About this episode

Matt Payne interviews Grant Swinbourne about his journey in photography and the balance between life, art, and social media.

In episode 477 of F-Stop Collaborate and Listen, host Matt Payne welcomes landscape photographer and podcast host Grant Swinbourne for an insightful conversation about Grant's journey from a childhood fascination with photography to becoming more intentional and artistic in his work, especially after retirement. Grant shares how life events, including a lengthy IT career, family priorities, and the impact of COVID lockdowns, have shaped his practice and outlook, leading him to slow down and focus on the creative process rather than volume. The discussion covers the evolving role of photography in the art world, challenges with social media and image theft, the balance between personal satisfaction and business, and the lessons learned through podcasting. Both speakers reflect on how engaging with a diverse community of photographers has enriched their perspectives and creativity, offering listeners plenty to contemplate about their own approach to photography.Links and Resources: Grant Swinbourne Landscape Photography World Podcast Muench Workshops Support the show on Patreon Andy Vukasev Helen Cyr

People in this episode

Host: Matt Payne

Guest: Grant Swinbourne

Topics covered

• landscape photography
• artistic process
• social media challenges
• personal satisfaction
• community engagement

Keywords

• photography
• art
• social media
• COVID impact
• creative process
• podcasting
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Muench Workshops

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