The Photography Pod
Steve Vaughan and Nick Church
Nick Church and Steve Vaughan host The Photography Pod, a show for both working professional photographers and enthusiast snappers. Nick and Steve are professional photographers and educators based in the UK, and welcome you to the world of photography. The show features guest interviews with photographers from all genres of photography as well as technical and gear discussions. Nick and Steve both use Sony Alpha mirrorless cameras and lenses.
Francesco Gola - Long Exposure Seascape Photographer
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
Apr 24, • 1:09:18
Victoria Hillman - Macro and Wildlife Photographer
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
Apr 13, • 47:37
Celebrity Portrait Photographer- Andy Gotts MBE
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 fascin
Mar 30, • 1:07:07
Martin Hajdukiewicz - Woodland landcape photographer and YouTube presenter
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
Mar 14, • 35:53
Emily Endean -Seascape Photographer, Female Photographer Educator and Van Dweller.
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
Mar 2, • 40:51
Sujata Setia - Multi award winning photographer and artist
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 proje
Feb 23, • 26:23
The Photography and Video Show 2025 - Meet the team behind the show!
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:Why this year's show has moved to London ExCelThe process for selecting the talks and speakers for the
Feb 9, • 44:40
How to Photograph Gardens - Jason Ingram
Send us a textIn this episode of the Photography Pod, hosts Nick Church and Steve Vaughan chat with garden photographer Jason Ingram about his journey into photography, the challenges of capturing gardens, and the importance of light and weather in his work. Jason shares insights into the business side of garden photography, including working with garden designers and the role of stock photography. He also discusses his upcoming book, 'How to Photograph Gardens', and offers advice for
Jan 24, • 54:52
Photographing for M&S and Sainsbury's - Kris Kirkham, London based food photographer
Send us a textFor the first show of 2025, Steve and Nick are back with another guest from the world of food photography. Kris Kirkham is a London based food photographer, who has worked with many of the leading brands including Sainsbury, Waitrose, M&S, Subway and Nandos. Having trained and worked as a chef for over 15 years, Kris then combined his love of photography with his passion for food, and developed a distinctive style of food and drink photography that is colourful, beautifully li
Jan 11, • 52:34
Steve and Nick's Christmas Special!
Send us a textSteve and Nick get in the Christmas spirit for this last show of 2024. Steve gets his own back on Nick for the teasing on the last show with a surprise Christmas quiz. Nick has been photographing property in Anglesey again, whilst Steve gets a telling off whilst doing street photography in London. The boys describe their dream photography Christmas present, and their resolutions for 2025. The book for the week is Wales - A Photographer's Journey by David Wilson. Nick Church a
Dec 20, 2024 • 1:00:39
Cristian Barnett - Renowned food photographer
Send us a textIn this episode of the Photography Pod, Nick (on his own this week) speaks with renowned food photographer Cristian Barnett. They discuss Cristian's journey into photography, his techniques and equipment, the importance of creative collaboration with clients, and the role of personal projects in maintaining creativity. Cristian also shares insights into his work with high-end restaurants and notable clients such as Tom Kerridge, emphasizing the need for passion and collaborat
Dec 19, 2024 • 45:28
Roo Stain - Award winning wedding videographer who started as a photographer
Send us a textSteve 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:How his photography experience helped define his approach to videographyThe gear and lenses he uses and why he prefers a minimalistic approachHow he approaches audio captureHis editi
Dec 8, 2024 • 1:01:36
What camera system would we choose if we were starting out now? And why?
Send us a textSteve 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) an
Nov 24, 2024 • 1:03:28
Neil Redfern and Helen Williams - Flash Masters and Wedding Photographers
Send us a textNick 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:Why they decided to become photography educators, and why other photographers can follow their exampleWhy they set up Flash MastersHow Flash Masters as a community can be a learning
Nov 10, 2024 • 1:02:19
Tesni Ward - Wildlife Photographer, OM System Ambassador
Send us a textSteve 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
Oct 27, 2024 • 55:05
Geraint Roberts - Shooting Analogue Film
Send us a textin 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 shoo
Oct 13, 2024 • 1:03:26
Steve Gerrard - Music and Wedding Photographer Based in Montreal
Send us a textIn this episode, Steve and Nick chat with acclaimed Music, Gig and Wedding Photographer Steve Gerrard. From spinning records for Oasis at Wembley Stadium to capturing the essence of live music and weddings through his lens, Steve Gerrard shares his photographic journey. We explore his transition from a globetrotting DJ to a professional photographer based in Montreal, delving into how his background in concert photography influences his unique style in wedding shoots. Steve offers
Sep 28, 2024 • 55:20
Guy Peterson - Dakar based Photojournalist
Send us a textIn 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. Guy also shares his views on artificial intelligence in photography, the importance of co
Sep 14, 2024 • 57:50
New Season, New Co-Presenter - Meet Nick Church!
Send us a textIn 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. Steve and Nick discuss their backgrounds in photography and their plans for the podcast. They outline recurring segments such as techie talk, book reviews, and industry news. They also mention their interest in discussing technical developments in photography, films related to photography, and gear they have recently purcha
Sep 1, 2024 • 45:07
Steven Johnson - Shetland Wildlife Photographer
Send us a textSteve 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. Martin and Steve also discuss their weddings so far this season, as well as how 2025 is looking for bookings. Martin also has (another) new lens....Steven Johnson on Instagram
May 15, 2024 • 1:07:45
Our Best and Worst Photography Purchases!
Send us a textIn this episode Martin and Steve reveal there 5 best AND worst purchases ever! We both have a bit of reputation for buying gear, so we have plenty to choose from. There are some surprises and a lot of laughs. Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses. Nick's website : https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/Nick's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nickchurchphotography/Steve's
Apr 16, 2024 • 1:08:50
Simon Ogden - Manchester street and night photographer
Send us a textMartin and Steve's guest for this show is Simon Ogden. Simon is a Manchester based street and night time photographer who produces incredible images, especially considering he had only been taking photos for 10 months! Simon discusses with the guys his approach, how he learned to observe light and shadow, how addresses any safety concerns and the camera gear he uses. Simon's Instagram account : https://www.instagram.com/simon.c.ogdenNick Church and Steve Vaughan are pro
Apr 4, 2024 • 38:01
The Photography Show 2024, Birmingham UK. Our thoughts and what did we buy!
Send us a textIn this episode Steve and Martin discuss the recent Photography Show at the NEC, Birmingham, including the news that the show will be moving to the Excel, London in 2025. Did we spend any of our hard earned cash? And why is Steve taking up smoking?We also discuss a question for the show, is it possible to be creative and take images for our own personal portfolio whilst working "on the job". We now have a Facebook group for the show, just search for The Photography PodNi
Mar 20, 2024 • 45:13
Nick Church - Wedding photographer and photography trainer
Send us a textIn this episode Martin and Steve chat with Nick Church. Nick is a Bristol based wedding photographer, photography trainer and public speaker who, like Martin and Steve, shoots with Sony cameras and lenses. We discuss:Why its never too late to consider as career in photographyWhy most new photographers spend too much time doing the wrong thingsHow to stay fresh and evolve as a photographer over timeWhy training and mentoring is as important as camera gearHow AI and outsourced editi
Mar 8, 2024 • 45:22