"The Soul of the Camera is duChemin at his best. He begs us to stop listening to the dopamine dealers who have built their empires on our backs by pushing techniques, plugins, golden rules and the latest shiny new thing. David urges us to look deeper and to ask the questions that truly matter." ~ Sean Howard





"Whether David DuChemin’s books and blogs and incredible photographs are brand new to you or you’ve been a follower of his work for years and years, his undeniably charming voice is medicinal to any creative...and this book, The Soul of the Camera is no exception. The essays within these pages implore you, whether a photographer, a weaver, an author, a whittler or a musician, to honor your authentic creative self. If David’s previous books were largely about vision (and so much more), I would summarize this one by saying it is about intention. Empower your creative self with intentional work – find your vision, hone your craft, study the masters, understand your tools and create something with meaning, create something with your very own soul. It’s not abstract or pretentious...it’s sitting down with a fellow creative, perhaps with a glass of whisky, talking to him about your passions and his. This is a book I will go back to again and again. This is a gift you should give yourself, it’ll be good for your soul." ~ Kris Ryan



"There are a lot of photography books that focus on the “what” of making images – rules of composition, guides on lighting, manuals on speeds and feeds and lens choices and ISO etc. etc. etc… This book falls into a different category – an exploration of the “why” of making pictures, and provides a huge amount of practical, thoughtful guidance along the way. What makes this book different from others in the genre is that it is thankfully free of abstract, mystical, or hippie-esque “let’s dance in the rain and embrace our inner child” nonsense. The book is written in chapters that read like individual essays on things that are real and meaningful for anyone who is interested in developing as a creative person. For anyone who has struggled with the lack of a roadmap for getting there, or feel that they’ve stalled along the way, or have been told too many times that what they’re doing isn’t good enough or isn’t the right thing…this book is for you. David writes with wit and warmth, and in a conversational tone that makes you feel like you’re sitting down over a nice glass of wine together and chatting about art without it feeling pretentious. It’s an “eyes to the stars but both feet on the ground” approach that is quite unique and really defines his voice among authors who write about the creative process. I wholeheartedly recommend The Soul of the Camera to any photographer (or really any creative person more broadly, because so much of the content is not about the camera) who is looking to become a better artist." ~ Dave Block "Whether David DuChemin’s books and blogs and incredible photographs are brand new to you or you’ve been a follower of his work for years and years, his undeniably charming voice is medicinal to any creative...and this book, The Soul of the Camera is no exception. The essays within these pages implore you, whether a photographer, a weaver, an author, a whittler or a musician, to honor your authentic creative self. If David’s previous books were largely about vision (and so much more), I would summarize this one by saying it is about intention. Empower your creative self with intentional work – find your vision, hone your craft, study the masters, understand your tools and create something with meaning, create something with your very own soul. It’s not abstract or pretentious...it’s sitting down with a fellow creative, perhaps with a glass of whisky, talking to him about your passions and his. This is a book I will go back to again and again. This is a gift you should give yourself, it’ll be good for your soul." ~

David tackles image making – not camera settings, or technical details, or “10 steps to better landscape compositions” – but true image making. He connects the art and craft of photography with what stirs deepest down in one’s soul. He talks about fear, motivation, courage, perfection, surrender, authenticity, humility – all as it relates to creating images worth making and images worth seeing. The Soul of the Camera connected with me on so many levels. It spoke to many of the everyday struggles I experience on my journey through life. Sometimes it seemed the words were written to me personally. The cool thing is that this is all tied back to creating better, more impactful and emotionally strong images! It will light a fire to pursue photography and life in ways you may not have until now. This could well be the most impactful book you’ll read about photography this year - or any year!” ~ Derrell Wyshynski





"After many years of photography I had discovered that I had plateaued. I just couldn’t get to the next level despite improving my gear, taking more workshops and trying to stand in front of more interesting things. Worse yet the joy I had previously found in this craft was diminishing accordingly. Then I found the writings of David duChemin. His latest book, The Soul of the Camera is a masterpiece that frees you from convention and enables the path to more meaningful and intentional photographs. If you buy one thing to help your photography this year please buy thing book. I guarantee it will improve your photography and suggest it may even change how you see the world around you.” ~ Ian Enright





"It's a must have for any creative. It's a book I will go back to, time and time again. It made me laugh, cry and think in a very short period of time. But most importantly, it is raw and uplifting. A visual, as well as literary delight.” ~ Frauke Wohlers



"Written with pure and profound passion, David Duchemin's The Soul of the Camera is a thought provoking read for anyone aspiring to develop and strength their photographic voice. In the universal language of photography truly digging deeper to ask yourself the question of what you want to say, can be the most challenging step. This book pushed me to intensely consider where I’m headed next, how to take that journey and how to avoid creative stagnation. David has a wonderful gift of inviting readers to open up to themselves, presenting readers with words that not only connect with our hearts, but also sometimes in the pit of our stomachs. I almost felt exposed when I read parts of this, as if someone had seen the fears I’d been hiding behind, that felt liberating. I feel guided to be open, to embrace my inspiration and am excited to work on MY soul project. With chapters of the perfect length to allow the reader to digest and ponder accompanied by imagery that marries exquisitely with the words The Soul of the Camera is beautifully crafted and a joy to own. This book is a must to add to your collection, to be loved, read and re read to allow your journey both as a photographer and towards the discovery of oneself to harmoniously collide." ~Katherine Williams