Podcast
Landscape Photography World
Hosted by Grant Swinbourne · EN
Welcome to Landscape Photography World!
The podcast for everyone passionate about landscape photography! Full time professional photographer, Grant Swinbourne and his guests discuss the world of landscape photography.
In each show, Grant talks to some of the best landscape photographers from around the world to get to know them better and talk to them about their inspirations and motivations, how they’ve developed their style and what they do and don’t like about being a photographer.
If you’re keen to explore the art of landscape photography, composition, the use of tone and colour what and how motivations develop and where creativity comes from , then this is the podcast for you.
You’ll get a glimpse into the world of landscape photography from the perspective of some of the best landscape photographers out there.
Theme Music: Litugy of the Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
21episodes
Episodes
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Ep 251 - Aurora & Alpine Photography with Daniel Tschurtschenthaler
2d ago00:38:10Tap to summarizeDaniel Tschurtschenthaler has spent 20 years photographing the Dolomites from his home in Sexten, and it shows. He sees the landscape in frames constantly, and that deep familiarity with a place comes through in his work. A former painter and varnisher, Daniel turned his hobby into a full time career and now runs his own showroom in Sesto. He was also the subject of a three year Servus TV documentary about his life and practice, released in 2022. In this episode Daniel talks about using paragliding to read weather and reach high alpine locations, sleeping on peaks to photograph Milky Way arches, and the aurora fever that gripped him after photographing the northern lights over the Dolomites for the first time in 2023. He's also candid about processing philosophy, the problem of AI imagery and why he won't share sensitive wildlife locations. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Daniel’s work here: Website: https://www.tschurtschenthaler.art/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.tschurtschenthaler/ Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #dolomitiesphotography #auroraphotography #alpinephotography #landscapephotography #italyphotography #milkywayphotography #naturephotography #photographypodcast
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Ep 250 - Cosmic Landscapes & Dark Matter with Zac Henderson
1w ago01:24:47Tap to summarizeZac Henderson has been shooting since he was 15, starting on his mother's film camera. These days he and his wife live and travel full time in a motorhome across the US, and that nomadic life feeds directly into his work. Zac's photography is rooted in astrophysics, geological time and the kind of perspective shifts that come from thinking seriously about humanity's place in the cosmos. That draws him to deserts, rock formations and volcanic landscapes, places that feel like they could exist on another planet entirely. In this episode he talks about his abstract Dark Matter series using magnets and iron filings, how recent high quality space imagery has influenced his thinking, and his experiments with full spectrum and infrared photography. He's also honest about the challenge of making work that communicates clearly in an era of AI generated imagery. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Zac’s work here: Website: https://www.zachenderson.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zendrson/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zendrson/videos Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #landscapephotography #astrophotography #desertsouthwest #infraredphotography #abstractphotography #geologicalphotography #finartphotography #photographypodcast
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Ep 249 - Waterfalls & Wild Mournes with Naomi Savage
2w ago01:05:52Tap to summarizeNaomi Savage's photography grew out of a life in music. Shooting gigs in Belfast gave her an eye for light and timing, and after taking night classes in 2017 and learning manual settings properly, she turned that eye toward the landscapes on her doorstep in Northern Ireland. These days Naomi splits her time between solo fine art shoots around the Mourne Mountains, forests and waterfalls, and group hikes with The Mourne Hikers where the pace and storytelling are completely different. She's open about photography being good for her mental health and is balancing a day job alongside dedicated shooting days. In this episode she talks about tough hikes like Carrauntoohil and the Devil's Coach Road, influences like Henry Turner and Alex Nail, accurate color and natural edits for print, and using film photography to reset when digital starts to feel stale. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Naomi’s work here: Website: https://nsphotos.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naomi_savage_photography/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/naomisavagephotography Flickr: https://www.flickr.com/photos/naomisavagephotography/ Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #northernirelandphotography #mournemountains #waterfallphotography #landscapephotography #irishphotography #filmphotography #longexposurephotography #photographypodcast
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Ep 248 - Minimalist Ocean Photography in the South Pacific with Brigitte Bourger
3w ago00:50:00Tap to summarizeBrigitte Bourger spent over 35 years as a pharmacist in French Polynesia before devoting herself fully to photography. Living in Tahiti gives her direct access to some of the world's most extraordinary marine environments, and that proximity shapes everything she does. Her Ephémères Impressions project, a minimalist series exploring the fragility of Pacific marine life, resulted in a sold-out book that won gold at both PX3 Paris and TIFA Tokyo. It's serious, internationally recognised work built around color, abstraction and a deep concern for environmental fragility. In this episode Brigitte talks about finding her direction through workshops in Japan, the influence of Michael Kenna on her thinking, and how an instinct led, tripod and filter based process defines her approach. She also reflects on the challenge of earning recognition as a photographer in an era of image overload and AI. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Brigitte’s work here: Website: https://www.brigittebourger.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brigittebourger/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brigittebourgerphotography Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #marienphotography #frenchpolynesia #tahitiphotography #minimalistphotography #abstractphotography #oceanphotography #landscapephotography #photographypodcast
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Ep 247 - California Seascapes & Sunsets with Audrey Wilson
Apr 2101:07:00Tap to summarizeAudrey Wilson has been passionate about photography since picking up a film camera at 13. Based near the coast in California, her work spans seascapes, beach sunsets, birds and macro photography and it's that range that keeps her creative spark alive. A member of OCScapers in Orange County, Audrey values the shared knowledge and camaraderie that comes from shooting alongside fellow photographers. In this episode she talks about how studying other photographers helped her move beyond flat images, building depth through leading lines, foreground interest and intentional composition. Travel shapes the atmosphere and memories she tries to convey, particularly the feeling of ocean movement in her seascapes. Away from the camera Audrey works as an accountant, and photography has become a welcome antidote to that world. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Audrey’s work here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/audreywils0n/ Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #seascapephotography #californiaphotography #beachphotography #longexposurephotography #sunsetphotography #macrophotography #wildlifephotography #photographypodcast
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Ep 246 - Laura Dyer Wildlife in the Landscape: Finding Place, Emotion, and Purpose
Apr 1401:34:33Tap to summarizeLaura Dyer's photography began with a single wild dog sighting — and never stopped. What followed was a move away from accounting and into full-time wildlife photography, guiding, and bespoke trip design across Africa and beyond. Her approach has evolved significantly over time. Where documentary instincts once dominated, she now embraces slower, more artistic techniques — including ICM and slow shutter — to bring emotional depth to wildlife imagery. She also champions the value of landscape within wildlife photography, arguing that a strong sense of place elevates a single animal moment into something far more resonant. In this conversation, Laura reflects on the mentorship and community that shaped her early years in South Africa, and how extended time in Kenya during COVID became an unexpected creative laboratory. She's candid about the realities of the industry — the algorithm pressures of social media, the severe toll tourism shutdowns took on local communities, and the logistical demands of running a photography business. She also shares close encounters with elephants and polar bears, her commitment to ethical risk management, and how switching subjects and constraints can completely renew creative inspiration. A former accountant turned full-time photographer and guide, Laura's story is one of deliberate reinvention — and a deepening attention to the natural world. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Laura’s work here: Website: https://www.lauradyerphotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauradyerphotography Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lauradyerphotography Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauradyerphotography YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lauradyer330 Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #wildlifephotography #safariphotography #africawildlife #wildlifephotographer #ICMphotography #landscapephotography #photographypodcast #wildlifeguide
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Ep 245 - Sandra Bartocha: Why Intimate Details Beat Grand Vistas
Apr 701:18:55Tap to summarizeSandra Bartocha: Why Intimate Details Beat Grand Vistas Sandra Bartocha grew up with a photojournalist father and a rural childhood that pointed her firmly toward nature — and away from people. That foundation shaped a practice built on emotional resonance, where intimate details, shifting light, and quiet moods matter far more than sweeping panoramas. Based in Germany, Sandra works across natural landscapes, forests, plants, and abstract imagery, always with the same underlying intention: to evoke feeling rather than record fact. She builds her work in long-form bodies — books, exhibitions, audiovisual shows — rather than chasing the rhythms of social media. Her LYS project, a years-long exploration of northern Europe, resulted in both a 45-minute audiovisual presentation and a substantial coffee table book. In this conversation, Sandra discusses photographing locally, her preference for forests and the sea, and why she keeps post-processing minimal by focusing on getting things right in-camera. She reflects on what success actually means to her — personal expression and time spent outdoors — and speaks candidly about navigating a male-dominated field. She also considers where photography is heading amid AI and a renewed interest in film. A deeply considered photographer whose work has been recognised in Wildlife Photographer of the Year multiple times, Sandra's approach is a reminder that restraint and intention are creative strengths. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Sandra’s work here: Website: https://www.sandrabartocha.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandrabartocha/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bartocha.photography Flickr: flickr.com/photos/luverne Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #landscapephotography #naturephotography #sandrabartocha #forestphotography #creativephotography #germanphotographer #wildlifephotographeroftheyear #photographypodcast
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Ep 244 - Bill Ward; Actor, Ocean ICM Photographer & Finding Solitude Through Photography
Mar 3101:32:04Tap to summarizeBill Ward is a multi-award-winning creative photographer and professional actor from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England. Known for his pioneering work with Intentional Camera Movement (ICM), Bill’s photography explores energy, motion, and emotion—particularly through his long-running ocean project that culminated in the book Immersive, published in 2025. While many recognise Bill for his acting career—most notably his roles as Charlie Stubbs in Coronation Street and James Barton in Emmerdale—photography has become an equally important creative outlet. For Bill, photography offers a quiet counterbalance to the public nature of acting, allowing him to explore solitude, reflection, and connection to place. In this episode, Bill Ward discusses balancing two demanding creative careers while touring theatre productions such as The Shawshank Redemption. He shares how travelling for acting roles inspired numerous photographic projects, including a 16-year exploration of theatres and a pandemic-era book created in collaboration with the Theatres Trust. Bill also explains his fascination with photographing water using long exposures and intentional camera movement, creating images that focus less on representation and more on feeling. His approach centres on time, immersion, and emotional connection to the landscape rather than simply documenting a scene. Alongside his photographic work, Bill is a judge for the UK Landscape Photographer of the Year awards, leads workshops internationally, and continues to exhibit in galleries across the UK. His perspective highlights photography as a deeply personal practice—one rooted in quiet observation, creative experimentation, and the search for moments of stillness. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Bill’s work here: Website: https://billwardphotography.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billwardphotography/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billwardphotography/ Bills Book; Immersive: https://www.kozubooks.com/books-new/immersive-by-bill-ward Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #BillWard #ICMPhotography #CreativePhotography #OceanPhotography #LandscapePhotography #UKPhotographer #IntentionalCameraMovement #PhotographyPodcast #FineArtPhotography #ImmersiveBook
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Ep 243 - Mick Fortier – Healing Through Landscape & Aerial Imagery
Mar 2401:16:27Tap to summarizeMick Fortier is a Newcastle-based landscape and aerial photographer whose work is driven by a deep personal connection to both creativity and healing. A licensed drone pilot accredited by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), Mick creates striking aerial imagery that reveals familiar environments from powerful new perspectives. His photography spans landscapes, marine life, storms, and astrophotography, reflecting a desire to continually explore and stay creatively engaged. Photography became especially meaningful following Mick’s eight-year policing career, which ended after he experienced PTSD. Returning to the camera provided a therapeutic outlet, helping him reconnect with himself and the natural world. Early inspiration from his father’s darkroom and the iconic Australian landscape work of Ken Duncan shaped his artistic direction and appreciation for the emotional impact of imagery. Mick further developed his skills while studying photography at NSW TAFE, where mentorship and formal training refined his editing workflow and creative process. Drone photography became a defining part of his work, allowing him to capture dynamic coastal environments and dramatic ocean scenes that are otherwise inaccessible. In this episode, Mick Fortier shares how photography supported his recovery, the lessons learned from challenging field experiences, and his perspective on authenticity in editing. He also discusses selling fine art prints through local gallery partnerships and why photography continues to play a vital role in his wellbeing and creative identity. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Mick’s work here: Website: https://mickfortierphotography.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickfortierphotography/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088109794186# Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #MickFortier #LandscapePhotography #DronePhotography #AerialPhotography #NewcastleNSW #AustralianPhotographer #PhotographyPodcast #FineArtPhotography #CASADronePilot #PhotographyHealing
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Ep 242 - Andrew Vukosav – Abstract Aerial Landscapes, Flying Solo & Photographing Australia from the Sky
Mar 1701:13:12Tap to summarizeAndrew Vukosav is an Australian aerial landscape photographer whose work offers a radically different perspective on the continent, moving beyond traditional outback clichés to reveal abstract, surreal, and often fragile interpretations of the land. Flying solo into some of the most remote regions of Australia, Andrew undertakes journeys that can last days or even weeks, photographing coastlines, deserts, salt pans, and geological formations from directly overhead. With over four decades of experience as a commercial photographer and a lifelong passion for aviation, Andrew engineered a unique photographic system by mounting a 150MP medium format camera into the underbelly of his single-engine aircraft. In this setup, the entire plane effectively becomes the camera body, banking and pitching into position for each image. The result is a visual language that feels unframed and immersive, as if the viewer is suspended in open air rather than looking through a cockpit window. Andrew’s work explores the tension between fluidity and permanence—estuaries swirl like clouds, salt lakes resemble glaciers, and deserts appear both vast and delicate. Beneath the visual abstraction lies a deeper intent: to document the environmental fragility of Australia’s landscapes and encourage dialogue around sustainability and conservation. In this episode, Andrew Vukosav discusses combining engineering with photography, navigating extreme isolation, researching geology and Indigenous land significance, and how encounters with artists at the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards reshaped his creative direction. He also shares insights into international exhibitions, including DFAT-supported tours and climate-focused events, and why minimal digital manipulation remains central to his process. I hope you enjoy the show! You can find Andrew’s work here: Website: https://www.cessnacam.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cessnacam/ Listen to this and other episodes wherever you find your podcasts or on https://grantswinbournephotography.com/lpw-podcast Or subscribe to my YouTube channel https://youtube.com/@grantswinbournephotography Theme music: Liturgy Of The Street by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com #AndrewVukosav #AerialPhotography #LandscapePhotography #AustralianLandscape #AbstractPhotography #FineArtPhotography #AerialLandscapes #EnvironmentalPhotography #PhotographyPodcast #PhaseOne
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