Renowned photographer Michael Clark provides an inside look at the reality of working as a pro photographer in extreme conditions to capture and process his breathtaking images. With an engaging writing style and cliff-hanging details, he offers a start to finish perspective on some of his most demanding assignmentsincluding rock climbing, big wave surfing, B.A.S.E. jumping, and mountain bikingsharing the stories behind the images, his personal techniques, lighting setups, and post-processing expertise. He also talks candidly about the challenges and pressures professional photographers deal with on a daily basis. The hope is that by tagging along with Clark, you will gain insight into your own photography, improve your skills, and find inspiration to create images instead of just taking them. Exposed: Inside the Life and Images of a Pro Photographeris for intermediate to advanced DSLR shooters. A DVD is included with a 90-minute video screencast of the author's post processing workflow in Lightroom and Photoshop for images featured in the book. Clark's valuable insights are relevant to any professional or aspiring photographers interested in turning their passion into a profession.