Landscape Photography World

Ep 239 - Michael Schultz – Photographing the Northern Lights & Wild Alaska

Michael Schultz is a wildlife, aurora, and landscape photographer based in Alaska, where vast wilderness and glowing winter skies shape both his life and his work. Featured by National Geographic, Michael is widely recognised for his expertise in photographing the Northern Lights and capturing remote landscapes that feel raw, quiet, and deeply immersive.
 
Originally drawn to the outdoors rather than photography, Michael found the camera became a way to preserve emotional experiences rather than simply record locations. His work is rooted in honest storytelling, natural light, and a strong connection to place—focusing on how landscapes feel, not just how they look.
 
In this episode, Michael shares his journey from avid outdoorsman to full-time professional photographer and workshop leader. He discusses the challenges and rewards of long exposure photography, especially in extreme Arctic conditions, and how photographing aurora requires patience, presence, and technical precision.
 
Michael also reflects on leading small-group photography workshops through Alaska and beyond, helping photographers slow down, connect with nature, and create meaningful images rather than chasing trends. He explores the impact of social media and AI on photography, and why authentic experiences and real human connections remain central to his creative philosophy.
 
This conversation offers insight into photographing some of the most spectacular natural phenomena on Earth, while staying grounded in purpose, presence, and storytelling.
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Michael’s work here:Website: https://www.facetheoutdoorsphotography.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelschultzphotography/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaceTheOutdoorsAuroraViewingLodge
YouTube.com: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjwLnVQMeEyNs85h4MLHpQ
 
 
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Ep 238 - Matt Jackisch on Light, Nature & Consciousness

Over the past decade, Matt Jackisch has combined his love of travel, adventure, and storytelling through the language of landscape photography. He finds a unique satisfaction in uncovering visual harmony between geometry and light, describing the process as similar to solving a mathematical equation. His approach is grounded in exploration, patience, and precise timing, allowing him to interpret nature through moments of clarity and visual balance.
 
Time spent in remote environments has shaped Matt’s worldview, fostering a deep awareness of humanity’s relationship with the natural world. He recognises the fragility of Earth’s remaining original ecosystems and sees his work as a way of preserving their memory. Through his images, Matt seeks to express simplicity, order, reverence, and at times, raw power—qualities he believes reflect the true essence of nature’s design.
 
Matt is committed to honest visual storytelling. While he uses advanced digital techniques to overcome technical limitations, his priority remains the integrity of the scene and the authenticity of human perception. Photography, for him, is not about creating fantasy but revealing deeper layers of reality. Guided by mentors early in his journey, he now shares his knowledge through workshops and creative critiques. His photographic pursuits have taken him across the Himalayas, Patagonia, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, Pakistan, Lebanon, and beyond. Alongside his creative life, Matt has worked as an Air Traffic Controller since 2004 and is currently based in Vancouver, British Columbia.
 
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Matt’s work here:Website: https://www.mattjackischphotography.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_jackisch/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattjackischphotography
 
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#landscapephotography #naturephotography #travelphotography #visualstorytelling #outdoorphotography #landscapeartist #environmentalphotography #photographyworkshops #creativejourney #remoteplaces

Ep 237 - Conceptual Photography & Reimagining the Landscape with Helen Sear RA

Helen Sear is a Royal Academician and internationally recognised artist whose work explores the fragile co-existence between human, animal, and natural environments. Rooted in Magic Realism, Surrealism, and Conceptual Art, Helen’s practice challenges traditional ideas of photography, perception, and visual storytelling.
Originally trained in Fine Art at Reading University and the Slade School of Art (UCL), Helen first gained prominence in the late 1980s through mixed-media installation, performance, and video. Her photographic work reached international attention in the landmark British Council exhibition De-Composition: Constructed Photography in Britain, which toured Latin America and Eastern Europe in 1991.
Photography remains central to her practice, yet Helen uses it in unconventional ways—questioning fixed-point perspective and the dominance of the camera lens. Her work often incorporates painting, sculptural elements, and layered imagery to activate emotional and sensory responses beyond pure visual representation.
In what I felt was a captivating discussion, Helen reveals how her unique journey through fine art and alternative media led her to create immersive photographic works. 
Helen shares insights on navigating the art world, the significance of exhibiting work, and the lifelong creative exploration driving her art. 
We gains a rare insight into a career driven by experimentation, emotional depth, and a lifelong commitment to expanding what photography can be.
I hope you enjoy the show!
 
You can find Helen’s work here:Website: https://www.helensear.com/
 
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Ep 236 - Adam Edwards; Photographing the Australian Outback, Building Community & Creating with Intent

Deeply shaped by Australia’s outback, Adam Edwards approaches landscape photography with patience, resilience, and intention. The harsh, unpredictable environment of the outback has influenced not only how Adam photographs, but how he teaches—working creatively with imperfect conditions and finding meaning in every frame.
Adam has committed himself fully to photography, spending years refining both his fieldcraft and post-processing to create images that feel authentic and personal. In 2025, he took a major step by opening a gallery in Broken Hill. More than a showcase for his work, the gallery serves as a creative hub—celebrating the region, fostering connection, and supporting a growing photographic community in the outback.
In this conversation, Adam reflects on moving from passionate hobbyist to full-time professional, sharing stories of photographing extreme weather, managing a gallery, and embracing the realities of a creative business. He speaks openly about the importance of mindfulness, intentional image-making, and developing a personal style that reflects lived experience rather than trends.
Teaching and mentoring now sit at the heart of Adam’s practice. Through workshops and one-on-one guidance, he prioritises real feedback, human connection, and community—values he believes are increasingly vital in an online-driven world. For Adam, photography is about far more than the finished image; it’s about process, place, and the people who shape the journey.
 
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Adam’s work here:Website: https://www.adamedwards.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adzy_edwards/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adamedwardsphoto
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adzy_edwards
 
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#AdamEdwards #OutbackPhotography #AustralianLandscape #LandscapePhotography #PhotographyGallery #CreativeCommunity #PhotographyWorkshops #FineArtPhotography

Ep 235 - Leaving Social Media, Slowing Down and Creating Landscape Photography with Jon Norris

Jon Norris is a seasoned landscape photographer whose approach blends technical precision with thoughtful artistic intent. First picking up a camera at 14, Jon’s creative path has been shaped by his background as a former aerospace engineer, giving him a deep understanding of both the mechanics and the meaning behind an image.
Based in Southern California, Jon spends much of his time exploring and photographing places like Joshua Tree National Park. His philosophy centres on slowing down, learning to truly see, and building the confidence to create images that feel personal rather than camera-driven. For Jon, landscape photography is not about chasing icons, but about developing consistency, intention, and a visual voice that reflects the photographer behind the lens.
In this conversation, Jon discusses balancing a demanding corporate career in aviation with a long-term passion for photography, eventually reshaping his priorities around creativity and personal fulfilment. He shares insights into teaching workshops, navigating increasing restrictions in protected landscapes, and why he chose to step away from social media to reconnect with authentic creative practice.
Jon also explores his growing interest in medium format film, the value of setting personal photographic goals, and the responsibility photographers carry to protect the wild places that inspire their work. His perspective is grounded, reflective, and refreshingly honest.
 
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Jon’s work here:Website: https://jonnorrisphoto.com/
Substack: https://jonnorrisphoto.substack.com/
 
 
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Ep 234 - Robin Dodd: Woodland Photography, Composition & Finding Order in Chaos

Robin Dodd is an accomplished British landscape photographer whose work is deeply rooted in woodlands, rivers, and mountain landscapes. Based in the Chiltern Hills, just outside London, Robin is drawn to places of quiet complexity—believing the British countryside offers some of the most rewarding and expressive landscapes in the world. His photography balances structure and spontaneity, revealing calm and clarity within seemingly chaotic natural environments.
 
Entirely self-taught, Robin’s relationship with photography began at 14, developing film in his bedroom. A formative period living in Cold War Berlin shaped his visual philosophy, teaching him how creative freedom can exist even within physical and conceptual constraints. That mindset continues to inform his approach to composition and visual storytelling today.
 
Robin’s work has received significant national recognition, including winning UK Landscape Photographer of the Year 2021 (Your View) and British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024 (Black & White), alongside multiple shortlistings and touring exhibitions with Forestry England. His photographs are widely exhibited across the UK and featured in major publications.
 
In this conversation, Robin explores the emotional pull of the landscape, the role of weather, and the importance of slowing down to truly see composition. He also discusses printmaking, mentoring, woodland workshops, and his recently published eBook, Order in the Chaos. His insights reflect a thoughtful, grounded practice shaped by patience, curiosity, and deep connection to place.
 
I hope you enjoy the show!
 
You can find Robin’s work here: Website: https://www.fastfoxphotography.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastfoxphoto
 
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Ep 233 - Creativity Beyond the Frame with Vivien Francis

Vivien Francis is a Bournemouth-based photographer and video producer whose work blends landscape photography, cinematography, and thoughtful visual storytelling. Originally from Holland, Vivian’s move to the UK reshaped her creative direction, inspiring a deep connection with England’s varied and often understated landscapes. For her, creativity is instinctive—something as essential as breathing—and this is reflected in her ability to find rhythm, emotion, and movement in both stills and motion work.
In this conversation, Vivien reflects on her journey from art school to developing a multidisciplinary practice rooted in observation and intention. She discusses how cinematography influences her photographic eye, helping her see landscapes not as static scenes but as living environments shaped by light, weather, and time. Her work balances delicacy with impact, guided by a strong sense of narrative and visual flow.
Vivien also shares thoughtful perspectives on creative integrity, collaboration, and the evolving role of AI within photography and video. She speaks candidly about problem-solving in the field, the emotional highs and lows of early starts and imperfect conditions, and the importance of community in sustaining a creative career. This episode offers insight into a practice built on curiosity, adaptability, and staying true to one’s vision.
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Vivien’s work here:Website: https://www.vivienfrancis.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivien_francis/
 
 
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#VivienFrancis #LandscapePhotography #VisualStorytelling #Cinematography #CreativeProcess #NaturePhotography #PhotographyPodcast #UKLandscape

Ep 232 - Cam Blake – A Scientific Approach to Photographing Tasmania’s Wildest Landscapes

Tasmanian wilderness photographer Cam Blake reflects on a lifetime shaped by the landscapes of Australia, beginning with childhood explorations in Northeast Victoria. Now an accredited and commercially licensed photographer, Cam is known for his deep connection to remote places and for capturing the raw, rugged character of Tasmania’s wild environments. His imagery has appeared in major publications including Australian Geographic, Olympus UK/US, and WILD Outdoor Magazine, showcasing both his technical skill and his profound respect for nature.
Cam explains that he has always approached photography with a scientific curiosity rather than a purely artistic mindset, yet the emotional pull of the natural world remains at the heart of his work. Beyond creating images, he is dedicated to helping others grow as photographers. Through multi-day workshops across Tasmania and mainland Australia, he offers hands-on guidance, inspiring participants to develop their craft while immersing themselves in spectacular wilderness settings.
He speaks candidly about the realities of running a photography business, the importance of preserving memories through images, and the therapeutic value photography can offer in an increasingly fast-paced world. Cam also shares his thoughts on the future of the industry—its challenges, its rewards, and the enduring power of connecting people to wild places through visual storytelling.
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Cam’s work here:Website: https://www.camblakephotography.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camblakephotography/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CamBlakePhotography
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CamBlakePhotography
 
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 #tasmanianphotography #landscapephotography #wildernessphotography #australianphotographer #camblake #natureworkshops #outdoorphotography #australianwilderness #photographyeducation #visualstorytelling

Ep 231 - Slowing down to connect with the landscape with Andy Gray

Peak District–based photographer Andy Gray shares how a lifelong artistic instinct, shaped by early landscape painting and a later career in manufacturing and engineering, ultimately led him back to creative expression through photography. Beginning his photographic path in 2004, Andy’s practice remained slow and reflective for many years, guided more by observation and study than by constant shooting. A formative trip to Lapland to witness the northern lights reignited his momentum, but it wasn’t until leaving manufacturing after 2018 that photography became a central focus of his life.
 
During the 2020–21 lockdown period, Andy turned his attention to the woodland surrounding his home, creating an evolving body of work built through repeated visits across changing seasons. This deep familiarity with place led to his breakthrough image Winter Pathway, which won a major prize at the 2021 Landscape Photographer of the Year competition and toured nationally throughout the UK.
 
Andy speaks about capturing atmosphere over spectacle, the importance of patience, and how working close to home reshaped his creative vision. For him, photography is about transporting viewers into the emotional presence of a place through light, weather, and quiet moments.
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Andy's work here:Website: https://www.andygrayphotography.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andygrayphotographer
 
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#landscapephotography #peakdistrictphotographer #woodlandphotography #fineartlandscape #atmosphericlandscapes #britishphotography #creativeprocess #naturephotography #visualstorytelling #landscapeartist

Ep 230 - Grant Bulloch: Discovering the Essence of Landscapes

Scottish photographer Grant Bulloch shares how his creative path developed from early artistic curiosity into a deep connection with the landscapes of the Highlands and Islands. While his work is rooted in Scotland’s natural environment, Grant also finds creative fulfilment photographing urban spaces, architectural details, and events. He reflects on the way shifting weather, fleeting light, and moody atmosphere influence both his shooting decisions and emotional response to place.
Grant speaks openly about the importance of storytelling, not just through dramatic scenes but also through quieter, more abstract subjects such as boats, waterlines, and weathered rock formations. These details, he explains, often reveal deeper narratives when approached with patience and intention. The conversation also explores the challenges of exhibiting work publicly, learning to trust your creative voice, and remaining authentic in a competitive field.
Recognition through multiple national competitions has helped validate his long-term dedication, yet Grant emphasises that awards are secondary to the personal connection he builds with each image. His work continues to evolve through repeated returns to the same locations, allowing familiarity to foster deeper creative insight.
Throughout the discussion, Grant highlights photography as both a reflective practice and a visual language — one that allows him to interpret landscape not just as scenery, but as an evolving emotional environment shaped by light, weather, memory, and time.
I hope you enjoy the show!
You can find Grant's work here:Website: https://bulloch.photography/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grantbullocharch/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grantbullochphotography
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bulloch.photography
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsV0mV8pbLNq1w7Acwjw-Mg
 
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