Steve Gerrard - Music and Wedding Photographer Based in Montreal

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. Support the showThe Photography Pod is twice monthly photography podcast for both working professionals and enthusiast photographers. The host Nick Church and Steve Vaughan are professional wedding photographers based in the UK. They both use Sony Alpha cameras and lenses.Photography Pod Facebook group : https://www.facebook.com/groups/thephotographypod/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-academySteve's website : https://www.samandstevephotography.com/Steve's Wedding Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/samandstevephotography/Steve's personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevevaughanphotography...