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Outdoor Action and Adventure Photography

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Outdoor Action and Adventure Photography by Dan Bailey provides a practical guide for photographers aiming to capture dynamic and compelling images in outdoor sports and adventure settings. The book emphasises quick reaction times, mastery of gear, and creative techniques to seize split-second moments. Readers learn to think geometrically, develop a versatile camera system, and apply advanced skills to cultivate their own photographic style. Case studies illustrate the full process of photographing various action subjects, from ultra-marathons to rock climbing and mountain biking.
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This book is perfect for intermediate to advanced photographers passionate about outdoor sports and adventure photography who want to improve technical skills and develop a unique visual style in challenging action environments.

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This practical manual is written for advanced enthusiasts and emerging or aspiring pros who already knows how to use a camera who want to improve their technique and create more compelling adventure imagery, no matter if they’re out enjoying the outdoors with their friends or shooting pro athletes in extreme locations.

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The difference between getting the shot and missing the shot comes down to split seconds and how you manage your gear and your technique. In Outdoor Action and Adventure Photography, professional adventure sports photographer Dan Bailey shows readers how to react quickly to unfolding scenes and anticipate how the subject and the background might converge. Capturing those significant moments to produce powerful imagery that evoke the feel and mood of adventure requires specialised skills and a wide variety of creative ideas.

This book teaches photographers how to think geometrically and how to pull together the elements that make for a successful shot, all while being immersed in the action. The practical manual will improve your technique for creating more compelling adventure imagery, whether you’re shooting ultra-marathoners splattered in mud, rock climbers in a crevasse, or mountain bikers hurtling past you.

In this book, you’ll:

  • Discover the necessary equipment for shooting action, learn how to use it to its full potential, and develop a comprehensive adventure photography camera system that you can adapt to different shooting situations.
  • Learn specific techniques and creative ideas that help you freeze the moment and create images that convey excitement, mood, and the feel of adventure.
  • Learn advanced skills that can help you start defining your own particular style of action photography and create a "brand" of photography that’s based around your passion and your vision.
  • Examine case studies that break down the process for shooting different types of action subjects and see the nuts and bolts of how to create powerful imagery from start to finish.

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Critics praise Dan Bailey for his professional expertise and passion evident throughout the book. Shutter Hub highlights the book's practical, textbook approach, ideal for budding adventure photographers seeking more than just inspiration through images. Outdoor Chics commends Bailey's mastery and gripping writing style, noting his work's appearance in renowned publications like National Geographic Adventure and The New York Times.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780415734240

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 380 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 580g

Pages: 306

About the Author

Dan Bailey bought his first camera over twenty years ago, and since that time, he's refined a system for carrying his gear and shooting while hiking, climbing mountains, riding his bike, skiing deep powder, and exploring remote places in the world. In his eighteen years as a working pro adventure photographer, his imagery has been published by a variety of national clients and magazines such as Backpacker magazine, Outside Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, Nikon, Fujifilm, Fox Searchlight Pictures, The North Face, Patagonia, Coleman, Marmot, Rock & Ice, Outdoor Photographer, Digital Photo Pro, Alaska Magazine, and The New York Times.

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