 | 01:09:18 | |
Steve and Nick's guest this week is Francesco Gola, a fine art landscape photographer, who shares his journey into photography, his love for long exposure seascapes, and the emotional connection he feels with the sea. Francesco shares his insights on landscape photography, emphasizing the importance of planning, adapting to nature, and capturing emotions through weather. He discusses the tools and techniques he uses for location scouting, the significance of color consistency in post-processing, and how the experience of being in nature can enhance the photographic journey. Nick has been crashing drones since the last show, and Steve shares his thoughts on his new monitor, the 5K BenQ SW2730S, designed for Mac. Francesco Gola is a band ambassador for Zeiss, BenQ, Calibrite, Nisi others. His website : https://www.francescogola.net/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Victoria Hillman - Macro and Wildlife Photographer | 13 avr. 2025 | 00:47:37 | |
Nick and Steve's guest photographer for this episode is Victoria (Vic) Hillman, a macro and wildlife photographer. Vic shares how her Zoology and Biology academic background helps her in her work, and her understanding of the subjects she photographers. She also discusses her project " Forgotten Little Creatures", the plants, invertebrates, amphibians and reptiles which are often feared, ignored, overlooked and even forgotten about despite the important role they play in their habitats. Steve and Nick discuss destination weddings, and the risks of UK photographers photographing weddings in Trump's USA. The also discuss the new Sigma BF, a revolutionary new camera with an emphasis on style and design. https://www.forgottenlittlecreatures.com/ Vic Hillman on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vic.hillman_flc.project/ Sigma BF https://www.sigma-global.com/en/cameras/bf/ Evoto AI Photo editing https://www.evoto.ai/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Celebrity Portrait Photographer- Andy Gotts MBE | 30 mars 2025 | 01:07:07 | |
Nick is back with Steve for this show, which features a guest interview with Andy Gotts, MBE. Andy is a renowned celebrity photographer based in London, England, and New York, USA. He is most noted for his black and white portraits of Hollywood actors and singers. His work has been published internationally and has appeared in many magazines, including: VOGUE, GQ, Vanity Fair, Empire, Total Film, Entertainment Weekly, FHM, Hello!, and Glamour, and many more. Andy tells Nick and Steve many fascinating stories of being behind the lens, photographing many of the most famous faces in the world. He also recounts how plucking up the courage as a student to ask Stephen Fry if he could take his photograph has let to over 30 years of celebrity photography. Steve and Nick also look back on The Photography Show, held for the first time in London, and Nick tells Steve why he bought a Fujifilm XT5 and two lenses at the show. Steve lusts after the new Fujifilm GFX100RF! The book of the week is from Nashville based photographer and friend of the show Jay Farrell, a self published look at Route 66 Roadscapes. Andy Gotts Website https://www.andygotts.com/ Andy Gotts Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drgotts/ Jay Farrell Photographer and Author https://www.jayfarrellauthor.com/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Martin Hajdukiewicz - Woodland landcape photographer and YouTube presenter | 14 mars 2025 | 00:35:53 | |
Nick is away for this episode, where Steve's guest is Martin Hajdukiewicz, a Warwickshire based woodland and landscape photographer. Self taught via YouTube channels, Martin has become an accomplished YouTube presenter himself. Martin is also administrates Thumbs Up Photography, a friendly and collaborative Facebook group of photographers with over 1500 members. Links to channels mentioned in the show: Martin Hajdukiewicz Website : https://www.mhlandscape.co.uk/ Martin Hajdukiewicz Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mhlandscapephotos/ Martin Hajdukiewicz YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@MHLandscape The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Emily Endean -Seascape Photographer, Female Photographer Educator and Van Dweller. | 02 mars 2025 | 00:40:51 | |
Nick and Steve's guest for this episode is Emily Endean. Emily is a freelancer photographer specialising in seascapes, ocean photography and lifestyle/brand photography. Emily is also a photography educator and specialises in female only photography trips and workshops. Emily is based in the South of the UK and travels from location to location with her wife and pets aboard her classic Hymer van, which is also their home. Emily uses Fujifilm X series cameras and lenses, and has a very close relationship with Fujifilm UK, and has previously been a brand ambassador for Fujifilm. This is the second of our podcasts as part of a prelude to International Women's Day on March 8th. Emily is also speaking at this year's Photography Show at the ExCel, London. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Sujata Setia - Multi award winning photographer and artist | 23 févr. 2025 | 00:26:23 | |
Steve and Nick's special guest for this episode is Sujata Setia. Sujata is a multi award winning photographer and artist. As well as her family and materity photography, Sujata also has her personal projects that combine both photography and art. Her personal work includes "Changing the Conversation", a startling body of work of images of people with challenges including burns survivors and rare conditions. Her latest project, "A Thousand Cuts", is an extraordinary project where Sujata, using a combination of photography and art, has produced powerful images of domestic abuse survivors from South Asia. The title of the project is a metaphor from the ancient form of torture known as Linchi. Sujata has received numerous awards for A Thousand Cuts, including winning the creative category for the Sony World Photography Awards in 2024. Sujata's family and materity photography, under the brand of But Natural Photography has a gorgeous warm and high class style and has led to her building a successful business in Kent, Essex, London and surrounding areas. This show is one of two podcasts Steve and Nick will release as part of the build up to International Women's Day on March 8th 2025. But Natural Photography : https://butnaturalphotography.com/ Sujata's personal website : https://sujatasetia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butnaturalphotography; https://www.instagram.com/sujatasetia/ The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| The Photography and Video Show 2025 - Meet the team behind the show! | 09 févr. 2025 | 00:44:40 | |
The Photography and Video Show is the UK's largest imaging exhibition and show. In this, the first of several episodes of The Photography Pod as part of the build up to the show, Steve and Nick's guests are Ruth Folkard, Event Director and Hazel Soper, Group Marketing Manager, of Future, the company behind the Photography and Video Show. Ruth and Hazel discuss with Nick and Steve:
Nick announces his new photography training venture The Nick Church Academy, whilst Steve ventures north of the border for some photography and the occasional beer. Nick has two talks at this year's show; What matters to our clients? Spoiler, its not what you think! Monday March 10th 3pm Photography business myth busters! Tuesday March 11th 11am. The Photography and Video Show (TPS) 2025 https://www.photographyshow.com/ Steve and Nick also review the entrants for this month's photo challenge, "Winter" The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| How to Photograph Gardens - Jason Ingram | 24 janv. 2025 | 00:54:52 | |
The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Photographing for M&S and Sainsbury's - Kris Kirkham, London based food photographer | 11 janv. 2025 | 00:52:34 | |
For the first show of 2025, Steve and Nick are back with another guest from the world of food photography.
Also in the show; Nick is having a clear out of his studio (anyone want an 80's era Instamatic?), whilst Steve is having fun on the streets of London. The guys also discuss why a leading professional album manufacturer is now selling pro level albums direct to the public. Nick also demystifies the complex topic of using music on a video production The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Steve and Nick's Christmas Special! | 20 déc. 2024 | 01:00:39 | |
Steve and Nick get in the Christmas spirit for this last show of 2024. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Cristian Barnett - Renowned food photographer | 19 déc. 2024 | 00:45:28 | |
In this episode of the Photography Pod, Nick (on his own this week) speaks with renowned food photographer Cristian Barnett. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Roo Stain - Award winning wedding videographer who started as a photographer | 08 déc. 2024 | 01:01:36 | |
Steve and Nick's guest for this episode is Roo Stain, a multi-award winning photographer based in the West Midlands of the UK. Although Roo studied film-making at University, he initial worked as a wedding photographer, before transitioning into full time videography. He tells Steve and Nick about:
The 10 minute techy talk is about focusing and hyperfocal distance. The book of the week is Every Week We Follow, a BTS fans perspective of Aston Villa's 2023/24 season. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| What camera system would we choose if we were starting out now? And why? | 24 nov. 2024 | 01:03:28 | |
Steve and Nick delve into the world of camera gear in this episode, and discuss the pros and cons of the main camera systems available in 2024. Which system would they choose if they were starting from scratch? And why? Why Apple computer users will soon have more non Apple monitors to choose from if they want the full 5K "Retina" experience. Steve has finally got to the see the movie Lee, about the war photographer Lee Miller. Why photographers are leaving X (Twitter) and is Bluesky the answer if you want to avoid all the hate? The book focus this week is Magnum America: The United States. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Neil Redfern and Helen Williams - Flash Masters and Wedding Photographers | 10 nov. 2024 | 01:02:19 | |
Nick and Steve's guests for this episode are Neil Redfern and Helen Williams, successful wedding photographers, photography educators, and the driving force behind Flash Masters, a community of photographers who love to shoot great images using off camera flash. Neil and Helen tell Nick and Steve:
Other topics of discussion include the pros and cons of continuous LED light versus flash, the imminent launch of the new Sony A1 Mk2 and 28-70mm F2 lens, and using a Sony A9Mk3 for wedding photography. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Tesni Ward - Wildlife Photographer, OM System Ambassador | 27 oct. 2024 | 00:55:05 | |
Steve and Nick's guest for this episode is the Peak District based wildlife and landscape photographer Tesni Ward. An OM System ambassador, she describes how redundancy from a role in medical sales drove her to become a full time photographer, and how she makes a living from her passion. She delves in to the (many) pros for her in using an OM-1 micro 4/3rds camera and lens system, and the (very) few downsides, as she see it. She also describes how she approaches photographing wildlife in a natural environment is such a captivating way. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Geraint Roberts - Shooting Analogue Film | 13 oct. 2024 | 01:03:26 | |
in this episode Steve and Nick chat to Geraint Roberts, a South Wales based wedding photographer who loves to shoot film at weddings. Geraint discusses his journey in Photography, starting our with a photography based degree at Falmouth University. He also explains why he loves to shoot film at weddings, how he uses this to differentiate himself, and the processes and labs he uses to develop his film stock. For the techy spot, Steve and Nick discuss the pros and cons of always shooting wide aperture lens wide open, and the various raw compression formats now available. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Steve Gerrard - Music and Wedding Photographer Based in Montreal | 28 sept. 2024 | 00:55:20 | |
In this episode, Steve and Nick chat with acclaimed Music, Gig and Wedding Photographer Steve Gerrard. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Guy Peterson - Dakar based Photojournalist | 14 sept. 2024 | 00:57:50 | |
In this weeks episode, Steve and Nick's guest is Guy Peterson, a photojournalist based in Dakar. Guy shares his journey from university to becoming a freelance photojournalist, highlighting the importance of networking and pitching stories to publications. He also discusses the training he has received for working in hostile environments and the challenges of balancing access and safety. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| New Season, New Co-Presenter - Meet Nick Church! | 01 sept. 2024 | 00:45:07 | |
In this episode of the Photography Pod, Steve Vaughan introduces his new co-host, Nick Church, and explains the departure of the previous co-host, Martin Chung. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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| Steven Johnson - Shetland Wildlife Photographer | 15 mai 2024 | 01:07:45 | |
Steve and Martin's special guest for this episode is Steven Johnson. Steve is based in Shetland, far north of mainland UK. Steve caught up with Steven whilst on holiday in Orkney, for a chat about his approach to photographing the birds and animals, as well as the Sony camera's and lenses he uses. The Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/ Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images: https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy
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