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 part of the build up to the show, Steve and Nick's guests are Ruth Folkard, Event Director and Hazel Soper, Group Marketing Manager, of Future, the company behind the Photography and Video Show. 

Ruth and Hazel discuss with Nick and Steve:

• Why this year's show has moved to London ExCel
• The process for selecting the talks and speakers for the event
• The resurgence of analogue photography and showcasing film at the event
• What goes into planning and marketing such a major event
• The importance of community in the photography world

Nick announces his new photography training venture The Nick Church Academy, whilst Steve ventures north of the border for some photography and the occasional beer. 

Nick has two talks at this year's show; 

What matters to our clients? Spoiler, its not what you think! Monday March 10th 3pm

Photography business myth busters! Tuesday March 11th 11am. 

The Photography and Video Show (TPS) 2025 https://www.photographyshow.com/

Steve and Nick also review the entrants for this month's photo challenge, "Winter"

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

Video version of the Podcast including slide shows of images https://www.youtube.com/@thephotographypod

Nick's website : https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/
Nick's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nickchurchphotography/

Nick Church Creative Academy https://www.nickchurchphotography.co.uk/news/introducing-nick-church-creative-academy

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

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