The Photography Pod
Episodes
10 KILLER Photography questions!
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We asked ChatGPT for 10 controversial photography questions - we got some suprising results! Nick and Steve debate some interesting and thought provok...
Will Content Creators replace Photographers?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Content creators are becoming more common at weddings, but will they replace photographers and videographers? And has camera technology plateaued - ca...
What would be our DREAM photography gig?
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Julian Elliott - Award winning freelance travel and landscape photographer
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this first show of 2026, Steve Vaughan and Nick Church discuss various aspects of photography and travel with guest Julian Elliott, a professional ...
Looking back on 2025 and plans for the New Year
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pa...
Sony or Lumix for Gig Photography? Or Both!
06 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Why Sony MUST make the A75 a winner!
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Photography Pod, wedding photographers Steve Vaughan and Nick Church discuss the upcoming new Sony Alpha 7M5, scheduled for lau...
How to Set your Pricing for your Photography Business
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Photography Pod, hosts Steve Vaughan and Nick Church discuss various aspects of running a photography business, including prici...
Karl Taylor - Advertising Photographer, Educator and Brand Ambassador
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Nick are joined by Karl Taylor, a renowned advertising, fashion and beauty photographer with over 25 years experience of working with some o...
Michal Korta- Award Winning Portrait and Documentary Photographer
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Nick's guest for this week's show is Michał Korta, an award winning Polish portrait and documentary photographer, who shares hi...
Smartphone or "Real" Camera on Vacation?
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 contempl...
Brand and Business Photography - Marcus Ahmad
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Nick's guest this episode is Marcus Ahmad. Marcus has had a long and varied career in photography, including fashion, advertising and n...
All about lenses! Do you NEED that wide aperture glass?
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 rea...
IWPOTY- Wedding Photography Awards with Luke Simon
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Steve put wedding photography awards under the microscope with Luke Simon, the curator and founder of the International Wedding Photographer ...
Our favourite Sony gear - and what isn't!
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Nick delve back into their bulging camera bags and discuss the favourite - and least favourite- Sony photography and video gear. Steve has...
JPG vs Raw vs DNG; what to use and when, plus film simulations on a Sony?
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Stuff we take to weddings - and why!
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode Steve and Nick are joined by Jan Willem Van Konijnenburg, one half of Creative Depiction Studio, a Gloucestershire based wedding phot...
Jay Farrell - Abandoned buildings photographer and author from Nashville, TN.
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Steve's guest for this week's show is Jay Farrell, a Nashville, TN based photographer who specialises in photographing abandoned bu...
What's in Sam and Steve's Bag? Photographing wedding with Sam and Steve Photography
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 weddi...
Courtney Victoria - Outdoor and Landscape Photographer and YouTuber
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
What's in Nick's Bag? How Nick Church photographs weddings
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 came...
Francesco Gola - Long Exposure Seascape Photographer
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Victoria Hillman - Macro and Wildlife Photographer
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Steve's guest photographer for this episode is Victoria (Vic) Hillman, a macro and wildlife photographer. Vic shares how her Zoology and...
Celebrity Portrait Photographer- Andy Gotts MBE
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Lond...
Martin Hajdukiewicz - Woodland landcape photographer and YouTube presenter
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick is away for this episode, where Steve's guest is Martin Hajdukiewicz, a Warwickshire based woodland and landscape photographer. Self taught ...
Emily Endean -Seascape Photographer, Female Photographer Educator and Van Dweller.
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Steve's guest for this episode is Emily Endean. Emily is a freelancer photographer specialising in seascapes, ocean photography and life...
Sujata Setia - Multi award winning photographer and artist
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Photography and Video Show 2025 - Meet the team behind the show!
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
How to Photograph Gardens - Jason Ingram
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Photography Pod, hosts Nick Church and Steve Vaughan chat with garden photographer Jason Ingram about his journey into photogra...
Photographing for M&S and Sainsbury's - Kris Kirkham, London based food photographer
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For 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 phot...
Steve and Nick's Christmas Special!
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve 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 surpr...
Cristian Barnett - Renowned food photographer
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Photography Pod, Nick (on his own this week)Â speaks with renowned food photographer Cristian Barnett. They discuss Cristian&a...
Roo Stain - Award winning wedding videographer who started as a photographer
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 studi...
What camera system would we choose if we were starting out now? And why?
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Neil Redfern and Helen Williams - Flash Masters and Wedding Photographers
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick and Steve's guests for this episode are Neil Redfern and Helen Williams, successful wedding photographers, photography educators, and the dr...
Tesni Ward - Wildlife Photographer, OM System Ambassador
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Nick's guest for this episode is the Peak District based wildlife and landscape photographer Tesni Ward. An OM System ambassador, she d...
Geraint Roberts - Shooting Analogue Film
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode Steve and Nick chat to Geraint Roberts, a South Wales based wedding photographer who loves to shoot film at weddings. Geraint discusse...
Steve Gerrard - Music and Wedding Photographer Based in Montreal
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Steve and Nick chat with acclaimed Music, Gig and Wedding Photographer Steve Gerrard. From spinning records for Oasis at Wembley Sta...
Guy Peterson - Dakar based Photojournalist
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, Steve and Nick's guest is Guy Peterson, a photojournalist based in Dakar. Guy shares his journey from university to beco...
New Season, New Co-Presenter - Meet Nick Church!
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, Mar...
Steven Johnson - Shetland Wildlife Photographer
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 S...
Our Best and Worst Photography Purchases!
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 ...
Simon Ogden - Manchester street and night photographer
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Martin and Steve's guest for this show is Simon Ogden. Simon is a Manchester based street and night time photographer who produces incredible ima...
The Photography Show 2024, Birmingham UK. Our thoughts and what did we buy!
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 Ex...
Nick Church - Wedding photographer and photography trainer
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Martin and Steve chat with Nick Church. Nick is a Bristol based wedding photographer, photography trainer and public speaker who, like...
Meet Martin and Steve - UK Based Wedding Photographers
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Photography Pod is a NEWÂ photography podcast for both working professional photographers and enthusiasts alike. The hosts, Martin Cheung and Stev...