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In 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 insights on the challenges of getting bands to pay for photos and how he's managed to blend music and wedding photography to create vibrant, life-filled images.

This episode also takes a deep dive into the world of music photography, discussing the emotional and technical challenges of capturing renowned musicians like Pearl Jam and Taylor Swift. We touch on the business aspects of concert photography, the importance of storytelling, and the intricate balance between the thrill of being close to iconic figures and the demands of the job.

The team also discuss the potential US market restrictions on DJI drones, our latest weddings, camper van shoots, and a surprise celebrity wedding. Other topic include a hilarious wardrobe mishap and an unexpected firmware update saga, while Nick tells the his story of unknowingly photographing England rugby player Johnny May's wedding. Plus, our regular features of the Ten Minute Tech Talk, Movie of the week and Industry News.

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 website : https://www.samandstevephotography.com/
Steve's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samandstevephotography/

Any technical information given by the presenters is based on their understanding and opinion at the time of recording

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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.

Guy also shares his views on artificial intelligence in photography, the importance of context in photography, as well as sharing some of his stories photographing in West Africa.

Steve and Nick discuss readers questions on getting fed at weddings and how to push yourself out of your comfort zone as a photographer. They also discuss new lens releases from Sigma, and Guy shares his preference for Fujifilm cameras and lenses.

The book of the week is Stags, Hens and Bunnies, from Dougie Wallace.

Nick's movie of the week is The Critic.

Guy Peterson's Website : https://www.petersonguy.com/
Guy's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/guy_peterson
Stags, Hens and Bunnies by Dougie Wallace https://www.dougiewallace.com/blackpool

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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 website : https://www.samandstevephotography.com/
Steve's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samandstevephotography/

Any technical information given by the presenters is based on their understanding and opinion at the time of recording

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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.
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 purchased.
Nick and Steve also discuss their personal experiences with photography gear and their thoughts on the photography industry. They touch on topics such as the appeal of certain camera brands, the importance of aesthetics and usability in camera design, the value of limited edition cameras, the use of film simulations in Fujifilm cameras, the challenges of shooting both photography and video, and the potential impact of AI on photography. They also mention future topics they plan to cover on the podcast, including AI in editing, sensor sizes, and photography and video integration.

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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 website : https://www.samandstevephotography.com/
Steve's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samandstevephotography/

Any technical information given by the presenters is based on their understanding and opinion at the time of recording