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December 29th:
Part 2 of my interview with Peter Urban was published today.
The podcast page was also redesigned. You can now listen to the podcast directly on this site in addition to iTunes and RSS feed readers. Click here to visit the new page and access all 47 episodes of our very popular podcast.
December 23rd: three new online galleries:
1 - Very Large Array, New Mexico (just for fun)
2 - Route 66, Arizona (just for fun)
3 - 2009 Fine Art Summit (Summit Participants)
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December 20th
New photographs added to the 2009 Online Portfolio
December 17th
Holidays Special Offers
Don't miss these unique special offers available only for the Holidays !
December 1st
December Print of the Month announced
We are pleased to announce a very unique special offer onall the Fine Art Photographs in the Print of the Month Collection. Click on this link to find out all the details.
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November 27th
New Podcast: Photography as Art
What makes a photograph Fine Art? What makes a photograph not be Fine Art? In new episode in their popular podcast series, Alain and Natalie Briot discuss what makes a photograph a Fine Art Photograph.
November 25th
Only 2 seats left for the Spring 2010 Navajoland Workshop
If this workshop has your name on it, you need to register now or it may go to someone else. The fastest way to register is to call us at 800-949-7983 or 928-252-2466 now. We are in Arizona and we look forward to talking to you.
November 18th
Only 1 seat left for the Spring 2010 Arches & Canyonlands Workshop - Update: sold out
November 17th
2009 Mastery Seminars Audio Recordings update
The Equipment page was also updated today
I am about half way through your new book and very impressed. |
November 5th
My Interview with Peter Urban is now available from my Biography Page
November 3rd
The November Print of the Month is available
October 29th
New Podcast Episode
This new podcast is a discussion between Natalie and I on the subject of teaching photography as art during our workshops.
In this 1 hr conversation we talk about the dual focus we place on Fine Art Photography --technical and artistic-- and about how we implement this focus during the workshops.
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also go over what takes place during a workshop, including the extensive teaching content which includes syllabus, exercises, handouts, print reviews, lectures, presentations and much more.
This podcast is provided in mp3 format and will play in your browser, in Apple iTunes, and on any mp3 player.
I attended Alain's "slot canyon" workshop last year and found the instruction and results extremely beneficial. Natalie and Alain have a personal connection with all their students and provided insightful instruction. I will definitely attend more workshops with them in the future! Leah Spears,Texas |
October 27th
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October 25th
Two new reviews for Mastering Composition, Creativity and Personal style were published recently:
1 - Artie Alinikoff review
2 - Michael Roach review
October 22nd
New Thoughts & Photographs essay
A new essay consiting of an interview with Luis Argerich is now available in the context of the Thoughts & Photographs essay series.
You can see the entire collection of essays in this series (over 100 different essays) at this link.
October 16th
New home Page photograph: Mono Lake
Sometimes things work just exactly the way you want. On the morning this photograph was taken we had an open sky in the East, giving us beautiful sunrise light, clouds in the West, providing an interesting sky, a light dusting of snow on the mountains (difficult to see on the jpeg but visible on the Fine Art Print), no wind, providing us with wonderful reflections because of the still water, clean air meaning that the sky and the reflections of the sky are pure blue, and red hills behind the lake due to the grasses on the hills having turned yellow.
Plus, I had found the perfect location for this shot while the light was not at its peak yet, a good thing because the scene as you see it in this image lasted only a minute or two at the most, not enough time to relocate myself and re-set my tripod and equipment had I not been there when it happened. After that the sun was too strong to hold the delicate highlights in the Tufa without having them overly bright, thereby distracting from the overall scene. Before that the light was too soft and did not express my vision of this scene as well as in this image.
October 14th
New Photographs
New Photographs were posted to the Workshop Participants Photographs page and to the Photographs of Alain and Natalie page.
October 14th
New "Surviving the Recession" Podcast episode by Alain and Natalie
A new podcast episode from Alain and Natalie Briot was published today.
This new episode consists of a discussion between Alain and Natalie on the subject of how to prosper (not just survive) during the current recession.
In this 1 hr conversation Alain and Natalie discuss the changes they made in order to continue running a successful photography business during the recession.
Alain and Natalie also make recommendations to help you not only survive the recession, but also enjoy yourself and benefit from this recession.
This podcast is provided in mp3 format and will play in iTunes as well as in any mp3 player.
October 11th
Workshops openings update:
Zion Summit: 1 seat left for field workshop
White Sands and Bosque del Apache: 1 seat left
Death Valley Spring: 1 seat left
Navajoland Spring: 3 seats left
October 1st:
The October 2009 Print of the Month is available
September 27th:
Only 2 seats left for the Spring 2010 Death Valley Workshop
September 23rd
We received the first testimonials for my new book (below).
It is not too late to take advantage of the special offer for the book at this link
Thank you for writing the book "Mastering Photographic Composition, I got my copy of your second book last week. I really like the chapter about how to develop your own style and inner self as a photographer. I have both of your books. They are fantastic and full of great ideas. |
Dam!!!!! you have done it again. Just as I feel comfortable in work along comes another set of ideas of goals or thoughts which inspire me to reexamine what I am trying to create. Have just started book but enjoy the (dry) humor such as "I buy the best cards, lenses and equipment I can find". Hope to work my way through in the next week or two. Your book and the excellent print arrived yesterday. I was amazed by the Your book has arrived today and it's in perfect condition. I feel bad for paying so little for the book - you should charge at least 10x more! I took a quick glimpse and I'm amazed with all the information that you put up together and all the things that you reveal that I'm sure most photographers wouldn't dare to! I really enjoy your new book, “Photographic Composition, Creativity and Personal Style.” I have probably read approximately 30 or so books on the subject of Landscape Photography (I enjoy reading). Your “Mastering Landscape Photography” is the most insightful for me. The discussion of your journey as an artist captured my imagination and helped point me in a direction that was both liberating as well as daunting…development of a personal style. That is why your second book resonated with me. The subject of a personal style may be the most important topic that isn’t covered, and if covered only indirectly, in photography books that I have read so far (and I have read a bunch). You really handle it well. The challenge of defining abstract concepts in a practical and rational manner must have been as introspective as it was probably incredibly time consuming. I am most appreciative. |
September 17th
New Video Photography Review
A new Online Photography review is available. This new review focuses on a photograph created by Johnny Eades. You can see this review, as well as all the previous ones, at this link. You can also submit your own photographs for review at the same link.
September 14th
Only 1 seat left for the Spring 2010 Antelope Canyon Workshop. If you want to join us, for this unique and exciting workshop in one of the most photogenic locations anywhere, you need to register now. All the details are at this link.
September 12th
New Book Special Offer extended
Because of the vacations, many newsletter subscribers could not take advantage of the special offer when it was first announced. We therefore decided to extend it to September so that you can order the book as planned.
You can place your order immediately at this link. My new book is in stock and ships right away.
September 1st
September Print of the month
The September 2009 Print of the Month is available. Visit this link to discover which image I selected for this month.
The print of the month is priced $100 lower for one month. Price will go up by $100 after September 30th. You can save $100 by purchasing this Fine Art Print now.
August 25th
New book news
The Special offer for my new book is ongoing -- it is not too late to take advantage of our special offer.
If you placed your order before today, it has either been shipped or it will be shipped this week. Because of the high volume of orders, we are shipping orders in the order they are received.
Portfolios and 1 on one consulting
New Photographs have been added to the Blackstone Online Porfolio.
A new portfolio featuring Photographic locations near our studio is now available. This portfolio is of particular interest if you are planning to do one on one consulting work with us.
We do have a special offer for one on one consulting at this link together with a detailed description of our consulting program. We are also accepting one on one registrations for Fall 2009 now.
August 16th
My new Book is available - order yours now
My new book, Mastering Photographic Composition, Creativity and Personal Style, is available.
You can place your order now by clicking here now
At 370 pages it is the longest book I have written so far. It has 120 pages more than my first book which is 250 pages long.
We have several special offers available. You can see them all on the book special offer page.
Order now because this offer will end soon. Prices will go up 20% to 30% afterwards.
All orders qualify for entry into our Beauty, Passion and Inspiration Drawing
And, you receive $102 off the Fine Art Summit registration when you order the book!
August 13th
New essay on Personal Projects
A new essay by Eva Polak, with an introduction by myself, is available in the Thoughts and Photographs series. I am working on personal project with many of you, so be sure to read this interesting essay to read since it describes Eva's approach to her own project.
I have won first place in a juried photography show in Creede, Colorado. Much of the credit I owe to you and Natalie for your guidance, inspiration and positive criticism. I am very proud of this. It means a lot to me. Here is the link to the winning photograph: http://web.me.com/fieldswwe/Site/First_Place_Winner.html Best regards and many thanks, Bob Fields, |
August 11th
New Blackstone online Gallery
Natalie and I joined the Blackstone Country Club this summer and, feeling inspired by the decor of this beautiful location, I decided to do some photography there. You can enjoy looking at the results so far in this new online gallery. I will be adding new images as I continue to photograph there in the coming days and weeks, so come back often to see my next images.
August 7th
New online photography Review
A new online photography review, featuring a photograph by Peter Puna, is now available at this link. You can also see many other photography reviews at the same link.
I have just finished watching your review and re-working of my image and I really have to thank you for your comments and insights. This is one of my most popular photographs, but you have shown that popularity is not necessarily a measure of perfection. You have opened my eyes just that much more, and for that I am truly grateful. |
August 1st
August Print of the Month available
The August 2009 Print of the Month is available. Click on this link to find out which image I selected this month. As with all print of the months, this image is priced $100 lower than previous Prints of the Month.
As with all other purchases made from this site, this new release qualifies for entry in our Beauty, Passion and Inspiration drawing. You can find out what this is all about here.
July 30th
Print of the Month Prices Increase
The price for 16"x20" mat size Prints of the Month increased by $100 today. The price of 24"x30" mat size prints remains the same.
The prices for my work increase regularly, guaranteeing collectors a regular increase in the value of their investment.
The August 2009 Print of the Month will be announced tomorrow. As with all new prints of the month it will be offered $100 below the print of the month price for one month only.
The current Print of the Month is available for $100 less for one more day. Tomorrow it will go up $100, either framed or unframed.
July 28th
Mediterannée Online Portfolio
A new online portfolio titled Mediterannée, after the French region of the same name, is now available. Click here to visit and come back often as new images are currently being added to this portfolio.
July 23rd
New Beauty, Passion and Inspiration drawing announced
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July 18th
New podcast episode: Landscape Blurs
A new podcast episode focusing on one of my favorite techniques, Landscape Blurs, is now available. This episode consists of a discussion between myself, Natalie and Venus Kondos.
My essay describing how to create your own Landscape Blurs photographs is also available for free download as a PDF file. To download this essay simply log on to the Free Newsletter Subscriber page, using the link and password you received when you subscribed.
If you are not subscribed to my free newsletter yet you can subscribe now for free using the link at the top of this page. Th link and password allowing you to download the free essay will be emailed to you immediately after you subscribe.
July 16th
Alain's interview in Better Digital Camera
Nick Rains interviewed me earlier this year and this interview is published in the magazine Better Digital Camera this month. Better Digital Camera is an Australian photography magazine, so if you are in Austratlia grab a copy. You may be able to find it elsewhere in the world, and the link to the magazine's website is here.
The essay features a gallery of my work, including the magazine cover. Several photographs are printed full page or double-page spreads, which does justice to the high resolution of my images.
July 14th
July 2009 Artist Statement
A new artist statement, describing my current approach to creating Fine Art Photography, is now available at this link. If you have been wondering what Fine Art Photography consists of, here is my answer to the question.
July 11th
San Juan 2009 Online Gallery
Earlier this month we led an exclusive workshop on the San Juan River in Southern Utah. A gallery of photographs from this workshop is now available. Additional photographs will be added shortly. Click here now to visit this new online gallery.
July 9th
Video Interview of Alain Briot by Peter Urban
Peter Urban interviewed me in a 2 parts interview this spring. Part 1 is now available on tv.smibs.com. Part 2 will be available shortly on the same site.
July 6th
New Online Video Photography Review
This new video review features a photograph by Max Hertelendy. You can watch this review, as well as all the previews reviews, at this link.
July 4th
Beauty, Passion and Inspiration Drawing
The winner of the first Beauty, Passion and Inspiration drawing is John Motzi from Downingtown, Pennsylvania. You can see the details of this unique drawing at this link.
A new drawing will be announced shortly. In the meantime every order placed now is automatically entered in the next drawing.
Natalie and I wish a safe and happy 4th of July to everyone!
July 2nd
July Print of the Month
The July Print of the Month is titled Moonlight Wash Reflections. You can read more about it and place your order at this link.
All purchases qualify for our Beauty, Passion and Inspiration Drawing
July 1st
Beauty, Passion and Inspiration drawing
Our first Beauty, Passion and Inspiration drawing is now completed. The winner will be announced shortly.
A new drawing will be announced shortly. Every order placed after July 1st will automatically be entered in this new drawing.
June 25th
New Book Final Table of contents available in PDF format
The final table of contents for the book, in PDF format, is available on the Book's Latest News Page. Other important news regarding this new book are available on the same page.
The book's publication date is still scheduled for August 15th.
The pre-announcement list for this new book remains open. Be sure to sign up for the pre-announcement list now so you are among those who are first notified. Several special offers limited to the first 40 orders will be announced to the pre-release list members the minute the book is available. Joining the list is easy: simply email alain@beautiful-landscape.com with Mastering Photographic Composition in the subject line. There is no obligation to buy, you will simply be first to be notified and you will have the unique opportunity to benefit from these exciting special offers.
New Home Page Photograph
A new photograph, taken in Slickhorn Canyon, in the San Juan River area of Southern Utah, now graces the home page. This photograph is also featured in my 2009 Online Gallery.
June 10th
1 on 1 in-studio consulting special offer
A limited time special offer for in-studio, one one one consulting is available. If personalized instruction is what you are looking for, be sure to take advantage of this unique offer. All the details are available at the link above.
Your June 2009 Print of the Month Is just stunning. |
June 8th:
The table of contents of my second book Mastering Composition, Creativity andPersonal Style is now available.
An update to the publishing date of the book is also available. Both table of contents and update are available on the book's Latest news Page
June 5th
Workshop Testimonial from Steve Ehrich
Steve attended our Antelope Canyon Workshop this May and sent us his testimonial yesterday:
June 6, 2009 It was my pleasure to attend the Antelope Canyon workshop in Page, Arizona in May 2009. This recommendation is a result of my reflections of the workshop while returning to Texas. Students at the Workshop: I was most impressed with the quality of students attending the workshop. All were pleasant, capable photographers who demonstrated a willingness to help others. This help was demonstrated by helping this old man over some of the harder walks to photo sites, discussing shooting angles, processing tips in P.S., and their personal shooting experiences which could be useful. One would assume that much of this helpfulness had to come from the personalities of Natalie and Alain Briot. Photographic Opportunities: The workshop provided seven sites for shooting landscapes each based on light, number of others in the area and length of travel and walking to site. I had never been to northern Arizona so this, to me, was a most interesting and productive part of the workshop. Alain and Natalie were most helpful in providing ideas, information while allowing students to shoot as their artistic instincts directed. At one point in a shoot I was having difficulty framing a shot and Alain suggested how he would view that shot. This experience was very helpful without being pedantic or stiff. Over the course of five days I took about 500 images which will provide me with a solid base for work on a portfolio. Bang for the Buck: This workshop was my third (first with Alain and Natalie Briot) and without questions the best of the three. I am so impressed with the quality and instruction I have decided to attend the Steve Ehrich |
You can see photographs taken by Steve during the workshop, as well as by other workshop participants, on the Student Gallery. If you attended one of our workshops send us some of your photographs and we will add them to the gallery.
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