My Philosophy 1 – Introduction This essay focuses on my approach to fine art photography. In order to explain how I do what I do I thought it was important to describe my philosophy in regards to art and photography. As such this essay describes the aspects of art and landscape photography that are essential to my work…Continue reading My Philosophy
Author: Alain Briot
I create fine art photographs, teach workshops and offer DVD tutorials on composition, raw conversion, optimization, printing and marketing. I am the author of Mastering Landscape Photography, Mastering Photographic Composition and Marketing Fine Art Photography and How Photographs are Sold. All 4 books are available from Alain’s website as well as from most bookstores. You can find more information about my workshops and subscribe to my Free Monthly Newsletter on my website at http://www.beautiful-landscape.com. You will receive over 40 essays in PDF format, including free chapters from my books, when you subscribe. You can also email me at alain@beautiful-landscape.com
You dont need a larger audience, you need a more qualified audience.
1 – Introduction In recently received this question about my Fine Art Photography Marketing and Business Success Seminar “I don’t see a lot of materials about how to reach a broad audience in the seminar contents.” Fact is, there is a lot of information on reaching your audience in the Fine Art Photography Marketing and Business Success…Continue reading You dont need a larger audience, you need a more qualified audience.
The power of marketing
The reason why most photographers can’t make a living from their work is because huge efforts are necesary to convince them to spend money on marketing but no efforts are required to get them to spend their money on cameras and gear. The problem is that just about any camera can take a sellable photograph,…Continue reading The power of marketing
Be good at marketing what you do, not just good at what you do!
Be good at marketing what you do, not just good at creating photographs ! 1 – Introduction To make a living in photography, or in any business, you must be good at marketing and selling what you do, not just good at what you do. When I started doing photography full time, hoping to make a…Continue reading Be good at marketing what you do, not just good at what you do!
How to reach your full potential
How to Reach your Full Potential Our focus for all our instructional materials is to help you realize your full potential by showing you how to raise your standards. There is always another level to reach and we all need help finding out what that next level is and what we need to do to…Continue reading How to reach your full potential
Fourteen Commandments for Fine Art Photography Marketing
The more informative your advertising, the more persuasive it will be. David Ogilvy Introduction Marketing is a challenge for most photographers. This is because it has very little to do with creating art. Many artists abhor marketing their work. Most have never studied marketing. I know. I was one of those artists. When I started…Continue reading Fourteen Commandments for Fine Art Photography Marketing
White Sands Sand Storm: How it was done
White Sands Sand Storm: How it was done This photograph was created during a blowing sandstorm at White Sands National Monument during the workshop Natalie and I lead there. We are leading this workshop this year by the way, here is the link to the description page. The challenge was being able to photograph during a…Continue reading White Sands Sand Storm: How it was done
Black Friday Super Special Offer
We are proud to announce that the new Advanced Adjustment Layers Mastery Workshop is ready and available for order at this link. We have a Black Friday Super Special Offer as well! You can save 50% if you order the Super Special Offer at this link. This is our most extensive tutorial so far. It…Continue reading Black Friday Super Special Offer
Advanced Adjustment Layers Mastery Workshop on DVD or USB card
This new and extensive tutorial will be released this fall. Right now a pre-announcement list is available. To get on the list simply email me at alain@beautiful-landscape.com with the words ‘advanced adjustment layers’ in the email subject. You will be added to the list and will benefit from special offers and lower pricing when this new tutorial…Continue reading Advanced Adjustment Layers Mastery Workshop on DVD or USB card
After the Rain-how it was done
After the Rain : How this image was created This image is a collage of 2 photographs. The camera I used wasn’t wide enough to capture all I wanted in 1 shot. I could have used a wide angle attachment but it is huge and carrying it defeats the purpose of having a small lightweight camera. Collaging…Continue reading After the Rain-how it was done