Advanced Lighting for Adventure Photography with Michael Clark

Michael Clark

Capture the Action with Red Bull Photography

Advanced Lighting for Adventure Photography
  • 35 video lessons
  • 10 hours and 19 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

How do you freeze action, create motion blur and showcase the strength and style of athletes? When you introduce artificial light into your adventure photography, the opportunities are endless! It’s easier than it looks, and once you master the technical aspects, lighting on location can unlock tremendous opportunity for capturing portraits and action.

Red Bull Photographer, Michael Clark, joins CreativeLive to break down the barriers that are keeping you from letting your photography stand out. In this course, he’ll cover the basics of gear, incorporating flash, finding unique perspective and so much more.

Through demonstrations in the field, Michael will work with incredible athletes in a variety of lighting scenarios to show how to capture the heart of a sport and the spirit of an athlete. If you’re looking to make your mark in the world of action or sports photography, this course is a necessity in making your work compete with the best in the industry.

Michael will cover everything:

  • Location Scouting for your camera and your lights
  • Packing and gear tips for various locations
  • Scouting the best point of view to capture action
  • Safety and considerations for working with athletes
  • Strobes vs. Speedlights
  • When to use High Speed Sync, Hi-Sync (HS) or Leaf Shutters with your flash
  • Getting into the business of adventure photography
  • Creating tension in your photos

Michael will be working with professional athletes like trail runner Dylan Bowman, cyclist Tim Johnson, and incredible rock climbers to give you a rare and one-of-a-kind look into the world of adventure photography.

Submit your work to the Student Gallery for a chance at feedback from two of the best adventure photographers in the world, Michael Clark, and Chase Jarvis. 

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Course Instructor

Michael Clark

Michael Clark

Michael Clark is an internationally published outdoor photographer specializing in adventure sports, travel, and landscape photography.

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  • Erich R. May 2, 2022

    This course is all time. Best I have taken on CreativeLive so far!

  • E.L. B. Jun 3, 2018

    Even tho I will NEVER climb rocks or do some of the things Michael does, I learn so MUCH every time I listen to him. His working process is so laid back but precise. He is really good at explaining the process in advanced terms that a beginner can actually understand and make some sense out of. He makes sense by explaining WHY these things are needed and how to get it to that level. Highly recommend for anyone who is serious about learning photography and doing it well.

  • U. Jul 28, 2017

    Really enjoying this course, have shot a lot outside with strobes and still learned a lot.

  • Payton R. Jul 27, 2017

    Great course that combines the technical aspects of shooting with light in different situations, with the art of making a great image of athletes. Michael is a great teacher and I'm sure his lessons will continue to help guide over and over again!

  • norah L. Jul 20, 2017

    This is a course that I could watch repeatedly and be able to learn something new each time. Michael is a truly an expert in his field and is so generous with his knowledge. This course really breaks down the process of adventure photography, but it's more than that. I don't think you need to even be an adventure sports photographer to get tons out of this course. Michael is really good at breaking down some very complicated technology. Thank you!

  • Jeph D. Jul 19, 2017

    Great class with dozens of tips, ideas and lighting strategies for tough outdoor lighting challenges. Advanced class taught in a way that allows even a beginner to get a handle on lighting tough situations. The location videos provide real life examples that make this class a definite must have for my Creative Live collection. Thank you Michael Clark and Creative Live! Jeph DeLorme

  • Eissac G. Jul 3, 2017

    I have learned a lot of things in here and this site is total package from basic to the bottom of where the strategies will come out for your shoots. Thanks for the team!

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