Video: Capturing the World Before You Wake Up

This short video takes us out into the wild with photographer Janez Tolar, a man who makes it a habit to be up well before sunrise so that he can capture images of the world around us as it wakes up with the dawn. His persistence and patience are an admirable trait, as he goes to great lengths to get photos that are breathtakingly beautiful. Aspiring photographers will deficiently appreciate this one.

Before You Wake Up from Nejc Miljak on Vimeo.

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Video: Autumn in the Mountains

There is no question that Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. The changing of the leaves and the arrival of cooler weather is always a welcome change. This timelapse video captures that season very well, offering up some wonderful images of the arrival of the fall in the mountains. We have just a few days left until the official start of winter here in the Northern Hemisphere, and we should cherish it while we can. Winter is coming, and it brings its own special type of beauty along with it.

Autumn in my Mountains from Gabriele Prato on Vimeo.

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Video: Sky Canyons - Stunning Landscapes in Timelapse

This all-too short video features some of the best timelapse imagery you'll see for quite some time. The shots feature amazing landscapes in the American southwest that simply have to be seen to be believed. At just under two-minutes in length, you'll wish this video was much longer by the time you reach the end.

Sky Canyons from Bassem Hamadeh on Vimeo.

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Video: The Night Watchman - An Adventure Photographer in Whistler

This wonderful video follows photographer David McColm as he travels into the backcountry near Whistler, British Columbia to capture some fantastic shots of the landscapes there, and specifically timelapse images of the Northern Lights. It gives us a glimpse of the lengths that David, and other photographers like him, go to just to get the best shot possible. In addition to watching him work, which should prove interesting to other photographers, the video also provides some excellent examples of his work as well. Great stuff.

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Video: An Outdoor Adventure Through the U.S. and Canada

When Andy Best, a rising star in the outdoor photography world, set out on a road trip earlier this year, he had no idea the places his adventure would take him. Andy spent three weeks traveling through Albert, Canada, and five U.S. states, shooting this video as he went. Along the way, he covered nearly 10,000 miles (16,000 km), while living out of a rooftop tent from Treeline Outdoors that was affected to the roof of his Jeep. As you'll see, it was an incredible journey, filled with breathtaking scenery and unforgettable landscapes. Nothing quite compares to a good road trip that allows you to discover all kinds of adventures along the way.

 Andy Best + Treeline Outdoors = Adventure from Andy Best on Vimeo.

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How to Become an Adventure Photographer

Last week I shared a cool video that gave us some insights into what it takes to be a climbing photographer, a job that requires a great deal of skill in both disciplines. Yesterday, tech/gadget website Gizmodo published a similar story about how to become an adventure photographer, truly a dream job for many outdoor enthusiasts and frequent travelers.

The lengthy piece offers helpful tips on everything from what gear to carry, getting started in the business, and how to get published. It is packed with insights into the trade that are provided by adventure photographer Chris Brinlee, Jr.,  who is currently traveling around the world, and snapping great photos as he goes. Brinlee talks about what cameras to take with you on your adventures, including the trusty DSLR, as well as the new breed of mirrorless options and action cams like the GoPro. He even shares his thoughts on "mobile" photography using your smartphone, as well as which lenses to have in your arsenal, while also offering insights into memory cards, extra batteries, tripods, and so on.

The gear tips don't end there however, as Chris also discusses how to keep everything charged (Goal Zero of course!), which computer and software to use, storage options, and more. He even offers up some suggestions for dry bags should your adventure become one of an aquatic nature.

With the gear suggestions out of the way, the author moves on to discuss the profession itself, and how to get started on the path to becoming an adventure photographer. He recommends starting close to home, and shooting plenty of photos on local adventures before heading out on one that spans the globe. Look for nearby state or national parks that provide opportunities to shoot great photos, and start participating in the various outdoor activities that you want to shoot as well. Brinlee wraps up the story by discussing post-production activities for editing the photos, as well as options for getting images published.

All-in-all, an interesting read for anyone who enjoys photography on any level, but especially for those of us who wouldn't mind becoming professional photographers ourselves. There are plenty of insightful tips throughout the article that I'm sure that photographers of any level will find useful.

And once you've wrapped up reading this article, head over to Mashable to find out how you can win an outdoor photography package, complete with an Olympus OM-D E-M1 DSLR and lens.

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Video: Climbing Photography - How Photographers Get Those Great Shots

Ever wonder how photographers capture those amazing shots of climbers on big walls? If so, you'll certainly want to watch this video. It comes our way from EpicTV and features climbing photographer Simon Carter, who shares some of the tricks of the trade. Simon has owned his own climbing photography business for more than 20 years, and has taken thousands of incredible shots over that time period. Watch him go to work in the clip below.

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