The Photographer’s Playbook
Your resource to becoming an adventure photographer
The Adventure Photographer’s Playbook is an e-book created by full-time photographer Dalton Johnson to help new photographers go from nothing to booked in the adventure photography space.
This adventure photography e-book goes over the business and what “making it” as a photographer in the outdoor space requires. Covering topics such as pricing, marketing, building a body of work, reflection questions, and everything you need to know to make a career out of adventure photography.
Updated: June 2025
What I Always Check Before a Shoot Starts
A working adventure photographer breaks down his actual pre-shoot checklist, from gear and logistics to a dedicated safety pass, and why he never lets experience shorten it.
My Actual Pre-Dawn Routine Before a Sunrise Shoot
A working adventure photographer breaks down his real pre-dawn prep routine, from packing the night before to improvising when the weather turns against forecast.