The wedding season is in full swing for Sam and Steve, and their special guest interview this episode is with Richard Parsons, the Gloucestershire Magician. Richard is a full time professional magician whom Sam and Steve met at the recent Guides for Brides customer service awards, where we were all working on the night. Richard tells Steve: How he …

In this episode Sam and Steve look at the world of wedding fairs. Many of their wedding photography bookings come about as a result of having met couples at wedding shows. Sam and Steve discuss wedding fairs from both the perspective of couples looking for wedding suppliers, and also why wedding suppliers should aim to exhibit at fairs if possible.…

For their last show before Christmas 2022, Sam and Steve look back on 2022, their busiest ever year for wedding photography. Just for fun they choose their favourites of 2022 including: Favourite wedding venue Favourite new (to them) wedding venue in 2022 Favourite wedding meal Favourite (other) wedding supplier we worked with Favourite item of equ…

Sam and Steve's guests for this episode are Merry and Lorrie, a daughter and mother team who run Woolly Woods. They specialise in unique, hand made wedding decorations for hire. They make beautiful trees adorned with felt leaves, lit with battery operated LED's. And, for every tree they rent out, they plant a real tree via Just One Tree, a not for …

Sam and Steve are back after a super busy wedding season with a new episode. Their guest interview is with Rachel Vine, of Veiled Productions. Rachel guarantees wedding videography with built in goosebumps! She tells Steve: Why couples should prioritise having a wedding videographer What couples need to consider when choosing a videographer How she…

For this episode Sam and Steve take the podcasting kit half a mile down the road to the cake kitchen of wedding and event cake specialist Cakes by Em. In a fun and laughter filled episode, Em tells Sam and Steve : How she started making wedding and event cakes What makes her different to most other cake makers in the area How she convinced her pare…

Sam and Steve take time out of their busy wedding schedule to meet Paul Ormond, the owner of a new festival style wedding venue on the border of Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. A family business of Paul and his two children, The Wed Shed at Glamping Thorpe is a unique wedding venue, ideal for couples who love the outdoor festival life, and want t…

Sam and Steve are on much needed short vacation near Sorrento, Italy, and take the opportunity to look back on what has been a very busy 2022 so far for weddings. Recorded whilst on their holiday balcony Sam and Steve discuss: Wedding suppliers they have worked with so far this year, including some creative musical acts The pro's and con's of havin…

Sam and Steve's guest on this episode is Lauren Cohen, a Brackley based make up artist and hair stylist. She tells Steve: What a bride needs to consider when choosing her make up artist The study and education a professional MUA has to go through How she manages allergy issues The importance of having a trial Sam and Steve discuss their recent wedd…

Fresh from a week away in the Florida sun, Sam and Steve are back with another episode of their weddings and photography podcast. Their interview special guest is Mark Rodgers of Cheese on Towcest - a specialist cheese provider in Northamptonshire that provides a wide range of cheeses, especially for events like weddings! Mark tells Steve : About t…

Today's guest interview is with Noa Davies, a talented, experienced and highly professional Wedding, Event and Session Harpist, who has recently moved into the Oxfordshire area. She tells Steve: How many years of study are required to get to her level What a harp costs to buy (a lot!) What kind of events she plays at Why a couple should consider a …

Sam and Steve get in the festive mood for this show, their Christmas Special. Steve tests Sam with a Christmas quiz, which you the listener can also have a go at. Allotment Avenue is back with news as to which vegetables Sam will be cooking on Christmas Day from her allotment.... if any. Steve has more news about his rock music show on Incapable St…

In this episode, our guest interviewee is Sophie McCavery, who is a Kinesiology Practitioner. Systematic Kinesiology is a unique holistic approach to natural health care that uses simple muscle testing procedures to read the energetic bio feedback system from our bodies. Sophie is also Sam's sister! Sophie tells Steve how Kinesiology can help with …

Sam and Steve celebrate their 20th wedding wedding anniversary with a life recording of the show on a beach in Devon. Discussed in the show are the new Sony A74, playing football with 7 players called Steve, Michelin starred dining and why photographers and brides to be should go to wedding fairs. Allotment Avenue is back with more handy gardening …

After a busy summer of wedding photography, Sam and Steve are back with series 2 of their wedding and photography podcast. Their guest interview is with Agnese Petraglia of Medusa London who designs and makes beautiful wedding dresses out of sustainable materials. For the photographers, Sam and Steve discuss their experiences of using Sony Alpha Mi…

A brief update from Steve as to the lack of recent episodes, and advanced notice of our plans for a series 2 of the Sam and Steve Podcast coming in the Autumn.By Sam and Steve Vaughan

In this weeks episode Steve's interview guest is Amy Bremner, of Amersham based Bubbles and Bakes cakes. Steve and Sam discuss the latest steps towards lifting Covid restrictions here in the UK, and the impact on weddings for the summer. Steve also describes a recent wedding he photographed and videoed where only 6 people were allowed in the ceremo…

In this week's episode, Steve interviews Marie Lloyd. Marie is an Cheshire/North Wales based wedding photographer with over 300 wedding photographed so far. She tells Steve: About her approach and way of working on a wedding day Things she has learned since starting her business in 2009 Why video isn't something she will be offering anytime soon! H…

This episode has Sam and Steve on vacation in North Wales, and recording the show whilst on Llandudno Pier and avoiding the seagulls! Our guest interview feature Amber Leach, owner and founder of Liberty Pearl Photo and Video Collective. Amber is an award-winning, critically acclaimed wedding photographer, marketing and PR consultant, entrepreneur,…

In this episode, Sam and Steve's guest is Janina Brocklesby. Janina is a reportage, documentary style wedding photographer based in Lancashire, but covering the whole UK. She tells Steve about her approach, how she works with her business partner as they work together at weddings, and why combining photography and videography is becoming increasing…

For this Easter episode, Sam and Steve's interview guest is Steven Hanna. Steven is a wedding and fine art landscape photographer based in Northern Ireland, with a fast growing YouTube channel. In the interview, Steven tells us: How he got started and his approach to wedding photography Why he has a separate brand and website for his fine art lands…

In this episode, Steve interviews Jonathan Bickle. Originally from the North East of England, Jonathan is, like us, now based in Bicester. He is a wedding and family photographer, using Sony Cameras. He tells Steve : How he has built his business from a career in retail His approach and style of photography How he has worked with his couples to res…

This week's guest interview feature Sam Meggs, who is an Ontario based candid style wedding and event photographer. Although originally born in the UK, Sam lives and works between Toronto, and Ottawa, Canada. Sam tells Steve: His style and approach to shooting weddings How the pandemic has impacted wedding photography in Ontario, with more elopemen…

In this latest episode, Steve interviews Jay Farrell. Jay is a Nashville based photographer and author who specialises in discovering and photographing abandoned building across the USA. Jay was one of our first guests on the podcast back on Episode 3. Since then he has gone on to have 12 books published of his trips, and his photographs of derelic…

In this episode, Steve interviews Adam Lowndes. Adam is a Stoke on Trent based wedding photographer who describes himself as a "Personality - Full Staffordshire Wedding Photographer". As well as talking about his wedding photography approach, Adam also tells Steve how he has worked on his approach using Instagram; so much so that the majority of hi…

In this episode, Sam and Steve interview Ami Robertson. Ami is a London based brand photographer who helps small business owners (especially women) raise their visibility through photography. Ami is also passionate about lifting other women up especially into leadership roles and raising awareness around abuse. Ami was an ambassador for The Photogr…

In this weeks episode, Steve interviews Greg Thurtle. Greg is an experienced wedding photographer and videographer, with over 15 years of shooting weddings. Greg tells Steve : About his style and approach to photographing weddings How he has combined videography into his wedding work Why he likes to regularly 2nd shoot with other photographers Why …

In this episode, Sam and Steve discuss the 6 main reasons why they decided to move to Sony cameras, after 5 years of shooting with Fujifilm X- Series. Sam discussed her preferred option, one camera with a choice of zoom lens, whereas Steve still prefers two cameras with two fixed lenses. Sam and Steve also announce the music chosen by our listeners…

In this episode, Steve interviews Karen Thomas from Cakes by Kit. Karen was our first guest on the show back in November 2019. She tells Steve: How she got through 2020, despite going from over 80 wedding cake booking to just 6 in the year Changes she has made to her business and cake collections as a result of Covid-19 How she has worked proactive…

In this, their first episode of 2021, Sam and Steve reflect on the current lockdown in the UK, and the likely impact on weddings in 2021. This leads them on to discussing live streaming of weddings over Zoom or social media, something that would have been hardly heard of only a year ago. Having now streamed 12 "micro weddings" in the 2nd half of 20…

After a period away from the podcast, here are Sam and Steve with a look back on 2020, and with their thoughts and hopes for 2021. How they have managed to stay in business as wedding photographers, having gone from 46 to 7 weddings due to Covid-19; Working with their customers to reschedule their wedding plans Plans for pet and family photography …

In this episode, Sam talks to Emma Clarke who owns and runs Signature Flowers Bucks and Oxon. Signature Flowers is a high quality wedding, sympathy, corporate and high street florists, and we often work with Emma and her team at weddings. Emma tells Sam about: A typical week of a busy top class florists with both a Bicester shop and a wedding and f…

In this episode Sam and Steve's guest is Mark Neal, a West London based photographer and deputy manager of a London Pub. He tells Steve about how he manages to combine the two things, and also find time to travel. Steve and Mark also discuss their joint plans for a Route 66 Photography road trip in March 2021. Mark is a Fujifilm user, currently sho…

In this episode, Steve interviews Barbara Asboth, a portrait and wedding photographer based in Banbury, Oxfordshire. Barbara combines her skills in producing beautiful portraits with a documentary eye in her wedding photography. Like us, she works with Fujifilm cameras and lenses: She tells Steve: How living in Tokyo for 1 year inspired her to take…

In this episode Sam speaks to UK based documentary photographer Emily Renier about her work photographing weddings, families and, especially births. This is of particular interest to Sam who is in the process of becoming a registered birth Doula. Emily tells Sam: How her background as a teacher helps her bond with families and understand parenting …

In this episode, our guests are Kevin Mullins and Neale James. Fellow Fujifilm wedding photographers with over 1000 weddings between them, Kevin and Neale also host the Fujicast, a photography podcast that started in January 2019 and now regularly has over 4000 listeners per episode. Originally a weekly show, the changed that to a DAILY podcast at …

This episode is for the photographers! All about the equipment Sam and Steve use at weddings. Why they switched from Canon "Full Frame" equipment to Fujifilm Mirrorless cameras Why Sam prefer one camera, one lens, and Steve has lots! And why they nearly switched to Sony cameras at the start of 2020. www.samandstevephotography.com Mentioned in the s…

The Sam and Steve Podcast is back! With a new sound and music, follow a short hiatus due to the Covid-19 outbreak. In this episode Sam and Steve talk about how they have been working with all of their 2020 summer wedding couples to reschedule their big day due to the virus. Also they talk about what they have been doing over lockdown; decorating, w…

This a short special edition of the Sam and Steve Podcast. With the constantly changing health situation in the UK, we wanted to try and help our customers and any brides to be worrying about their wedding plans over the next couple of months. DISCLAIMERS: This was recorded on 18th March 2020. In this fast moving situation, circumstances may have c…

This weeks episode has a different format. Sam and Steve chat to Gemma and Joe Rouse, whose wedding we photographed back in November 2019. The were married at St Edburg's Church, Bicester, and The Dairy at Waddesdon. In a live recording Gemma and Joe talk about how they planned their wedding, what decisions they made and why, and why they chose the…

In this episode Steve's meets Steph Jones, Wedding and Event's Manager at Magnolia Park Hotel, Golf and Country Club. Steph tells Steve about weddings at Magnolia Park, and their up coming wedding fair on February 23rd from 11am to 3pm. Links from the show: Sam and Steve Photography https://www.samandstevephotography.com Magnolia Park Hotel, Golf a…

In this episode Sam and Steve interview Ray Sawyer, Durham based photographer and fellow Loxley Colour/Photography News Award winning photographer. He taks about: How he has gone from starting in 2018 to photographing over 60 weddings per year; His approach to his beautiful images Why he moved from Canon DSLR's to Sony mirrorless cameras Why he bel…

In this episode, Sam and Steve discuss all things wedding planning. If you are newly engaged, this episode is for you! Based on their experiences of photographing over 200 weddings, Sam and Steve talk about: Why you need to effectively budget for your wedding and stick to it! Choosing your wedding theme How long before the big day you need to order…

In this New Year's Day Episode, Sam and Steve's guest in Vikki Heath. Vikki runs the lovely Oxfordshire barn wedding Venue Manor Farm Barn. She also grew up there, and got married there herself. She tells Steve: How her venue has become one of the top Oxfordshire Wedding Venues over a few short years What makes weddings at Manor Farm Barn special a…

In this episode, Sam and Steve get in the Christmas Spirit, with the Sam and Steve 12 days of Christmas. Amongst the topics they discuss: Why they ran a pub for a year! Steve's camera and lens choices on a wedding day Their 5 grown up children 7 new (to them) venues they photographed at in 2019 The 11 lenses they can use at a wedding 3 awards they …

In this episode Sam and Steve have Danny Reeve of Affordable Wedding Videos of Bicester. Danny tells us: How he got started as a videographer, having studied film making at University His approach and why he works hard to be unobtrusive Why he uses Panasonic Lumix cameras Why he always wears a suit at a wedding How he works with photographers like …

In this episode, we talk to Robert Peckham, the owner of a brand new photography and print store in Bicester, Oxfordshire, called Imagex. He tells us: Why he is opening a new store despite the decline in the high street, and why camera manufacturers want you to buy from traditional camera shops His experience of working in London camera stores and …

In Episode 3 Sam and Steve's guest is Jay Farrell. Jay is a Nashville, Tennessee based documentary wedding photographer and fine art photographer. He loves street photography and documenting the natural energy and mood of people. More recently, Jay has taken up photographing abandoned buildings in various regions of the United States. This creative…

In this episode, Karen Thomas of Cakes by Kit is the guest interviewee. Karen talks about: How she has built a business that provides over 80 wedding cakes a year across the Thames Valley and Northamptonshire Why her business is called Cakes by Kit How she makes and designs her cakes Foods Safety requirements for a professional cake maker Her most …

The first episode of the Sam and Steve Podcast. Meet Sam and Steve Vaughan, owners of Sam and Steve Photography, as they discuss all things weddings and photography. In this episode: Who are Sam and Steve Scope of the show and future episodes What is documentary wedding photography Why some vicars seem anti photography Why they use Fujifilm mirrorl…