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The Soul of the Camera: The Photographer's Place in Picture-Making by duChemin
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- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781681982021
- Publication Year
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Book Title
- Soul of the Camera : the Photographer's Place in Picture-Making
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Publisher
- ROCKY Nook
- Genre
- Photography
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Topic
- Techniques / Digital (See Also Computers / Digital Media / Photography), Techniques / General, Techniques / Equipment, Techniques / Lighting
- Item Width
- 7 in
- Number of Pages
- 288 Pages
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As both an art form and a universal language, the photograph has an extraordinary ability to connect and communicate with others. But with over one trillion photos taken each year, why do so few of them truly connect? Why do so few of them grab our emotions or our imaginations? It is not because the images lack focus or proper exposure; with advances in technology, the camera does that so well these days. Photographer David duChemin believes the majority of our images fall short because they lack soul. And without soul, the images have no ability to resonate with others. They simply cannot connect with the viewer, or even--if we're being truthful--with ourselves. In The Soul of the Camera: The Photographer's Place in Picture-Making , David explores what it means to make better photographs. Illustrated with a collection of beautiful black-and-white images, the book's essays address topics such as craft, mastery, vision, audience, discipline, story, and authenticity. The Soul of the Camera is a personal and deeply pragmatic book that quietly yet forcefully challenges the idea that our cameras, lenses, and settings are anything more than dumb and mute tools. It is the photographer, not the camera, that can and must learn to make better photographs--photographs that convey our vision, connect with others, and, at their core, contain our humanity. The Soul of the Camera helps us do that.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
ROCKY Nook
ISBN-10
1681982021
ISBN-13
9781681982021
eBay Product ID (ePID)
228604014
Product Key Features
Book Title
Soul of the Camera : the Photographer's Place in Picture-Making
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2017
Topic
Techniques / Digital (See Also Computers / Digital Media / Photography), Techniques / General, Techniques / Equipment, Techniques / Lighting
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Photography
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
7 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"If you want to get in touch with the inner game of photography, you can do no better than to read The Soul of the Camera . David duChemin, photography's Thomas Moore, puts soul into everything he does; never more so than in this book."--John Paul Caponigro "I've long been a fan of David Duchemin. Not just for his photography, but also his dedication to photographers everywhere--mentoring them to become the best they can be. And after reading his many books (I own them all), I know he's a kindred spirit. David's messages are aligned with mine but I still learn from him; lessons transmitted through a poetic prose uniquely Duchemin. David admits he's written more books then he ever imagined, each one a refinement of ideas. The Soul Of The Camera strips down and distills all the best and most useful information from his previous works in a sophisticated yet easy-to-digest way. Only essential and practical core messages, inspirations, and advice remain. This is something only a photographer who has pursued mastery for 30 years is able to do. Thankfully for him and us, that journey never ends, and this book is as good a travel partner as I could imagine."--Steve Simon, author of The Passionate Photographer " The Soul of the Camera inspires the artist through compelling writing, impactful imagery, and reference-friendly bits of wisdom placed throughout the book. David is highly quotable throughout, but he is also highly thought-provoking. Loved this book."--Tamara Lackey "In reminding us that 'it is we who put the humanity, the vision, and the poetry into our photographs,' photographer and humanitarian David duChemin is right on point. The Soul of the Camera issues an urgent call to self-awareness and a willingness to embrace our inner poet warrior. In a world that is increasingly unstable and where heroes are needed, his eloquent words and photographic sensibility remind us that 'our photographs won't speak to anyone if we ourselves, the life and soul of the camera, have nothing to say.' Well said, David duChemin. You are, indeed, a poet."--Cristina Mittermeier "David nails what is often elusive--the 'certain something' that some images have that others simply lack--not only through his images but through his understanding of photographic, artistic, and personal craft. This book is an intimate look into the workings of someone who puts tremendous soul into his work, but it is also a guidebook, written ever so poetically, about the pivotal role the artist plays in what an image says and does to the person viewing it. I recommend anyone, even outside of traditional artistic crafts, read this book to put the soul back into your work and life."--Brooke Shaden "David duChemin understands an important truth about photography: as photographers, what shapes our craft is how we see the world as humans, not the equipment we use or the situations we find ourselves in. The soul of the camera resides within our humanity, and duChemin does an amazing job of communicating how to access it."--Paul Nicklen, National Geographic photographer " The Soul of the Camera is a long-overdue and much-needed book. David's words and images speak not only to his love of photography, but also to the great joys and meanings to be found in creative expression, in mindfulness and in living an artist's life. In a world rife with images and clatter, David offers one of the clearest, most thoughtful, and most inspiring voices among today's photographers."--Guy Tal, author of More Than a Rock " The Soul of the Camera: The Photographer's Place in Picture-Making will bolster your courage and determination as you work to improve your images by adding more humanity, more soul, and more of yourself into your work."-- PhotoLife Magazine
Lccn
2016-944452
Dewey Decimal
770.1/1
Lc Classification Number
Tr183.D835 2017
Table of Content
IntroductionThe Place of CraftThe Discovery of VisionAn Understanding of LanguageA Willingness to InterpretThe Need for ReceptivityAbout PatienceThe Importance of MomentRespect for the Creative ProcessA Willingness to SurrenderObedience to CuriosityImprovisationAbout PerfectionThe Search for StoryThe Role of AudienceThe Rejection of ComparisonsAuthenticityCritiqueThe Need for LoveCourageA Blindness to RulesAn Eye for BeautyDisciplineThe Path to MasteryAfter the CameraConclusion
Copyright Date
2017
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