Lachlan Gardiner is an Australian photographer and videographer based in South-East Queensland. His expertise lies in producing high-end visual work, whether collaborating with agencies and creative teams to bring a brief to life on location, or operating independently to capture striking imagery in remote and challenging environments.
Splitting his time between destination assignments and commercial campaigns, Lachlan over 15 years professional experience working with a wide range of leading brands, travel operators, organisations, and tourism offices. His versatile portfolio spans multiple genres, often united by a consistent theme: impactful storytelling set in the natural world. His work emphasises adventure, travel, nature, portraiture, lifestyle, and documentary, earning him numerous national and international awards.
Lachlan’s skill set extends beyond shooting – he also enjoys sharing his knowledge through teaching, guiding, and public speaking. With a passion for photographic technology, he proudly embraces his role as a Lumix Australia Ambassador and self-proclaimed "gear nerd."
Some career highlights include scaling unclimbed Himalayan peaks, documenting the story of the world’s rarest bird in Outback Queensland, and executing commercial campaigns in remote mountains and on vertical cliff faces. Thriving in harsh environments and under tight deadlines, Lachlan combines creativity, precision, and adaptability to produce work that resonates deeply with audiences.
SELECTED CLIENTS:
Photo Credits: Louise Wright, Nick Foster, Kai Pantano, Tim Macartney-Snape, Alex Ball, Dean Alley and Lachlan Gardiner.
ACCOLADES:
Highly Commended, Memorial Marisa Luisa International Photography Competition – 2017, 2018, 2019
Finalist, CVCE International Mountain Photo Contest – 2017, 2021
Overall Winner & Honours, New Zealand Alpine Club Photographic Competition – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Winner & Runner Up, QPWS Outdoors Photo Competition – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Semi-Finalist, Moran Contemporary Photographic Award – 2012, 2013
Griffith University Academic Excellence Awards – 2010, 2011, 2012
The Courier Mail Photojournalism Award – 2011
Finalist, CVCE International Mountain Photo Contest – 2017, 2021
Overall Winner & Honours, New Zealand Alpine Club Photographic Competition – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Winner & Runner Up, QPWS Outdoors Photo Competition – 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Semi-Finalist, Moran Contemporary Photographic Award – 2012, 2013
Griffith University Academic Excellence Awards – 2010, 2011, 2012
The Courier Mail Photojournalism Award – 2011