Out There: An Uncomplicated Field Guide to Outdoor Photography

By Chris Burkard

An accessible, invaluable, expert-in-your-pocket field guide to outdoor photography from renowned photographer Chris Burkard. Learn how to take great photos outdoors while developing a meaningful and enjoyable approach to your process.

The most successful outdoor photographer of his generation, Chris Burkard passionately believes that photography is one of the best ways to deeply connect with nature and advocate for its preservation. In this personal and highly readable handbook, Burkhard shares his incredible experiences photographing the great outdoors, including adventure, landscape, surf, and lifestyle photography. He details everything you need to know to venture out on your photographic journey.

Topics include: Researching and preparing for your outdoor photography adventure Checklists for packing and traveling with your camera gear Embracing the extremes of travel and weather Understanding composition basics and techniques Mastering action, landscape, golden hour, and night photography Creating compelling outdoor portraits Staying present and staying safe Making photography a part of your life And much more
Out There features Burkard's astonishing photographs from untamed locations around the world, along with illustrated diagrams and humorous aphorisms. A must-have for any Burkard fan, aspiring outdoor photographer, or nature-loving adventurer.

APPROACHABLE, EXPERT ADVICE: Much more than a standard how-to photography guide, Out There shares Chris Burkard's personal stories, expert tips, and stunning photographic examples along with illustrations and behind-the-scenes shots of an accomplished professional photographer creating art through his lens.

GLOBAL AUDIENCE: Named a top travel influencer by Forbes, Chris Burkard travels throughout the year to pursue the world's farthest expanses and capture stories that inspire humans to consider their relationship with nature, while promoting the preservation of wild places everywhere. Known for images punctuated by untamed, powerful landscapes, he strives to share his vision with millions of people through films, books, TED talks, and social media, and to inspire them to explore for themselves.

A MUST-HAVE GIFT FOR NATURE/OUTDOORS ENTHUSIASTS: For anyone interested in photography, nature, adventure, and the outdoors, this is an outstanding guide to getting started or getting better at working with a camera and engaging deeply with nature. It is the ideal size and weight for packing on travel excursions. Hikers, backpackers, and campers will find new ways to capture their adventures on their phones or cameras with this expert advice.

Perfect for: Amateur and advanced photographers looking for inspiration and unpretentious advice Nature, surfing, and travel enthusiasts Followers and fans of Chris Burkard Fans of National Geographic, Surfer Magazine, and nature photography books

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1797239058
• ISBN13: 9781797239057
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.0"