Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography

Named to Fast Company's 'most promising' books list for September 2019

From his early days working out of his dorm room and shooting on film to becoming a Nikon ambassador and official photographer of the historic Dawn Wall ascent, Corey Rich has been capturing iconic shots of adventure superstars for more than two decades. Now Corey tells how he got some of his favorite images of climbers, adventurers, skiers, performance artists, and more. He shares insights into the business of photography, photography tips, outdoor lessons, and what he has learned about human nature along the way.

Featured outdoor athletes include: Tommy Caldwell, Project Bandaloop, Beth Rodden, Lynn Hill, Ashima Shiraishi, Kelly Slater, Bear Grylls, Alex Honnold, Fred Beckey, and many more.