Photography Podcast with Alain and Natalie Briot

In this episode Alain and Natalie Briot talk about the importance of measuring and celebrating your achievements at the end of the year. Alain and Natalie also take this opportunity to discuss the learning process, what differentiates beginners from achieved photographers and more.

In this episode Alain and Natalie Briot talk about New Year resolutions designed to help you improve your photography. These range from setting goals for your photography to working on specific projects, deciding what you want to learn this year, studying the work of specific artists and much more.

In this episode Alain and Natalie Briot talk about their new Route 66 Workshop. The focus on this conversation is the unique aspect of this workshop and the creativity and artistic freedom that attending this workshop brought to the participants. Alain and Natalie also talk about the history of Route 66. http://www.beautiful-landscape.com/podcast/50-Route-66-Podcast.mp3

In this episode Alain and Natalie Briot discuss how to study Fine Art Photography effectively. Topics include how to find a teacher that you like, what to look for in a workshop, understanding what is Fine Art Photography, and much more. http://www.beautiful-landscape.com/podcast/49-studying-photography.mp3

In this episode Alain and Natalie Briot share their first impressions using the new Apple iPad 64gb Alain and Natalie look at what the iPad offers when compared to the iPod, iPhone, laptops and desktop computers.

In this episode Alain and Natalie talk about the difficulties involved when you are creating work for a commercial and for a Fine Art Audience. Because these 2 audiences have very different needs, you have to use a different approach, or methodology, for each of them. Alain and Natalie discuss what these different needs are and present several proven approaches that will help you be create work that will be successful with these two audiences.

In this episode Alain and Natalie talk about the new Adjustment Layers Mastery Workshop on DVD. Alain describes what led him to create this new tutorial and Natalie comments on her experience listening and studying with this new tutorial. Alain and Natalie also talk about the unique aspects of this new tutorial and explain why using layers is a requirement when the goal is the creation of Fine Art Photographs. A special offer for this new tutorial is available at this link: This offer is for the first 40 orders only. Place your order now before it is too late.

In this episode Alain and Natalie talk about the difficulties involved with judging art in general and Fine Art Photography in particular.

This podcast is part 2 of the Alain's interview with Peter Urban. The interview was done at Alain's home and studio in Arizona. During this interview Alain talks about how he started his photography business, his passion for photography, and many other aspects of being a professional photographer. This episode is in movie format

This podcast is Part 1 of 2 of Alain's with Peter Urban of Smibs TV. The interview was done at Alain's home and studio in Arizona. During this interview Alain talks about how he started his photography business, his passion for photography, and many other aspects of being a professional photographer. The movie file in this installment will play on your iPod, iPad, iPhone or in iTunes.

This is a discussion between Alain and Natalie Briot on the subject of practicing photography as art. In this conversation Alain and Natalie discuss what makes a photograph art or not. Alain and Natalie also go over what is Fine Art Photography and provide elements to define it. This podcast is provided in mp3 format and will play in iTunes as well as in any mp3 player. Alain and Natalie Briot

This is a discussion between Alain and Natalie Briot on the subject of teaching photography as art during their workshops. In this 1 hr conversation Alain and Natalie discuss the dual focus they place on photography (technical and artistic) and how they implement this focus during their workshops. Alain and Natalie also go over what takes place during their workshops, and cover the extensive teaching contents of their workshops including syllabus, exercises, handouts, and much more. This podcast is provided in mp3 format and will play in iTunes as well as in any mp3 player. Alain and Natalie Briot

This is a discussion between Alain and Natalie Briot 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 recommendation 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. Alain and Natalie Briot

The September 2009 Fine Art Photography video review is now available. The subject is a photograph taken by Johnny Eades. The review is in movie format. Keep in mind you can submit your own photographs for review at any time by emailing them to me at alain@beautiful-landscape.com Keep your image files at 700 pixels maximum dimension (width or height) and save them in Jpeg format. Full instructions on submitting images, as well as a description of the review process, are available at the link above. Best regards, Alain Briot

The August 2009 Fine Art Photography review is now available. The subject is a photograph taken by Peter Puna. The review is in movie format. Keep in mind you can submit your own photographs for review at any time by emailing them to me at alain@beautiful-landscape.com Keep your image files at 700 pixels maximum dimension (width or height) and save them in Jpeg format. Full instructions on submitting images, as well as a description of the review process, are available at the link above. Best regards, Alain Briot