348: David duChemin - Focusing on Voice and Vision

We live in a gear-obsessed world as photographers, with new lenses and cameras being touted as the magic solutions to improve our photography. While gear does play a role in helping us get the photographs we envision, there's so much more that goes into making quality, personally-meaningful photographs that are uniquely ours. Today's guest on the F-Stop Collaborate and Listen Podcast, David duChemin, is a world & humanitarian assignment photographer, best-selling author, digital publisher, podcaster, and international workshop leader based in Vancouver Island, Canada. David refers to himself as a voice for human creativity in an industry that dwells too much on the technical. On this week's episode, we discuss: David's journey as a photographer. David's inspiring books that helped me as a photographer (these are affiliate links that help the show). Defining voice and vision in photography and their importance in improving as a photographer. Creativity and tips for improving creativity as photographers. Finding inspiration as photographers. And a lot more! On Patreon this week, David duChemin shares the story behind his foot amputation and we discuss how this life-changing event has impacted his photography. Other topics/links discussed on the podcast this week: Support the podcast on Patreon, or make a one-time donation on PayPal. Join Nature Photographer's Network to improve your photography and subscribe to Nature Vision Magazine for inspiration. David's contact sheets. Watch podcast episodes on YouTube. Here is who David recommended on the podcast this week: Sam Abell. Elliott Erwitt. Fred Herzog. Ernst Haas. Willy Ronis. Paul Nicklen. Vincent Munier. I love hearing from the podcast listeners! Reach out to me via Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter if you'd like to be on the podcast or if you have an idea of a topic we can talk about. We also have an Instagram page, a Facebook Page, and a Facebook Group - so don't be shy! We also have a searchable transcript of every episode! Thanks for stopping in, collaborating with us, and listening. See you next week. P.S. you can also support the podcast by purchasing items through our B+H affiliate link.