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
How I Shoot Into Direct Sun Without Blowing the Highlights
A working adventure photographer breaks down the manual exposure, composition, and post-production techniques used to shoot into direct sun without losing critical highlight detail.
Working With Limited Daylight on Winter Shoots
A working adventure photographer explains how dramatically compressed winter daylight reshapes shot list planning, logistics, and client expectations, and how to make the most of extended twilight windows.
What I Do When the Light Doesn't Cooperate
A working adventure photographer explains practical, tested techniques for working creatively with flat overcast light, harsh midday sun, and shifting weather conditions.