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 choose from. There are some surprises and a lot of laughs.

Martin Cheung and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.

Martin's website : https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/
Martin's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martincphotography/

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.

Martin 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.ogden

Martin Cheung and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.

Martin's website : https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/
Martin's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martincphotography/

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.

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 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 Pod

Martin Cheung and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.

Martin's website : https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/
Martin's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martincphotography/

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.

In 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 photography
• Why most new photographers spend too much time doing the wrong things
• How to stay fresh and evolve as a photographer over time
• Why training and mentoring is as important as camera gear
• How AI and outsourced editing can help with work/life balance when you are a successful photographer

Nick is giving 3 talks at the Photography Show 2024 at the NEC, UK, on 16th to 18th March, more details here.
Nick's Facebook community : Nick Church Photography Collective
Nick's website : Nick Church Photography
Nick's Instagram page : https://www.instagram.com/nickchurchphotography/

Martin Cheung and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.

Martin's website : https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/
Martin's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martincphotography/

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.

The Photography Pod is a NEW photography podcast for both working professional photographers and enthusiasts alike. The hosts, Martin Cheung and Steve Vaughan are working professional photographers in the UK. In this first episode Martin and Steve discuss each others photography, their approach to photographing weddings, the (Sony) equipment they use and some unexpected events at weddings they have photographed.

Martin Cheung and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.

Martin's website : https://www.martincphotography.co.uk/
Martin's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/martincphotography/

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.