When you start the conversation with a potential client, your first goal is to get a feel for their budget. This helps you understand how big of a production you can realistically create. Just as important, you need to know whether you are acting as a photographer or as a solo-agency. That distinction has a major impact on pricing.
Read More"When All You Crave Is Success" is a poem by Dalton Johnson published in his first book 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. This article also has a video of Dalton reading aloud his poem. You can purchase this book on Dalton Johnson's website or on Amazon.
Read More"Emptiness" is a poem by Dalton Johnson published in his first book 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. This article also has a video of Dalton reading aloud his poem. You can purchase this book on Dalton Johnson's website or on Amazon.
Read More"Sermons of Peace" is a poem by Dalton Johnson published in his first book 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. This article also has a video of Dalton reading aloud his poem. You can purchase this book on Dalton Johnson's website or on Amazon.
Read More"Lost" is a poem by Dalton Johnson published in his first book 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. This article also has a video of Dalton reading aloud his poem. You can purchase this book on Dalton Johnson's website or on Amazon.
Read More"Unlearning To Instruct Myself" is a poem by Dalton Johnson published in his first book 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. This article also has a video of Dalton reading aloud his poem. You can purchase this book on Dalton Johnson's website or on Amazon.
Read More"All I Ask In Return" is a poem by Dalton Johnson published in his first book 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. This article also has a video of Dalton reading aloud his poem. You can purchase this book on Dalton Johnson's website or on Amazon.
Read More"Try Not To Conform" is a poem by Dalton Johnson published in his first book 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. This article also has a video of Dalton reading aloud his poem. You can purchase this book on Dalton Johnson's website or on Amazon.
Read MoreIf you’re waiting for someone to give you permission to pitch sponsored projects, here it is: you can start today. You don’t need to be a world-famous photographer or have a massive following. What you do need is a strong idea, the ability to communicate that idea, and the willingness to do the work of putting yourself out there.
Read More"The Lack of Greatness" is a poem by Dalton Johnson published in his first book 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. This article also has a video of Dalton reading aloud his poem. You can purchase this book on Dalton Johnson's website or on Amazon.
Read MoreSponsored projects have become one of the most rewarding and challenging parts of my career as an adventure photographer. They are a way to fund personal stories I care deeply about while also building my body of work and, in many cases, earning real money.
Read MoreThe short answer is yes and no. As an adventure photographer, I’ve landed over $20,000 for a single project from one sponsor, which was a fantastic win. But more often than not, sponsorships mostly help offset the cost of producing the project rather than making a big profit upfront.
Read MoreMount of the Holy Cross is one of Colorado’s most striking 14ers. Named after the snow-filled cross that forms in a northeast-facing couloir, this 14,005-foot peak stands alone in the northern Sawatch Range and draws climbers looking for a more remote experience. The standard route is long, rugged, and includes a frustrating re-climb on the return—so be prepared.
Read MoreIn my years as an adventure photographer, one thing is clear: your clients know what they know, and sometimes that knowledge can be more than yours. But often, especially after you have been in the industry for a while, you find that the person hiring you knows less about the creative or technical side than you do. That means you have to recognize this, educate them, and keep moving forward.
Read MoreMount Massive lives up to its name. At 14,421 feet, it’s the second-highest peak in Colorado and just 14 feet shorter than Mount Elbert. What sets it apart is its long, hulking summit ridge—the mountain stretches over three miles and features five summits above 14,000 feet, more than any other peak in the Lower 48. Climbing Massive is a true alpine experience, and the standard East Slopes route offers a non-technical but strenuous path to the summit.
Read More"I Need That" is a poem by Dalton Johnson published in his first book 51 Poems For Humankind To Think About. This article also has a video of Dalton reading aloud his poem. You can purchase this book on Dalton Johnson's website or on Amazon.
Read MoreIn this industry, your clients usually know what they want — but not always what they need. And after you’ve spent some time in adventure photography, you start to realize that sometimes you actually know more than the people hiring you. That’s where the tricky part begins: educating your clients without coming across as a know-it-all.
Read MoreIf you want to make it as an adventure photographer, you have to play the long game. I wish there was a faster route. But after nearly a decade in this industry, I can say this with confidence: every meaningful success I’ve had has been built slowly, layer by layer.
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