This podcast is Part one 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. This interview is in movie format.

This episode 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 podcast episode 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

This podcast episode 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

This podcast episode is a discussion between myself, Natalie and Venus Kondos during which we discuss a photography technique that I call "Landscape Blurs". Earlier this year I wrote an essays describing the techniques I use to create my Landscape Blur images This essay is available Free by subscribing to my Free newsletter. The newsletter subscribe link is at the top of each page on my website. You receive a link and password for the download area immediately after you subscribe to my

What makes an artist successful? What are the qualities and the knowledge necessary to succeed in art and in photography? These questions are particularly interesting when asked in the context of the current economic recession. What makes someone successful is not necessarily tied to economic conditions. Instead, it is also tied to personal qualities, knowledge and to setting specific goals. In this hour-long audio recording, Alain Briot, Natalie Briot and Venus Kondos explore what makes

This is the audio recording of a presentation I gave on the subject of "Finding the Personal in Art for artists and collectors". This presentation looks at how we can find the personal in art as artists and as art collectors. My approach in this presentation is unique since so far I have looked at art only from the perspective of the artist. Looking at art from both the artist and the collector's perspective reveals that both have to contend with similar issues.

This is part 3 of a series of 3 podcasts on inspiration. In this episode Natalie talks about what inspires her.

In this podcast episode Alain Briot presents his new print review program. This free review is open to any photographer. To participate all you need to do is submit your photographs for review over email. Simply email your photograph, in jpeg format, 500 pixels maximum dimmention, to alain@beautiful-landscape.com

podcast episode Alain reads one of his most popular essays: Being an Artist. This essay is featured in Alain's book: Mastering Landscape photography. The book is available on Alain's website at alainbriot.com, on amazon.com and in other bookstores. This is part 1 of a 3 parts podcast. Parts 2 and 3 will be published shortly. Each part is 20 minutes long. Make sure to bookmark or subscribe to this podcast so you do not miss the other 2 parts.