Originally from Paris, France, Alain Briot has lived in the United States since 1986. Making his home in Arizona, Alain's favorite photographic locations include Navajoland, where he lived for 7 years, the Grand Canyon, where on average he spends over 50 days a year, and the rugged canyonlands wilderness of Southern Utah and Northern Arizona.
Alain works with large format, medium format and 35mm digital. The choice of which camera is used for the creation of a specific image is based on Alain's vision for each photograph.
Alain's goal is to create the most exciting photographs possible, bar none. His equipment, be it cameras, software, computers, printers, etc. is chosen for its ability to make this possible. Alain's vision of the landscape is of a place of beauty, a place where we can experience a direct contact with nature. For Alain the landscape is a place where we can find respite from the pressures and stresses of the 21st century. It is also a place where we can find inspiration and freedom of expression.
In addition to being a landscape photographer Alain is also a writer and a teacher. Alain completed his PhD studies during which in addition to his studies he taught at the University level for 7 years. Today Alain teaches photography workshops and seminars and offers one on one consulting opportunities.
Alain also writes extensively on photography. Some of Alains' most popular essays are found in his ongoing, 11 parts series on Photography and Aesthetics. Alain's work is widely published in print, on the internet and on video. Links to many of Alain's essays, as well as CD compilations, are found on his website.
