The Photography Pod
by Steve Vaughan and Nick Church
Latest episode
Why Photographs? Neil Selkirk on Arbus, AI and the Art of Seeing
Why Photographs? Neil Selkirk on Arbus, AI and the Art of Seeing
About this podcast
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.
Don't forget to check out the show as well on YouTube, @thephotographypod
Episodes
The newest 20 of 54 episodes
- Why Photographs? Neil Selkirk on Arbus, AI and the Art of Seeing · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 48Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
- Two Photographers, One Wedding – with Murray McMillan & Lawrence Scott · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 47Message Nick and Steve here: Steve and Nick are joined by Scottish wedding photographers Murray McMillan and Lawrence Scott for a very funny and refreshingly candid conversation…
- Grey Imports, the Pocket 4 Pro and Making Photography Fun Again · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 46Message Nick and Steve here: Steve and Nick revisit the grey import debate after asking photographers where they buy their gear. The savings can be substantial, but what about…
- The £10,000 Camera Bag Challenge · 1 h 0 min · Season 2 Episode 45Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
- We’re Back! Weddings, Broken Gear & What’s Next · 38 min · Season 2 Episode 44Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
- The Photography World Cup 2026: Which Camera Wins? · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 43Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
- Hannah Young: Travel and Street Photographer and YouTuber · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 42Message Nick and Steve here: Steve and Nick are joined for this episode by photographer and YouTuber Hannah Young. Hannah talks about her journey into photography, from…
- Stop Chasing The Perfect Histogram · 53 min · Season 2 Episode 41Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
- 10 KILLER Photography questions! · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 40Message Nick and Steve here: We asked ChatGPT for 10 controversial photography questions - we got some suprising results! Nick and Steve debate some interesting and thought…
- Will Content Creators replace Photographers? · 55 min · Season 2 Episode 39Message Nick and Steve here: Content creators are becoming more common at weddings, but will they replace photographers and videographers? And has camera technology plateaued…
- What would be our DREAM photography gig? · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 38Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
- Julian Elliott - Award winning freelance travel and landscape photographer · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 37Message Nick and Steve here: 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 · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 36Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
- Sony or Lumix for Gig Photography? Or Both! · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 35Message Nick and Steve here: 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! · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 34Message Nick and Steve here: In this episode of The Photography Pod, wedding photographers Steve Vaughan and Nick Church discuss the upcoming new Sony Alpha 7M5, scheduled for…
- How to Set your Pricing for your Photography Business · 57 min · Season 2 Episode 33Message Nick and Steve here: In this episode of the Photography Pod, hosts Steve Vaughan and Nick Church discuss various aspects of running a photography business, including…
- Karl Taylor - Advertising Photographer, Educator and Brand Ambassador · 1 h 10 min · Season 2 Episode 32Message Nick and Steve here: Steve and Nick are joined by Karl Taylor, a renowned advertising, fashion and beauty photographer with over 25 years experience of working with some…
- Michal Korta- Award Winning Portrait and Documentary Photographer · 48 min · Season 2 Episode 31Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
- Smartphone or "Real" Camera on Vacation? · 1 h 3 min · Season 2 Episode 30Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
- Brand and Business Photography - Marcus Ahmad · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 29Message Nick and Steve here: 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…
