Mark Nelson teaching at the 2011 Fine Art Summit in Death Valley, California
Summit Schedule
The Summit takes place November 2nd to 5th, 2012 in Zion, Utah. The schedule for the Summit was designed by Alain and Natalie Briot with three goals in mind: convenient travel arrangements, exciting photographic opportunities ands a convenient place to conduct quality tutorials on image processing and fine art printing. Below is the 2012 Summit schedule:
Friday, November 2nd, 2012
Registration, opening remarks and Keynote address
Registration
We will meet you in Springdale, Utah, on Friday afternoon, around 4pm, at the Zion Best Western which is the Summit hotel. The exact meeting time will be emailed to you approximately two weeks before the Summit.
Opening remarks, Keynote Address and Zion Locations Presentation
After registration is completed, the Summit will start with opening remarks and keynote address by Alain Briot, Natalie Briot and Jeff Schewe.
After the Keynote Address, Alain and Jeff will present a selection of photographs from Zion and explain when, where and how they were created. The goal of this presentation is to help you become familiar with Zion and with the different locations that we will be photographing. After this presentation you will have a very good idea about where you can photograph in Zion and what time of day is best for each location
Jeff Schewe
Saturday, November 3rd, 2012
Field photography & tutorial sessions
Sunrise: field photography session
You will begin your day with a photography shoot. You will have the choice of photographing Zion from different locations. We will discuss some of the best locations for sunrise on Friday evening.
Morning and afternoon: tutorials by Alain, Jeff and (see the list of tutorials in the biography section above)
After breakfast we will meet in the conference room at the Zion Best Western for a day of tutorials taught by Alain and Jeff.
Sunset: field photography session
The tutorial sessions will stop about two hours before sunset. You will then have the opportunity to photograph Zion at Sunset. Again, we will discuss which locations are best ahead of time.
Evening
The conference room will be open in the evening for a supervised image processing session during which you will have the opportunity to work on your own images with Alain, and Jeff present for 1 on 1 work with each participant.
Trees in Fall Color, Zion National Park
Alain Briot
Sunday, November 4th, 2012
Field photography & tutorial sessions
Sunrise: field photography session
On Saturday you will have another opportunity to photograph Zion at Sunrise.
Morning and afternoon: tutorials by Alain, Jeff and (see the list of tutorials in the biography section above)
After breakfast we will meet in the conference room at the Zion Best Western for a second day of tutorials taught by Alain and Jeff.
After lunch, we will reconvene in the conference room to continue the tutorial sessions.
Sunset: field photography session
The tutorial sessions will stop in mid-afternoon. You will then have the opportunity to photograph sunset in Zion National Park.
Evening
The conference room will be open in the evening for a supervised image processing session during which you will have the opportunity to work on your own images with Alain and Jeff present for 1 on 1 work with each participant.
I want to thank you and Natalie for a tremendous summit.
Thommy Andersen, Sweden
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Zion National Park
Alain Briot
Monday, November 5th, 2012
Field photography, tutorial sessions & Fine Art Photography review
Sunrise: field photography session
Again, you will have the opportunity to photograph Zion at sunrise.
Morning : tutorials by Alain, Jeff and (see the list of tutorials in the biography section above)
After breakfast we will meet in the conference room at the Zion Best Western for a third day of tutorials taught by Alain and Jeff. We will discuss what to look for in a Fine Art Print, which qualities are important, and how you can develop the ability to create your own fine art prints.
Afternoon: group print review
After lunch, we will reconvene in the conference room where we will spend the afternoon reviewing the photographs you created during the Summit. Each participant will present his or her work to the class. Participants and instructors will have the opportunity to offer critiques, compliments, comments and suggestions. This review is a fantastic opportunity to receive feedback on your work. It will be by choice only. You are free to decide to participate or not.
Final Closing remarks
Alain, Natalie and Jeff will offer closing remarks after the photo review.
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Jeff Schewe
Photographic Vision Field Workshop
November 6, 7 and 8
Immediately after the Summit, Alain and Natalie Briot offer a three-day Photographic Field Vision Workshop to Bryce Canyon National Park, Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park.
The Photographic Vision Field Workshop is designed to expand and build upon the concepts taught during the Summit by exploring the concepts of Creativity and Personal Style on Tuesday and then getting started designing and working on a personal project on Wednesday and Thursday.
This workshop is also designed to provide you with a unique opportunity to visit and photograph several of the most beautiful landscapes in the Southwest, including Bryce Canyon National Park, the Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument and Capitol Reef National Park. These are incredibly photogenic locations that you will be exploring under the guidance of Natalie and Alain Briot who have lived and photographed in the US Southwest for over 20 years. You will acquire new photographic skills by conducting Photographic Skill Enhancement Exercises under the guidance of Natalie and Alain.
We will depart from Zion on Tuesday morning for this extended workshop experience. Below is the schedule and teaching details of this exciting Photographic Vision Field Workshop. Note that you can attend this field workshop for one or two days only or for all three days, depending on your schedule.
Photographic Instruction:
- How to refine your vision and personal style
- How to design and start a personal photography project
Information about travel arrangements for the Field Vision Workshops will be emailed to you when you register.
I enjoyed the Summit and Field workshop very much and got a lot out of both. Every aspect was well planned, well organized and the instructors of the highest caliber. I look forward to future summits and the possibility of one on one instruction.
Thanks and stay well,
Glenn Gilchrist
2008 Summit Participant |
Bryce Canyon National Park
Tuesday, November 6th, 2012
Travel:
We will meet you at the Zion Best Western, the Summit Hotel, after breakfast then travel with you to Bryce Canyon National Park with stops along the way for photography. Morning and afternoon photography will be done while traveling between Zion and Bryce Canyon. Sunset will be at Bryce Canyon.
Presentations and discussions on Creativity and Personal Style will take place during the day. We will stay in Bryce Canyon, Utah that evening.
Escalante National Monument
Wednesday, November 7th, 2012
Travel:
On Wednesday we will photograph Sunrise in Bryce Canyon. After Breakfast, our travels on Wednesday we will take us through a little visited area of the Escalante Grand Staircase National Monument that will offer us photographic opportunities all day long. Alain and Natalie have been photographing this area since 1983 and know precisely where to go and at what time of the day to be there. Sunset will be from Boulder Mountain, a great location for sweeping panoramic views of the Canyon Country.
Presentations and discussions on projects take place during the day. We will stay in Torrey, Utah, that evening.
Photographic Instruction:
- How to refine your vision and personal style
- How to design and start a personal photography project
Thursday, November 8th, 2012
Travel: one of the most photogenic locations in the Southwest.
On Thursday, we will spend all day photographing in Capitol Reef National Park. Capitol Reef is one of the most photogenic locations in the United States, as well as the least visited National Parks in the Continental United States. The remoteness of this area means it is still relatively little known and photographed, a huge bonus when it comes to creating new images and working on your personal style. You are guaranteed to return with images that few people have!
The Vision Field Workshop ends after Sunset. You can stay in Torrey, Utah, again that evening or start driving back to your destination after sunset.
Escalante National Monument
Alain Briot
Additional Information
About Photographic Instruction
The instruction during the Summit and the Field Vision Workshops will consist of tutorials, presentations, question-answer sessions, print reviews and photographic skills exercises . You will receive a syllabus and several handouts covering the subjects that we will study at the start of the Summit and of the Field Vision Workshops.
During the Summit, all photographic instruction will be done at the Summit Hotel, in the conference room. We will cover how to photograph Zion National Park during the Summit, we will go over the specific challenges offered by each location, and will teach you how to overcome these challenges so you create professional photographs. You will then have the opportunity to visit these locations on your own, and you will have the freedom to select the location(s) of your choice. Once back at the Summit Hotel we will help you convert, optimize and print your photographs. The last day of the Summit we will review your work. The photographic review is optional and is always a highlight of this event.
Alain and Jeff will also be photographing during the Summit so you may find yourself photographing with them depending on your choice of locations.
Don't let this unique opportunity pass you by!
Seats in this unique workshop are in high demand. To be fair reservations are taken on a first come first served basis.
If you have been thinking about building up your portfolio, if you have been thinking about becoming more serious about your photography, if you want to photograph some of the most beautiful photographic locations while receiving photographic instruction, if you want to learn how to best convert your photographs RAW, prepare them in Photoshop and other programs and create Fine Art Prints don't hesitate another second: sign up now. This event is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity!
Location:
We will meet you in Springdale, Utah at the Zion Best Western. A special room rate is available to participants. All location shoots during the Summit will be in Zion National Park. Springdale is located at the entrance to the park. Most locations are within 2 to 5 miles of Springdale. All tutorial and review sessions are conducted at the Zion Best Western.
Number of participants:
The number of participants for the 2012 Summit is strictly limited to 45. This limit is set to insure a low participant to instructor ratio as well as a pleasant experience. Keep in mind that the Summit is a seminar-style event, and not a field workshop. Field Photography during the Summit is on your own. The field workshop after the summit, which are limited to fewer participants, are guided by Alain & Natalie Briot.
What you will need
- A digital camera or a film camera and a digital camera. Photographers using any format cameras, from 35mm to medium format, 4x5 and other are welcome. If you only shoot film, you can bring scans of your photographs to work on during the Summit.
- A laptop with Adobe Photoshop and any other imaging software you currently use.
- A USB Flash drive to transfer files for the Fine Art Photography Review
- A vehicle as you are responsible for your own transportation to Zion and to the locations we will be photographing.
Cost and Contact information
Summit alone: $995.
Photographic Vision Field Workshops alone: $499 per day or $1197 for all three days.
Summit + 3 days Field Workshops: $1770 only. Save $422.
If you attended the Summit in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 or 2011 you receive $100 off the regular price registration fee. Be sure to mention that you are a Summit Alumni when you register.
You are responsible for your own travel arrangements to Zion and back and for your lodging arrangements. We will email you a list of accommodations in Zion when you register. The closest large airport is Las Vegas, Nevada which is located approximately 3 hours West of Zion.
Capitol Reef National Park
Alain Briot
How to Register:
There are four ways to register for the 2012 Zion Fine Art Photography Summit:
1- Use the paypal button below:
2012 Fine Art Photography Summit :
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2 - Download the Summit Registration Form, in PDF format, by clicking here
3 - Email Alain at alain@beautiful-landscape.com
4 - Call us toll free at 800-949-7983 (USA) or 928-252-246 (international) and register over the phone
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. A receipt will be mailed to you after your registration is processed and you will receive a confirmation over email.
Registrations are allocated on a first come, first served basis. We recommend you act now because the Summit and the Photographic Field Vision Workshops sell out quickly.
If you have any questions before registering, click here to send us an email inquiry. We are pleased to assist you with any questions. You can also call us at 800-949-7983 or 928-252-2466
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Moonrise, Zion National Park
Alain Briot
How to make your hotel reservations in Zion, Utah:
Summit participants benefit from a special group rate at the Zion Best Western, the Summit Hotel. You will be emailed the hotel contact information (phone/ email/address) as well as the code to get your discounted rate, after you register. There is of course no obligation for you to stay at the Summit hotel. You are free to stay at any other hotel you like. Camping and RV facilities are also available inside and outside of Zion National Park.
The 2012 Summit Hotel is the Zion Best Western
Things to keep in mind:
- Food, lodging, transportation and park entrance fees are not included. While most participants stay at a hotel, some occasionally decide to camp. Similarly, some participants may want to eat with the group while others may prefer to be on their own. Finally, some participants may want to return several times to one location, while others may not want to visit this location. This arrangement provides for maximum flexibility while keeping the cost of this workshop to a minimum. It will gives you maximum freedom in planning your meals and give you time by yourself if you choose.
- We will email you directions to Zion as well as a list of hotels in the Zion area when you register for the Summit. You will receive an email indicating our Friday evening meeting time as well as additional information approximately 2 weeks before the Summit.
- A passenger car is suitable for this workshop since we will not drive on 4 wheel drive roads during the workshop. However, if you rent a car, we recommend you rent an SUV as it is more suited to this kind of activity.
-We have a no tag-along policy. Spouses, friends, significant others and non-photographers need to be registered as full-time participants to join any aspect of this workshop. This includes meetings, print reviews, lectures, meals, travel and all other aspects of this workshop. For further details read our Workshop FAQ.
- We do not carry cell phones because coverage is often unreliable or unavailable in the remote locations where we will be photographing. Instead, we use walkie-talkies to communicate with each other during field workshops, when we are on location and when we are driving. If you become separated from the group we will call you on your walkie-talkie to find out where you are. For these reasons we ask that you bring a walkie-talkie, such as a Motorola Talkabout or equivalent, to the Summit. Please set your walkie-talkie to channel 4-5.
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Fog at Sunrise, Bryce Canyon National Park
Cancellation policy:
All monies are non-refundable. In case you need to cancel attendance at the 2012 Summit we can refund your fees if you can find a replacement attendee and your friend pays their full fees. If this workshop is cancelled by us you will receive a full refund.
Liability Limitation
Beaux Arts Photography, Beautiful-Landscape.com, Alain Briot, Natalie Briot, their guides, guest presentations and cooperating agents aim to provide every participant a safe, educational, and enjoyable experience. We act solely as agents for you regarding accommodations, special activities, and travel, by any means, and assume no liability for any act, error, omission, injury, loss, delay, mishap, or damage to persons or property arising from any cause during the course of the workshop or in transit thereto. We can accept no responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the services to be provided. We reserve the right to change our arrangements should conditions necessitate, or to cancel any aspect of the workshop due to exceptional circumstances. In the event that we deem it necessary to cancel the workshop we will provide a full refund which the participant(s) acknowledges as full and final settlement. In the event of a workshop cancellation airline tickets, car rentals and hotel reservations associated with participation in this workshop will not be refunded. We recommend you purchase refundable airline tickets and make refundable car and hotel reservations. We also recommend you carry travel and camera equipment insurance.
As there is always an element of risk in any adventure associated with the outdoors, participants must read this form carefully. This liability release will certify that the participant is physically fit and capable of participating in outdoor photography exercises in field locations, and is fully and completely aware of any associated risks created by field locations and weather.
Meeting times, meeting places and itinerary are subject to changes dictated by the weather, the road conditions and other imponderable variables that are part of doing landscape photography. We do not carry cell phones. You are responsible for being at the meeting place at the designated time and have your photographic equipment with you.
By joining this workshop you acknowledge that you have read the above information concerning responsibility and release Beaux Arts Photography, Alain Briot, Natalie Briot, their guides, instructors and any cooperating agent from any liability. Beaux Arts Photography, Alain Briot and Natalie Briot will assume no liability for injury, illness, or loss of personal property or expenses thereof associated with workshop participation. You also acknowledge that your participation in this workshop is subject to acceptance by the organizers and that Alain and Natalie Briot have the right to refuse service to anyone at anytime.
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Tony Sweet teaching at the 2011 Fine Art Summit in Death Valley, California
Photographs copyright © 2012 Alain Briot and Jeff Schewe
