About this episode
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 .