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    INSPIRE YOUR CAMERA CLUB WITH THE HEART OF THE PHOTOGRAPH.

     

    A compelling photograph is more than visual. It's visceral. We don't only see it, we feel it. It's more than just focusing our lenses, it's also focusing the attention of those who will experience our photographs. Great gear helps, but what about the other tools? What about juxtaposition and mystery, story, mood, depth, and energy? What about the power of a great moment? And when it comes to gear, is it enough that we have all the tools, like great optics, or should we be developing a sensitivity to the unique ways in which different focal lengths amplify the feeling of a scene when used well?

     

    The Heart of the Photograph is an inspiring presentation about these very ideas, and it will change the way your members make photographs and reignite sparks that might have cooled off.

     

    "David, on a scale of 1-10 your lecture was an 11. It was a real treat for the cold dark month of February. You have however created a problem for the club: what do we do next? Big thanks from Ajax.”

    - Roy RR, Ontario

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    A Compelling Lecture With (and About) Heart

     

    Illustrated by inspiring photographs from around the world, David's Heart of the Photograph Virtual Lecture is a pre-recorded 96-minute video workshop (including a bonus section with his students' most frequently asked questions) that explores ten powerful ideas about the creation of more engaging photographs.

     

    This dynamic presentation is free for camera club organizers to download and use anytime.

     

    Your club members are going to love this. In this 70 minute high-energy presentation (plus a 15-minute recorded Q+A), David walks through techniques and ways of thinking about the creation of images designed to engage human imagination and emotion, and creating images that are more than just visual but visceral. He discusses vision and intent, the use of space and time, the creation of depth, creative point of view, and other tools and ideas for making photographs that are more than just "of" something but about something more, something we can feel and experience more deeply.

     

    This will be a presentation your members will never forget, and to which they will return again and again.

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    Great Bonus

    Resources

     

    During the virtual lecture every viewer will be given the opportunity to instantly download 3 bonus resources at no cost—two best-selling eBooks (a $42 value) as well as the slideware from David's presentation. You are also free to share the video with your members.

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    One Great Presentation, No Sales Pitches

     

    The Heart of the Photograph virtual lecture is designed for one thing only: to inspire you and your club to make photographs that have greater vision, deeper engagement, and—above all—heart. No opportunity will be given to purchase anything, just a chance to download a couple of great free eBooks and the slideware from the presentation.

     

    "Wow! David packs so much into this hour and a half that you’ll want to go back and re-watch it. Then watch it again. Calling this lecture inspirational falls so far short. With signature duChemin humour and heart, he shares his hows and whys behind creating truly engaging, expressive images and leaves us with insightful questions to further our own craft. Our club members were blown away."

    - Almitra Hill, Sydney, Australia

     

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    One of the most inspiring talks that I have ever seen.

     

    "David spoke to our photography club in Athlone, Ireland and it was one of the most inspiring talks that I have ever seen. He pointed out simple changes that everyone can make to improve their photography. It was extremely insightful and educational. Our club members loved it and they were all raving about it afterwards. I would highly recommend him to other clubs. "

     

    - Liam Kidney Chairman of Athlone Photography Club, Ireland

     

  • Instant Free Access

    Download Everything You Need

     

    After 2 years of presenting The Heart of the Photograph lecture to camera clubs all over the world, it is now available as a free resource for club organizers to use anytime. This is an evening of inspiration and instruction they'll never forget.

     

    When you tell us where to send it (below) we'll make sure you immediately receive:

    • The link to download the evening presentation in multiple resolutions (mp4 format)
    • Links to descriptions of the presentation for your club announcements and calendar
    • Links to promotional images to help you get the word out

  • What Audiences Are Saying

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    One of the most inspiring talks that I have ever seen.


    "David spoke to our photography club in Athlone, Ireland and it was one of the most inspiring talks that I have ever seen. He pointed out simple changes that everyone can make to improve their photography. It was extremely insightful and educational. Our club members loved it and they were all raving about it afterwards. I would highly recommend him to other clubs. "

     

    - Liam Kidney, Athlone Photography Club, Ireland

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    Exactly what our club members needed!

     

    "David’s presentation was fantastic! Exactly what our club members needed! I’ve read his books, listened to his podcasts, and read most all of his blog posts and I was still excited and impressed."

     

    - Dennis Baker, West Shore Photography Club, Pennsylvania

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    Inspiring to new and veteran photographers alike.

     

    "What a delight to have David duChemin speak to our camera club. His presentation, "The Heart of the Photograph" is inspiring to new and veteran photographers alike. His knowledge of the "rules" and his delight in breaking them provides a wonderful jumping off point to encourage photographers to "make art" and "follow your own vision."

     

    - Donna Parrone, St Louis Camera Club

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    Compelling, enthusiastic and so inspiring.

     

    "David exceeded our expectations as his presentation was compelling, enthusiastic and so inspiring. We now feel energized to try and bring more depth and emotion to our photography. Thank you so very much for the precious time spent with you during your presentation."


    - Marek Pleszczynski, Club Photo Sherbrooke, Quebec

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    I'll never look at my camera the same

     

    "So many photography lectures get trapped in the realm of equipment, social media trends, and post-editing. David's lecture traversed a different plane of photography entirely: one of heart, adventure, and experiencing the raw emotion of the craft. I'll never look at my camera the same again."

     

    - Dustin Glaseman, Manitoba

     

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    Reconnected with our passion!

     

    "David took us on a journey to rediscovering the many aspects and choices that make a photograph our own creation. He is a true storyteller in word and image. Thanks for inspiring us and reconnecting us with our passion!”

     

    - Dirk Stockmans, Club photo des Institutions Européennes à Luxembourg

  • Watch a Highlight

    It'll be so much easier to show you what this is about than to just tell you, so here's a 9-minute clip from the Heart of the Photograph presentation, exploring just one of the concepts around which this lecture is built: point of view.

     

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    About David duChemin

     

    I'm David duChemin. With over 35 years experience making photographs, my calling is to help photographers make photographs that are more than just sharp and well-exposed. I want to help you make photographs that light a spark in people, that communicate clearly, that captivate imaginations and grab the attention and hearts of the people who will see them.

     

    As an international workshop leader and author of best-selling books like Within The Frame and The Soul of the Camera (published in over a dozen languages), it's been my honour to teach students this incredible craft on all seven continents. If you'd like to get in touch with me, just drop me a line.

     

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  • 2 Ways to Inspire Your Club

     

    After 2 years of presenting The Heart of the Photograph lecture to camera clubs all over the world, it is now available in two different formats to meet your needs.

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    Book The Heart of The Photograph Live

     

    The Heart of the Photograph Live is presented in-person on Zoom, with a Q+A period at the end in which I'll answer questions from you and your members. To book the live-via-Zoom lecture click the image above and let my team know when you'd like to schedule the presentation and I'll see you there.

     

    This lecture is about 75 minutes long before concluding with 15-20 minutes of questions and discussion. It will be recorded and that video will be yours for the club to keep.

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    Purchase The Heart of the Photograph On-Demand

     

    The Heart of the Photograph On-Demand lecture is USD$197, making it more accessible to smaller groups and those for whom time-zones make scheduling difficult or impossible. Just download the provided video file and play it, either over Zoom or with your club members in-person, then keep it as a permanent part of your club library.

     

    It runs about 96 minutes and includes 15-minutes of Q+A as I answer the most common questions from the last 2 years.

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    A Compelling Lecture With (and About) Heart

     

    Illustrated by inspiring photographs from around the world, David's Heart of the Photograph Virtual Lecture is roughly a 90-minute conversation (including Q&A time) exploring ten powerful ideas about the creation of more engaging photographs.

     

    Available as either a Zoom webinar presented live, or in a less expensive video recording, David will meet with your camera club and discuss techniques and ways of thinking about the creation of images designed to engage human imagination and emotion, and creating images that are more than just visual but visceral. We'll discuss vision and intent, the use of space and time, the creation of depth, creative point of view, and other tools and ideas for making photographs that are more than just "of" something but about something more, something we can feel and experience more deeply.

     

    This will be a camera club meeting they never forget.

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