The Photography Pod
The Photography Pod

The Photography Pod

Steve Vaughan and Nick Church

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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

Recent Episodes

Hannah Young: Travel and Street Photographer and YouTuber
APR 19, 2026
Hannah Young: Travel and Street Photographer and YouTuber
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.y...
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56 MIN
Stop Chasing The Perfect Histogram
MAR 30, 2026
Stop Chasing The Perfect Histogram
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 you...
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52 MIN
10 KILLER Photography questions!
MAR 7, 2026
10 KILLER Photography questions!
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: Nick Church Creative Academy - https://nickchurchcreativeacademy.com/ Fujifilm Instax Camera - https://instax.com/mini_evo_cinema/en/ Joel Merowitz Exhibition - https://www.joelmeyerowitz.com/new-events Peter Dench Photography - https:...
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55 MIN
Will Content Creators replace Photographers?
FEB 20, 2026
Will Content Creators replace Photographers?
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: Sony Alpha Cameras - https://www.sony.com/electronics/interchangeable-le...
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54 MIN
What would be our DREAM photography gig?
JAN 29, 2026
What would be our DREAM photography gig?
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? Support the show The Photography Po...
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51 MIN