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Digital Masters: Adventure Photography
Capturing the World of Outdoor Sports

by Michael Clark

In early 2009, I wrote a how-to book on adventure sports photography. The title of the book is Digital Masters: Adventure Photography and it is part of a series of photography books being published by Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. The book details the ins and outs of creating top-notch adventure sports images. As far as I can tell there are no other books out there that even come close to covering as much ground as this book does. In fact there are few if any books that specifically talk about photographing adventure sports at all.

I have basically downloaded everything I have learned about shooting adventure sports over the last 14 years as a full-time pro into this book. For those of you that are wondering, the book does not get into any of my digital processing techniques. Because my Lightroom workflow e-book has become so popular and is much more detailed we decided to concentrate on photography in this book and not get caught up with digital processing. Some of the topics covered in the book include: equipment, outdoor gear, adventure photography fundamentals (light, autofocus, histograms, exposure, composition, remote camera work), artificial lighting, how I approach and shoot each of the main adventure sports, portraiture and lifestyle photography as well as what it takes to be a pro. The book also includes interviews with photographer Corey Rich and National Geographic Adventure photo editor Sabine Meyer - and a whole lot more.

The book is available now and you can order it at Amazon or Barnes and Nobles online, or pick it up from your local bookstore.

To get a taste of what is in the book, the publisher has allowed me to create a PDF document with several double-truck spreads from the book. Download the sample PDF here.

Description from Lark Books:

This beautifully produced guide by Michael Clark is the newest entry in the Digital Masters series, as well as the first book on a fast-growing photographic genre: shooting today's popular extreme outdoor sports, from mountain biking and ice climbing to surfing, kayaking, and more.

Clark is one of the world’s most respected adventure photographers, and he offers sage advice—gained from years of hard-earned experience—on equipment, techniques, and the specific skills required to get in on the action. Learn to capture fast-moving subjects and deal with harsh conditions and horrible weather—even when you’re hanging from ropes and riggings in a squall. Of special interest is the Portraiture and Lifestyle chapter, which covers increasingly in-demand techniques.

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Reader Reviews of Digital Masters: Adventure Photography

More Than Just Taking Photos
Paul Beiser (Ft. Collins, CO USA)

"I just got done reading Michael's excellent new book, and he has done a fantastic job. Not only does he talk about the tools and techniques for getting great shots in various adventure sports (climbing, kayaking, etc), but he details his approach, how he plans to get the shots he needs, and how he reacts when things change - and they change a lot in the activities Michael shoots.

However, the best he saves for last in the final three chapters - all very unique and incredibly valuable. The first section is all about "adventure portraiture", something I have not seen before and he talks about how to take a great portrait in less than ideal circumstances. In the last two chapters, Michael shares his tips, knowledge and recommendations for aspiring photographers who want to turn pro. He has some fantastic information, and great references, and the final two interviews (with Corey Rich and Sabine Meyer) should help any person who wants to turn pro. Michael shares all of his knowledge, tips, tricks to help and inspire folks who may want to pursue their dreams, and he lets them know not only can it be done (with a TON of hard work), but shows how it might be done. All in all, highly recommended."

The Real Deal
Charles Fryberger (Denver, CO USA)

"As a younger outdoor shooter this book is a great resource for me. It's really awesome to have all the info in a single place. After reading the book and getting some time in, I think the information here is enough to get any hard-working and creative photographer up to speed with any of the professional shooters out there. Ultimately, buying this book doesn't make bad light good, but it gives you the information to go ahead and put in the work, knowing that if you follow the methods Michael describes you'll come away with a end product that you - and hopefully your clients - can be proud of. I'm a cinematographer by trade and even though this book is geared more towards the stills set, I still find it 90% applicable to what I'm doing in the outdoors."

Broderick Stearns
"I just received your Adventure Photography book. Stunning!"

Andrew Luter
"Loving the new book!"