Welcome to Landscape Photography World! I’m Grant Swinbourne and I’ll be your host on this show discussing the world of landscape photography. In future shows I’ll be talking to some of the best landscape photographers that inspire me.
We’ll be getting 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.
I’m keen to explore with you the art of landscape photography, composition, the use of tone and colour with maybe a little tech talk along the way. What I’m aiming for is to give you a glimpse into the world of landscape photography from the perspective of some of the best landscape photographers out there.
I hope you enjoy the show!
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Welcome to Landscape Photography World! I’m Grant Swinbourne and I’ll be your host on this show discussing the world of landscape photography. In future shows I’ll be talking to some of the best landscape photographers that inspire me.
We’ll be getting 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.
I’m keen to explore with you the art of landscape photography, composition, the use of tone and colour with maybe a little tech talk along the way. What I’m aiming for is to give you a glimpse into the world of landscape photography from the perspective of some of the best landscape photographers out there.
I hope you enjoy the show!
Ep 222 - Exploring the North Pennines with Marie Gardiner
Landscape Photography World
1 hour 19 minutes
1 week ago
Ep 222 - Exploring the North Pennines with Marie Gardiner
PHD Student, writer, photographer and documentary producer, Marie Gardner joins me this week. After completing a degree in Film and Media at Sunderland University, Marie worked in the media industry before co-founding Lonely Tower Film & Media with her partner.
Marie is the author of three history books—Sunderland Industrial Giant (2017), Secret Sunderland (2019), and Celebrating Sunderland (2023)—and has also written widely on the visual practices of photography and video. Her creative journey has always been grounded in storytelling, whether through the written word, film, or still images.
In this conversation, Marie reflects on her lifelong fascination with photography, tracing its roots back to her first cameras and the pivotal role of the Nikon D90 in refining her craft. She discusses how landscapes such as the North Pennines and the rugged Sunderland coast have shaped her visual style, while also emphasizing the importance of respecting and conserving these natural environments. Beyond the artistic side, Marie speaks candidly about the realities of running a creative business, balancing commercial demands with personal projects.
At the heart of her work lies a desire to connect—whether with history, people, or the land itself—through imagery that informs, inspires, and preserves memory.
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Marie’s work here:
Website: https://www.mariegardiner.co.uk/
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Instagram: https://bsky.app/profile/mariegardiner.bsky.social
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariegardinerwriter/
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Landscape Photography World
Welcome to Landscape Photography World! I’m Grant Swinbourne and I’ll be your host on this show discussing the world of landscape photography. In future shows I’ll be talking to some of the best landscape photographers that inspire me.
We’ll be getting 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.
I’m keen to explore with you the art of landscape photography, composition, the use of tone and colour with maybe a little tech talk along the way. What I’m aiming for is to give you a glimpse into the world of landscape photography from the perspective of some of the best landscape photographers out there.
I hope you enjoy the show!
