Dalton Johnson

Dalton Johnson is a commercial and documentary photographer, filmmaker, writer, and Tamron Americas Ambassador specializing in authentic outdoor storytelling. Based in South Lake Tahoe, California, Dalton has built his career documenting adventure, travel, endurance sports, conservation, and the people who embrace life outdoors. His photography blends storytelling with genuine human moments. 

For the last decade, Dalton has produced content for leading outdoor and lifestyle brands, including Ford, Patagonia, Men’s Journal, BFGoodrich, Surfline, and numerous tourism organizations and commercial clients through his company Dalton Johnson Media. With experience spanning more than 150 professional campaigns, two award-winning documentaries, and two series now streaming, his work reflects a passion for authenticity, exploration, and connecting viewers to meaningful experiences through photography and video.

In addition to his camera work, Dalton is an accomplished adventure journalist, educator, and speaker who regularly shares photography techniques, travel insights, and creative business advice with aspiring photographers. He is an accomplished endurance athlete and lifelong outdoor enthusiast; he brings firsthand experience, whether photographing remote mountain expeditions, surfing along the Pacific coast, or documenting life on the trail.

When he isn’t behind the camera, Dalton can often be found hiking, trail running, climbing, road tripping, or surfing throughout the American West. On the rare occasions he is not adventuring, Dalton is with his family and dog in South Lake Tahoe, CA. Through his Tamron blog articles, he shares practical advice on adventure photography, visual storytelling, outdoor travel, and creating authentic images that inspire people to get outside and explore.