Learn From the Master: Jimmy Chin Launches Adventure Photography Course

Jimmy Chin, a renowned National Geographic adventure photographer, unveiled his first-ever course for aspiring shutterbugs.

Look at some of the most iconic and stirring adventure images of the 21st century — from Alex Honnold’s remarkable free solo of El Cap to Conrad Anker’s harrowing adventure in “Meru” — and there’s a good chance Jimmy Chin captured them.

The famed photographer has accompanied many of the world’s most daring adventurers on epic journeys, and for good reason: He gets the shot. And now, for the first time, you can learn how from the man himself.

“Proud to introduce my first ever online class on adventure photography through MasterClass,” Chin tweeted this morning. “Over 20 video classes covering much of what I’ve learned over the last 20 years of my work.”

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Jimmy Chin Teaches Adventure Photography

Chin’s course will cover shooting on location, composition, gear and lenses, editing, commercial and editorial photography, and more. The class costs $90 for Chin’s instruction alone or is available as part of MasterClass’s $180/year subscription.

Enrollees will receive 20 video lessons hosted by Chin and a downloadable e-book with supplemental material. In addition, Chin will critique select students’ uploaded work.

Here’s a rundown of Chin’s classes:

To learn more about MasterClass or enroll in Jimmy Chin Teaches Adventure Photography, check out the course page.