Digital Masters: Adventure Photography: Capturing the World of Outdoor Sports (A Lark Photography Book) [Paperback]

Michael Clark (Author)

Book Description

Series: A Lark Photography Book | Publication Date: January 1, 2010

Digital Masters goes extreme! This beautifully produced guide by Michael Clark is the newest entry in the 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, BASE jumping, 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.

Budding professionals will particularly enjoy Clark’s “Stories from the Field,” chronicling his wildest adventures in the pursuit of the perfect action shot.

 

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About the Author

MICHAEL CLARK is an internationally famous photographer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, National Geographic Adventure, Sports Illustrated, Outside, Men’s Journal, Backpacker, Digital Photo Pro, Alpinist, Rock and Ice, Bike Magazine and The New York Times. Michael has had feature articles in Climbing, Outdoor Photographer, and Nikon World magazines and he has authored books and eBooks on digital photography. His client list includes Nike, Nikon, Adobe, Patagonia, Propel/Gatorade, Pfizer, DuPont, 20th Century Fox, Black Diamond, Cloudveil, Prana, Arc’teryx, Camelbak, La Sportiva, Gregory Packs, and Butterfield and Robinson.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Lark Books; 1 Original edition (January 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1600595197
• ISBN-13: 978-1600595196
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,075 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #88 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Sports

More About the Author

Michael Clark is an internationally published outdoor photographer specializing in adventure sports, travel, and landscape photography. He produces intense, raw images of athletes pushing their sports to the limit and has risked life and limb on a variety of assignments to bring back stunning images from remote locations around the world. He uses unique angles, bold colors, strong graphics and dramatic lighting to capture fleeting moments of passion, gusto, flair and bravado in the outdoors. A sampling of his clients include: Nikon, Adobe, Red Bull, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, Outside, Men's Journal and Outdoor Photographer. See more of Michael's work at www.michaelclarkphoto.com.

Customer Reviews

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The real deal, January 13, 2010

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C. Fryberger "Cine-Photographer" (Colorado, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digital Masters: Adventure Photography: Capturing the World of Outdoor Sports (A Lark Photography Book) (Paperback)

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 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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Just Taking Photos, January 5, 2010

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Paul Beiser (Ft. Collins, CO USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Digital Masters: Adventure Photography: Capturing the World of Outdoor Sports (A Lark Photography Book) (Paperback)

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 out 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 3 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 :-). The last 2 sections 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 2 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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get this book - QUICK - before Michael realizes he's giving all his secrets away!, November 24, 2010

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Curtis Brandt - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Digital Masters: Adventure Photography: Capturing the World of Outdoor Sports (A Lark Photography Book) (Paperback)

Just finished this adventure photography book by Michael Clark. He's a great photographer and also a very pragmatic writer and teacher. The book is well-written, well-illustrated, and contains a TON of information. This is a great publication for the money. Can't wait to put some of his ideas to use. If you're serious about outdoor photographer, whether or not you want to make a dime at it, this book is a must.