{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6607694bf70eff00170ad008/679d95b626b7b619fd926595?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Healing Power of Creativity with Alister Benn","description":"<p>When it comes to improving our photography, we often focus on a few areas: our creative vision, our technical and processing skills, and our gear. Those are all important, but they’re missing a critical element: YOU. </p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation with Alister Benn, we talk about what it means to bring yourself to your photography, his evolution into creating autobiographical images, and what role story and context play in how we present our work. Watch the episode on YouTube: <a href=\"https://youtu.be/2Uc69DhHLFk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://youtu.be/2Uc69DhHLFk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Alister Benn is a renowned landscape photographer, educator, and author, celebrated for his innovative approach to night photography and expressive, minimalist landscapes. His work often emphasizes mood, emotion, and the intimate connection between the natural world and human experience. </p><p><br></p><p>Through his artistic and educational endeavors, Alister Benn has inspired photographers around the globe to connect deeply with their craft and the natural world.</p><p><br></p><p>CONNECT WITH ALISTER</p><p><a href=\"http://expressive.photography/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://expressive.photography/</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.youtube.com/@Alister_Benn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.youtube.com/@Alister_Benn</a></p><p><a href=\"http://www.instagram.com/alister_benn/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.instagram.com/alister_benn/</a></p><p>Printed Book, Out of Darkness: <a href=\"https://expressive.photography/out-of-darkness-home/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://expressive.photography/out-of-darkness-home/</a></p><p>eBooks: <a href=\"https://expressive.photography/education/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://expressive.photography/education/</a></p><p>Workshops: <a href=\"https://expressive.photography/workshops/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://expressive.photography/workshops/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Socials:</p><p><a href=\"http://www.bethbuelowphotography.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bethbuelowphotography.com</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphoto\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/bethbuelowphoto</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/bethbuelowphotography\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/bethbuelowphotography</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbuelow/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Acknowledgements:</p><p>Inspired Creator Grants: <a href=\"http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.naturephotographyclasses.com/inspired-creator</a></p><p>Sound Editor Alex Armitage: <a href=\"http://www.alexarmitage.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.alexarmitage.com</a></p><p>Music Composed by musicdoctor: <a href=\"https://audiojungle.net/user/musicdoctor/portfolio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://audiojungle.net/user/musicdoctor/portfolio</a></p>","author_name":"Beth Buelow"}